2006 Nba Draft Best Players of All Time

The 2006 NBA Draft was a landmark event in the history of basketball, as it marked the first time that teams had an opportunity to select players from a deep pool of talented and highly skilled collegiate athletes. It also saw some of the biggest names in professional basketball come into their own, including future stars such as LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Rudy Gay and Rajon Rondo. The draft provided an exciting look at what could be for many franchises across the league and signaled a new era for pro ball.

1. LaMarcus Aldridge

Brooklyn Nets

Career

• High school: Seagoville (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Texas (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2015–2021: San Antonio Spurs
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 7× NBA All-Star (2012–2016, 2018, 2019), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2015, 2018), 3× All-NBA Third Team (2011, 2014, 2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007), Third-team All-American – NABC (2006), First-team All-Big 12 (2006), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2006), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2006), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

LaMarcus Aldridge is a center and power forward who has spent his entire career with the Portland Trail Blazers. LaMarcus Aldridge was drafted second overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls but never played for them due to a contract dispute.

He instead joined the Portland Trail Blazers and quickly became one of their most important players, winning an NBA championship in 2015. In 2018, LaMarcus Aldridge announced that he would be leaving Portland at the end of the season to join the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent.

LaMarcus Aldridge is considered one of the best big men in history and will go down as one of basketball's all-time greats LaMarcus Aldridge is a 7-time NBA All-Star and 2x All-NBA Second Team selection. 

He was drafted 3rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007 but only played one season with them before being traded to San Antonio.

In his first year with the Spurs, he led the team in scoring and won his first NBA Championship. LaMarcus has also been a huge part of the Spurs' success over the past few years, helping lead them to back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017.

Well as making an appearance in this year's Finals once again. Outside of basketball, LaMarcus is known for his philanthropy work - most notably donating $1 million towards building playgrounds in impoverished areas across Texas.

With two more seasons left on his contract with San Antonio, it looks like we could be seeing some more great things from LaMarcus Aldridge - who will always be remembered as one of the greatest power forwards ever to play the game.

2. Brandon Roy

Portland Trail Blazers

Career

• High school: Garfield (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Washington (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2006–2011, 2012–2013
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 7, 3
• Coaching career: 2016–2018, 2019–present
• As player:, 3× NBA All-Star (2008–2010), All-NBA Second Team (2009), All-NBA Third Team (2010), NBA Rookie of the Year (2007), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007), Consensus first-team All-American (2006), Pac-10 Player of the Year (2006), First-team All-Pac-10 (2006), No. 3 retired by Washington Huskies, , As coach:, , Naismith National HS Coach of the Year (2017)
• Points: 6,136 (18.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,388 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,517 (4.7 apg)

Brandon Roy was originally drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2006, but he never played for them. He then signed with the Portland Trail Blazers and spent six seasons with them before retiring in 2013.

In 2016, Roy became an assistant coach for his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers. He remained on this position until 2018 when he left to become head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics, a team that had just been created as part of NBA expansion into Las Vegas.

As head coach of Seattle, Roy has led them to two straight playoff appearances and a first-round victory over Golden State Warriors in 2019 playoffs thus far.

Brandon Roy is currently one win away from becoming only second player ever (after Michael Jordan) to lead their respective teams all the way to a championship final game.

3. Rajon Rondo

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: , Eastern (Middletown, Kentucky), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: Kentucky (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2014: Boston Celtics
• 2014–2015: Dallas Mavericks
• 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
• 2016–2017: Chicago Bulls
• 2017–2018: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2018–2020: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2020–2021: Atlanta Hawks
• 2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2× NBA champion (2008, 2020), 4× NBA All-Star (2010–2013), All-NBA Third Team (2012), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010, 2011), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2009, 2012), 3× NBA assists leader (2012, 2013, 2016), NBA steals leader (2010), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), SEC All-Freshman Team (2005), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

Rajon Rondo is a former point guard who has played in the NBA for over 10 years. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns and spent four seasons with them before moving to the Boston Celtics in 2009.

Rondo has been a key player for both teams, winning multiple championships and being named an All-Star several times. In 2017, he joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal but later opted out of his contract to become a free agent once again.

With so much experience under his belt, there's no doubt that Rondo will be sought after by many teams this offseason - watch out. 

Rajon Rondo is a 2-time NBA champion and 4-time All-Star. Rajon Rondo led the Celtics to two championships in 2008 and 2020, as well as being an all-star every year from 2010 to 2013.

He was also named an All-NBA Third Team member in 2012 and 2016, respectively, while leading the league in assists both years. In 2009 he won his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award whilst also finishing third in MVP voting that season behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant. 

After spending time with Dallas (2014–2015) and Sacramento (2015–2016), Rajon returned to Boston for one final run before retiring at the end of the 2017 season.

Also Played For: boston celtics, kentucky basketball

4. Rudy Gay

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• 2006–2013: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2013: Toronto Raptors
• 2013–2017: Sacramento Kings
• 2017–2021: San Antonio Spurs
• 2021–present: Utah Jazz

Rudy Gay was born in New York City and attended Eastern Technical High School before playing college basketball at UConn. After being drafted by the Houston Rockets, Gay played for them from 2006 to 2014.

In January 2015, he signed with the Sacramento Kings and has since been their starting small forward. Rudy Gay has averaged 18 points per game over his career and is a three-time All-Star (2010, 2012, 2013).

Rudy Gay is a veteran player in the NBA who has played for Memphis, Toronto, and Sacramento. He's known for his scoring ability and was an All-Rookie First-Team selection in 2007. In 2017, he joined San Antonio and has since been playing well for them - averaging 19 points per game this season.

Gay is married with three children and lives in Utah where he works as a radio personality with KSL Radio 97 FM.

5. Kyle Lowry

Miami Heat

Career

• NBA champion (2019)
• 6× NBA All-Star (2015–2020)
• All-NBA Third Team (2016)
• Second-team All-Big East (2006)
• Big East All-Freshman Team (2005)
• No. 1 retired by Villanova Wildcats

Kyle Lowry is a point guard for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played college basketball at Villanova.

Lowry was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006 but never played a game for them before being traded to Toronto midway through his rookie season. Since joining the Raptors, Lowry has been one of their most consistent players and is often relied on as a leader on both sides of the floor.

His contract with Toronto expires after the 2020–21 season and speculation surrounds whether he will remain with the team or move on to another franchise. 

Kyle Lowry is married and has three children, two sons and a daughter who attends boarding school full-time during the school year。 Kyle Lowry is a two-time NBA All-Star and champion.

Kyle Lowry was a key player on Villanova's title team in 2005. Lowry played his first six seasons with the Houston Rockets before joining the Toronto Raptors in 2012. 

In 2017, he helped lead Miami to their first championship since 2006. Kyle Lowry has represented the United States at both the Olympics (2012) and World Championships (2011, 2013).

6. Andrea Bargnani

Toronto Raptors

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2002–2017
• Position: Power forward / Center
• 2002–2003: Stella Azzurra Roma
• 2003–2006: Benetton Treviso
• 2006–2013: Toronto Raptors
• 2013–2015: New York Knicks
• 2015–2016: Brooklyn Nets
• 2016–2017: Baskonia
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007), EuroLeague Rising Star (2006), Italian League champion (2006), 2× Italian Cup winner (2004, 2005), Italian League Best Player Under 22 (2006)
• Points: 7,873 (14.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,541 (4.6 rpg)
• Assists: 653 (1.2 apg)

Andrea Bargnani is a professional basketball player who has played for the Toronto Raptors and Benetton Treviso in his career. Andrea Bargnani was drafted first overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2006, after playing for Stella Azzurra Roma from 2002-2003.

Andrea Bargnani was an All Star selection with the Raptors in 2013 and 2014, before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2015. After two seasons with Brooklyn, Bargnani signed with Italian team Torino where he remains currently playing. 

Andrea Bargnani is known for his scoring prowess from inside and out of the paint, as well as his passing abilities on offense which have drawn comparisons to former NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant.

In 2017, it was announced that BargnANI had been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left elbow that would end his season prematurely; this came just one year after signing a five-year contract extension worth over $60 million USD with Torino.

Despite these setbacks, reports state that Andrea BargnANI still intends on returning to play at some point during next season.

Also Played For: toronto raptors, 2009–10 nba season

7. JJ Redick

Orlando Magic

Career

• High school: Cave Spring (Roanoke, Virginia)
• College: Duke (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2006–2021
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 7, 5, 4, 17
• 2006–2013: Orlando Magic
• 2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2017: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2017–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2019–2021: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021: Dallas Mavericks
• Inducted in VHSL Hall of Fame (2021), National college player of the year (2006), 2× Rupp Trophy (2005, 2006), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2005, 2006), 2× ACC tournament MVP (2005, 2006), 2× ACC Player of the Year (2005, 2006), 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006), Second-team All-ACC (2004), Third-team All-American – NABC (2004), Third-team All-ACC (2003), No. 4 retired by Duke Blue Devils, Second-team Parade All-American (2002), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2002), Virginia Mr. Basketball (2002)
• Points: 12,028 (12.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,903 (2.0 rpg)
• Assists: 1,862 (2.0 apg)

JJ Redick is an American professional basketball player who has played for the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers in his career. He was drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft and spent six seasons with them before moving to Milwaukee in 2013.

In 2017 he joined the Clippers and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2012 that year. At 38 years old, Redick is still playing at a high level and looks set to continue doing so for some time yet. Redick is a two-time consensus first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006 and spent 7 seasons with them before moving to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. Redick has won multiple awards, including 2 Rupp Trophies (2005, 2006) and a Consensus First Team NABC award (2004). 

JJ Redick is one of Duke's most decorated players ever, having been selected as an honorable mention Mr. Basketball (2002), McDonald's All American Game MVP (2002), and Second Team Parade All-American (2002).

8. Thabo Sefolosha

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2001–2020
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 2, 25, 22, 18
• 2001–2002: Tege Riviera
• 2002–2005: Élan Chalon
• 2005–2006: Angelico Biella
• 2006–2009: Chicago Bulls
• 2009–2014: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2011: → Fenerbahçe Ülker
• 2014–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: Houston Rockets
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010), French League All-Star (2005)
• Points: 4,994 (5.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,252 (3.7 rpg)
• Steals: 935 (1.1 spg)

Sefolosha has been a key player for the Atlanta Hawks since he joined the team in 2016. Sefolosha was born in Vevey, Switzerland and played college basketball at Chalon Élan before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sefolosha is a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019. 

Sefolosha is known for his toughness on the court, as he has averaged more than 10 points per game throughout his career despite being limited to playing shooting guard or small forward positions because of injury.

He will be 39 years old when he finishes his professional basketball career, making him one of the oldest players ever to play in the NBA Finals Sefolosha was a key player for the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz during his 10-year career. 

He was one of the most versatile players in the NBA, being able to play both frontcourt positions.

Sefolosha also had a very good shot from outside, which helped him score points consistently throughout his career. Injuries limited him to playing only 54 games in 2017–2018 due to a left knee injury, but he bounced back with 13 points per game for Houston Rockets in 2019 playoffs. 

Overall, Sefolosha is considered as one of the best perimeter defenders in league history and will be missed by many fans across the NBA.

9. Paul Millsap

Philadelphia 76ers

Career

• High school: Grambling (Grambling, Louisiana)
• College: Louisiana Tech (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2013: Utah Jazz
• 2013–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2021: Denver Nuggets
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 4× NBA All-Star (2014–2017), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), 2× First-team All-WAC (2005, 2006), 3× NCAA rebounding leader (2004–2006), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003), Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2003)

Paul Millsap is a 2017–2018 All-Star and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2006 and has played for them since then, except for one season where he spent time with the Atlanta Hawks.

In his 17 seasons in the NBA, Millsap has averaged 18 points per game and 8 rebounds per game. His contract with the Denver Nuggets expires at the end of 2020, so it will be interesting to see what he does next year. Millsap is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Millsap was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2006 and has played for them since then. He is a three-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Second Team selection, as well as being WAC Player of the Year twice. 

In 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks and has been there ever since - making him one of only six players to have stayed with one team throughout their NBA career so far.

Millsap will miss part of the season after undergoing surgery on his left thumb but is expected to make a full recovery in time for next year's campaign hopefully. 

Paul loves playing against fellow countryman Damian Lillard, stating that they are "two gunslingers going at it." 

When not basketballing or shooting hoops himself, you might find Millsap enjoying spending quality time with his wife (and former Miss America) Karli & their daughters Zuri & Riela or hitting up The Hangover Part III premiere party (lol).

10. Randy Foye

Minnesota Timberwolves

Career

• High school: East Side (Newark, New Jersey)
• College: Villanova (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2006–2017
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 4, 15, 6, 8, 2
• 2006–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2009–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2012: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2012–2013: Utah Jazz
• 2013–2016: Denver Nuggets
• 2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016–2017: Brooklyn Nets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007), Consensus first-team All-American (2006), Big East Player of the Year (2006), First-team All-Big East (2006), Third-team All-Big East (2005), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2006)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2005 Izmir: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2005 Izmir: Team competition

Randy Foye is an American shooting guard and point guard who has played in the NBA for ten seasons. He was drafted seventh overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2006 NBA draft and has since played for Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic.

Foye's best season came in 2012–13 when he averaged 16 points per game with career-highs of 3 assists and 2 rebounds. In 2017, he signed with Denver Nuggets but was traded to New Orleans Pelicans just two months later before retiring at the end of that season due to injury concerns.

Randy Foye was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He had a successful rookie season, averaging 11 points and four rebounds per game. 

In 2007, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game. During his time with Utah, he played for three other teams: Denver Nuggets (2008), Oklahoma City Thunder (2009) and Brooklyn Nets (2012).

After finishing his contract with Brooklyn in 2017, Randy signed with Spanish team Real Madrid until 2020.

11. Tre Thomas

Charlotte Hornets

Career

• High school: McKinley (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
• College: LSU (2005–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2006–2016
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 24, 12, 13
• 2006–2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2010–2013: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2015: Iowa Energy
• 2015: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2015–2016: Eisbären Bremerhaven
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), Second-team All-SEC (2006), SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2006), SEC Freshman of the Year (2006), SEC All-Freshman Team (2006)

Tre Thomas was drafted fourth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2006. He played for the Blazers until 2016, when he was traded to Memphis Grizzlies.

In his nine-year NBA career, Thomas averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game. Tre is a two-time All Star (2012, 2014) and won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2012.

Tre has also been named to the All-NBA Second Team twice (2011, 2013). In September 2017, it was announced that Thomas would join FOX Sports as a color commentator for their coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Tre Thomas was a second-round pick by the Chicago Bulls in 2006. Tre Thomas played college basketball at Memphis, where he was an All-SEC player and Freshman of the Year in 2006. In his six seasons with the Bulls and two with Charlotte, Thomas averaged 5 points per game.

After leaving the NBA, Tre Thomas played in Austria for three years before signing with Iowa Energy this season as a free agent.

12. Shannon Brown

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Michigan State (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2006–2018
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 6, 12, 26, 1
• 2006–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2007: →Albuquerque Thunderbirds
• 2008: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2008: Chicago Bulls
• 2008: →Iowa Energy
• 2008–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2009–2011: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2011–2013: Phoenix Suns
• 2014: San Antonio Spurs
• 2014: New York Knicks
• 2014: Miami Heat
• 2017–2018: Wisconsin Herd
• 2018: Delaware 87ers
• 2× NBA champion (2009, 2010), First-team Parade All-American (2003), McDonald's All-American (2003), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2003)
• Points: 3,118 (7.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 760 (1.9 rpg)
• Assists: 458 (1.1 apg)

Shannon Brown was a key player for the Cleveland Cavaliers during his time in the NBA. He started out as a shooting guard and played alongside some of the league's best players, including LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

After three seasons with the Cavs, Brown was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013. There he teamed up with Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash on one of the most successful teams in franchise history. In 2018, Brown decided to retire from professional basketball after playing 13 years in the league.

He remains active off-court as an entrepreneur and investor. Shannon Brown was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2008 and played there until he was traded to the Iowa Energy in 2009. 

The Lakers acquired Shannon Brown in 2011 and he spent three seasons with them before being traded to Phoenix, where he won a championship in 2013.

After winning a title with Phoenix, Shannon Brown signed with San Antonio for two more seasons before joining the Knicks as a free agent that year. 

In 2018 Shannon Brown rejoined Milwaukee on a one-year deal and is currently playing for their G League affiliate Delaware 87ers while also serving as an assistant coach under Jason Kidd at Wisconsin Herd basketball team.

Also Played For: michigan state basketball, michigan state spartans basketball

13. Adam Morrison

Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball

Career

• High school: Mead (Spokane, Washington)
• College: Gonzaga (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2006–2012
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 35, 6, 33
• 2× NBA champion (2009, 2010), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), Turkish Cup champion (2012), NABC Co-Player of the Year (2006), Oscar Robertson Trophy (2006), Consensus first-team All-American (2006), NCAA season scoring leader (2006), WCC Player of the Year (2006), 2× First-team All-WCC (2005, 2006), WCC All-Freshman Team (2004)
• Points: 1,200 (7.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 342 (2.1 rpg)
• Assists: 222 (1.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U20 Championship, : 2004 Halifax: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U20 Championship
• : 2004 Halifax: National team

Morrison was drafted third overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. Morrison played for the Bobcats until 2012, when he was traded to the Miami Heat.

Morrison has won an NBA championship with both Charlotte and Miami. In 2013, Morrison signed with Turkish club Fenerbahçe Ülker Istanbul as a free agent. Morrison is one of only four players in history to score over 20,000 points and record over 2,000 rebounds in their career .

Morrison is also a two time Olympic Gold Medalist (2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics). 

Adam Morrrison has been married to former WNBA player Leslie McDonald since 2010; they have one child together Morrison was a two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010.

He also won an NBA All-Rookie Second Team award in 2007, and helped lead the team to victory in the Turkish Cup Championship in 2012. 

Morrison played collegiate basketball at Mead HS before spending one season as a professional player with Beşiktaş of Turkey. In 2017, Morrison took on his first coaching role as assistant coach for Mead High School's varsity squad, where he continues to work today.

Also Played For: gonzaga bulldogs men's basketball, 2006–07 nba season

14. Jordan Farmar

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: Taft (Woodland Hills, California)
• College: UCLA (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2006–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5, 1, 2, 4, 20, 9
• 2006–2010: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2007: →Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2010–2012: New Jersey Nets
• 2011: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2012–2013: Anadolu Efes
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2015: Darüşşafaka
• 2015–2016: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2016: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2016: Sacramento Kings
• 2× NBA champion (2009, 2010), Israeli League champion (2012), AP Honorable mention All-American (2006), First-team All-Pac-10 (2006), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2005), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2005), McDonald's All-American (2004), Second-team Parade All-American (2004)
• Points: 3,888 (7.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 958 (1.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,453 (2.9 apg)

Jordan Farmar was born in 1986 and raised in Los Angeles, California. He played college basketball at UCLA before being drafted by the Lakers in 2006. Jordan's NBA career started with the Lakers but he later moved on to play for the D-Fenders and then the Clippers before retiring in 2016.

Jordan is a point guard who can score from anywhere on the court and is known as one of the best passers in basketball history. 

Jordan Farmar played college basketball at UCLA where he was a two-time All-American and led the Bruins to back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010. After leaving UCLA, Jordan Farmar

 went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Anadolu Efes, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers before signing with Darüşşafaka of Turkey in 2015.

In his 10 seasons in the NBA, Jordan Farmar has averaged 5.5 points per game while shooting 38% from 3 point range. Outside of basketball, Jordan is also an actor and musician who starred in films like "The Great Gatsby" and "Entourage".

15. P. J. Tucker

Miami Heat

Career

• High school: William G. Enloe, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: Texas (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2007: Toronto Raptors
• 2012–2017: Phoenix Suns
• 2017: Toronto Raptors
• 2017–2021: Houston Rockets
• 2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021–2022: Miami Heat
• 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (2021), German League champion (2012), German League Finals MVP (2012), German Cup champion (2012), German Champions Cup (2012), German League All-Star (2012), German League Import Player of the Year (2012), Israeli Super League champion (2008), Israeli Super League MVP (2008), Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP (2008), Ukrainian SuperLeague All-Star (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2006), Big 12 Player of the Year (2006), Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2004)

Tucker spent six seasons with the Toronto Raptors, helping them reach two Eastern Conference Finals. He was drafted 35th overall by the Raptors in 2006 and has since played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets.

Tucker is a versatile player who can play both forward positions well, contributing on offense with his scoring and rebounding skills as well as being a defensive stalwart down low. 

In 2019 he averaged 18 points per game off the bench for the Houston Rockets in their run to the Western Conference Finals where they lost to eventual champions Golden State Warriors 4-1.

Tucker was one of the best players in the German League during his time there, winning championships and MVP awards. Tucker became an All-Star in Germany while playing for the Phoenix Suns before joining their rivals, the Toronto Raptors, later on in his career. 

Tucker is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside positions well. He has been a regular member of Houston Rockets squads over the past few years but will move to Philadelphia 76ers next season as they look to improve on their 17th place finish last year.

Tucker is known for having a high basketball IQ and being able to pass effectively from either half court or in transition; attributes that have helped him earn accolades such as NBA champion and All-Star selection multiple times throughout his career so far.

Also Played For: texas longhorns men's basketball, university of texas best basketball players

16. Shelden Williams

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Midwest City, (Midwest City, Oklahoma)
• College: Duke (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2006–2015
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 33, 22, 23, 13
• Coaching career: 2018–present
• 2× NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2005, 2006), Consensus first-team All-American (2006), Third-team All-American – AP (2005), 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006), Second-team All-ACC (2004), No. 23 retired by Duke Blue Devils, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2001)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2005 Izmir: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2005 Izmir: Team competition

Williams was drafted fifth overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for them until 2015, when he announced his retirement from professional basketball.

Williams is a two-time All-Star and five-time Pro Bowler who averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game over his career. After retiring from playing, Williams began coaching with the Hawks' G League affiliate, the Canton Charge, in 2018.

Shelden Williams was an All-American and two-time Defensive Player of the Year at Duke. After playing in Atlanta, Sacramento, Minnesota, Boston and Denver, he joined New York as a free agent in 2013. 

The coaching change to Tianjin Ronggang saw him take over as head coach for 2018–2020 season before returning to assistant duties with Erie BayHawks later that year.

Also Played For: duke university

17. Daniel Gibson

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Jones (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2006–2013
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 1
• 2006–2013: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2005), 2× Third-team All-Big 12 (2005, 2006), Big 12 All-Defensive Team – Media (2006), McDonald's All-American (2004), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003)
• Points: 3,115 (7.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 792 (2.0 rpg)
• Assists: 775 (2.0 apg)

Gibson was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. Gibson played for the Cavs from 2006 to 2013. In his career, Gibson averaged 12 points and 4 assists per game.

Gibson is a two-time All-Star (2011, 2012). After leaving the Cavaliers, Gibson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies but was traded to New Orleans Pelicans before playing a single game for them .

Gibson was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and played his first two years at the University of Memphis. He was drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Cavaliers and made an immediate impact, starting all 82 games he appeared in as a rookie.

Gibson averaged 11 points per game and 4 rebounds on average during his time with Cleveland. In 2013, Gibson signed with New Orleans Pelicans as a free agent where he has continued to produce offensively (15 ppg) but has also been more consistent defensively (4 apg).

18. Ronnie Brewer

Utah Jazz

Career

• High school: Fayetteville (Fayetteville, Arkansas)
• College: Arkansas (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2006–2016
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 9, 11, 8, 10
• 2006–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2010–2012: Chicago Bulls
• 2012–2013: New York Knicks
• 2013: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2013–2014: Houston Rockets
• 2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2015–2016: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2× First-team All-SEC (2005, 2006), SEC All-Freshman Team (2004), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003), Arkansas Mr. Basketball (2003)
• Points: 3,940 (7.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,427 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 828 (1.6 apg)

Brewer was a two-time All-SEC player at Arkansas, and he played in the NBA for six seasons. Brewer is best known as a shooting guard or small forward, but he has played all over the floor during his career.

Brewer spent most of his time with the Utah Jazz before joining the Chicago Bulls in 2011. In 2016, Brewer signed with the Memphis Grizzlies and retired from professional basketball that year. Brewer was a two-time All-SEC selection and fourth-team Parade All-American at Arkansas.

Brewer was drafted by Utah in the second round of the 2006 NBA draft, but did not play for them until 2010. 

In his first season with Utah, he averaged 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game before being traded to Memphis midway through the 2010–11 season where he averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds per game over the remainder of that campaign and into 2011–12 before signing with Chicago for 2012–13 onwards.

19. Renaldo Balkman

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas

Career

• 2006–2008: New York Knicks
• 2008–2011: Denver Nuggets
• 2011–2012: New York Knicks
• 2013: Petron Blaze Boosters
• 2013: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
• 2013: Brujos de Guayama
• 2013–2014: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
• 2014: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2014–2015: Texas Legends
• 2015: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2015: Fuerza Regia
• 2016–2017: Reales de la Vega
• 2018: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
• 2018: San Miguel Beermen
• 2018–2019: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
• 2019–2020: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2020–2021: Mets de Guaynabo
• 2021–2022: Real Estelí
• 2022: Mets de Guaynabo

Renaldo Balkman was born in 1984 and is a Puerto Rican small forward/power forward. He played college ball at South Carolina, where he averaged 15.8 points per game over his two seasons there.

After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft, Balkman signed with the New York Knicks and went on to play for them from 2006-2008 before signing with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009. 

In total, he has played for six different teams throughout his ten-year career - including stints with the Knicks (2006-2008), Grizzlies (2009-2011), Orlando Magic (2012), and Philadelphia 76ers (2013).

Renaldo currently plays for the Turkish club Anadolu Efes Istanbul as of the 2018/19 season Renaldo Balkman is a 6-foot-7 forward who played college ball at UNC Wilmington. 

He was drafted by the Nuggets in 2008 and has since had stints with Denver, New York Knicks, Petron Blaze Boosters, and Guaiqueríes de Margarita. 

In 2013 he joined Brujos de Guayama of the Puerto Rican League before joining Veracruz of Mexico’s Liga MX for two seasons (2014–2015).

In 2015 he moved to Texas Legends of the D-League before rejoining Veracruz for one more season in 2016–2017 as captain. This year he returned to Reales de la Vega in his homeland of Venezuela where he currently plays alongside former.

Gonzaga teammate Przemek Karnowski on team Venezuela National Team II FIBA Americas Championship contender; Panteras Negras y Blancas del Amparo (PANAB).

Renaldo Balkman won gold medals with Venezuela at both the 2009 U18 World Championships and 2011 U20 World Championships, as well as being part of their 2012 Olympic squad that finished 8th overall including a victory over Spain in preliminary round play.

This led them into the elite eight competition but was eliminated by Greece after leading most of game 3 78-64 with 1:26 left on their clock only to see Greco go MVP crazy winning all 5 games against them and clinching spot 1 seed. 

Euro Basket 2013 thereby ending the Venezuelan dream; although they did make it out from Group A without losses beating Argentina, Brazil & Chile en route earning their first-ever win vs Brazil home 71-57 making him proud papa.

After playing professionally overseas since graduating high school there's no doubt this program will continue its dominance long into the future while many players pursue degrees or enter professional sports directly thereafter.

Also Played For: big 3, big3

20. Shawne Williams

Indiana Pacers

Career

• High school: Laurinburg Institute, (Laurinburg, North Carolina)
• College: Memphis (2005–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2006–2019
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• 2006–2008: Indiana Pacers
• 2008–2010: Dallas Mavericks
• 2010–2011: New York Knicks
• 2011–2012: New Jersey Nets
• 2013: Guangzhou Liu Sui
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2014: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2014: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2014–2015: Miami Heat
• 2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2018: Iowa Wolves
• 2019: Al-Riffa

Shawne Williams was born in 1986 and played college basketball for Memphis. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2006, but never played for them as he was traded to the New York Knicks in 2010.

Williams is most famous for his time with the Knicks, where he won two championships (2012 and 2017). In 2019, Williams announced his retirement from professional basketball after 17 seasons in the NBA.

Williams is a versatile small forward who has played both power forward and center in the NBA. Williams started his career with the Indiana Pacers, where he averaged 9.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game from 2006 to 2008.

He then moved on to Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds per game from 2008 to 2010 before signing with New York Knicks in 2011 for an additional season. 

With the Knicks, Williams averaged 8 points and 3 rebounds per game in 2012-2013 before joining the Guangzhou Liu Sui of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) that year as well as playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel's top league during 2013-2014 season.

Williams came back stateside when he joined LA Lakers for 2 seasons starting in 2014 averaging 14 minutes a night while also splitting time between Los Angeles D-Fenders of NBADL 6 In 2015.

Shawne signed with Miami Heat but was waived at midseason after appearing in just 13 games due to injury 7 Landing on Iowa Wolves last season scoring 16ppg & 10rpg earning himself a 1 year/$1 million deal this offseason with Al Rafa Club.

Also Played For: memphis tigers men's basketball

21. Hilton Armstrong

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• 2006–2010: New Orleans Hornets
• 2010: Sacramento Kings
• 2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010–2011: Washington Wizards
• 2011: Atlanta Hawks
• 2011–2012: ASVEL Basket
• 2012: Panathinaikos
• 2013: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2013: Golden State Warriors
• 2014: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2014: Golden State Warriors
• 2014–2015: Beşiktaş
• 2015: Tüyap Büyükçekmece
• 2015–2016: Denizli Basket
• 2016–2017: Chiba Jets
• 2017–2018: Ryukyu Golden Kings
• 2018–2019: Bnei Herzliya
• 2019–2020: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Hilton Armstrong was born on November 11, 1984 in Peekskill, New York. He attended high school at Peekskill and played college basketball for UConn. After being drafted by the Hornets in 2006, Hilton spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Kings in 2010.

In 2013 he joined the Rockets where he remained until his retirement in 2020 following a stint with Turkish club Fenerbahçe Ülker Basketbol Süper Ligi (FUBB). 

Hilton has won two championships (2012–13 with New Orleans and 2015-16 with Sacramento) as well as an MVP award (2013-14) during his career in the NBA.

Outside of basketball, Hilton is involved in various philanthropic causes and has served as ambassador for UNICEF USA since 2016 Hilton Armstrong is a 6-foot-10 power forward who played in the NBA D-League for three seasons before being signed by the Atlanta Hawks. 

He was drafted 52nd overall by the Washington Wizards, and he has also played for ASVEL Basket, Panathinaikos, Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State Warriors and Beşiktaş.

Hilton Armstrong averaged 10 points per game over his career and won an All-NBA D-League Second Team award in 2014.

Also Played For: uconn huskies, panathinaikos b.c

22. J. J. Barea

Cangrejeros de Santurce

Career

• 2001–2002: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2006: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• 2006–2011: Dallas Mavericks
• 2007: Fort Worth Flyers
• 2011–2014: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2014–2020: Dallas Mavericks
• 2021: Movistar Estudiantes
• 2021–2022: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• As coach:
• 2017: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2021: Dallas Mavericks (player development coach)

Barea was born in Puerto Rico and starred at Miami Christian School before playing college ball at Northeastern. After being undrafted, he played for several years in the Spanish leagues before landing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.

Barea has been a mainstay of the Mavericks since then, helping them to two NBA Finals appearances (2013 and 2015) as well as back-to-back Southwest Division titles (2015–16). 

In 2017, he took over as head coach of his former team, retiring from active play later that year after guiding Dallas to their first ever playoff series win.

J. J. Barea is a former NBA player who won an championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Barea spent time playing in Spain and then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves before ending up back in his home country of Puerto Rico with the Cangrejeros de Santurce, where he currently serves as head coach. 

He has also been involved in player development coaching roles with both the Dallas Mavericks and Indios de Mayagüez during his career to this point.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, nba undrafted

23. Sergio Rodríguez

Olimpia Milano

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2003–present
• 2003–2006: Estudiantes
• 2006–2009: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2009–2010: Sacramento Kings
• 2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2016: Real Madrid
• 2016–2017: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2017–2019: CSKA Moscow
• 2019–2022: Olimpia Milano
• 2022–present: Real Madrid
• 2× EuroLeague champion (2015, 2019), EuroLeague MVP (2014), All-EuroLeague First Team (2014), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2018), Italian League champion (2022), 2× Italian Cup winner (2021, 2022), Italian Cup Best Assist Man (2021), Italian Super Cup winner (2020), All-Italian League Imports Team (2020), 2× VTB United League All-Star (2018, 2019), 2× VTB United League champion (2018, 2019), VTB United League Final Four MVP (2018), 3× Russian League champion (2017-2019), 2× Gomelsky Cup Winner (2018, 2019), FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champion (2015), 3× Spanish League champion (2013, 2015, 2016), 3× All-ACB Team (2013, 2014, 2016), 2x Spanish League Guard of the Year (2013, 2014), 4x Spanish League All-Liga ACB Domestic Players Team (2013-2016), Spanish League Domestic Player of the Year (2014), Spanish League Most Spectacular Player (2014), Spanish League Rising Star (2005), 4× Spanish Cup champion (2012, 2014–2016), 4× Spanish Supercup champion (2012–2014, 2022), Spanish Supercup MVP (2013), Copa EuroAmericana champion (2014), 2× Trofeo Costa de Sol winner (2012, 2016), 2× Torneo Córdoba winner (2013, 2015), FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2004)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, FIBA World Cup, : 2006 Japan: , EuroBasket, : 2015 France: , : 2007 Spain: , : 2013 Slovenia: , : 2017 Turkey: , FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, : 2004 Spain: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Spain
• Olympic Games
• 2012 London: Team
• 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• FIBA World Cup
• 2006 Japan
• EuroBasket
• 2015 France
• 2007 Spain
• 2013 Slovenia
• 2017 Turkey
• FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
• 2004 Spain: Team

Sergio Rodríguez is a Spanish professional basketball player who currently plays for Real Madrid. He was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, but never played for them as he signed with Estudiantes instead.

After two years with Estudiantes, he joined Valencia for three seasons before moving to Real Madrid in 2015. 

In total, Sergio has played 17 seasons in the Spanish top-flight league and four EuroLeague campaigns, including winning the title with Valencia in 2016/17 season.

Known for his passing skills and ability to create shots off penetration, Rodríguez has been named ACB MVP twice (2011 and 2013) and Liga ACB Finals MVP once (2015). 

A member of Spain’s national team since 2007, he made his debut at FIBA World Cup 2010 where they reached quarterfinals – their best result so far at a World Championship tournament; while playing alongside fellow countryman Pau Gasol at Memphis Grizzlies between 2014–2018 season.

Although mainly known as an offense creator due to his excellent ball handling skills and shooting range from deep positions inside 3-point line or mid-range area around 5 feet out from basket on either side of floor.

Also Played For: real madrid baloncesto, liga acb

24. Leon Powe

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Oakland Tech (Oakland, California)
• College: California (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2006–2012
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 0, 44, 7
• 2006–2009: Boston Celtics
• 2009–2011: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2011: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2012: Atléticos de San Germán
• NBA champion (2008), Consensus second-team All-American (2006), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2004, 2006), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2004), Pac-10 tournament MVP (2006), First-team Parade All-American (2003), Third-team Parade All-American (2002), McDonald's All-American (2003)
• Points: 5,273 (6.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 911 (3.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 82 (0.3 bpg)

Leon Powe is a two-time NBA All-Star and was an important part of the Celtics team that won the 2013 championship. Powe played power forward for most of his career, but has also seen time at center and small forward in recent years.

He began his playing career with the Nuggets before joining Boston in 2012. In addition to basketball, Powe is known for his work as a community ambassador for various organizations, including children's hospitals and anti-bullying campaigns.

Leon Powe retired from professional basketball in May 2016 after 14 seasons on the court Leon Powe is a very talented player who has won many awards and accolades over the course of his career. Leon Powe was an All-American at Washington, before playing for Boston and Cleveland in the NBA.

He has averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in his career, making him one of the most versatile players in the league. Powe is known as a fierce defender, with 82 blocks over the course of his career - which demonstrates just how important he can be on that side of the ball.

 Leon Powe will likely continue to play in Europe next season after being released by Memphis earlier this year, so keep an eye out for him should he decide to return to action sometime soon.

Also Played For: university of california

25. Craig Smith

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: , Fairfax (Los Angeles, California), Worcester Academy, (Worcester, Massachusetts)
• College: Boston College (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2006–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 5, 1, 83
• 2006–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2009–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011–2012: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2012–2013: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2013: Hong Kong Bulls
• 2014: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2014–2015: Ironi Nes Ziona
• NBL China scoring champion (2013), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), Second-team All-American – NABC (2006), Third-team All-American – AP (2006), Third-team All-American – NABC (2005), First-team All-ACC (2006), 2× First-team All-Big East (2004, 2005), Big East All-Rookie Team (2003)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2005 Izmir: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2005 Izmir: National team

Craig Smith was a high school basketball phenom, averaging over 30 points per game in his senior season. Craig Smith played college ball at Boston College and emerged as one of the top power forwards in the NBA.

Craig Smith spent six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to Memphis Grizzlies in 2015. CraigSmith is known for his scoring ability, finishing among the top 10 power forwards in both career points (15,061) and rebounds (7,079).

In addition to playing professional basketball, Craig Smith also lends his voice to commentary on ESPN's coverage of college basketball games. Craig Smith married longtime girlfriend Mallory Pugh in December 2018 and they are expecting their first child together later this year.

Craig Smith is a 6-foot-8 forward who played collegiately at the University of Minnesota. He was drafted by the LA Clippers in 2009 and has since played for Portland, Jerusalem and the Skyforce in China. 

Craig Smith is known for his scoring ability and has averaged over 19 points per game throughout his career.

Craig Smith looks to be on track to have another good season this year with Sioux Falls in the NBL.

26. Steve Novak

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Brown Deer (Brown Deer, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2006–2017
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 20, 21, 23, 16, 6
• 2006–2008: Houston Rockets
• 2007: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2008–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2010–2011: Dallas Mavericks
• 2011: Reno Bighorns
• 2011: San Antonio Spurs
• 2011–2013: New York Knicks
• 2013–2014: Toronto Raptors
• 2014–2015: Utah Jazz
• 2015–2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016–2017: Milwaukee Bucks
• First-team All-Big East (2006), C-USA Sixth Man of the Year (2003), C-USA All-Freshman Team (2003), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)
• Points: 2,177 (4.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 591 (1.3 rpg)
• Assists: 132 (0.3 apg)

Steve Novak was a highly productive player in the NBA for many years, and he is now considered one of the league's all-time greats. He started his career with the Houston Rockets, before moving on to several other teams over the course of his playing career.

Steve Novak is best known for his time spent with the New York Knicks, where he won two championship rings in 2012 and 2014. Steve Novak retired from professional basketball in 2017 after 16 seasons in the NBA. 

Novak was a four-year starter for the Boston College Eagles and emerged as one of college basketball's top scorers.

Novak made an immediate impact with the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming their leading scorer during his rookie season. He continued to be a valuable asset to the Clippers throughout.

His career, posting averages of over 10 points per game in each of his five seasons with them. Novak was traded to Dallas midway through the 2011–2012 season and helped lead them to their first championship in franchise history that year.

In February 2013, he signed with New York as part of Carmelo Anthony's move from Denver; however, he only played sparingly for the Knicks before being waived at the end of the season citing injury concerns.

After spending time out west again with Toronto (2014–2015), Novak joined Utah on a three-year deal in July 2015 and proved himself indispensable off both sides of ball while helping lead them back into playoff contention late in 2016/17 campaign.

Also Played For: marquette golden eagles

27. Ryan Hollins

Charlotte Hornets

Career

• High school: John Muir (Pasadena, California)
• College: UCLA (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2006–2017
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 1, 15, 5, 50, 20
• 2006–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2006: →Fort Worth Flyers
• 2009: Dallas Mavericks
• 2009–2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2010–2012: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2012: Boston Celtics
• 2012–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2014–2015: Sacramento Kings
• 2015: Washington Wizards
• 2015–2016: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2016–2017: Herbalife Gran Canaria
• 2017: Auxilium Torino
• Points: 1913 (3.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1140 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 151 (0.3 apg)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 2015 Toronto: National team
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 2015 Toronto: National team

Hollins was born in 1984 in Pasadena, California, and played high school basketball for John Muir. He attended UCLA from 2002 to 2006 before being drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Hollins spent 6 seasons with the Bobcats before signing with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2017. In his career, he has averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while playing mainly at center or power forward.

Hollins is known for his hustle on both offense and defense which has helped him earn several nicknames including "Hustle", "Beast Mode" and "The Ryan Express". He will be joining the Dallas Mavericks next season after they acquired him from Brooklyn in exchange for DeAndre Jordan.

Ryan Hollins was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2009 to 2012 and then with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2012 to 2014. 

In 2015, he signed with the Washington Wizards and has since played for Memphis Grizzlies (2016-2017), Herbalife Gran Canaria (2017), and Auxilium Torino (2018).

Ryan Hollins has won a total of three medals at international competitions: two golds at the World Championships (2009, 2011) and one silver at the EuroBasket 2019 tournament.

He is also a two-time All-Star player, having been selected in 2013 and 2017 respectively.
Ryan Hollins is currently playing for Auxilium Torino in Italy's Serie A league.

28. Joel Freeland

Portland Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland is a writer, journalist and filmmaker. He has written for The Economist, National Geographic, GQ and many other publications. Joel has directed documentaries including "The Act of Killing" (2012) and "Stories We Tell Our Kids" (2015).

He currently resides in New York City with his wife and two children. Joel Freeland is a NASA astronaut who was the first American to travel into space twice. He also holds the record for spending the most time in space of any human being, at over 534 hours and 43 minutes.

In 2007, he became one of only six people ever to walk on the moon. He has since retired from NASA and now works as an entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

29. Quincy Douby

Career

• High school: , William H. Grady, (Brooklyn, New York), St. Thomas More, (Oakdale, Connecticut)
• College: Rutgers (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2006–2019
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• 2006–2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2009: Erie BayHawks
• 2009: Toronto Raptors
• 2009–2010: Darüşşafaka Cooper Tires
• 2010–2011: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2012: UCAM Murcia
• 2012–2013: Zhejiang Golden Bulls
• 2013: Sagesse Beirut
• 2013: Applied Science University
• 2013: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2013–2014: Shanghai Sharks
• 2014: Darüşşafaka & Doğuş
• 2014: Tianjin Ronggang
• 2016: Westchester Knicks
• 2017: Afyonkarahisar Belediyespor
• 2017–2018: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
• 2018–2019: Beirut Club
• FIBA Asia Champions Cup First Team (2017), CBA All-Star Game MVP (2011), 2× CBA All-Star (2011, 2013), Turkish League Top Scorer (2010), TBL All-Star (2010), First-team All-Big East (2006), Big East All-Rookie Team (2004)

Quincy Douby was born on May 16, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended high school at William H. Grady and then St. Thomas More before playing college basketball for Rutgers from 2003 to 2006.

After being drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2006 NBA draft, he played professionally for six seasons until 2019 with teams such as the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans.

In 2017–2018 he won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors and also received a Finals MVP award after averaging 21 points per game during the playoffs. 

Quincy Douby is currently a free agent and has been reported to be considering offers from multiple teams including his former team Sacramento Kings as well as other franchises around the league such as Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.

Also Played For: rutgers–new brunswick basketball

30. Cedric Simmons

Olympiacos B.C.

Career

• High school: West Brunswick, (Shallotte, North Carolina)
• College: NC State (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2007: New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
• 2007–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2008: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2008–2009: Chicago Bulls
• 2008: →Iowa Energy
• 2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2009–2010: Idaho Stampede
• 2010: Dongguan Leopards
• 2010–2011: Kavala
• 2011–2012: Estudiantes
• 2012–2013: Enel Brindisi
• 2013–2014: Olympiacos
• 2014: Enel Brindisi
• 2016: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2016–2018: Kalev/Cramo
• 2019: San-en NeoPhoenix
• 2019–2020: SeaHorses Mikawa
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2013), Estonian League champion (2017), Estonia/Latvia League All Star (2018), Greek League Top Rebounder (2011), Greek League Blocks Leader (2011), Greek League All-Star (2011), CBA slam dunk leader (2010), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2004)

Simmons was a highly touted prospect when he played at NC State, and the NBA Draft Board clearly saw that too as they selected him with the 15th overall pick in 2006.

Simmons has spent most of his career playing for teams in the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets franchise, but has also had stints with Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.

He's been a consistent performer throughout his career, averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game over the past seven seasons. Simmons is one of only two players to record double-digit points (10) and rebounds (7) in each of their first six seasons in the league; along with Lamar Odom.

In 2013 he helped Olympiacos win both Euroleague regular season title and Champions League final against Real Madrid CAB).

31. Patrick O'Bryant

Toronto Raptors

Career

• High school: Blaine (Blaine, Minnesota)
• College: Bradley (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2006–2019
• Position: Center
• 2006–2008: Golden State Warriors
• 2006–2008: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2008–2009: Boston Celtics
• 2009–2010: Toronto Raptors
• 2011: Reno Bighorns
• 2011–2012: Kavala
• 2012: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2012: Tiburones de Vargas
• 2013: Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Lietuvos rytas
• 2013–2014: Taiwan Beer
• 2014: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2014–2015: Taiwan Beer
• 2015: GlobalPort Batang Pier
• 2015–2016: Taiwan Beer
• 2017: Fubon Braves
• 2018–2019: London Lightning
• BSN champion (2012), BSN Defensive Player of the Year (2012), SBL champion (2016), SBL Finals MVP (2016), SBL Best Foreign Player of the year (2014)

Patrick O'Bryant was born in 1986, and played college basketball for Bradley. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2006, and spent his first four seasons with them before moving to the Boston Celtics in 2008.

O'Bryant is a powerful center who averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career. He announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 2nd 2019 after 19 years playing in the NBA. Patrick O'Bryant is a veteran player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

He played for several teams before joining the London Lightning last year. He has been playing in the PBA since 2006 and was named best defensive player of the 2007–2008 season. In his career, he has won two championships with Kavala and one with Reno Bighorns in 2016. 

Patrick O’Bryant also had a successful stint playing in Europe, playing for Indios de Mayagüez and Tiburones de Vargas respectively before returning to play for GlobalPort Batang Pier this year.

32. Josh Boone

Brooklyn Nets

Career

• 2006–2010: New Jersey Nets
• 2010–2012: Zhejiang Golden Bulls
• 2013: Iowa Energy
• 2014: San Miguel Beermen
• 2014: Iowa Energy
• 2014–2015: Manama
• 2015–2016: Kalev/Cramo
• 2016: Khimki
• 2016: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2016–2019: Melbourne United
• 2017: Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions
• 2019–2020: Illawarra Hawks
• 2020: Al Nasr
• 2020–2021: Al Riffa
• 2021–2022: Edmonton Stingers
• 2022: Halcones de Xalapa

Josh Boone played college basketball at UConn, where he was a three-time All-American and helped lead the Huskies to an NCAA Championship in 2006. 

After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft, Boone signed with the New Jersey Nets and spent four seasons with them before joining the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of China for two years.

In 2012, Boone returned to the United States and signed with Milwaukee Bucks, playing there until 2016 when he was traded to Charlotte Hornets. Since 2018, Boone has been a member of Memphis Grizzlies as well as their G League affiliate Bakersfield Jam. 

Halcones de Xalapa (Spanish for "Falcons from Xalapa"), is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Xalapa that competes in Liga Nacional Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP).

Boone was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Boone has spent his entire career with the Indiana Pacers, playing for them from 2013 to 2019. Boone won a championship with the Iowa Energy in 2018 and was named an All-NBL First Team selection that year as well. 

In 2017, Boone helped lead Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions to their first NBL title ever. He is also a three-time ABL champion (with Perth Wildcats in 2016, Adelaide 36ers in 2017 and Melbourne United this year).

Also Played For: university of connecticut

33. Rodney Carney

Philadelphia 76ers

Career

• High school: Northwest (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Memphis (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2006–2018
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• 2006–2008: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2008–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2009–2010: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2010–2011: Golden State Warriors
• 2011: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2011–2012: Liaoning Dinosaurs
• 2013: Antalya BSB
• 2014: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2014: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
• 2014: Tropang TNT
• 2014–2015: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• 2015: Reales de La Vega
• 2015–2016: Delaware 87ers
• 2016: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2016–2018: Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya
• Consensus second-team All-American (2006), Conference USA Player of the Year (2006)
• Points: 1,778 (5.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 588 (2.0 rpg)
• Steals: 159 (0.5 spg)

Rodney Carney was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He started his career with the Philadelphia 76ers before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors and finally the Chicago Bulls.

Rodney Carney is best known for his time spent with the Golden State Warriors where he won two championships – in 2010 and 2014 – as well as an MVP Award in 2014. 

After leaving the Golden State Warriors, Carney joined Turkish club Fenerbahçe Ülker where he played until 2018 when he retired from professional basketball after suffering a serious knee injury during preseason play with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz.

Rodney Carney is a 6'7" forward who played collegiately at Memphis. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and has since spent time with several teams including Liaoning Dinosaurs, Antalya BSB, Capitanes de Arecibo and Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut. 

In 2015 he joined Delaware 87ers in the NBA Development League where he averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game over two seasons before joining Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya for this season.

Rodney Carney's height (6'7") as well as his ability to score inside or outside make him an interesting player to watch on both sides of the ball, whether he's playing against opponents or teammates alike.

34. Mardy Collins

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2006–2019
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 2006–2008: New York Knicks
• 2008–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011: Bornova Belediye
• 2011: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2011–2012: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2012–2013: Maccabi Ashdod
• 2013: Guaros de Lara
• 2013: Sutor Montegranaro
• 2014: Olympiacos
• 2014–2015: Turów Zgorzelec
• 2015–2016: SIG Strasbourg
• 2016–2018: Lokomotiv Kuban
• 2018–2019: SIG Strasbourg
• 2× All-EuroCup First Team (2016, 2017), 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2005, 2006)

Mardy Collins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 4th 1984. Collins attended high school at Simon Gratz and played for the Temple Owls basketball team from 2002-2006.

In 2006, Collins was drafted by the New York Knicks with 29th overall pick in the NBA Draft and he started playing there until 2019. 

His best season statistically came in 2010 when he averaged 17 points per game while shooting 43% from 3 point range which helped his team make it to playoffs that year where they eventually lost to Miami Heat in 2nd round.

Other notable seasons include 2016/2017 during which he averaged 18 PPG, 5 RPG and shot 39% from three pointer; as well as 2017/2018 when he increased his scoring average to 22 points per game while also averaging 6 rebounds per contest.

Both of these years saw the Knicks reach post-season tournaments but ultimately lose out again to LeBron James led Cleveland Cavaliers (in 2018) or Golden State Warriors (in 2017).

On July 12th 2019, Mardy announced his retirement from professional basketball after 19 seasons spanning 7 different teams including stints with Phoenix Suns (2011), Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics and finally New York Knicks.

Also Played For: temple university basketball

35. Oleksiy Pecherov

Minnesota Timberwolves

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2002–2016
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 14, 4
• 2002–2004: Polytekhnik Kharkiv
• 2004–2005: Kyiv
• 2005–2006: Paris Basket Racing
• 2006–2007: Kyiv
• 2007–2009: Washington Wizards
• 2009–2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2010–2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2013: Azovmash Mariupol
• 2013: Valencia
• 2014: Krasnye Krylia
• 2015: Kalev/Cramo
• 2016: Hekmeh
• Ukrainian League champion (2005)

Oleksiy Pecherov was born in Donetsk, Ukraine on December 8th, 1985. He played college basketball at Kyiv and then in 2002 he was drafted by the Washington Wizards as 18th overall.

In his seven-year NBA career, Oleksiy averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game while playing for the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies.

On November 2nd 2016 Oleksiy announced his retirement from professional basketball after 16 years of play with an injury to his left Achilles tendon sustained during a preseason game for OKC Thunder the previous month.

As of present day he is working as an adviser to Ukrainian team Vytautas Prienu Siauliai where he joined them in January 2017 following their promotion to EuroLeague from Lithuanian League . Oleksiy Pecherov is a 6'11" center who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2009.

He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2010-2011 and then moved to Italy, where he played for Olimpia Milano from 2011-2013. After spending one season in Spain with Valencia, Pecherov signed with Kalev/Cramo of Estonia in 2014. 

In 2016, he joined Hekmeh of Lebanon as their head coach until his retirement at the end of the 2017–2018 campaign.

Pecherov has represented Ukraine at both international and professional levels, winning gold medals at the EuroBasket 2013 tournament and playing on two Olympic teams (2004 and 2012). 

A strong defender who can score around the rim or off low post shots, Oleksiy Pecherov has enjoyed considerable success both domestically and internationally throughout his career thus far.

36. Maurice Ager

Career

• High school: Crockett (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Michigan State (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2006–2010
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2006–2008: Dallas Mavericks
• 2006–2007: Fort Worth Flyers
• 2008: Tulsa 66ers
• 2008–2009: New Jersey Nets
• 2009–2010: Cajasol Sevilla
• 2010: Maine Red Claws
• 2010: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2x Second-team All-Big Ten (2005, 2006)

Maurice Ager was born on February 9, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan. As a high school student at Crockett (Detroit, Michigan), Maurice Ager averaged 22 points per game and won three state championships.

After graduating from high school in 2002, Maurice went to play college basketball for the Spartans of Michigan State University where he averaged 18 points per game over his four-year career there.

In 2006, Maurice was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with their first round pick (28th overall) and played for them until 2010 when he was traded to Memphis Grizzlies along with Wayne Ellington and Quincy Pondexter for Rudy Gay and Eddy Curry.

During his NBA career, Maurice shot an impressive 43 percent from 3-point range which made him one of the most deadly shooters in the league during that time period. 

He also excelled as a defender – averaging 1 steal and 2 blocks per game throughout his entire career despite playing shooting guard instead of point guard or center.

37. Mouhamed Sene

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2005–2016
• Position: Center
• 2005–2006: Verviers-Pepinster
• 2006–2009: Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2007–2008: →Idaho Stampede
• 2009: Albuquerque Thunderbirds
• 2009: New York Knicks
• 2009–2010: Toulon Basket
• 2010–2011: BCM Gravelines Dunkerque
• 2011–2013: Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• 2013: Sharks Antibes
• 2015–2016: Austin Spurs
• LNB Pro A All-Star (2010), NBA D-League Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
• Medals, , FIBA Africa Championship, : Abidjan 2013: Senegal
• FIBA Africa Championship
• : Abidjan 2013: Senegal

Mouhamed Sene was a pro basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder from 2005 to 2016. He originally played for the Verviers-Pepinster in Belgium before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2006.

Mouhamed Sene spent four seasons with the team before moving to Oklahoma City in 2009, where he spent two more seasons before retiring in 2016. In his ten-year professional career, Mouhamed Sene averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game while playing mainly as a center.

After retirement, Mouhameed returned to Senegal and is currently working as an assistant coach for French club Pau-Lacq-Orthez Basket . Mouhamed Sene is a Senegal international basketball player who has played for clubs in France and Spain. Mouhamed Sene was born on July 2, 1986 in Dakar, Senegal.

After playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, he joined Toulon Basket of the LNB Pro A league in 2009 as a junior player and helped them win back-to-back championships that season. 

He then moved to BCM Gravelines Dunkerque of the French top division ligue Nationale deBasket (LNB) during the 2010–2011 season where he played alongside NBA players like Boris Diaw and Greivis Vasquez.

In 2013, Mouhamed Sene signed with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in Spain's Liga ACB after spending two seasons playing for Sharks Antibes of France's LNB Pro B league.

His contract with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada ran out at the end of 2015 but he decided to stay abroad by signing with Austin Spurs before their inaugural season in 2016 which ended up being his last year playing professional basketball.

On January 17th 2017 Mouhamed Senne announced his retirement from all forms of competitive sports due to an injury sustained earlier that year while participating on a domestic holiday tournament game.

38. Solomon Jones

Atlanta Hawks

Career

• High school: Mount Dora (Mount Dora, Florida)
• College: , Daytona State (2002–2004), South Florida (2004–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2009: Atlanta Hawks
• 2009–2011: Indiana Pacers
• 2012: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2012: New Orleans Hornets
• 2013: Liaoning Flying Leopards
• 2013: New York Knicks
• 2013–2014: Orlando Magic
• 2014: Erie BayHawks
• 2014: Changsha Bank Guangdong
• 2017: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2017: Cañeros del Este
• 2020: Tijuana Zonkeys
• 2022: Tijuana Zonkeys

Solomon Jones was a very productive power forward in the NBA for several seasons. He has also played center at times, but is best known as a forward. Solomon Jones was undrafted out of high school, but did well in college before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006.

In 2009, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and played there until 2012 when he left to play for the Indiana Pacers and then later joined the Dallas Mavericks where he retired after playing one season in 2016-17. 

Solomon Jones is now an assistant coach with South Florida's men's basketball team Solomon Jones was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2006 NBA Draft.

He has played for the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets and New York Knicks over his career. 

Solomon Jones is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. Jones averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds per game during his time with the Knicks in 2013-14 season before moving to China later that year. 

In 2017 he signed with Oklahoma City Blue where he continued to produce at a high level averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game through 44 games played this season thus far.

39. Loukas Mavrokefalidis

Peristeri B.C.

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2002–present
• 2002–2006: PAOK Thessaloniki
• 2006–2007: Virtus Roma
• 2007: → Valencia
• 2007–2011: Olympiacos
• 2008–2009: → Maroussi
• 2011–2013: Spartak St. Petersburg
• 2013: FC Barcelona
• 2013–2015: Panathinaikos
• 2015–2016: AEK Athens
• 2016–2017: Qingdao Eagles
• 2017: AEK Athens
• 2017–2018: Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius
• 2018–2019: Ionikos Nikaias
• 2019–2020: Promitheas Patras
• 2020: Peristeri
• 2020–2021: Ionikos Nikaias
• 2021–2022: Tritonas Sepolion
• 2022–present: Ionikos Nikaias
• All-EuroCup Second Team (2013), Greek League champion (2014), 4× Greek Cup winner (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015), 2× Greek League Best Five (2015, 2016), Greek League Most Improved Player (2006), 6× Greek League All Star (2006, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022), Greek Cup MVP (2015), Greek 2nd Division champion (2019)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  Greece, FIBA U-19 World Cup, : 2003 Thessaloniki: Under-19, FIBA U-21 World Cup, : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  Greece
• FIBA U-19 World Cup
• : 2003 Thessaloniki: Under-19
• FIBA U-21 World Cup
• : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21

Loukas Mavrokefalidis is a center and power forward who has played in the NBA for eight seasons. He was born in Jeseník, Czechoslovakia on July 25th, 1984 and began playing basketball at an early age.

He attended PAOK Thessaloniki during his teenage years before joining Virtus Roma in 2007. In 2013, he joined Valencia where he currently plays under head coach Joaquin Batista i Silva. 

Loukas Mavrokefalidis started his footballing career at hometown club Olympiacos, where he played for six years before moving to Maroussi.

After two seasons with Maroussi, Mavrokefalidis signed for Spartak St Petersburg in 2011 and helped the team win four Russian Premier League titles and the 2014 UEFA Europa League trophy. 

In 2013, Mavrokefalidis joined Barcelona where he won La Liga twice (2013–2014, 2016-2017), Copa del Rey (2015) and Supercopa de Espana (2017).

He then moved back to Greece in January 2018 when he joined AEK Athens on a three-year deal. Having made over 200 appearances for Ionikos Nikaias since joining them from Barcelona in August 2020, Mavrokefalidis is currently contracted until 2021 with Ionikos Nikaias.

40. Lior Eliyahu

Israel men's national basketball team

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2003–2020
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 8
• 2003–2006: Hapoel Galil Elyon
• 2006–2009: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2009–2010: Caja Laboral
• 2010–2013: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2013–2019: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2019–2020: Maccabi Ashdod
• 6× Israeli League champion (2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017), 3× Israeli Cup winner (2011, 2012, 2019), 5× Israeli League Cup winner (2010–2014), 2× Israeli League MVP (2012, 2015), Israeli League Cup MVP (2011), 7× All-Israeli League First Team (2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016), 7× Israeli League All-Star (2011–2017), Israeli League Rising Star (2004), Spanish League champion (2010), Adriatic League champion (2012), , EuroLeague records since the 2000–01 season, , Most 2-point field goals made in a game without a miss

Lior Eliyahu was born in 1985 in Ramat-Gan, Israel. He played for Hapoel Galil Elyon from 2003 to 2006 and Maccabi Tel Aviv from 2009 to 2010. In 2011, he signed with Caja Laboral before joining Maccabi Tel Aviv once again the following year.

Eliyahu then joined the Orlando Magic as a free agent in 2013 and remained there until 2020 when he retired at the age of 37 due to injury concerns. Lior has played power forward throughout his career, averaging 12 points per game over his 10 seasons in the NBA.

He made an appearance for Israel at the 2016 Rio Olympics where they finished 4th after losing to Brazil in the semi-finals but winning against Argentina by 2 points in overtime.

However, this is Lior's only international appearance so far as he does not have any caps or medals yet achieved with his countrymen.

41. Will Blalock

Career

• High school: East Boston, (East Boston, Massachusetts), Notre Dame Prep, (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
• College: Iowa State (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2006–2013
• Position: Point guard
• 2006–2007: Detroit Pistons
• 2007: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2007: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2007–2008: Anaheim Arsenal
• 2008–2009: Artland Dragons
• 2009–2010: Maine Red Claws
• 2010: Reno Bighorns
• 2010–2011: Townsville Crocodiles
• 2011: Saint John Mill Rats
• 2012: Reno Bighorns
• 2012: Huracanes del Atlántico
• 2012–2013: Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Saint John Mill Rats

Will Blalock was born on September 8, 1983 in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended high school at East Boston and then went on to play college basketball for Iowa State.

After playing two seasons of college ball, Will was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2006 NBA Draft. In his six-year career with the Pistons, he played mainly as a point guard but also spent time at shooting guard and small forward positions during his tenure there.

Will retired from professional basketball after playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2013-14 season. Will Blalock was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2006 and played for them until 2007. 

He then signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce where he averaged 19 points and nine assists per game over two seasons.

In 2007, he joined Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel where he scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds per game in his rookie season before being traded to the Anaheim Arsenal later that year. He spent one more season with Anaheim before joining Artland Dragons of China for a short stint in 2008-2009. 

The following season, Will returned to America as he signed with the Maine Red Claws just prior to their playoff run which ended up winning them an Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2011).

After spending one more year playing overseas with Saint John Mill Rats, Will re-joined the NBA as a member of Reno Bighorns midway through the 2013-2014 campaign.

42. Alexander Johnson

Career

• High school: Dougherty (Albany, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2006–2013
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32, 13
• 2006–2007: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2007–2008: Miami Heat
• 2008–2009: Brose Baskets
• 2009–2010: Dongguan Leopards
• 2010: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2011–2012: Seoul SK Knights
• 2012–2013: Liaoning Hengye Jaguars
• Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)

Alexander Johnson was born on February 8, 1983 in Albany, Georgia. He attended high school at Dougherty (Albany, Georgia), where he played for the varsity basketball team.

In 2003, Alexander Johnson enrolled at Florida State University and played for their football and men's basketball teams before focusing exclusively on basketball during his college years.

After being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2006, Alexander Johnson began playing professional basketball with them from 2006 to 2013. 

During that time he won two championships with the Pacers (2007–2008) and appeared in over 500 games across all competitions including playoffs.

Averaging 9 points per game throughout his career as a power forward/center fielder hybrid player-defender off the bench or starting lineup spot due to injury or trade deadline acquisition etc., gaining reputation of "heartbeat" player who always gives 100% effort regardless of whether winning or losing is imminent.

Something which earned him numerous fans both among NBA players and supporters watching live in arena arenas around America irrespective of affiliations cheering loudly when seeing him play wearing #45 jersey.

As of 2019 season he currently plays for Khimki Moscow Region BC of Russian Professional Basketball League holding same position under head coach Andrey Vorobyev once again proving himself as an excellent defender-rebounder scorer able to hold own against opponents.

Physically stronger than average making tough shots look easy while using his quickness agility strength body control shooting range passing ability plus occasional post moves effectively getting into low block scoring interior spaces even defending 3 point line efficiently helping side.

Get baskets leading eventual victory no matter opponent size composition age sex height nationality race color skin hair style glasses eyeglasses contact lenses attire shoes accessories wristwatch & jewelry watch charms necklaces earrings Alexander Johnsson was born February 8th 1983 in Albany GA.

Despite growing up playing multiple sports including soccer, golf, baseball, track & field ice skating as well as wrestling at Douglas county High School we can say without hesitation that A J would be nothing short of legendary were it not for one sport.

 Averaging 18 points 10 rebounds 5 assists 4 blocks 1 steal every night during his senior year Alex had scouts from Division I schools paying close attention When FSU assistant coach Lewis Moore saw Alex dunking on a smaller guard he knew this kid could ball.

Lewis recruited Alex hard and after 2 seasons got him into Tallahassee FL Stony Brook NJ Seton Hall Univ PA Syracuse NY North Carolina Duke.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball

43. Guillermo Diaz

Career

• High school: Miami Christian (Miami, Florida)
• College: Miami (Florida) (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2007: ČEZ Nymburk
• 2007: Olympiada Patras
• 2007–2008: Anaheim Arsenal
• 2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2009: Juvecaserta
• 2009–2010: Biella
• 2010: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2010–2011: Victoria Libertas Pesaro
• 2011: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2011–2012: Armia Tbilisi
• 2012–2016: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2016–2019: San Lorenzo
• 2019–2021: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2021: Real Estelí
• 2022-present: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• 4× BSN champion (2010, 2011, 2016, 2018), BSN Finals MVP (2011), BSN All-Star (2016), 2× Second-team All-ACC (2005, 2006)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Puerto Rico, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2009 San Juan: , Centrobasket, : 2016 Panama:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Puerto Rico
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2009 San Juan:
• Centrobasket
• : 2016 Panama:

Diaz was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2006 NBA draft. Diaz has played for ČEZ Nymburk, Anaheim Arsenal and now the San Antonio Spurs. Diaz is a point guard and averages over 10 points per game in his career.

Guillermo Diaz was born on December 6, 1986 in Puerto Rico. After playing college basketball at Biella University, Guillermo entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008. 

In his rookie season with the Clippers, he averaged 2 points and 1 rebound per game before being traded to Juvecaserta midway through the 2009–2010 season.

He then spent two seasons with Italian club Biella before joining Spanish side Capitanes de Arecibo for a year in 2011-2012. Returning to Spain again, Guillermo played one more campaign for Armia Tbilisi before signing with Venezuelan outfit Victoria Libertas Pesaro in 2014-2015.

 however, after only six games he returned home once again to play for San Lorenzo of Puerto Rico that same year - his fourth country of residence during his professional career.

Finally returning back to Europe where he has spent most of his senior career so far (with Atléticos de San Germán since 2016), Guillermo is currently averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game over 22 outings this term.

Also Played For: miami hurricanes basketball, university of miami basketball

44. J. R. Pinnock

J.R. Pinnock is a 6'8" forward/center who has played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the 16th pick of the 2005 draft, and spent four seasons with them.

Before signing with Sacramento in 2009 In 2013-14 he won his first championship ring as part of Golden State's back-to-back title team Pinnock returned to Atlanta during the 2016 offseason, but was traded to Sacramento again midway through that season He finished out his tenure with Sacramento in 2018 before retiring at age 33 J.

R. Pinnock is a Panamanian-born author who has written extensively about the history and religion of Christianity in the Americas. He has also written about Latin American politics and culture, particularly in relation to issues such as socialism and democracy. 

His works have been praised for their insightfulness and breadth of coverage, making him one of the most influential authors on Latin American religious studies today J.R. Pinnock was born in Panama City in 1954, and he now lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife Deborah L.

45. Damir Markota

KK Cibona

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2001–present
• 2001–2006: Cibona
• 2001–2002: →Zabok
• 2002–2003: →Šanac Karlovac
• 2006–2007: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2007: Tulsa 66ers
• 2007–2008: Spartak St. Petersburg
• 2008: Žalgiris Kaunas
• 2008: Cibona
• 2008–2009: ViveMenorca
• 2009–2010: Bilbao Basket
• 2010–2012: Union Olimpija
• 2012: Zagreb
• 2012–2013: Beşiktaş
• 2013: Brose Baskets
• 2013–2014: Bilbao Basket
• 2014–2015: Cibona
• 2015–2017: İstanbul BB
• 2017: Uşak Sportif
• 2017–2018: Cedevita
• 2018–2019: Cibona
• 2019–2020: Mornar
• 2020: Zabok
• 2020–2021: Cibona
• 2022–present: Dinamo
• Baltic League champion (2008), 3× Croatian League champion (2006, 2018, 2019), Lithuanian League champion (2008), Lithuanian Cup winner (2008), Slovenian Cup winner (2011), Croatian Cup winner (2018)

Damir Markota started his professional basketball career with Croatian club Cibona in 2001. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2006, and has since played for several other clubs around Europe including Zabok, Šanac Karlovac and Dinamo Zagreb.

In 2017 he joined Lithuanian side Lietuvos Rytas as a free agent. Damir Markota is often considered one of the best power forwards in European basketball, and is an annual candidate for the Croatian national team at EuroBasket tournaments. Damir Markota was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2006.

He would play for the Tulsa 66ers, Spartak St. Petersburg, Žalgiris Kaunas, Cibona and Union Olimpija before joining Beşiktaş in 2013. In 2017 he signed with Cedevita where he played until 2018 when he moved to Mornar. 

Damir is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside positions. He has been consistently good over the years, averaging 15 points per game in his career so far.

46. Lou Amundson

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: Monarch (Louisville, Colorado)
• College: UNLV (2001–2006)
• NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–2018
• Position: Power forward / Center
• 2006–2007: Colorado 14ers
• 2007: Utah Jazz
• 2007–2008: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2008–2010: Phoenix Suns
• 2010–2011: Golden State Warriors
• 2011–2012: Indiana Pacers
• 2012–2013: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2013: Chicago Bulls
• 2013: New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
• 2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014–2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2015–2016: New York Knicks
• 2017: TNT KaTropa
• 2017–2018: Kawasaki Brave Thunders
• All-NBA D-League First Team (2007), NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2007), Second-team All-Mountain West (2006)

Lou Amundson played college basketball at UNLV and was undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft. In 2007, he signed with the Utah Jazz and played there until 2008.

He then spent two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers before signing with the Chicago Bulls in 2010. After one season with Chicago, he joined the Dallas Mavericks for two more seasons before retiring in 2018.

Lou Amundson is a power forward / center who averaged 10 points and six rebounds per game during his career Lou Amundson was a highly productive player in the D-League, before becoming a valuable member of several NBA teams.

He has played for three different franchises in his four seasons in the league, and is now with TNT KaTropa. Lou Amundson is known for his toughness and rebounding ability, which have helped him to be successful both on offense and defense.

47. Chris Copeland

Hermitage High School

Career

• High school: Hermitage (Henrico, Virginia)
• College: Colorado (2002–2006)
• NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–2018
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 14, 22, 9
• 2006–2007: Fort Worth Flyers
• 2007: CB L'Hospitalet
• 2007–2008: Matrixx Magixx
• 2008–2010: TBB Trier
• 2010–2012: Okapi Aalstar
• 2012–2013: New York Knicks
• 2013–2015: Indiana Pacers
• 2015–2016: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2016–2017: Tofaş
• 2017–2018: Andorra
• German League Top Scorer (2010), Belgian Cup winner (2012), Belgian League MVP (2012), Belgian League Star of the Coaches (2012), Dutch League All-Star (2008)

Copeland is a 6-foot-8 small forward and power forward who has played in the NBA since 2006. Copeland was undrafted out of Colorado but spent five seasons with the Fort Worth Flyers before signing with CB L'Hospitalet in Spain in 2007.

Copeland made his debut with the New York Knicks in April 2013 and averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists over 82 games that season. In 2017, Copeland signed with the Indiana Pacers on a one year deal worth $5 million dollars. 

He played 66 games for Indiana but failed to recapture his form from earlier in his career averaging just 8 points per game while shooting 43% from three point range. On July 12th, 2018, it was announced that Copeland had signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a two year deal.

48. Marcus Williams

Brooklyn Nets

Career

• 2006–2008: New Jersey Nets
• 2008–2009: Golden State Warriors
• 2009: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2009–2010: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2010–2011: Enisey Krasnoyarsk
• 2011: UNICS Kazan
• 2011–2012: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2012–2013: Unicaja Málaga
• 2013–2014: Lokomotiv Kuban
• 2014–2015: Crvena zvezda
• 2016–2017: Budućnost Podgorica
• 2017: Cholet Basket
• 2017–2018: Reno Bighorns
• 2018: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2018–2019: Stockton Kings

Marcus Williams was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 2006 NBA Draft. He played for the Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019.

Marcus Williams is a point guard who has averaged 8 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game over his career. Marcus Williams has won two championships with the Golden State Warriors (2015, 2018) and one with the Memphis Grizzlies (2019).

Marcus Williams is a 6'7" small forward who played collegiately at Maryland. He was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the second round of the 2006 NBA draft and spent four seasons with them before being traded to Golden State in 2008. 

Marcus has appeared in over 500 games during his career, averaging 9 points per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% from three-point range.

In 2017, he signed with Budućnost Podgorica in Montenegro where he led his team to an ABA League championship playoff berth despite averaging just 12 minutes per game due to injury problems.

After splitting time between Budućnost and Cholet Basket during the 2018–19 season, he joined Reno as their new head coach for 2019–20.

49. Ejike Ugboaja

Career

• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2003–2016
• Position: Power forward
• 2003–2004: Yelwa Hawks
• 2004–2006: UB Lagos
• 2006: Kager Gdynia
• 2007: APOEL Nicosia
• 2007–2008: Albuquerque Thunderbirds
• 2008: Anaheim Arsenal
• 2008–2009: Azad University
• 2009: Azovmash Mariupol
• 2010: Petrochimi Bandar Imam
• 2010: Ford Burgos
• 2011–2012: Jahesh Tarabar Qom
• 2013: Utena Juventus
• 2013–2014: İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
• 2014: BC Mark Mentors
• 2016: Kano Pillars Basket
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Nigeria, FIBA Africa Championship, : 2011 Madagascar: National Team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Nigeria
• FIBA Africa Championship
• : 2011 Madagascar: National Team

Ugboaja was born in Lagos, Nigeria on May 28th 1985. He first rose to prominence as a power forward for the Yelwa Hawks from 2003-2004 before moving to Europe and playing for UB Lagos (2004-2006) and Kager Gdynia (2006).

Ugboaja joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006 but only played sparingly over four seasons with them before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks midway through the 2010–11 season. 

After one year with Atlanta, he signed with APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus where he spent two more seasons before returning to his homeland and joining Alabam Thunderbirds during the 2013–14 campaign.

In 2016, Ugboaji retired after six years in professional basketball having won three EuroCup titles while also appearing at two Olympic tournaments – 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing.

Without ever winning an NBA championship or making it past the second round of any playoffs tournament he competed in during that time span.

50. James Augustine

BC Khimki

Career

• High school: Lincoln-Way Central, (New Lenox, Illinois)
• College: Illinois (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2006–2018
• Position: Power forward
• 2006–2008: Orlando Magic
• 2007: →Anaheim Arsenal
• 2008–2010: Gran Canaria
• 2010–2011: Power Electronics Valencia
• 2011–2012: UCAM Murcia
• 2012–2016: Khimki
• 2016–2017: CSKA Moscow
• 2017–2018: Unicaja
• EuroCup champion (2015), All-EuroCup Second Team (2010), VTB United League champion (2017), VTB United League Sixth Man of the Year (2014), Spanish League Top Rebounder (2012), EuroLeague Top Rebounder (2018)

Augustine played college basketball for Illinois and was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2006. After two seasons with the Magic, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2008.

Augustine spent four more seasons with Milwaukee before being waived in 2013. He then signed with the Russian team Khimki for one year but left after just six games due to a knee injury.

In 2018, Augustine joined the Greek club PAOK as a free agent but retired from professional basketball shortly afterward citing health concerns stemming from his time playing overseas as reasons behind his decision. Augustine was born in Manchester, England on July 20th, 1987.

Augustine played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2008. In 2010, he signed with Gran Canaria of Spain and helped lead his team to a Liga ACB championship that year. 

He then moved to Valencia in 2011 and posted averages of 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while helping his team make it all the way to the EuroLeague Final Four that season where they lost to CSKA Moscow.

After two seasons in Valencia, Augustine transferred to Khimki of Russia where he averaged 14 points per game over three years before retiring from professional basketball following the 2016-2017 season due to injury. 

Since retirement, Augustine has worked as an assistant coach for UCAM Murcia, CSKA Moscow, Unicaja Málaga (both Spanish clubs), and most recently Anadolu Efes Istanbul (formerly known as Galatasaray).

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51. Paul Davis

BC Khimki

Career

• High school: Rochester (Rochester, Michigan)
• College: Michigan State (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2006–2016
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 40, 9
• 2006–2009: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2009: Washington Wizards
• 2009–2010: Maine Red Claws
• 2010 Xacobeo Blu:Sens
• 2010–2012: Cajasol Banca Cívica
• 2012–2016: Khimki
• EuroCup champion (2015), All-EuroCup Second Team (2011), First-team Parade All-American (2002), Mr. Basketball of Michigan (2002)

Davis was born in Rochester, Michigan and attended high school there. He played college basketball at Michigan State before being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2006.

Davis played for the Clippers from 2006 to 2016, averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds per game over that time period. In March of 2017, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent.

Davis has also appeared in several NBA playoff games, most notably during their run to the 2014 Western Conference Finals where they were eventually defeated by Golden State Warriors 3-1 series lead).

Paul is currently playing for Memphis Grizzlies Paul Davis was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2006. He played for the Washington Wizards from 2009-2010, and then spent four seasons with Spanish club Xacobeo Blu:Sens before signing with Khimki of Russia in 2016.

Davis has won a EuroCup title with Khimki in 2015, as well as being named to the All-EuroCup Second Team twice (2011, 2012). He is also a three-time First Team Parade All-American (2002), and was selected Mr. Basketball of Michigan in 2002.

Final Words

. . . 2006 NBA Draft was a landmark event in the history of basketball, as it marked the first time that an entire class of high school players were eligible to be drafted.

This led to some very talented and successful pros coming out of this draft, such as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.