Big 45 Best Players of All Time

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1. Charles Oakley

Power forward

Career

• NBA All-Star (1994)
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994)
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986)
• NABC Division II Player of the Year (1985)
• NCAA Division II rebounding leader (1985)

Charles Oakley was a power forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1985 to 2004. He is best known for his physical play on the court and has been suspended multiple times due to altercations with opponents.

After retiring as a player, he began coaching youth basketball in 2010 and 2011. Charles Oakley was born in 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, and played high school basketball at John Hay High School before attending Virginia Union University where he played college ball.

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the ninth pick of the 1985 NBA draft and went on to have an illustrious career playing alongside Hall-of-Famers such as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 

In 2003, Charles Oakley filed suit against then Cavs owner Gordon Gund over comments made about him following a game that season; this eventually led to a settlement between both parties which forced him into retirement from playing professional basketball altogether Shortly after his retirement, he started coaching youth basketball.

Charles Oakley is a retired professional basketball player who played his entire career with the Chicago Bulls. In 1985, Charles Oakley led NCAA Division II in rebounds and was named NCAA Division II Player of the Year. 

Charles Oakley joined the NBA in 1988 with the Chicago Bulls and quickly became one of their best players, earning All-Star honors four times during his 13-year career. 

After retiring from playing in 2001, Charles Oakley started working as an assistant coach for Charlotte Bobcats before becoming head coach of the Houston Rockets in 2004; he resigned after just two seasons due to health reasons.

Charles Oakley currently lives in Harlem, New York City, and works as a commentator for ESPN shows such as SportsCenter and NBA Countdown.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, new york knicks

2. Lisa Leslie

Los Angeles Sparks

Career

• Honda Sports Award (1994)
• 2× WNBA champion (2001, 2002)
• 2× WNBA Finals MVP (2001, 2002)
• 3× WNBA MVP (2001, 2004, 2006)
• 8× WNBA All-Star (1999–2003, 2005, 2006, 2009)
• 3× WNBA All-Star Game MVP (1999, 2001, 2002)
• 8× All-WNBA First Team (1997, 2000–2004, 2006, 2008)
• 4× All-WNBA Second Team (1998, 1999, 2005, 2009)
• 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004, 2008)
• 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2006, 2008)
• 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009)
• WNBA Peak Performer (2004)
• WNBA 10th Anniversary Team (2006)
• WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011)
• WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
• WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
• No. 9 retired by Los Angeles Sparks
• No. 33 retired by USC
• FIBA World Championship MVP (2002)

Lisa Leslie was a dominant center in the WNBA for many years. She started her career with the Los Angeles Sparks and won five titles with them. Leslie has also played for the New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, and Chicago Sky.

She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and retired from professional basketball in 2009 after winning another title with the Sparks. Lisa Leslie was a three-time WNBA MVP and two-time champion. 

She is one of only four players in league history to win Defensive Player of the Year twice, and she also won All-Defensive First Team honors on multiple occasions.

Leslie's career spanned 16 seasons and included stints with the Sparks, Trojans, Liberty Flames, New York Liberty, Detroit Shock, and Phoenix Mercury. 

In recognition of her accomplishments both on and off the court, Lisa Leslie was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Also Played For: big3, wnba

3. Mike Bibby

Career

• High school: Shadow Mountain (Phoenix, Arizona)
• College: Arizona (1996–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 00, 0, 20
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1999), NCAA champion (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1998), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1998), First-team All-Pac-10 (1998), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1997), No. 10 retired by Arizona Wildcats, Mr. Basketball USA (1996), First-team Parade All-American (1996), McDonald's All-American (1996)
• Points: 14,698 (14.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,103 (3.1 rpg)
• Assists: 5,517 (5.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: National team

Bibby was a point guard who played in the NBA for 12 seasons. Bibby is best known for his time with the Vancouver Grizzlies, where he led them to two playoff berths and an appearance in the 2006 NBA Finals.

After playing out his contract with Vancouver, Bibby joined the Sacramento Kings, where he spent three seasons before retiring in 2012. 

Since retiring from playing basketball, Bibby has served as head coach of the Reno Bighorns of the D-League and currently coaches at Arizona State University under Herb Sendek.

Mike Bibby was a standout player at Arizona, where he led the Wildcats to an NCAA championship in 1997. 

After playing for five different teams over seven seasons, Bibby joined the Atlanta Hawks in 2008 and helped them reach the playoffs twice. In 2011, Bibby joined the Washington Wizards and led them to their first playoff appearance since 1978.

The following year saw him join Miami Heat and help lead them to two championships - his second (2012) and third overall (2013). 

He then retired from basketball after spending one season with New York Knicks before coaching Shadow Mountain HS as an assistant coach during the 2019-20 school year.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, 2003–04 nba season

4. Julius Erving

Career

• High school: Roosevelt (Roosevelt, New York)
• College: UMass (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1971–1987
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 32, 6
• 1971–1973: Virginia Squires
• 1973–1976: New York Nets
• 1976–1987: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1983), 2× ABA champion (1974, 1976), 2× ABA Playoffs MVP (1974, 1976), NBA Most Valuable Player (1981), 3× ABA Most Valuable Player (1974–1976), 11× NBA All-Star (1977–1987), 5× ABA All-Star (1972–1976), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980–1983), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1984), 4× All-ABA First Team (1973–1976), All-ABA Second Team (1972), ABA All-Defensive First Team (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), 3× ABA scoring champion (1973, 1974, 1976), ABA Slam Dunk champion (1976), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1983), No. 32 retired by Brooklyn Nets, No. 6 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, ABA All-Time Team, NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1971), No. 32 retired by UMass Minutemen
• Points: 30,026 (24.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,525 (8.5 rpg)
• Assists: 5,176 (4.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Julius Erving was a dominant player in the NBA for many years and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Roosevelt, New York, in 1950 and played high school basketball there before going on to play college ball at UMass.

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972, Erving spent most of his career with them before moving on to the Philadelphia 76ers later on. Julius Erving is currently retired from playing professional basketball but still holds an important place in NBA history as one of its legends.

Julius Erving is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star, as well as an all-NBA First Team selection five times. 

Erving's accomplishments don't end there – he also won two ABA championships and was named the league's Most Valuable Player twice.

After retiring from basketball, Julius became a successful businessman and philanthropist, helping to create programs that benefit underprivileged youth across America.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, small forward

5. Kenyon Martin

Power forward

Career

• High school: Bryan Adams (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Cincinnati (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 2000–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 6, 4, 2, 3
• 2000–2004: New Jersey Nets
• 2004–2011: Denver Nuggets
• 2011: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2012: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2013–2014: New York Knicks
• 2015: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (2004), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001), National college player of the year (2000), Consensus first-team All-American (2000), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2000), Conference USA Player of the Year (2000), 2× First-team All-Conference USA (1999, 2000), No. 4 retired by Cincinnati Bearcats
• Points: 9,325 (12.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,159 (6.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,439 (1.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: National team, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: National team
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: National team

Kenyon Martin was one of the most sought-after high school basketball players in America. He attended Cincinnati and then went on to be drafted first overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2000 NBA draft.

Martin enjoyed a successful career with the Nuggets, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game over his 14-year playing career. In April 2015, he announced that he would be retiring at the end of that season due to numerous injuries sustained during play.

Martin is now widely considered one of the greatest power forwards ever to play in the NBA and has been awarded several accolades including six All-Star appearances and three MVP awards Kenyon Martin is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire career with the Toronto Raptors.

He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft, and he went on to play for five other teams before joining Toronto in 2006. 

In 9 seasons with Toronto, Martin averaged 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while winning two All-Star games and an Olympic gold medal as part of Team USA's 2004 squad.

After retiring from playing professionally in 2013, Martin has worked as a commentator for several NBA games broadcasts, most notably TNT's coverage of the 2017–18 season opener between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks which featured his son Jaren scoring 16 points off the bench.

Also Played For: cincinnati bearcats men's basketball

6. Rick Barry

Career

• High school: Roselle Park, (Roselle Park, New Jersey)
• College: Miami (Florida) (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the San Francisco Warriors
• Playing career: 1965–1980
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 24, 2, 4
• 1965–1967: San Francisco Warriors
• 1968–1970: Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps
• 1970–1972: New York Nets
• 1972–1978: Golden State Warriors
• 1978–1980: Houston Rockets
• NBA champion (1975), NBA Finals MVP (1975), ABA champion (1969), 8× NBA All-Star (1966, 1967, 1973–1978), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1967), 5x All-NBA First Team (1966, 1967, 1974–1976), All-NBA Second Team (1973), 4× ABA All-Star (1969–1972), 4× All-ABA First Team (1969–1972), NBA Rookie of the Year (1966), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966), NBA scoring champion (1967), NBA steals leader (1975), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 24 retired by Golden State Warriors, Consensus first-team All-American (1965), NCAA season scoring leader (1965), No. 24 retired by Miami Hurricanes
• Points: 25,279 (24.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,863 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 4,952 (4.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Barry was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, averaging over 20 points per game throughout his career. Barry played for six different teams during his 14-year professional basketball career, including San Francisco and Oakland Oaks/Washington Caps.

Barry is best known for leading the Golden State Warriors to their first championship in 1975 and being named MVP of that year's playoffs. In 1980, he retired from playing professionally due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the season. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Barry worked as a color commentator on various broadcasts across networks throughout America before becoming a television analyst in 1999 and then working as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat beginning in 2006 until his retirement in 2016.

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, miami hurricanes basketball

7. Joe Johnson

Small forward

Career

• High school: Little Rock Central, (Little Rock, Arkansas)
• College: Arkansas (1999–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2001–2018, 2021–2022
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 31, 2, 7, 6, 55
• 2001–2002: Boston Celtics
• 2002–2005: Phoenix Suns
• 2005–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2016: Brooklyn Nets
• 2016: Miami Heat
• 2016–2018: Utah Jazz
• 2018: Houston Rockets
• 2021–2022: Boston Celtics
• 7× NBA All-Star (2007–2012, 2014), All-NBA Third Team (2010), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002), Second-team All-SEC (2001), SEC Rookie of the Year (2000), SEC All-Freshman Team (2000), Arkansas Mr. Basketball (1999)
• Points: 20,405 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,059 (4.0 rpg)
• Assists: 5,001 (3.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, World Championships, : 2006 Japan: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• World Championships
• : 2006 Japan: National team

Joe Johnson was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2001 and played there for six seasons. In 2008, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks and spent nine seasons with them before moving to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017.

Johnson is a three-time All-Star (2008, 2010, 2012) and has won two championships (2009, 2018). He was named MVP of the 2009 NBA Finals after leading his team to victory over the Orlando Magic. In 2018, he announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 38 after 14 seasons in the league overall.

Joe Johnson was a 7x NBA All-Star and 2x All-NBA Third Team player. Joe Johnson led the Suns to their first-ever Finals appearance in 2009, but they were ultimately swept by the Lakers. After playing for six different teams over eight seasons, Joe Johnson signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2016. 

In 2017, he helped lead the Nets to an Atlantic Division title before being eliminated in the playoffs by LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Johnson has averaged 16 points per game throughout his career and is considered one of the best shooting guards of all time (he currently has more 3-pointers made than any other player). 

Johnson will be 39 years old when 2021 begins and is likely nearing retirement; however, he may play one final season with Houston Rockets as a way of saying goodbye to fans around the league.

Also Played For: phoenix suns, 2009–10 nba season

8. Rashard Lewis

Power forward

Career

• High school: Alief Elsik (Houston, Texas)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1998–2014
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 7, 9
• 1998–2007: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2007–2010: Orlando Magic
• 2010–2012: Washington Wizards
• 2012–2014: Miami Heat
• NBA champion (2013), 2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2009), Mr. Basketball USA (1998), First-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1998), Texas Mr. Basketball (1998)
• Points: 15,579 (14.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,433 (5.2 rpg)
• Steals: 1,115 (1.1 spg)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Rashard Lewis was born in Pineville, Louisiana on August 8th, 1979. He attended Alief Elsik High School in Houston and starred for the basketball team there before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics at the age of 16.

Lewis spent time with the SuperSonics, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards over a 9-year NBA career playing mainly at small forward and power forward positions. In total, he averaged 18 points per game throughout his career while shooting 47% from the field and 38% from three-point range.

Lewis retired after spending two years with Miami Heat as their second-round draft pick in 2014 aged 43 years old Rashard Lewis is a two-time NBA All-Star and champion. Rashard Lewis was named Mr. Basketball USA in 1998, becoming the first player from Texas to win the honor. 

In 1998, he was also McDonald's All-American nominee and won the award that year as well for his performance throughout the high school basketball season.

Following his college career at Arizona State University, Lewis signed with the Seattle SuperSonics where he played for six seasons before joining Orlando Magic in 2009 (where he currently plays).

 He has since retired from professional basketball but remains active by coaching youth basketball teams across Florida and speaking on behalf of various charities such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.

Also Played For: orlando magic, seattle supersonics

9. Jason Richardson

Shooting guard

Career

• 2001–2007: Golden State Warriors
• 2007–2008: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2008–2010: Phoenix Suns
• 2010–2012: Orlando Magic
• 2012–2015: Philadelphia 76ers

Richardson was drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2001. He played with the Warriors for six seasons before joining the Charlotte Bobcats in 2007.

Richardson has averaged 14.1 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game throughout his career. 

In June 2015, Richardson announced his retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons in the NBA Richardson was one of the most versatile players in the NBA for many years, able to contribute offensively from all over the court.

He won two slam dunk contests and was a consensus Second-Team All-American in 2001. Richardson also excelled at shooting threes, making more than half of his three-point attempts during his career (596). 

After playing for six different teams across four seasons, Richardson retired after the 2015–16 season with 14,644 points and 4,245 rebounds accumulated in 703 games played.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, michigan state basketball

10. Stephen Jackson

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Abraham Lincoln, (Port Arthur, Texas), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1997–2014
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 3, 1, 5
• 1997–1998: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1998: Sydney Kings
• 1999, 2000: Marinos de Oriente
• 1999, 2000: San Carlos
• 1999: Fort Wayne Fury
• 2000: Pueblo Nuevo
• 2000–2001: New Jersey Nets
• 2001–2003: San Antonio Spurs
• 2003–2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2007: Indiana Pacers
• 2007–2009: Golden State Warriors
• 2009–2011: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2011–2012: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2012–2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA champion (2003), Second-team Parade All-American (1996), McDonald's All-American (1996)
• Points: 12,976 (15.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,328 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,634 (3.1 apg)

Stephen Jackson was born on April 5, 1978, in Houston, Texas. He played college basketball at Abraham Lincoln High School and then went on to play professional basketball for the Phoenix Suns from 1997-2014.

Stephen Jackson is a 6'8" forward and shooting guard who is known for his athleticism and scoring ability. In 2004, he led the Suns to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance where they eventually lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

After leaving Phoenix, Jackson spent time with several other teams before signing with the Golden State Warriors in 2015 where he has had success once again as one of their top players. Stephen Jackson is a 2001-2003 NBA All-Star, and 3x champion (2003) with the San Antonio Spurs.

He was once fined $50,000 for directing an obscenity at then-Indiana Pacers teammate Jermaine O'Neal. In March 2013, Stephen Jackson was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing his car in Charlotte, NC; he later pleaded guilty and received 18 months probation and community service.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs

11. Chauncey Billups

Point guard

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Denver, Colorado)
• College: Colorado (1995–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1997–2014
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 4, 3, 1, 7
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2004), NBA Finals MVP (2004), 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010), All-NBA Second Team (2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2006), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009), NBA Teammate of the Year (2013), No. 1 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus second-team All-American (1997), First-team All-Big 12 (1997), No. 4 retired by Colorado Buffaloes, McDonald's All-American (1995), Second-team Parade All-American (1995), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1994), 3× Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993–1995)
• Points: 15,802 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,992 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 5,636 (5.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Chauncey Billups was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion point guard who played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Portland Trail Blazers over 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In his first season with the Denver Nuggets in 1997–98, he helped lead them to their only playoff appearance that season. He then joined the Boston Celtics in 2000 where he won his first championship ring as part of the team's 'Big Three' alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

After leaving Boston in 2004, Billups signed with Detroit where he spent six years before joining LA Clippers on a free-agent deal at the end of the 2011–12 campaign. He retired from playing following the 2014 season with Portland Trail Blazers. 

As head coach of Portland Trail Blazers from 2019 until 2021, Billups led them to playoff berth each year but they were unsuccessful in winning any games during this period including being eliminated by eventual champions. 

Golden State Warriors 4–1 in the 2020 Playoffs Semifinals Series which ended his coaching career prematurely.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, minnesota timberwolves

12. Allen Iverson

Point guard

Career

• High school: Bethel (Hampton, Virginia)
• College: Georgetown (1994–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1996–2011
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 3, 1
• 1996–2006: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2006–2008: Denver Nuggets
• 2008–2009: Detroit Pistons
• 2009: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2009–2010: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2010–2011: Beşiktaş J.K.
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2002, 2003), All-NBA Third Team (2006), NBA Rookie of the Year (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997), 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005), 3× NBA steals leader (2001–2003), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 3 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Consensus first-team All-American (1996), First-team All-Big East (1996), Second-team All-Big East (1995), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1996), Big East Rookie of the Year (1995), First-team Parade All-American (1993)
• Points: 24,368 (26.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,394 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 5,624 (6.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: United States
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens: United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1995 Fukuoka: United States

Allen Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia on June 7, 1975. He attended high school at Bethel (Hampton, Virginia) and played for the school's basketball team before heading to Georgetown.

Allen Iverson was drafted with the first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 and spent his entire career there until 2011 when he retired from playing professional basketball. 

Allen Iverson is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons where he won three straight MVP Awards between 2008-2009 respectively.

Injuries have been cited as a factor in Allen Iverson's retirement but he remains one of the most iconic players in NBA history Allen Iverson is a retired professional basketball player who was most well-known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Throughout his career, AI was nominated for numerous awards and accolades, including NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11 All-Star appearances, 2 MVPs, 3 All-NBA First Team nods, and 1 Third Team selection.

In 2007, he became one of only six players in NBA history to record over 30,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 50000 rebounds in their career - an accomplishment he achieved during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Also Played For: western conference, georgetown hoyas

13. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Career

• High school: Gulfport (Gulfport, Mississippi)
• College: LSU (1988–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1990–2011
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3, 1, 7
• 1990–1996: Denver Nuggets
• 1996–1998: Sacramento Kings
• 1998–1999: Fenerbahçe
• 2000–2001: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 2003–2004: Ural Great
• 2004–2005: Sedima Roseto
• 2006–2007: Aris BC
• 2007–2008: Al-Ittihad
• 2009–2011: Kyoto Hannaryz
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1991), NBA Most Improved Player (1993), Russian Cup champion (2004), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1989, 1990), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1989), 2× SEC Player of the Year (1989, 1990), 2× First-team All-SEC (1989, 1990), SEC All-Freshman Team (1989), No. 35 jersey retired by LSU Tigers, McDonald's All-American (1988), First-team Parade All-American (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1987), 2× Mississippi Mr. Basketball (1987, 1988)
• Points: 8,553 (14.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,087 (1.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,079 (2.5 apg)

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was born on March 9, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He attended high school at Gulfport (Gulfport, Mississippi) and played college basketball for LSU before being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1990.

Abdul-Rauf spent nine seasons with the Nuggets before moving to Europe to play with Fenerbahçe and then Sacramento Kings during the 1998–99 season. 

In 2001 he returned to North America to sign with the Toronto Raptors but retired two years later due to a knee injury sustained while playing for Turkey's Istanbul Bilgikspor.

After retiring from professional basketball, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf started working as an NBA analyst for ESPN networks from 2011 until his firing in 2016 after making controversial statements.

About Islam and Muhammad Ali Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and SEC Player of the Year who led LSU to an NCAA Championship in his lone season with the team.

After being drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies, he played for Ural Great before joining Sedima Roseto in 2004. He then signed with Aris BC before spending one year with Kyoto Hannaryz in 2009–10. 

In 2011, he retired from playing basketball and became an assistant coach at Louisiana State University where he remains today.

14. Cuttino Mobley

Career

• 1998–2004: Houston Rockets
• 2004–2005: Orlando Magic
• 2005: Sacramento Kings
• 2005–2008: Los Angeles Clippers

Cuttino Mobley was born on September 1, 1975, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended high school at Cardinal Dougherty and played college ball at Rhode Island before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1998.

In his 10-year NBA career, Cuttino averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game while playing for the Rockets, 76ers, Lakers, and Pistons. 

After retiring from basketball in 2008, Cuttino began working as a color commentator for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area's coverage of Warriors games alongside play-by-play man Bob Beyer Jr.

Cuttino Mobley was a five-time all-star and three-time Atlantic 10 player of the year while playing for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Sacramento Kings. Cuttino Mobley is one of only two guards in NBA history to record over 11,000 points, 2,000 rebounds, and 2,000 assists in a career. 

He has been named an All-Star twice (2004 with Orlando and 2005 with Sacramento) as well as being selected to the First Team All-Atlantic 10 both times he was eligible for selection.

His accolades also include being voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017 .

Making him one of just nine players ever inducted into that prestigious hall without having played professionally outside North America (the others are Kobe Bryant, Dikembe Mutombo, Julius Erving, and Rick Barry). 

Mobley retired from professional basketball following the 2008 season after playing his last game for Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Where he recorded 5 points on 1/7 shooting from behind the arc before sitting out the remainder of the contest due to injury; this would be his final appearance in an NBA uniform.

Also Played For: houston rockets

15. George Gervin

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• High school: Martin Luther King, (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Eastern Michigan (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 3 / Pick
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1972–1990
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 44, 8
• Coaching career: 1992–1994
• 9× NBA All-Star (1977–1985), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1980), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978–1982), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1983), 4× NBA scoring champion (1978–1980, 1982), 3× ABA All-Star (1974–1976), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1975, 1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1973), No. 44 retired by San Antonio Spurs, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 24 retired by Eastern Michigan Eagles
• Points: 26,595 (25.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,602 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 2,798 (2.6 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

George Gervin was a prolific scorer in the NBA who helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to several championships in the 1970s. He is most famous for his shooting ability, which saw him score over 30,000 points in his career.

After retiring from playing basketball, Gervin began a successful coaching career with the Phoenix Suns and later served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers. 

In 2018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside former teammate David Robinson and other notable figures from American professional basketball.

George Gervin was an All-Star basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1977 to 1985. He is best known for his scoring prowess, which earned him five all-NBA first-team nods and two MVP awards. 

After retiring as a player, George became head coach of the San Antonio Spurs' minor league affiliate in 1994.

Also Played For: american basketball association, shooting guard

16. Rick Mahorn

Career

• High school: Weaver (Hartford, Connecticut)
• College: Hampton (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1980–1999
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 44, 4
• Coaching career: 1999–2009
• As player:, NBA champion (1989), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1990), , As assistant coach:, , 2× WNBA champion (2006, 2008)
• Points: 7,763 (6.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,957 (6.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,007 (0.9 bpg)

Mahorn was a power forward and center for many years in the NBA. Mahorn played for the Washington Bullets, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons during his playing career.

Mahorn is currently an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets. Rick Mahorn is a retired professional basketball player who was most well-known for his time with the Washington Bullets and Detroit Pistons. 

Rick Mahorn started his career as a forward, but he eventually transitioned to coaching after retiring from playing in 1997.

He has been an assistant coach with several teams since then, including Atlanta Hawks (1999-2000), the Philadelphia 76ers (2005-2009), and Detroit Shock (2009). 

In 2006, Rick Mahorn led the WNBA’s Houston Comets to their second championship title as head coach. He also won two more championships as an assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2008 and 2009.

As a player, Rick Mahorn was known for his defense and rebounding abilities; during his 15 years in the NBA, he averaged over 10 rebounds per game on average.

Also Played For: detroit pistons

17. DerMarr Johnson

Career

• High school: Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: Cincinnati (1999–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2000–2016
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 4, 3, 8
• 2000–2003: Atlanta Hawks
• 2003: Long Beach Jam
• 2003–2004: New York Knicks
• 2004–2007: Denver Nuggets
• 2007: Pallacanestro Treviso
• 2007: Austin Toros
• 2007–2008: San Antonio Spurs
• 2009–2010: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2010: Leones de Ponce
• 2010–2011: Sagesse Club Beirut
• 2011: Bukaros
• 2012: Barako Bull Energy
• 2013: Libertad Sunchales
• 2013–2014: Guaros de Lara
• 2014: Fuerza Regia
• 2016: Cupes De Los Pepines
• Conference USA Freshman of the Year (2000), Third-team All-Conference USA (2000), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1998, 1999)

DerMarr Johnson was born on May 5, 1980, in Washington D.C. DerMarr played college basketball at Cincinnati and then made it to the NBA as a shooting guard / small forward for the Atlanta Hawks from 2000-2008.

After spending three years with the Knicks, DerMarr signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2009 where he would play until 2016 when he retired due to an injury sustained during his last season with the team.

In total, Johnson had career averages of 10 points per game and 2 assists over 9 seasons in the NBA DerMarr Johnson was a two-time All-American at the University of Utah, where he played for Rick Majerus and Jerry Sloan.

DerMarr Johnson was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2004 and spent four seasons with them before moving on to play in Italy, Spain, and Lebanon. DerMarr Johnson is currently playing overseas with Club Baloncesto Fuerza Regia in Venezuela.

Also Played For: 2000 nba draft

18. Gerald Green

Houston Rockets

Career

• High school: Gulf Shores Academy, (Houston, Texas)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2005–present
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 5, 8, 14, 15, 25, 30
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2007), NBA G League champion (2022), NBA D-League All-Star (2012), NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2012), McDonald's All-American (2005)

Gerald Green is a 36-year-old shooting guard who has played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2005 and has since spent his entire career with them, appearing in 579 games and scoring 18,748 points.

Gerald is known as an excellent three-point shooter, having made over 2,000 of them during his career. In 2017 he joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal but was later waived before playing any games for them. 

On January 12th, 2018, Green signed with the Atlanta Hawks pending free agent signing confirmation from both teams following their playoff exit.

After just two months with Atlanta, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers where he finished out the season. GS: 648 | PTS: 20,887 (22nd all-time) | REB: 1,923 (14th all-time) | AST: 1,420 (21st all-time) | STL: 437 (T24th all-time)| BLKPG: 168 (8th all-time).

Also Played For: 2005 nba draft

19. Rashad McCants

Career

• High school: , Erwin (Asheville, North Carolina), New Hampton School, (New Hampton, New Hampshire)
• College: North Carolina (2002–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2005–2015
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 1, 7
• 2005–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2010–2011: Texas Legends
• 2012: Caciques de Humacao
• 2012: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2012: Powerade Tigers
• 2012–2013: Foshan Long Lions
• 2013: Texas Legends
• 2014: Uberlândia
• 2014–2015: Homenetmen Beirut
• 2015: Trotamundos de Carabobo
• 2015: Cañeros de La Romana
• Third-team All-American – NABC (2005), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2004), NCAA champion (2005), First-team All-ACC (2004), Third-team All-ACC (2005), ACC All-Freshman Team (2003), First-team Parade All-American (2002), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2001), McDonald's All-American (2002)

Rashad McCants was a shooting guard in the NBA for six seasons, from 2005 to 2011. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat before playing overseas in Turkey and Germany.

In 2015, he announced his retirement from professional basketball after struggling with injuries throughout his career. 

Rashad McCants is married and has two children. Rashad McCants is a former NBA player who played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, and Texas Legends from 2005 to 2009.

He led his team in scoring during the 2006-07 season with 18.5 points per game. Injuries forced him out of the league in 2009 and he has since retired from playing professional basketball altogether. 

Rashad McCants was born on November 5th, 1984 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended Davidson College before transferring to George Mason University where he won two NCAA championships (2005 & 2007).

After leaving the NBA, Rashad McCants embarked on a successful career as an actor which includes roles in films such as "Knights of Badassdom" alongside Kurt Russell and "The Florida Project", both released in 2017.

Also Played For: north carolina basketball

20. 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: 2006 nba draft, staten island basketball

21. 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.

22. Alonzo Gee

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: William T. Dwyer, (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida)
• College: Alabama (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2010: Austin Toros
• 2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010: San Antonio Spurs
• 2010: →Austin Toros
• 2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2011: Asseco Prokom Gdynia
• 2014–2015: Denver Nuggets
• 2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2015–2016: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2016–2017: Denver Nuggets
• 2017–2018: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2018: Caciques de Humacao
• 2018: Brisbane Bullets
• 2019: Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
• 2021–2022: Taichung Wagor Suns
• NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2010), NBA D-League All-Star (2010), Second-team All-SEC (2009), SEC All-Freshman Team (2006)

Alonzo Gee is a shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2009 but never played for them. He has since spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Toros.

Alonzo Gee is best known for his strong perimeter shooting ability, which he showcased throughout his career. In 2017-2018 he averaged 15 points per game on 41% from three-point range while playing for the Cavs.

Alonzo Gee will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, so expect him to test himself in different leagues around the world before settling down again somewhere new next year. Alonzo Gee was drafted in the second round by the Washington Wizards in 2010.

He played for Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010-2014 and then moved to Denver Nuggets, where he stayed until 2015 when he joined Portland Trail Blazers. In 2016, he signed with New Orleans Pelicans but only played a few games before being traded to Denver Nuggets again that year.

In 2017, Alonzo Gee finally got his breakthrough season and led the Nuggets to an appearance in the playoffs as they were eventually eliminated by Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the first round of playoffs. 

The following year saw him have another productive campaign as Denver finished fifth on their way to making it back into playoffs where they once again narrowly lost 4-3 against Oklahoma City Thunder - this time without Gary Harris due to injury (Gee had 21 points off the bench).

After averaging 22 minutes per game over 59 appearances across all competitions during the 2018/19 season Alonzo Gee signs with Sioux Falls Skyforce for the 2019/20 D-League season which is his last playing professionally before retiring at age 33 after 11 years of a professional basketball career.

Also Played For: alabama crimson tide men's basketball

23. Dominique Johnson

Career

• High school: Osborn (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: , SW Tennessee CC (2006–2008), Azusa Pacific (2008–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2011: Idaho Stampede
• 2011–2012: Texas Legends
• 2012–2013: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2013: Canton Charge
• 2013: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2013–2014: Śląsk Wrocław
• 2014–2015: Siarka Tarnobrzeg
• 2015: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2015–2016: Banvit
• 2016: Alba Berlin
• 2016–2017: Varese
• 2017–2018: Reyer Venezia
• 2019: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
• 2019: Orléans Loiret Basket
• 2020–2021: APU Udine
• 2021: Fuerza Regia
• 2022: Dolomiti Energia Trento
• FIBA Europe Cup champion (2018), Polish League Top Scorer (2014), Polish Cup winner (2014), Lebanese Cup winner (2019), Lebanese Basketball League Winner (2019)

Dominique Johnson was drafted by the Idaho Stampede in the 2010 NBA Draft but never played for them. He then signed with the Texas Legends, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February 2016.

Dominique has appeared in over 350 games during his career and is a three-time All-Star selection (2012, 2014, 2015). In 2017, Dominique was waived by the Hawks and later signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent. He currently plays for Team Europe in EuroBasket 2019 while also serving as their captain.

Dominique Johnson is a 6-foot-7 forward from the United States who has played in Europe for most of his career. In 2018, he led Fenerbahçe to their first European Cup title since they won it back in 1985. 

He also helped Śląsk Wrocław win the Polish League championship that year, and took home MVP honors along the way.

Dominique Johnson was drafted by Santa Cruz Warriors as the 18th overall pick back in 2012 but didn't make an appearance with them until 2013 after splitting time between Canton Charge and Sioux Falls Skyforce (both of whom were part of the NBA's Development League). 

After spending two seasons with Santa Cruz – where he averaged 10 points per game over 40 appearances – Dominique Johnson signed with Śląsk Wrocław ahead of the 2014–15 season where he would go on to lead Poland’s top flight in scoring during his three years there (2015–2017).

In February 2019, it was announced that Dominique had agreed to join newly promoted Italian side Varese for next season pending league clearance; however, this move failed to materialize and instead, he joined Lebanese powerhouse Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut at the end of May 2019.

Also Played For: buffalo bulls men's basketball, fuerza regia de monterrey

24. James White

Career

• High school: Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
• College: , Florida (2001–2002), Cincinnati (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2006–2020
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 33, 8, 4
• Coaching career: 2021–present
• NBA champion (2007), EuroChallenge champion (2014), BSL champion (2008), Croatian League champion (2016), Croatian Cup winner (2016), BSL Slam Dunk Contest champion (2008), NBA D-League All-Star (2009), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2009), PBL All-Star (2010), 3× Italian League All-Star (2011, 2012, 2014), Italian League Top Scorer (2011), Second-team Parade All-American (2001)

James White was born in 1982 and played college basketball in Florida. After being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, he spent four seasons with them before joining the New York Knicks in 2013.

James White is currently an assistant coach for the TBL's Sugarland Imperials team. In his career, White has averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while playing for several teams including Portland, Cincinnati, and New York.

White is a versatile small forward who has played both powers forward and shooting guard positions in his career. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2006 and spent three seasons there before being traded to the Austin Toros.

White then joined the Houston Rockets for two seasons, playing a major role in their back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, he signed with Spartak Saint Petersburg and helped them win Russia's Premier League title that year as well as EuroLeague silver medalist honors.

After leaving Spartak, White went on to play for Dinamo Basket Sassari (2011–2012), Scavolini Pesaro (2012–2013), and New York Knicks (2013–2014). 

He returned to Europe for two more years with Cedevita Zagreb (2015–2016) before signing with Petrochimi Bandar Imam of Iran last season where he averaged 10 points per game over 36 contests. 

White is expected to return to the NBA next season with either the Philadelphia 76ers or Boston Celtics.

25. Michael Cooper

Point guard

Career

• High school: Pasadena (Pasadena, California)
• College: , Pasadena CC (1974–1976), New Mexico (1976–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 60th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1978–1991
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21
• Coaching career: 1994–present
• As player:, 5× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1987), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1981, 1983, 1986), Italian All-Star Game MVP (1991), First-team All-American – USBWA (1978), 2× First-team All-WAC (1977, 1978), , As coach:, , 2× WNBA champion (2001, 2002), WNBA Coach of the Year (2000), NBA D–League champion (2006)
• Points: 7,729 (8.9 ppg)
• Assists: 3,666 (4.2 apg)
• Steals: 1,033 (1.2 spg)

In 1978, Cooper was drafted by the Lakers and played for the team for six seasons. He retired from playing in 1991 and began a coaching career with the Lakers.

In 1994, he was hired as the head coach of the USC Trojans. He has led the team to two NCAA championships and has won over 300 games as head coach. Cooper is a highly successful coach and has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Michael Cooper was a talented player in the NBA who won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Cooper was also a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Lakers to their first title in 1980. After retiring as a player, Cooper became an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Sparks.

He then moved on to coach the US national team and led them to a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics. In 2019, Cooper became the head coach of Culver City High School.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers, nba defensive

26. Jerome Williams

Career

• High school: Col. Zadok Magruder, (Rockville, Maryland)
• College: , Montgomery College (1992–1994), Georgetown (1994–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1996–2005
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 13, 11, 3
• 1996–2001: Detroit Pistons
• 2001–2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2003–2004: Chicago Bulls
• 2004–2005: New York Knicks
• Points: 3,865 (6.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,743 (6.4 rpg)
• Steals: 618 (1.1 spg)

Jerome Williams had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. He was a key player for the Wizards during their run to the 2004 NBA Finals.

Jerome Williams was born in Washington, D.C., in 1973. He attended high school at Col. Zadok Magruder in Rockville, Maryland. After high school, Williams played college basketball at Montgomery College and Georgetown.

He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 1996 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons. Williams was a key player for the Wizards during their run to the 2004 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2007 and then to the Detroit Pistons in 2009.

Williams retired from the NBA in 2012 after playing for the 76ers and Pistons. He currently works as a color analyst for NBA TV.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

27. Salim Stoudamire

Career

• High school: , Lincoln (Portland, Oregon), Lake Oswego (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
• College: Arizona (2001–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2005–2013
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 20
• 2005–2008: Atlanta Hawks
• 2010: Idaho Stampede
• 2011: Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Guaros de Lara
• Consensus second-team All-American (2005), First-team All-Pac-10 (2005), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2002)

Salim Stoudamire was born on October 11, 1982, in Portland, Oregon. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland and then went on to play college ball in Arizona.

In 2005, the Atlanta Hawks drafted Stoudamire as the 31st overall pick in the NBA draft. After playing two seasons with the Hawks, Stoudamire was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008.

He spent two seasons with the Grizzlies before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2011. Stoudamire retired from the NBA in 2016 after playing with the Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies again.

He currently works as an analyst for NBA TV. Salim Stoudamire is married and has two children. He is a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time Sixth Man of the Year. Salim Stoudamire was a prolific point guard in the NBA for a decade.

He was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection and was a consensus second-team All-American in his final season in the league. Averaging 19.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game in his career, Stoudamire was a presence on the court.

He was known for his explosiveness, playmaking ability, and scoring ability from all areas of the court. After playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Idaho Stampede, and Reno Bighorns, Stoudamire moved to Spain and signed with Guaros de Lara in 2013.

He averaged 13.5 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in his lone season in Europe. After his playing career ended, Stoudamire began an active role in coaching. 

He was an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies for two seasons and was also a part of the coaching staff for the United States men’s national team at the 2013 World Championships.

Stoudamire is currently an assistant coach for the Portland Trailblazers.

Also Played For: arizona wildcats men's basketball

28. Reggie Evans

Brooklyn Nets

Career

• High school: Woodham (Pensacola, Florida)
• College: , Coffeyville CC (1998–2000), Iowa (2000–2002)
• NBA draft: 2002 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2002–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 34, 30
• 2002–2006: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2006–2007: Denver Nuggets
• 2007–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2009–2011: Toronto Raptors
• 2011–2012: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2012–2014: Brooklyn Nets
• 2014–2015: Sacramento Kings
• Points: 3,289 (4.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,765 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 458 (0.6 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Reggie Evans was an Undrafted Power Forward who played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 2002 to 2006. Reggie Evans is best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he averaged 10.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Reggie Evans was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in February 2007 and then to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2010. Reggie Evans retired from the NBA in February 2015. Reggie Evans has two daughters and resides in Pensacola, Florida.

Reggie Evans was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft. Evans played college basketball at the University of Washington. Evans was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2009, where he played for two seasons. In 2011, Evans was traded to the Toronto Raptors.

Evans was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2012. Evans was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2014. Evans was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2015. 

Evans has played in 577 games in the NBA, averaging 5.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game. Evans has won two championships with the Toronto Raptors (2011, 2016).

29. DeShawn Stevenson

Utah Jazz

Career

• High school: Washington Union, (Easton, California)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2000–2013
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 2, 9, 92
• 2000–2004: Utah Jazz
• 2004–2005: Orlando Magic
• 2005–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2011: Dallas Mavericks
• 2011–2012: New Jersey Nets
• 2012–2013: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA champion (2011), First-team Parade All-American (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000)
• Points: 5,930 (7.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,832 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,355 (1.6 apg)

DeShawn Stevenson was a highly acclaimed shooting guard in the NBA for many years and is still considered one of the best in the league. Stevenson started his career with the Utah Jazz, where he won a championship in 2005.

He then moved to the Orlando Magic, where he won another championship in 2009. Stevenson then signed with the Washington Wizards, where he won another championship in 2008. He then moved to the Brooklyn Nets, where he won another championship in 2013.

Stevenson is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2009 and 2013. Stevenson is also a two-time Gold Glover and was named the MVP of the 2009 Orlando Magic playoffs. Stevenson is currently a television analyst for the NBA on TNT.

DeShawn Stevenson was one of the most versatile players in the NBA during his career. He was able to play both the shooting guard and small forward positions, as well as the power forward and center positions. Stevenson was a three-time All-Star and won a championship with the Utah Jazz in 2011.

His versatile play was evident in his stat line, as he averaged over 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists per game during his career. Stevenson is currently an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. He brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to the coaching staff and will be a valuable asset to the team.

Stevenson is a hard worker and spent many years working on his game in order to improve upon his weaknesses. 

He is a coach's dream, as he is able to pass on his knowledge and skills to the players on the team. Stevenson is a great person off the court and is always willing to help out his teammates. He is a class act and will be missed by the NBA community.

30. Jordan Hill

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: , North Springs, (Atlanta, Georgia), The Patterson School, (Patterson, North Carolina)
• College: Arizona (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2009–2018
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 43, 27
• 2009–2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2012: Houston Rockets
• 2012–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2015–2016: Indiana Pacers
• 2016–2017: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2017: Nevada Desert Dogs
• 2018: Vancouver Knights
• Third-team All-American – SN (2009), First-team All-Pac-10 (2009)

Jordan Hill was born in 1987 in Newberry, South Carolina. He attended high school at North Springs in Atlanta, Georgia, and then The Patterson School in Patterson, North Carolina.

Hill played college basketball at Arizona, where he was a standout player. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2009 and played for them for four seasons. He was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015 and has played for them since then.

Hill is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. He is a key player for the Lakers and has played in the playoffs twice. Hill is a physical player who is not afraid to mix it up with his opponents. He is a strong defender and has averaged almost 10 points and six rebounds per game over the course of his career.

Jordan Hill was born and raised in Oakland, California. Hill attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a two-time All-American. 

Hill was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2009 NBA draft. Hill played for the Knicks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, and Minnesota Timberwolves over the course of eight seasons.

Hill was traded to the Vancouver Knights in 2018. Jordan Hill is a power forward and center. Hill is 6'9" and 230 pounds. Hill has averaged 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in his career. Hill is a tenacious rebounder and a tough defender.

31. David Hawkins

Career

• High school: Archbishop Carroll, (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Temple (2000–2004)
• NBA draft: 2004 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Nuova Sebastian Basket
• 2005–2008: Lottomatica Roma
• 2008–2009: Olimpia Milano
• 2009–2010: Montepaschi Siena
• 2010–2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2012: Beşiktaş Milangaz
• 2012–2013: Galatasaray Medical Park
• 2018: Fortitudo Pallacanestro Roma
• Italian Cup MVP (2006), Italian League champion (2010), Italian Cup winner (2010), Italian Supercup winner (2009), EuroChallenge champion (2012), Turkish League champion (2012), Turkish Cup winner (2012), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2004), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2003)

David Hawkins was born on October 28, 1982, in Washington, D.C. He played college basketball at Temple before being drafted in the 2004 NBA Draft without ever playing a game.

Hawkins has since played for various teams in Europe and the NBA. He is currently a free agent. David Hawkins is 6'4" and 225 lbs. David Hawkins has played for various teams in Europe and the NBA.

He is currently a free agent. David Hawkins is 40 years old. David Hawkins played college basketball at Temple. David Hawkins played for six different teams in seven seasons in the Italian Serie A.

Hawkins was a key player for Lottomatica Roma during their 2005-2008 seasons, where they won the Italian Cup. Hawkins then moved to Olimpia Milano in 2008-2009, where they also won the Italian Cup. Hawkins then moved to Montepaschi Siena in 2009-2010, where they again won the Italian Cup.

Hawkins then moved to Beşiktaş Milangaz in 2010-2011, where they also won the Turkish League. Hawkins then moved to Galatasaray Medical Park in 2012-2013, where he won the EuroChallenge. Hawkins then moved to Fortitudo Pallacanestro Roma in 2018.

Also Played For: temple university basketball

32. Glen Rice Jr.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball

Career

• High school: Walton (Marietta, Georgia)
• College: Georgia Tech (2009–2012)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2013–2015: Washington Wizards
• 2014: →Iowa Energy
• 2014–2015: →Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2015: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2016–2017: Halcones de Ciudad Obregón
• 2017: TNT KaTropa
• 2017–2018: Hapoel Holon
• 2018: Caciques de Humacao
• 2018: Aguacateros de Michoacán
• 2019: Instituto ACC
• 2019: Halcones de Ciudad Obregón
• 2019: Plaza Valerio
• 2019: New Zealand Breakers
• 2020: Al-Fateh
• 2020: Juventus Utena
• 2021–2022: Maccabi Haifa
• Israeli Cup winner (2018), Israeli Cup MVP (2018), Israeli League Top Scorer (2018), Israeli League All-Star (2018), CIBACOPA champion (2017), CIBACOPA Finals MVP (2017), CIBACOPA All-Star (2017), NBA D-League champion (2013), NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2013)

Glen Rice Jr. was born on January 1, 1991, in Miami, Florida. Rice played college basketball at Georgia Tech and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft.

Rice has played for the Washington Wizards since 2013. Rice was named to the 2016 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve. Rice is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2015. Rice is a free agent and is expected to be a free agent for some time.

Rice has a career average of 18.3 points per game. Rice is married to actress Nia Long. Rice has two sons. Glen Rice Jr. is a professional basketball player who has played in the Israeli League and the NBA. Rice was born in the U.S., but he has played professionally in Israel since 2007.

Rice has played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Halcones de Ciudad Obregón, the TNT KaTropa, the Hapoel Holon, and the Caciques de Humacao in the NBA.

 Rice is a two-time Israeli League MVP and a two-time Israeli League All-Star. Rice is a member of the United States national team and was a member of the 2003 World Championship team.

Rice is a six-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA All-Star Game MVP. Rice is the all-time leader in points scored in the NBA and the all-time leader in three-pointers made in the NBA.

33. Nancy Lieberman

Career

• High school: Far Rockaway, (New York City, New York)
• College: Old Dominion (1976–1980)
• WNBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 (Elite) / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Mercury
• Playing career: 1980–1987, 1997, 2008
• Position: Point guard
• Coaching career: 1998–2000, 2009–2011, 2015–present
• As player:, WABA champion (1984), WABA Most Valuable Player (1984), WBL Rookie of the Year (1981), 2× Honda Sports Award for basketball (1979, 1980), Honda-Broderick Cup for all sports (1979)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• Medals, , Women's Basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team competition, World Championship, : 1979 Seoul: National team, Pan American Games, : 1975 Mexico: Team competition, : 1979 Puerto Rico: Team competition, Jones Cup, : 1979 Taipei: Team competition
• Women's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team competition
• World Championship
• : 1979 Seoul: National team
• Pan American Games
• : 1975 Mexico: Team competition
• : 1979 Puerto Rico: Team competition
• Jones Cup
• : 1979 Taipei: Team competition

Nancy Lieberman was an all-star point guard in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury from 1997 to 2008. Lieberman was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the second round of the 1997 WNBA Draft.

Lieberman played for the Mercury from 1980 to 1987 and again from 1997 to 2008. Lieberman has also coached the Mercury from 1998 to 2000, the Atlanta Dream from 2009 to 2011, and the Tulsa Shock from 2015 to the present.

Lieberman was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Lieberman was a basketball player who won a number of awards, including a Honda Sports Award and a WBL Rookie of the Year. 

Lieberman also served as a coach in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's National Basketball Association.

Lieberman passed away in 2018 at the age of 73.

34. T.J. Cline

Capital City Go-Go

Career

• High school: Plano West (Plano, Texas)
• College: , Niagara (2012–2013), Richmond (2014–2017)
• NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017: Galatasaray
• 2017–2020: Hapoel Holon
• 2020–2021: Basket Brescia Leonessa
• 2021: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2022: Capital City Go-Go
• 2022: MoraBanc Andorra
• Israeli Cup winner (2018), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2017), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2017), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2017), MAAC All-Rookie team (2013)

T.J. Cline is an American / Israeli power forward who played college basketball for Niagara and Richmond. Cline was drafted in the second round by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2017 NBA draft.

He made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, against the Chicago Bulls. Cline is averaging 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game this season. Cline is a member of the Israeli national team.

He has participated in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, the 2017 EuroBasket, and the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. Cline is Jewish. He is married to Evana. Cline is from Plano, Texas. T.J. Cline is a versatile player who can play multiple positions on the court.

Cline is a hard worker and has a high basketball IQ. Cline is a natural scorer and has a strong shooting ability. Cline is a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions. Cline has proven himself as a valuable member of both Galatasaray and Hapoel Holon.

Cline is a tough player who can battle through adversity. Cline is a rising star in the Israeli basketball landscape. Cline is a potential top-5 draft pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Cline is a player who has a bright future in the sport.

35. Julian Wright

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• High school: Homewood-Flossmoor, (Flossmoor, Illinois)
• College: Kansas (2005–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
• Playing career: 2007–present
• 2007–2010: New Orleans Hornets
• 2010–2011: Toronto Raptors
• 2012: Austin Toros
• 2012–2013: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2013–2014: Krasnye Krylia
• 2014: Panathinaikos
• 2015: Bnei Herzliya
• 2015: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• 2015–2016: Dolomiti Energia Trento
• 2016–2017: Trabzonspor
• 2017–2018: Pallacanestro Reggiana
• 2018–2019: Metropolitans 92
• 2020–2021: Hsinchu JKO Lioneers
• 2021–2022: Taichung Wagor Suns
• All-EuroCup Second Team (2016), NBA D-League champion (2012), Turkish League All-Star (2017), Turkish League All-Star MVP (2017), Israeli League Rebounding Leader (2015), Third-team All-American – NABC (2007), Second-team Parade All-American (2005), McDonald's All-American (2005), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2005)

Wright was drafted 13th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2007 NBA draft. Wright spent three seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2010.

Wright has appeared in over 650 games in his career, averaging 10.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Wright signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks in May of 2017. Wright is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2011.

Wright is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. Wright is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Wright is a popular player among his teammates and fans. Wright is a leader on and off the court and is always looking to help his team win.

A versatile forward who played collegiately at Arizona, Wright has played in the NBA, Europe, and the D-League. He has won several accolades, including an All-EuroCup Second Team selection and a Third-team All-American selection from the NABC. Wright is a versatile player who can play both inside and out.

He has played for several teams across the globe, most notably Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Krasnye Krylia, Panathinaikos, and Trabzonspor. Wright is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

Also Played For: panathinaikos b.c

36. Ricky Davis

Youngstown State Penguins football

Career

• High school: Davenport North (Davenport, Iowa)
• College: Iowa (1997–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 1998–2014
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 31, 21, 12
• 1998–2000: Charlotte Hornets
• 2000–2001: Miami Heat
• 2001–2003: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2003–2006: Boston Celtics
• 2006–2007: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2007–2008: Miami Heat
• 2008–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2010: Türk Telekom
• 2010: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2011: Chorale Roanne
• 2011–2012: Maine Red Claws
• 2012: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2013–2014: Erie BayHawks
• Fourth-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 9,912 (13.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,550 (3.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,426 (3.3 apg)

Ricky Davis was a shooting guard and small forward in the NBA for 13 seasons. Davis was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1998 and spent his first two seasons with the team.

In 2000, Davis was traded to the Miami Heat and spent the next 13 seasons with the team. Davis was a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection with the Heat. Davis finished his career with the Indiana Pacers in 2014.

Davis is currently an analyst for the NBA on TNT. Davis was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1979. Davis is a father of four children. Davis is retired from professional basketball and lives in Indiana. Davis was a highly productive scorer in the NBA for many years, averaging over 13 points per game.

Davis also averaged over three assists per game, which was very impressive for a point guard. Davis was a three-time All-Star and was a key player on several championship-winning teams. 

Davis retired in 2013 after playing for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA Development League. Davis was born in Lansing, Michigan, and attended Michigan State University.

37. Dušan Bulut

Career

• NBA draft: 2007 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2003–present
• 2011–2012: Kožuv
• 2012–2013: Akademik
• 2014–2015: Meridiana
• 2015–2016: Vojvodina
• 2018–2019: OKK Konstantin
• 2013–2021: Novi Sad (3x3)
• 2021–2022: Power (3x3)
• 2022: Partizan Beograd (3x3)
• 2022: Badalona (3x3)
• 2022-: Aliens (3x3)
• 4× FIBA 3x3 World Tour winner (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019), 2× FIBA 3x3 World Tour MVP (2015,2018), 2× FIBA 3x3 World Cup MVP (2016, 2018), Serbian 3x3 Player of the Year (2019)
• Medals, , Men's 3x3 basketball, Representing  Serbia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, World Cup, : 2012 Greece: , : 2016 China: , : 2017 France: , : 2018 Philippines: , : 2014 Russia: , European Championships, : 2018 Romania: , : 2019 Hungary: , : 2016 Romania: , European Games, : 2015 Baku:
• Men's 3x3 basketball
• Representing  Serbia
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• World Cup
• : 2012 Greece:
• : 2016 China:
• : 2017 France:
• : 2018 Philippines:
• : 2014 Russia:
• European Championships
• : 2018 Romania:
• : 2019 Hungary:
• : 2016 Romania:
• European Games
• : 2015 Baku:

Bulut is a talented point guard who has played in the NBA since 2007. He originally played for Kožuv in the Serbian League in 2011 and 2012 before signing with Akademik in 2013.

Bulut then moved to Meridiana in 2014 and Vojvodina in 2015 before joining OKK Konstantin in 2018. Bulut is a three-time Serbian League champion and was an All-Star in 2017. He is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions.

Bulut is a strong defender who is known for his ball-handling skills and shooting accuracy from long range. Bulut is a hard worker who is always trying to improve his game. 

He has a bright future in the NBA and is expected to become a superstar. Bulut is a popular player in the Serbian community and is highly respected by his peers.

Dušan Bulut is a Serbian professional basketball player who currently plays for Partizan of the Basketball League of Serbia. Bulut has represented his country at the Olympic Games twice, in 2020 in Tokyo and in 2012 in London. 

Bulut won four 3x3 World Tour titles, in 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019. Bulut was named Serbian 3x3 Player of the Year in 2019.

Bulut is a 6'9" center and plays for Partizan in the Basketball League of Serbia. Bulut is a member of the Serbia national basketball team, and he is also a part of the EuroBasket 2021 Qualifying squad. 

Bulut is a prolific scorer, averaging 19.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the BSL. Bulut is a hard-nosed player who loves to play physical basketball. Bulut is a very good team player, and he is always willing to help out his teammates on the court.

38. Kevin Murphy

Utah Jazz

Career

• High school: Creekside (Fairburn, Georgia)
• College: Tennessee Tech (2008–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Utah Jazz
• 2012–2013: →Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Strasbourg IG
• 2014: Idaho Stampede
• 2015: Zhejiang Lions
• 2015: Idaho Stampede
• 2015: Grand Rapids Drive
• 2015–2016: Hitachi SunRockers
• 2016–2017: Grand Rapids Drive
• 2017: Guangxi Rhinos
• 2017–2018: Cedevita
• 2018: San Miguel Beermen
• 2018–2019: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
• 2019–2020: Muharraq
• 2021–2022: NBA G League Ignite
• 2022: Kazma
• Bahrain League champion (2019), Bahrain League Finals MVP (2019), All-Bahrain League Second Team (2019), Bahrain League All-Imports Team (2019), FIBA Asia Champions Cup Leading Scorer (2019), FIBA Asia Champions Cup All-Star (2019), FIBA Asia Champions Cup First Team (2019), Croatian League champion (2018), Croatian Cup champion (2018), ABA League Supercup winner (2017), All-NBA D-League First Team (2014), 2× First-team All-OVC (2011, 2012), OVC All-Newcomer Team (2009)

Murphy was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2012 and has played for them since. Murphy is a shooting guard and has averaged 6.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in his career.

Murphy is a free agent and is available to be signed by any team. Murphy is a talented player who can shoot the ball well and has a good attitude on the court. Murphy is a good defender and has a good attitude on the court.

Murphy is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Murphy is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Murphy is a good person who is always looking to contribute to his team. Murphy is a talented player who is capable of scoring in a variety of ways.

Murphy is a versatile player who can play both inside and out. Murphy has been a vital part of the Grand Rapids Drive and has helped the team reach the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. Murphy has been named to the All-Bahrain League Second Team and the Bahrain League All-Imports Team in 2019.

Murphy is a versatile player who can play both inside and out. Murphy has been a vital part of the Idaho Stampede and has helped the team reach the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. 

Murphy has been named the FIBA Asia Champions Cup Leading Scorer in 2019. Murphy is a versatile player who can play both inside and out.

Murphy has been a vital part of the Guangxi Rhinos and has helped the team reach the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Murphy is a versatile player who can play both inside and out.

39. Ivan Johnson

Atlanta Hawks

Career

• High school: Fox Tech (San Antonio, Texas)
• College: , Cisco JC (2002–2003), L.A. Southwest CC (2004–2005), Oregon (2005–2006), Cal State San Bernardino (2006–2007)
• NBA draft: 2007 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2007–2017
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 44
• 2007–2008: Anaheim Arsenal
• 2008: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2008–2009: Changwon LG Sakers
• 2009–2010: Jeonju KCC Egis
• 2010–2011: Erie BayHawks
• 2011: Caciques de Humacao
• 2011: Qingdao DoubleStar
• 2011–2013: Atlanta Hawks
• 2013–2014: Zhejiang Golden Bulls
• 2014–2015: Texas Legends
• 2015: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
• 2015: RETAbet.es GBC
• 2016: Tropang TNT
• 2016: Caciques de Humacao
• 2016: Reales de La Vega
• 2016: Sagesse
• 2017: Tanduay Alab Pilipinas
• PBA champion (2015 Commissioner's), CBA steals leader (2014), All-NBA D-League First Team (2011), NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2011), NBA D-League All-Star (2011)

Ivan Johnson was a power forward in the NBA for six seasons. Ivan Johnson played college basketball at Cisco JC and Oregon. Ivan Johnson was undrafted in the 2007 NBA draft but was signed by the Golden State Warriors.

Ivan Johnson played for the Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, and Philadelphia 76ers in his six-year NBA career. Ivan Johnson retired in 2017. Ivan Johnson is currently an assistant coach with the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.

Ivan Johnson was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1984. Ivan Johnson currently lives in Alabama. Ivan Johnson is 38 years old. Ivan Johnson is a 6'9" forward/center who played college ball with Texas Legends. 

Johnson has played for the Atlanta Hawks, Qingdao DoubleStar, Zhejiang Golden Bulls, Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, RETAbet.es GBC, and Caciques de Humacao in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Johnson was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Johnson has played in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Tanduay Alab Pilipinas and the Caciques de Humacao. 

Johnson was an All-Star in the 2016 PBA season with the Caciques de Humacao. Johnson signed with the Sagesse of the French LNB in the 2017-2018 season.

40. DaJuan Summers

Al-Ittihad Jeddah

Career

• High school: McDonogh School, (Owings Mills, Maryland)
• College: Georgetown (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011: Montepaschi Siena
• 2011–2012: New Orleans Hornets
• 2012–2013: Maine Red Claws
• 2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2013–2014: Budivelnyk Kyiv
• 2014–2015: Gran Canaria
• 2015: Westchester Knicks
• 2016–2017: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2017–2018: Galatasaray
• 2018: Seoul SK Knights
• 2019: Levallois Metropolitans
• 2019–2020: Shimane Susanoo Magic
• 2020: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2021: Mahram Tehran
• 2021: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
• 2022: Mahram Tehran
• FIBA Asia Champions Cup First Team (2018), Turkish League All-Star (2017), UBL champion (2014), Ukrainian Cup winner (2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013), NBA Development League All-Star (2013), Big East All-Rookie Team (2007)

DaJuan Summers was a 2nd round pick of the Detroit Pistons in the 2009 NBA draft. Summers played three seasons with the Pistons before moving to Italy in 2011.

Summers averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over his career. Summers was a member of the United States men's national basketball team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.

Summers is currently a free agent. DaJuan Summers was born on July 31, 1991, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summers attended Bishop McNamara High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and played for the basketball team there.

DaJuan Summers played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas, and he was a key player for the team during his time there. Summers was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2011 NBA draft, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Maine Red Claws in 2013, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Budivelnyk Kyiv in 2014, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Gran Canaria in 2015, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Westchester Knicks in 2016, and he played for the team for two seasons. 

Summers was traded to the Pınar Karşıyaka in 2017, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Seoul SK Knights in 2018, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Levallois Metropolitans in 2019, and he is currently playing for the team. DaJuan Summers has won several awards throughout his career, including the Turkish League All-Star and the UBL champion.

41. Sek Henry

Career

• High school: Lynwood (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Nebraska (2006–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2011: Akita Northern Happinets
• 2012: Bucaneros de La Guaira
• 2012–2014: AZS Koszalin
• 2014: Brindisi
• 2014–2015: Orlandina
• 2015: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2015–2016: Zaragoza
• 2016: Pau-Orthez
• 2016–2017: BCM Gravelines
• 2017–2018: Maccabi Ashdod
• 2018: Hunan Jinjian Miye
• 2018–2019: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2019–2020: New Zealand Breakers
• 2020: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2020–2021: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2021–2022: JDA Dijon
• Israeli League MVP (2018), All-Israeli League First Team (2018), Israeli League All-Star (2018)

Sek Henry was born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1987. Sek Henry attended Lynwood High School in Los Angeles. Sek Henry played college basketball for Nebraska from 2006-2010.

Sek Henry was not drafted in the 2010 NBA Draft, but he did sign with the Akita Northern Happinets of the Japanese Basketball League. Sek Henry has since played for the Bucaneros de La Guaira in Venezuela, the AZS Koszalin in Poland, and the Jamaican National Team.

Sek Henry is currently a free agent and is playing for the Fuenlabrada of the Spanish ACB League. Sek Henry is 6'4" and 198 pounds. Sek Henry has played in over 190 games in the NBA and abroad. Sek Henry is a versatile guard who can play both shooting guard and point guard.

Sek Henry is a point guard from Israel who has played for several teams in Europe. Sek Henry has been a standout player in the Israeli League, leading his team to a league MVP award in 2018. 

Sek Henry has also been a standout player in Europe, playing for several teams including Orlandina, Zaragoza, Pau-Orthez, and BCM Gravelines.

Sek Henry is a versatile player, able to play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions. Sek Henry is a hard worker, always looking to contribute to his team on both the offensive and defensive end. 

Sek Henry is a long-term player, looking to continue playing at the highest level possible for as long as possible. Sek Henry is a versatile player, able to play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions.

Sek Henry is a hard worker, always looking to contribute to his team on both the offensive and defensive end. Sek Henry is a long-term player, looking to continue playing at the highest level possible for as long as possible.

42. Darnell Jackson

Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball

Career

• High school: Midwest City, (Midwest City, Oklahoma)
• College: Kansas (2004–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
• Selected by the Miami Heat
• Playing career: 2008–2020
• Position: Power forward
• 2008–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2009–2010: →Erie BayHawks
• 2010: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2010–2011: Sacramento Kings
• 2011–2012: Donetsk
• 2012–2013: Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2013: Reno Bighorns
• 2013–2014: Shanghai Sharks
• 2014: Meralco Bolts
• 2014–2015: Westchester Knicks
• 2015: Anhui Dragons
• 2015–2016: Yeşilgiresun Belediye
• 2016: Marinos de Anzoátegui
• 2016–2017: Rosa Radom
• 2017: Boulazac
• 2017–2018: PAOK
• 2018–2019: Eisbären Bremerhaven
• 2019–2020: Spójnia Stargard
• 2020: Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
• NCAA champion (2008)

Darnell Jackson was a power forward drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2008 NBA Draft. Jackson spent his first four NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers before being traded to the Erie BayHawks in 2010.

Jackson returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012–13 season but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in February of the following year. Jackson finished his career with the Grizzlies, playing in four more seasons before retiring in 2020.

Jackson averaged 12.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in his NBA career. Jackson is a two-time All-Star and was named to the 2009–10 All-Rookie First Team. Jackson is the son of former NBA player Darnell Jackson Sr. and the brother of current NBA player Darnell Jackson Jr.

Jackson is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jackson is married and has two children.

43. Jermaine Taylor

Houston Rockets

Career

• High school: Tavares (Tavares, Florida)
• College: UCF (2005–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2009–2018
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2009–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2010–2011: Sacramento Kings
• 2012: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2012–2013: Lagun Aro GBC
• 2013: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2013: Shanxi Zhongyu
• 2013–2015: Maine Red Claws
• 2015: Idaho Stampede
• 2015: Canterbury Rams
• 2015: Centro Juvenil Don Bosco
• 2016–2018: Salt Lake City Stars
• AP honorable mention All-American (2009), Conference USA Player of the Year (2009), First-team All-Conference USA (2009), Second-team All-C-USA (2008)

Jermaine Taylor was born in 1986 in Tavares, Florida. He played college basketball at UCF and was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2009 NBA draft.

He played for the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings before joining the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2010. He retired from professional basketball in 2018.

He is now a basketball coach. Jermaine Taylor was a standout player at the University of Oregon before being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft.

Taylor played for the Phoenix Suns, the Indiana Pacers, and the Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Toronto Raptors in 2015. Taylor was a key player for the Raptors in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2017-18 season.

Taylor has played in more than 300 NBA games, averaging 10.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Taylor is a two-time All-Star and was the Raptors' nominee for the 2017-18 season's Most Valuable Player Award. Taylor is currently a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

44. Jeff Ayres

Indiana Pacers

Career

• High school: Etiwanda, (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
• College: Arizona State (2005–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2010: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2011–2013: Indiana Pacers
• 2013–2015: San Antonio Spurs
• 2015–2016: Idaho Stampede
• 2016: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2016: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2016: CSKA Moscow
• 2016–2017: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2017: Alvark Tokyo
• 2017–2018: Eskişehir Basket
• 2018–2019: Ryukyu Golden Kings
• 2019–2020: Shiga Lakestars
• 2020–2021: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
• 2021–2022: Niigata Albirex BB
• 2022–present: Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
• NBA champion (2014), All-NBA D-League First Team (2016), NBA D-League All-Star (2016), First-team All-Pac-10 (2009), Third-team All-Pac-10 (2008)

Jeff Ayres was a prolific scorer in college, averaging 19.5 points per game in three seasons at Arizona State. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2009 NBA draft and has since played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and Utah Jazz.

Ayres is known for his athleticism and strong inside game. He has averaged double-digit points in each of the past six seasons and is a key player for teams that want to play fast. Ayres is a fan favorite due to his exciting play and engaging personality on and off the court.

He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was named the 2017-2018 P. League+ Most Valuable Player. Taoyuan Pauian Pilots are one of the newest teams in the P. League+, and Ayres is their leading scorer. He is looking to help the team win the league championship this season.

45. Alex Scales

Career

• High school: Racine Lutheran, (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: , San Jacinto (1996–1998), Oregon (1998–2000)
• NBA draft: 2000 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2000–2017
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 25
• 2000: Basket Livorno
• 2001–2002: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2002: Central Entrerriano
• 2002–2003: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 2003–2004: Shanghai Sharks
• 2004: Huntsville Flight
• 2004–2005: Seoul Samsung Thunders
• 2005: San Antonio Spurs
• 2005–2006: Austin Toros
• 2006: Real Madrid
• 2006–2007: Aris Thessaloniki
• 2007–2008: CSK VVS Samara
• 2008–2009: BC Kyiv
• 2009: Fortitudo Bologna
• 2010: Oyak Renault
• 2010–2011: Mersin BB
• 2012: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2013: Mersin BB
• 2014: Tadamon Zouk
• 2017: Mumbai Challengers
• FIBA EuroCup All-Star Day (2008), All-CBA Second Team (2003)

Alex Scales was drafted into the NBA in 2000 but did not sign with an NBA team. Instead, he played in the European League and the Russian Super League. In 2007, Alex Scales joined the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.

He averaged 14.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over the course of the season. In 2008, Alex Scales signed with the Memphis Grizzlies but was waived before the start of the season. In 2009, Alex Scales signed with the Milwaukee Bucks but was waived before the start of the season.

In 2010, Alex Scales joined the Cleveland Cavaliers but was waived before the start of the season. In 2011, Alex Scales joined the Golden State Warriors but was waived before the start of the season. 

In 2012, Alex Scales joined the Dallas Mavericks but was waived before the start of the season. In 2013, Alex Scales joined the Portland Trail Blazers but was waived before the start of the season.

In 2014, Alex Scales joined the Atlanta Hawks, and he retired at the end of the season.

Final Words

The Big3 is a revolutionary 3-on-3 basketball league founded in 2017 by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinet. The best players of all time for the Big3 would have to be LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.

These three are some of the greatest athletes to ever play their sport, and they were able to dominate their opponents in the NBA with ease. They bring an unmatched level of skill and charisma to the table, which makes them some of the most popular players in history.

If you’re a fan of basketball, then you definitely need to check out the Big3.