50. Cleveland Cavaliers Best Players of All time

The Cleveland Cavaliers are an iconic American professional basketball team based in Ohio. Since their inception as an expansion team in 1970, the Cavs have become a fixture of NBA history and success with multiple championships under their belt.

With superstars such as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love at the forefront for much of its recent history, this franchise has remained atop many lists when it comes to one of the most relevant teams throughout all sports leagues today.

1. J. R. Smith

Small forward

Career

• 2× NBA champion (2016, 2020)
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2013)
• CBA scoring champion (2012)
• CBA All-Star (2012)
• Second-team Parade All-American (2004)
• McDonald's All-American Game Co-MVP (2004)

J. R. Smith joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020 and has been a key part of their championship-winning team ever since. He is known for his shooting skills, and has averaged over 20 points per game throughout his career.

J.R.'s family was originally from New Jersey, where he attended high school at Lakewood before going to St Benedict's Prep in Newark afterwards. 

After spending four seasons with the Hornets, Smith signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2014 and helped them win two championships during that time period as well 5th (2017) 6th (2018).

J. R. Smith was one of the most prolific scorers in Cleveland Cavaliers history and is still a key contributor off the bench. He has won championships with both New Orleans Hornets (2004) and Denver Nuggets (2006). 

In 2012, he led Zhejiang Golden Bulls to Chinese Basketball Association title before signing with Knicks the following year.

J.R.'s scoring average dipped during his time in New York but he remains an important part of their rotation today; averaging 10 points per game since joining them in 2015-16 season as a free agent from Cavs after being waived by Cleveland midway through 2019-20.

The campaign due to trade demands from Boston Celtics ownership group headed up by Danny Ainge Smith scored 41 points on 14-of-25 shooting while filling in for Kyrie Irving.

Who missed Game 5 against Milwaukee Bucks due to injury which propelled Cavaliers into Eastern Conference Finals where they eventually lost 4 games to eventual NBA Champion Boston Celtics 6The 33 year old guard also averaged 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block over.

That span including playoffs 7JR Smith's play will be crucial if Cavs want any chance at dethroning Warriors as Western Conference Champions.

Also Played For: new york knicks, new orleans pelicans

2. Dwyane Wade

Shooting guard

Career

• 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
• NBA Finals MVP (2006)
• 13× NBA All-Star (2005–2016, 2019)
• NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010)
• 2× All-NBA First Team (2009, 2010)
• 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2006, 2011)
• 3× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2012, 2013)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009, 2010)
• NBA scoring champion (2009)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• No. 3 retired by Miami Heat
• Consensus first-team All-American (2003)
• Third-team All-American – SN (2002)
• Conference USA Player of the Year (2003)
• 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2002, 2003)
• No. 3 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles

Dwyane Wade was born on January 17, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. He played college basketball at Marquette and was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2003. Wade has been a shooting guard for most of his career and is currently playing for the Utah Jazz.

He has won three NBA championships with the Miami Heat (2006, 2013, 2016). In 2019 he announced that he would be retiring from professional basketball after 19 seasons.

Dwyane Wade is a 3-time NBA champion and 13-time All-Star. He was the 2010 MVP of the NBA Finals and also won an Olympic gold medal in 2008.

Wade has been named to six All-NBA teams and two All-Defensive teams, as well as being a scoring champion and rookie of the year recipient.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, nba 75th anniversary team

3. LeBron James

Power forward

Career

• 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2010–2014: Miami Heat
• 2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is a two-time NBA champion and three-time MVP. He has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Lakers for an unprecedented move westward in the NBA's history.

His jersey number (6) was retired by both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat organizations after his third consecutive MVP award in the 2014–2015 season. 

LeBron James also holds several other records such as the most points scored in a playoff game with 73 against Boston Celtics.

Also, the highest scoring average ever with 38 points per game over his whole career, youngest player to score 30 000 points or more and fastest player to reach 20 000 assists milestone among others LeBron James is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time MVP, and eighteen-time All-Star.

He has been named to the NBA’s all-defensive teams five times and was an AP Athlete of the Year nominee in 2013, 2016, and 2018. 

LeBron also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics respectively. 

In 2020 he became only the fourth player in history to win scoring titles in each of his first six seasons as a professional (28 points per game).

Also Played For: school basketball, fantasy basketball

4. Shaquille O'Neal

Center

Career

• 4× NBA champion (2000–2002, 2006)
• 3× NBA Finals MVP (2000–2002)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2000)
• 15× NBA All-Star (1993–1998, 2000–2007, 2009)
• 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000, 2004, 2009)
• 8× All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000–2006)
• 2× All-NBA Second Team (1995, 1999)
• 4× All-NBA Third Team (1994, 1996, 1997, 2009)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000, 2001, 2003)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1993)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993)
• 2× NBA scoring champion (1995, 2000)
• 2× IBM Award (2000, 2001)
• NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
• No. 34 retired by Los Angeles Lakers
• No. 32 retired by Miami Heat
• Associated Press Player of the Year (1991)
• UPI Player of the Year (1991)
• Adolph Rupp Trophy (1991)
• 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1991, 1992)
• 2× SEC Player of the Year (1991, 1992)
• NCAA blocks leader (1992)
• NCAA rebounding leader (1991)
• No. 33 retired by LSU Tigers
• FIBA World Championship MVP (1994)
• USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1994)
• McDonald's All-American Game Co-MVP (1989)
• First-team Parade All-American (1989)
• Texas Mr. Basketball (1989)

O'Neal was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He is one of only three players to score more than 30,000 points and grab more than 1,500 rebounds in their career.

O'Neal has been involved in several controversies over the course of his playing career, including a nightclub brawl and an incident where he threw a basketball at then-teammate Kobe Bryant's head.

O'Neal retired from professional basketball in 2011 after injuries had begun to limit his playtime on the court. Since retiring from playing professionally, O'Neal has focused on becoming a television personality and entrepreneur, most notably owning two restaurants with former Magic teammate Dwight Howard.

In 2017, Shaquille O'Neal was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Shaquille O'Neal is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a four-time champion and three-time MVP.

He is also one of only five players to win both awards in the same season. O'Neal's career was cut short by injuries, but he still holds many records, including the most rebounds (22,387) and blocks (11,924).

After retirement from playing basketball, Shaq became a commentator for ESPN. In 2018 he served as an ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which honored him with its Ambassador of Peace award that year.

Also Played For: boston celtics, center basketball

5. Donovan Mitchell

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Canterbury School, (New Milford, Connecticut), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Louisville (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018), First-team All-ACC (2017)

Donovan Mitchell is a 26-year-old shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Mitchell was born in Elmsford, New York on September 7th, 1996, and attended Canterbury School in New Milford Connecticut before attending Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro New Hampshire.

At 22 years old, Donovan made his debut with the Utah Jazz during the 2016–17 season and quickly became one of their key players both on and off the court. 

In 2018–19 he led all guards in scoring (21 points per game) as well as assists (5.7 APG) while also averaging a career-high 2 steals per game - earning him an All-Star nomination along the way.

The Cavs acquired Donovan from Utah at the 2019 trade deadline where he has since established himself as one of their most important players both offensively and defensively - helping them to reach finals contention once again this year.

Also Played For: utah jazz, nba summer league

6. Carlos Boozer

Career

• High school: Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, Alaska)
• College: Duke (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2002–2017
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 1, 5
• 2002–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2016–2017: Guangdong Southern Tigers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008), All-NBA Third Team (2008), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2003), NCAA champion (2001), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2002), First-team All-ACC (2002), ACC tournament MVP (2002), First-team Parade All-American (1999), Third-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1999)
• Points: 13,976 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,192 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,928 (2.2 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 2008 Beijing: Team competition, : 2004 Athens: Team competition, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 2008 Beijing: Team competition
• : 2004 Athens: Team competition
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Carlos Boozer played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2002 to 2004. He then played for the Utah Jazz from 2004 to 2010. Carlos Boozer was a power forward and is considered one of the best players in Cav's history.

He is now retired but has worked as an analyst on ESPN since 2017 Carlos Boozer is a former NBA player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Guangdong Southern Tigers. He has appeared in two All-Star games and was an all-NBA third-team selection in 2008.

Carlos Boozer was born on December 12th, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey. At Michigan State, he led the Spartans to their first NCAA championship since 1984 and won. 

First-team All-ACC honors as a junior after averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game en route to being named Third Team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

After being drafted with the No 17 overall pick by Chicago, Boozer helped lead them to 3 consecutive conference finals appearances before joining forces with Kobe Bryant at LA. 

Where they won 2 championships together during his 4 seasons there before retiring at the end of the 2016/17 season playing for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of China's CBA league.

Also Played For: duke university, 2009–10 nba season

7. Ricky Rubio

Point guard

Career

• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2005–present
• 2005–2009: Joventut Badalona
• 2009–2011: FC Barcelona
• 2011–2017: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2017–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: Phoenix Suns
• 2020–2021: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), EuroLeague champion (2010), EuroCup champion (2008), Liga ACB champion (2011), 2× Copa del Rey champion (2010, 2011), FIBA EuroChallenge champion (2006), Mister Europa Player of the Year (2008), EuroLeague Rising Star (2010), ACB Defensive Player of the Year (2009), ACB Most Spectacular Player (2010), 2× All-Liga ACB Team (2008, 2010), ACB Rising Star Award (2007), 3× FIBA Young Player of the Year (2007–2009), FIBA World Cup MVP (2019), FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship MVP (2006)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2008 Beijing: Team, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2019 China: , EuroBasket, : 2009 Poland: , : 2011 Lithuania: , : 2013 Slovenia: , : 2017 Turkey:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Spain
• Olympic Games
• : 2008 Beijing: Team
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2019 China:
• EuroBasket
• : 2009 Poland:
• : 2011 Lithuania:
• : 2013 Slovenia:
• : 2017 Turkey:

Ricky Rubio was born on 21 October 1990 in El Masnou, Spain. He played for Joventut Badalona from 2005 to 2009 and FC Barcelona from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves and has remained with them since then.

Rubio is a Point Guard and has been playing in the NBA since 2005. With the Utah Jazz, he made it to the semi-finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs before being eliminated by Golden State Warriors in five games; this was his first playoff appearance as a player for Utah Jazz.

Ricky Rubio is currently a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Ricky Rubio is a two-time EuroLeague champion and FIBA EuroChallenge MVP.

He was drafted second overall by the Timberwolves in 2010, and has since played for the Suns, Cavaliers, and Wolves. Ricky Rubio is known for his passing skills and ability to create shots for others on the court. At 26 years old, he remains one of the most promising young players in basketball.

Also Played For: eurobasket, fiba basketball world cup

8. Collin Sexton

Guard

Career

• High school: Hillgrove, (Powder Springs, Georgia), Pebblebrook, (Mableton, Georgia)
• College: Alabama (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2022–present: Utah Jazz
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), SEC Freshman of the Year (2018), Second-team All-SEC (2018), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U17 World Cup
• : 2016 Spain: National team

Collin Sexton is a young point guard who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. He played college basketball at Alabama and has been playing in the NBA since 2018.

In his rookie season, he averaged 16 points per game for the Cavs and helped them make it to the playoffs. His second season saw him improve even more, as he finished with averages of 23 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game.

In 2019–20, Collin continued to be one of the best players on his team with averages of 26 points, six rebounds, and four assists per game while leading them to their first-ever playoff series victory against Boston Celtics Collin Sexton is a point guard for the Utah Jazz.

Sexton was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 15th, 1997. Collin started playing basketball at age four and quickly became one of the top players in his area. 

He attended Whitehaven High School where he averaged 24 points per game as a senior and helped lead them to their first state championship since 2001.

After high school, Seston transferred to Oak Hill Academy where he continued to develop his skills leading them to back-to-back NCAA Division I championships (2018-19). 

The Utah Jazz selected Sexton with the tenth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and he has already made an impact this season averaging 18 points per game while shooting 47 percent from three ballpoint range - all career highs.

Collin’s story is incredibly inspiring showing that anything is possible if you put your mind to it – even becoming one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Also Played For: shooting guard, nba best young players

9. Kyle Korver

Small forward

Career

• High school: Pella (Pella, Iowa)
• College: Creighton (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 2003–2020
• Position: Shooting guard / small forward
• 2003–2007: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2007–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2012: Chicago Bulls
• 2012–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (2015), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2003), 2× MVC Player of the Year (2002, 2003), 2× First-team All-MVC (2002, 2003), Second-team All-MVC (2001), No. 25 retired by Creighton Bluejays
• Points: 11,953 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,643 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,114 (1.7 apg)

Kyle Korver is a 41-year-old shooting guard and small forward who has played in the NBA for 20 seasons. Kyle Korver was born on March 17, 1981, in Paramount, California.

He attended Pella High School before going to Creighton University where he starred as a shooter and rebounder for two years. The New Jersey Nets drafted Korver with the 51st overall pick in 2003 and he spent five years with them before signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007.

Kyle Korver has been one of the most consistent shooters in the league over his career, averaging more than 16 points per game every year except in 2017 when he averaged just 9 points due to injury problems. 

In 2020, Kyle announced his retirement from professional basketball after playing his last game for the Atlanta Hawks Kyle Korver is a three-time All-American and two-time First Team MVC player.

Kyle Korver was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2007 and played there for six seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2012. He then spent four seasons with Atlanta before signing with Cleveland in 2018 where he currently plays. 

Kyle Korver has been known for his outstanding shooting abilities, ranking third all-time in 3-pointers made (1,886), fifth in total points scored (15,458), and seventh in assists (4,089).

His most notable achievements include winning an NBA All-Star Game MVP Award as well as receiving the NBA Sportsmanship Award twice during his career so far.

10. Kyrie Irving

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Montclair Kimberley Academy, (Montclair, New Jersey), St. Patrick, (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019–present: Brooklyn Nets
• NBA champion (2016), 7× NBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2014), All-NBA Second Team (2019), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2021), 50–40–90 club (2021), NBA Rookie of the Year (2012), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2013), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2014), FIBA World Cup MVP (2014), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympics, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2010 San Antonio: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympics
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain: Team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2010 San Antonio: Team

Kyrie Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia on March 23, 1992. After playing college basketball at Duke, he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013 and went on to win an NBA title with them in 2016.

In 2018, Irving joined the Boston Celtics and helped them reach the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. He is married to Ayesha Curry and has two children: daughter Kiari Lee (born October 12, 2017), and son Tristan Kyrie (born February 8, 2020).

Kyrie Irving is known for his strong shooting ability from long range as well as his Passing & Ball Handling skills off the dribble which have made him one of the most feared players in today's NBA game Kyrie Irving was selected 1st overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kyrie has played for four other teams since then, most notably with the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics where he won an NBA championship in 2016. 

Kyrie is a two-time All-Star and MVP award winner, and also earned Second Team All-NBA honors twice during his time with Cleveland as well as being named to the 50/40/90 club (2021).

Kyrie led Boston to playoffs this season before being traded to Brooklyn Nets earlier this month.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, bleacher report nba

11. Jarrett Allen

Center

Career

• High school: , Round Rock (Round Rock, Texas), St. Stephen's Episcopal School, (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star (2022), Third-team All-Big 12 (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Jarrett Allen is a 24-year-old center from San Diego, California. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and has since played for them, Toronto Raptors and now Cleveland Cavaliers.

JarrettAllen is known for his high energy play on the court and strong defense. In 2018–19 he averaged 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game while playing 39 minutes per contest. Allen will be participating in this year's NBA All Star Game in Cleveland as part of the Eastern Conference team.

Jarrett Allen is a two-time McDonald’s All American and was a third team selection to the 2017 NBA All Star game. Jarrett started his collegiate career at Texas before transferring to Iowa State for his sophomore season where he averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 1 block per game. 

He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 7th overall pick in the 2017 draft and has since played for Cleveland Cavaliers.

Allen is known for his athleticism, strength, rebounding skills and shotblocking ability on both sides of the ball which will be important as he progresses in his young career.

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

12. Caris LeVert

Career

• High school: Pickerington Central, (Pickerington, Ohio)
• College: Michigan (2012–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Second-team All-Big Ten (2014)

Caris LeVert is a small forward and shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted by the Cavs with the 3rd overall pick in 2016 NBA draft, after playing college basketball at Michigan State.

Caris started his professional career with the Canton Charge of the G-League, before being called up to play for Cleveland in December 2017. In 2018–19, he averaged 18 points per game on 45% shooting from downtown while also averaging 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game in 51 games played (all starts).

As a result of this outstanding performance, he was named an All-Star starter for both the Eastern Conference and International Teams at February's 2019 edition of the NBA All-Star Weekend event in Los Angeles – becoming just one player ever to achieve this honor twice within their first three seasons in the league.

Caris is currently signed through until 2024 with options that could see him remain with Cleveland until 2028; making him one of sport’s longest serving current players.

Also Played For: nba isolation

13. Drew Gooden

Career

• High school: El Cerrito (El Cerrito, California)
• College: Kansas (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2002–2016
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 0, 9, 90
• 2002–2003: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2003–2004: Orlando Magic
• 2004–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2008–2009: Chicago Bulls
• 2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2009: San Antonio Spurs
• 2009–2010: Dallas Mavericks
• 2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2010–2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2014–2016: Washington Wizards
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003), NABC co-Player of the Year (2002), Consensus first-team All-American (2002), Big 12 Player of the Year (2002), No. 0 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks, Third-team Parade All-American (1999)
• Points: 8,653 (11.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,618 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 896 (1.1 apg)

Drew Gooden was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2002 and played for them until 2016. He is best known for his time with the Washington Wizards where he won three championships (2003, 2005, 2007).

Injuries have been a major contributing factor to Drew Gooden's career; however, he has also had problems with substance abuse and gambling addictions. On February 10th, 2018, it was announced that Gooden had retired from professional basketball due to health issues.

Drew Gooden was a standout player for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2004 to 2008. During that time, he was named NBA All-Rookie First Team and co-Player of the Year. After leaving Cleveland, Gooden spent two seasons with the Chicago Bulls before moving on to Sacramento and San Antonio.

In 2009, he joined Dallas Mavericks but only played one season there before joining Los Angeles Clippers in 2010. In 2013, Drew signed with Milwaukee Bucks where he continued playing until 2016 when Washington Wizards acquired him as a free agent. 

Drew is now retired after spending most of his career in the Eastern Conference where he won three championships (2008–09; 2012–13; 2017–18).

Also Played For: orlando magic

14. Nate Thurmond

Power forward

Career

• High school: Central (Akron, Ohio)
• College: Bowling Green (1960–1963)
• NBA draft 1963 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the San Francisco Warriors
• Playing career: 1963–1977
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 42
• 1963–1974: San Francisco / Golden State Warriors
• 1974–1975: Chicago Bulls
• 1975–1977: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 7× NBA All-Star (1965–1968, 1970, 1973, 1974), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1969, 1971), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1972–1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1964), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 42 retired by Golden State Warriors, No. 42 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Consensus second-team All-American (1963), 3× First-team All-MAC (1961–1963)
• Points: 14,437 (15.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,464 (15.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,575 (2.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Nate Thurmond was an all-time great center and power forward in the NBA. He played for the San Francisco Warriors from 1963 to 1977, helping them win three championships (1967, 1975, 1976).

Thurmond's stellar play on both sides of the ball earned him numerous accolades over his long career. He was named a six-time All-Star (1965–1971), five-time All-NBA First Team (1966–1970) and two-time MVP (1968, 1970).

Nate also won gold medals with the United States basketball team at the 1964 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics. After retiring from playing professionally, Nate served as head coach of several teams including the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards before he retired for good in 2002.

Nate passed away on July 16th 2016 at age 74 after a long battle with dementia caused by Parkinson’s disease.

Also Played For: golden state warriors

15. Andre Miller

Point guard

Career

• High school: Verbum Dei, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Utah (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 24, 7, 22
• Coaching career: 2022–present
• 1999–2002: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2002–2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2003–2006: Denver Nuggets
• 2006–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2009–2011: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2011–2014: Denver Nuggets
• 2014–2015: Washington Wizards
• 2015: Sacramento Kings
• 2015–2016: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2016: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000), NBA assists leader (2002), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), Third-team All-American – USBWA (1998), WAC Player of the Year (1999), 2× First-team All-WAC (1998, 1999), No. 24 retired by Utah Utes
• Points: 16,278 (12.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,795 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 8,524 (6.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: Team competition, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: Team competition
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Andre Miller was a point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1999 to 2016. He led the Cavs in assists three times and was named an All-Star twice. In 2012, he signed with the Washington Wizards and helped them reach the playoffs that year.

Miller retired at the end of the 2016 season after playing for two teams in his final NBA season. Andre Miller is a veteran point guard who has played in the NBA for over 20 years.

He started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers before playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.

Andre Miller was one of only two players ever to be named an All-Rookie First Team selection as well as being voted into the Consensus first team All-American list by various organizations (alongside Yao Ming). 

Andre Miller also won WAC Player of the Year honors twice and was selected to both All-NBA Third Teams once during his career. At 38 years old, he retired from professional basketball in 2016 after spending time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, 2003–04 nba season

16. Lenny Wilkens

Point guard

Career

• 1960–1968: St. Louis Hawks
• 1968–1972: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1972–1974: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1974–1975: Portland Trail Blazers
• As coach:
• 1969–1972: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1974–1976: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1977–1985: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1986–1993: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1993–2000: Atlanta Hawks
• 2000–2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2004–2005: New York Knicks

Lenny Wilkens was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 28, 1937. He played high school basketball at Boys High School in Brooklyn before going to Providence College where he starred for the Friars.

Lenny Wilkens was drafted by the St Louis Hawks in 1960 and spent his entire playing career with them except for two seasons (1970-1971) when he joined the Seattle SuperSonics. 

After retiring as a player, Lenny Wilkens served as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers from 1969 to 2005 but is most famous for leading Atlanta to its only NBA championship in 1996.

In 2006, Lenny Wilkens was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Julius Erving and Larry Bird Lenny Wilkens was an all-star player in the NBA for many years and is most notably known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics. 

He also had a lengthy coaching career, including two stints as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and one as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Outside of basketball, he's been involved in business ventures, serving on boards for several companies and organizations over the years.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, seattle supersonics

17. Mamadi Diakite

Career

• High school: Blue Ridge School, (Saint George, Virginia)
• College: Virginia (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021: →Lakeland Magic
• 2022: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2022–present: →Cleveland Charge
• NBA champion (2021), NBA G League champion (2021), All-NBA G League First Team (2021), NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2021), NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2021), NCAA champion (2019), Second-team All-ACC (2020)

Mamadi Diakite was born on January 21, 1997 in Conakry, Guinea. Mamadi Diakite played college basketball for Virginia from 2016-2020 and is currently a power forward with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA.

Mamadi Diakite has had a successful career so far and is definitely one to watch out for in the future. Diakite is a versatile forward who has been playing in the NBA G League since 2017. In his rookie season with the Lakeland Magic, Diakite averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game.

He was named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team after averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland Charge during their inaugural season in 2020-21. Diakite finished second on Cleveland's all-time scoring list behind LeBron James with 3,421 points scored in 755 games played from 2013 to 2019.

The 27 year old Senegal international had an impressive NCAA championship campaign with Louisville where he averaged 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists per game en route to winning college basketball's most prestigious title.

Also Played For: nba g league, virginia cavaliers men's basketball

18. Campy Russell

Career

• High school: Pontiac Central (Pontiac, Michigan)
• College: Michigan (1972–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1974–1985
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 20, 21, 4
• 1974–1980: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1980–1982: New York Knicks
• 1984: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1984–1985: Detroit Spirits
• NBA All-Star (1979), Consensus second-team All-American (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1971)
• Points: 8,953 (15.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,696 (4.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,684 (3.0 apg)

Campy Russell was a talented small forward who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1974 to 1985. He averaged 19 points and 4 rebounds per game during his career.

Campy is most famous for scoring the winning basket in Game 7 of the 1976 NBA Finals against Philadelphia 76ers, which led to the Cavs' first championship victory. In 1984, he announced his retirement after suffering a knee injury that would prevent him from playing again professionally.

After retiring as a player, Campy served as an assistant coach with various teams before being named head coach of the Detroit Pistons in 2002 following Larry Brown's resignation due to illness. He left this position two years later after failing to win any games and was replaced by Rick Carlisle.

Campy currently works as an analyst for ESPN television broadcasts and also coaches basketball at Jackson Christian Academy in Tennessee where he helped lead them to back-to-back state titles in 2013–2014 season. Campy Russell is married with three children and lives in Jackson, Tennessee.

Also Played For: michigan wolverines basketball, nba 70s

19. Phil Hubbard

Career

• High school: Canton McKinley (Canton, Ohio)
• College: Michigan (1975–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1979–1989
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 35
• Coaching career: 1997–2018
• Consensus second-team All-American (1977), No. 35 retired by Michigan Wolverines
• Points: 7,228 (10.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,538 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 857 (1.3 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's Basketball, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team Competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's Basketball
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team Competition

Phil Hubbard was a highly successful power forward and center in the NBA. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the 15th overall pick in 1979, and played for them until 1989.

He also spent time with the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks during his career. 

After retiring as a player, he became an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic from 1997 to 1998 before joining the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff from 1999 to 2005.

He then moved back to Orlando where he served as their head coach from 2006 to 2018 before leaving for good at season's end despite being offered another job on ESPN+. Hubbard was a standout player at Michigan and went on to have a successful NBA career. 

Hubbard coached in the NBA for several years before becoming an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. In 2013, he became head coach of the Dominican Republic national team but resigned after just one season. 

He has also worked as an assistant coach with various teams over the course of his coaching career.

20. Austin Carr

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Mackin (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Notre Dame (1968–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1971–1981
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 22, 34
• 1971–1980: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1980: Dallas Mavericks
• 1980–1981: Washington Bullets
• NBA All-Star (1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1972), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1980), No. 34 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Naismith College Player of the Year (1971), AP Player of the Year (1971), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1971), UPI Player of the Year (1971), Consensus first-team All-American (1971), Consensus second-team All-American (1970)
• Points: 10,473 (15.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,990 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,878 (2.8 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2007

Austin Carr was one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning five championships with three different teams. Carr was known for his shooting ability and scoring prowess from behind the arc.

He is also remembered for being a physical defender who helped lead Cleveland to back-to-back titles in the early 1970s. After spending four seasons with Dallas, Carr retired at the age of just 33 years old due to injuries sustained during play.

Austin currently lives in Washington Dc and works as an assistant basketball coach at Mackin School where he started his career coaching youth ball Austin Carr was a prolific scorer for the Washington Bullets during the 1980s. He averaged over 15 points per game and 2 rebounds per contest.

In 1971, Austin Carr received both consensus first-team All-American honors as well as AP Player of the Year accolades. After spending four seasons with the Bullets, Carr was traded to Cleveland in 1981 where he would eventually be given No. 34 retired by the team. 

Currently an assistant coach at Saint Joseph's University, Austin Carr is still active in basketball circles and continues to serve as a mentor to young players looking to make it in professional hoops.

Also Played For: university of notre dame basketball

21. Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Brentwood Academy, (Brentwood, Tennessee)
• College: Vanderbilt (2018–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star (2022), McDonald's All-American (2018), 3× Tennessee Mr. Basketball (2016–2018)

Darius Garland was born on January 26, 2000 in Gary, Indiana. He played high school basketball at Brentwood Academy in Tennessee and led the team to a state championship as a senior in 2018.

After graduating from high school, he decided to attend Vanderbilt University where he played for the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team from 2019-2022. 

As a junior at Vanderbilt, Garland averaged 14 points per game and 4 assists while leading his team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to Kentucky by 2 points (65-63).

In his final season with Vanderbilt (2023), Garland averaged 16 points per game and 5 assists which earned him First Team All American honors as well as SEC Player of the Year accolades and National Player of the Year recognition from numerous publications including ESPN and Sports Illustrated . 

On June 20th, 2022, Darius Garland was drafted 10th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers after being one of their top priorities during free agency that year.

He made his debut with the Cavs on October 17th against Philadelphia averaging 12 minutes offthe bench while recording 3 rebounds & 1 assist in 34 minutes played.

Also Played For: nba, point guard

22. Dean Wade

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: St. John (St. John, Kansas)
• College: Kansas State (2015–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2019–2020: →Canton Charge
• 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2018, 2019), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Mr. Kansas Basketball (2015)

Dean Wade played college basketball at Kansas State, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Wildcats to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in over 30 years.

After graduating from K-State, Wade signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a small forward and power forward. In his rookie season with the Cavs, Dean Wade averaged 10 points per game while also averaging 4 rebounds and 2 assists per contest.

In 2018–19, Dean Wade increased his scoring average by 3 points (from 11 to 14) while also increasing his rebounding average by 1 point (from 5 to 6). 

The 2019–20 campaign saw Dean Wade continue his strong play for the Cavaliers, averaging 17 points per game on 53% shooting from the field along with 7 rebounds and 2 assists per contest; he was named co-Player of the Month for October alongside LeBron James Jr.

At 26 years of age, Dean is still young enough that there's potential for him to improve even further in terms of both scoring and rebounding; if he does so then it would be difficult to see anyone other than Lebron James or Steph Curry lifting an NBA Championship trophy next year.

Also Played For: kansas state wildcats basketball, kansas state university

23. Kevin Love

Career

• High school: Lake Oswego, (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
• College: UCLA (2007–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2014: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2014–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA champion (2016), 5× NBA All-Star (2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2012, 2014), NBA Most Improved Player (2011), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2012), NBA rebounding leader (2011), Consensus first-team All-American (2008), Pac-10 Player of the Year (2008), First-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2007), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2007), 2× First-team Parade All-American (2006, 2007)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2012 London: Team
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: Team

Kevin Love is a six-foot-eight inch power forward and center for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He attended Lake Oswego High School in Oregon before playing college basketball at UCLA.

In 2008, he was selected fifth overall by Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA draft, but only managed to play two seasons with them before being traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010. 

With Minnesota, Love won three consecutive championships from 2011–2013 before joining LeBron James' team Cleveland Cavaliers as their key player during their 2016 championship run which also culminated into him winning an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA later that year.

As of 2019, Kevin Love remains one of the most consistent players in league history averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds per game over his career so far.

Also Played For: ucla bruins men's basketball, minnesota timberwolves

24. Andre Drummond

Center

Career

• 2012–2020: Detroit Pistons
• 2020–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2021: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2021–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022–present: Chicago Bulls

Andre Drummond is a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. He has averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in his career, making him one of the top centers in the league.

Andre Drummond was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2012, and he quickly became one of their key players. He led them to two championships during his tenure there, cementing himself as one of the most successful big men in basketball history.

Andre Drummond is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and there are many teams interested in signing him up. He will undoubtedly continue playing at an elite level for many years to come. 

Andre Drummond is an All-Star caliber player who has led his teams to Playoff appearances in each of the past 4 seasons.

Andre Drummond was drafted with the 7th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2012 and he’s been a mainstay on their roster ever since. Andre Drummond is known for being a dominating rebounder, especially considering how tall he is –

He averages 21 rebounds per game. Andre Drummond also has proven himself as one of the best defenders in the league, averaging 2 steals and 1 block per game over his career thus far.

With all that said, it looks like there may be some competition for playing time next season with new arrivals Tayshaun Prince and Stanley Johnson joining the team watch out. 

In 2020, Andre Drummond will have played 5 seasons with 3 different teams (Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers.

So we can only imagine what kind of impact he’ll have on yet another squad when that time comes around. 

As long as you don't mind seeing him dominate down low every night (and sometimes get into arguments with officials), you'll love watching Andre Drummond play basketball - no matter where he's located.

Also Played For: detroit pistons, uconn huskies

25. Anderson Varejão

Career

• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 1998–2021
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 17, 18
• 1998–2002: Franca
• 2002–2004: Barcelona
• 2004–2016: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2016–2017: Golden State Warriors
• 2018–2019: Flamengo
• 2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010), Brazilian League champion (2019), EuroLeague champion (2003), 2× Spanish League champion (2003, 2004), Spanish Cup champion (2003), Spanish Supercup champion (2004), 2× Brazilian Basketball Championship winner (1998, 1999)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2001 Neuquén: National team, : 2005 Santo Domingo: National team, : 2009 San Juan: National team, FIBA South American Championship, : 2003 Montevideo: National team, Pan American Games, : 2003 Santo Domingo: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Brazil
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2001 Neuquén: National team
• : 2005 Santo Domingo: National team
• : 2009 San Juan: National team
• FIBA South American Championship
• : 2003 Montevideo: National team
• Pan American Games
• : 2003 Santo Domingo: National team

Anderson Varejão was born in 1982 and is from Brazil. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2004-2016, before moving to Golden State Warriors in 2017.

In 2018 he joined Brazilian club Flamengo. Varejão has won two championships with the Cavaliers (in 2016 and 2007), as well as a title with Barcelona in 2002.

He has also appeared in four NBA Finals, winning one championship with Golden State in 2019 Anderson Varejão is a Brazilian-American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for ten seasons.

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 41st pick of the 2001 draft and made his debut with them in 2003. 

In 2010, he was named to an All-Defensive Second Team, and won two Spanish League championships (2003, 2004) as well as a EuroLeague championship with Valencia BC in 2003.

With Brazil national team, Anderson won Olympic gold medals at both Beijing 2008 and Rio 2016 games, making him one of only four players ever to win an Olympic medal in men's basketball (alongside Dream Team members.

Mike Krzyzewski, Gregg Popovich & Kobe Bryant). Anderson retired from professional basketball following the 2019 season where he helped lead his team to their first Brazilian League title since 2014.

Also Played For: fc barcelona basketball

26. Ron Harper

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Kiser (Dayton, Ohio)
• College: Miami (Ohio) (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1986–2001
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 4, 9
• Coaching career: 2005–2007
• 5× NBA champion (1996–1998, 2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1987), Consensus second-team All-American (1986), 2× MAC Player of the Year (1985, 1986), 3× First-team All-MAC (1984–1986), No. 34 retired by Miami RedHawks
• Points: 13,910 (13.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,309 (4.3 rpg)
• Assist: 3,915 (3.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1985 Kobe: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1985 Kobe: National team

Harper was a two-time All-Star and one of the most decorated players in NBA history. Harper played for the Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors during his 15-year career.

He is regarded as one of the best shooting guards ever to play in the league and helped lead Cleveland to their first championship in 52 years in 2016. 

After retiring from playing, Harper began a successful coaching career with stints at several clubs including Miami (Ohio) University and Xavier University before joining Indiana Pacers as head coach in 2005 Harper was a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls.

He was an All-Rookie First Team selection in 1987 and Second-Team All-American in 1986. Harper is Miami's all-time leader in blocks (1,590) and steals (1,596). In 2006, he became Detroit's interim head coach after Flip Saunders resigned due to health reasons.

 Harper led the Pistons to a 41–41 record before being replaced by Lawrence Frank midway through the 2007 season. Harper retired from playing professional basketball following the end of the 2007–08 season as a result of chronic knee injuries.

He had been battling for several years prior to his retirement announcement; however, he remained on staff as an assistant coach with Detroit until July 2015 when he left to become head coach at Indiana State University.

Also Played For: big ten conference basketball, los angeles clippers

27. Larry Hughes

Point guard

Career

• High school: Christian Brothers College, (St. Louis, Missouri)
• College: Saint Louis (1997–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21, 20, 32, 0
• 1998–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2000–2002: Golden State Warriors
• 2002–2005: Washington Wizards
• 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2008–2009: Chicago Bulls
• 2009–2010: New York Knicks
• 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2011–2012: Orlando Magic
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2005), NBA steals leader (2005), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1998), First-team All-Conference USA (1998), McDonald's All-American (1997), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (1997)
• Points: 10,242 (14.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,039 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,290 (3.1 apg)

Larry Hughes was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 21.0 points per game over his career. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1998 and played for them until 2012.

Hughes is notable for scoring 80 points against the New York Knicks on February 18, 2003 - one of just two times he scored that many Points in a single game. 

In 2006, Hughes signed with the Indiana Pacers but only lasted one season before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers where he retired at the end of that year due to injuries (he would later come out of retirement).

After retiring from basketball, Hughes has worked as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of The NBA Playoffs and College Basketball games respectively and also starred in his own reality show called "Larry's Game". 

Larry Hughes was a four-time All-Defensive First Team player in the NBA and is also one of only two players to ever lead the league in steals. Hughes played his entire career with the Golden State Warriors, where he helped them win back-to-back championships in 2002 and 2003.

After spending time with the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, Hughes retired from professional basketball following the 2010 season. 

Larry Hughes has been named to numerous postseason award ballots including both Second Team All-NBA (2006) as well as Third Team selections (2009). 

He currently serves as an assistant coach for UC Santa Barbara's men's team where he helps guide future stars such as Kris Dunn and Jordan Bachynski through their college careers.

Also Played For: washington wizards, st louis university basketball

28. Brad Daugherty

Center

Career

• High school: Charles D. Owen, (Black Mountain, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1986–1996
• Position: Center
• Number: 43
• 1986–1996: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 5× NBA All-Star (1988, 1989, 1991–1993), All-NBA Third Team (1992), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1987), No. 43 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Consensus second-team All-American (1986), 2× First-team All-ACC (1985, 1986), No. 42 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, First-team Parade All-American (1982), McDonald's All-American (1982)
• Points: 10,389 (19.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,227 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,028 (3.7 apg)

Brad Daugherty was born on October 19th, 1965 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He attended high school at Charles D. Owen and played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1982-1986.

In 1986, he was drafted 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and played with them until 1996. During his NBA career, Brad averaged 20 points per game and 10 rebounds per game while making three All-Star appearances and one MVP award (1995).

After retiring from professional basketball, Brad has pursued a successful business career which includes ownership of several restaurants throughout Northeast Ohio. Brad Daugherty was a unique player for his era. He averaged 18 points and 5 rebounds per game, which were unheard of numbers at the time.

Daugherty helped lead Cleveland to their first championship in 52 years in 1996 and is still considered one of the best players in Cavalier's history. After playing 14 seasons with the Cavs.

 he retired having achieved many accolades including five All-Star appearances and an All-NBA Third Team nod. Brad has since been involved with several charities including The Brad Daugherty Foundation, which helps children in need through education programs.

Also Played For: unc basketball, north carolina basketball

29. Mark Price

Point guard

Career

• High school: Enid (Enid, Oklahoma)
• College: Georgia Tech (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1986–1998
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25, 15, 5
• Coaching career: 1998–present
• 4× NBA All-Star (1989, 1992–1994), All-NBA First Team (1993), 3× All-NBA Third Team (1989, 1992, 1994), 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1993, 1994), 50–40–90 club (1989), No. 25 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Consensus second-team All-American (1985), Second-team All-American – NABC (1986), 2× Third-team All-American – UPI (1984, 1986), Third-team All-American – AP (1986), 3× First-team All-ACC (1984–1986), Second-team All-ACC (1983), ACC Rookie of the Year (1983), No. 25 retired by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Points: 10,989 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,848 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 4,863 (6.7 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Team competition, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Toronto: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Team competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Toronto: Team competition

Mark Price was a two-time All-Star and five-time NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks. He played point guard for 10 seasons in the NBA, averaging 20 points and 5 assists per game.

After retiring as a player, he became head coach of his former team, the Mavericks. In 2018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

Price was an All-Star player for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1980s and 1990s. Price also played on two All-NBA First Teams and helped lead the Cavs to a championship in 1993. 

He retired as a player after the 1995–1996 season, but later served as an assistant coach with Atlanta, Golden State, Orlando, Denver and Charlotte during his career.

Price has been involved in several charitable organizations throughout his life and currently serves as an assistant coach with Nuggets’ affiliate team Charlotte 49ers.

30. Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Center

Career

• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1993–2011
• Position: Center
• Number: 11
• 1993–1996: Atletas Kaunas
• 1996–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2010–2011: Miami Heat
• 2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2005), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1998), No. 11 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers
• Points: 10,976 (13.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,191 (7.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,327 (1.6 bpg)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on June 5th 1975. He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas and then made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1996.

Ilgauskas spent 11 seasons with the Cavs before moving to Atlanta Hawks in 2011. Zydrunas Ilgauskas has won two Olympic gold medals with Lithuania as well as three EuroBasket titles and a World Championship medal during his illustrious career in basketball.

In 2013, he announced his retirement from professional basketball after winning an NBA championship with the Hawks that season. Ilgauskas is currently a sports commentator for Lithuanian television networks LRT and TV6 alongside former teammate LeBron James.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was an All-Star and NBA Rookie of the Year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is best known for his rebounding ability, which he displayed throughout his career with various teams including the Cavs and Miami Heat. 

Zydrunas Ilgauskas also had a successful stint in Lithuania, where he won two EuroBasket titles and three Lithuanian League Championships.

After ending his basketball career, Ilgauskas began managing teams in Europe before retiring permanently in early 2019 due to health concerns.

Also Played For: nba european

31. Larry Nance

Forward

Career

• High school: McDuffie (Anderson, South Carolina)
• College: Clemson (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1981–1994
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 22, 6
• 1981–1988: Phoenix Suns
• 1988–1994: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 3× NBA All-Star (1985, 1989, 1993), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1992, 1993), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1984), No. 22 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Second-team All-ACC (1981)
• Points: 15,687 (17.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,067 (8.0 rpg)
• Blocks: 2,027 (2.2 bpg)

Larry Nance Sr. was a standout power forward at Clemson University before being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1981. He played for the team until 1994, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career.

In 1988, Nance was named to the All-NBA Third Team and helped lead Phoenix to its only championship that year. After retirement from playing professionally, Nance worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons (2006–2008).

In 2015, he became head coach of the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League and led them to their first playoff appearance in franchise history. 

Larry Nance Sr., who is also African American, has been lauded for his contributions to basketball as both a player and a coach; he has been inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame, among other awards and accolades.

Also Played For: phoenix suns

32. John Williams

Forward-center

Career

• High school: St. Amant (St. Amant, Louisiana)
• College: Tulane (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1985–1999
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 18
• 1985: Rhode Island Gulls
• 1986: Staten Island Stallions
• 1986–1995: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1995–1998: Phoenix Suns
• 1999: Dallas Mavericks
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1987), USBL Player of the Year (1985), Metro Conference Player of the Year (1984), 3x First-team All-Metro Conference (1982, 1984, 1985)
• Points: 9,784 (11.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,998 (6.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,456 (1.6 bpg)

John Williams was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers in his career. Williams was born on August 9, 1962, in Sorrento, Louisiana.

He attended St Amant High School before attending Tulane University where he played college basketball from 1981 to 1985. In 1985, Williams was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 45th overall pick in the NBA draft.

During his playing career with the Cavs and Lakers, he won three championships (1990–1991, 1992–1993, 2000). After retiring from playing professionally in 1999, John began coaching at Southern Methodist University under Rick Majerus until 2009.

When he took over as head coach of UCLA Bruins men's basketball team which he led to a Final Four appearance in 2013-14 season before being fired after two seasons due to poor results.

however returned as an assistant coach for their 2017-18 season campaign which ended with a loss against Florida State Seminoles 63-60.

33. Terrell Brandon

Point guard

Career

• High school: Grant (Portland, Oregon)
• College: Oregon (1989–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1991–2002
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 1, 7
• 1991–1997: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1997–1999: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1999–2002: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2× NBA All-Star (1996, 1997), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1992), NBA Sportsmanship Award (1997), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1991), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1990, 1991)
• Points: 9,994 (13.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,174 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,407 (6.1 apg)

Terrell Brandon was a talented point guard in the NBA, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1991 to 2002. He averaged 12.5 points per game and 4 assists during his career.

Brandon also won an NBA championship with the Cavs in 1997, and he was named Finals MVP that year. After playing for Cleveland, Terrell Brandon spent time with several.

Other teams before retiring in 2002 at the age of 34 due to injuries sustained while playing basketball professionally Terrell Brandon was an all-star and Pac-10 Player of the Year during his playing days at Washington.

After being drafted by Milwaukee in 1997, he spent four seasons with the Bucks before moving to Minnesota for two years. He then returned to Milwaukee for one final season before retiring in 2002. 

Terrell Brandon is now a broadcaster for ESPN and TNT as well as a basketball coach at Northern Arizona University.

34. Evan Mobley

Center

Career

• High school: Rancho Christian School, (Temecula, California)
• College: USC (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Consensus second-team All-American (2021), Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Pac-12 (2021), Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2021), Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2021), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2021), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021), Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team

Evan Mobley was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021 NBA Draft. Evan is a power forward and played college basketball with the USC Trojans. He has appeared in 61 games for the Cavs, starting 22 of them, and averaging 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 steal per game.

In 2020–21 he averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks per game while shooting 47% from three-point range for the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate Canton Charge. Mobley was a consensus second-team All-American in 2021 and one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory. 

The 6'10" forward led Oregon to consecutive Pac-12 titles as a sophomore and junior, averaging 22.9 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks per game during that stretch.

He was named first team all conference as a junior before being drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 draft - becoming only the third player ever from Oregon to be taken that high (joining Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum).

Also Played For: university of southern california basketball, nba defensive

35. Tristan Thompson

Power forward

Career

• 2011–2020: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2020–2021: Boston Celtics
• 2021–2022: Sacramento Kings
• 2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022: Chicago Bulls

Tristan Thompson was drafted fourth overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played college basketball at Texas before being selected by the Cavs.

Thompson has appeared in over 800 regular season games and scored more than 20,000 points during his career. 

In 2017, he signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent and helped them to win two championships that year.

Thompson is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be joining either the Los Angeles Lakers or Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Thompson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

Thompson has had a successful career as a member of the Cavs, winning two championships and being an All-Star multiple times. 

He is known for his strong defense and rebounding abilities, which have led to him averaging 11 rebounds per game over his career so far.

Thompson also stands out offensively due to his ability to score from anywhere on the court, making him one of the most versatile players in all of basketball.

36. Bingo Smith

Career

• High school: Melrose (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: Tulsa (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the San Diego Rockets
• Playing career: 1969–1980
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 32, 7
• 1969–1970: San Diego Rockets
• 1970–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1979–1980: San Diego Clippers
• No. 7 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers, Third-team All-American – AP (1969), MVC Player of the Year (1969), First-team All-MVC (1969), No. 32 retired by Tulsa Golden Hurricane
• Points: 10,882 (12.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,630 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,734 (2.0 apg)

Smith was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 20.4 points per game over his career. He was selected by the San Diego Rockets with the sixth overall pick in the 1969 draft and spent four seasons with them before moving on to other teams.

In 1980, he returned to San Diego and played one season for them before retiring from playing basketball professionally at age 36 due to knee problems. 

After retirement, Smith became an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks (1981–1989) and then coached various teams in Europe until 2007 when he joined ESPN as an analyst for their coverage of the NBA playoffs Bingo Smith was a talented and successful player in the NBA.

He started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but spent most of his time with the San Diego Clippers. He is best known for his impressive rebounding numbers, which he tallied throughout his career. 

Smith also proved to be an effective scorer and passer, earning him several accolades along the way. After retiring from playing professionally, he went on to have a lengthy coaching career with various teams in Europe and North America.

37. World B. Free

Career

• High school: Canarsie (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: Guilford (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1975–1988, 1991
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 21, 24, 12
• 1975–1978: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1978–1980: San Diego Clippers
• 1980–1982: Golden State Warriors
• 1982–1986: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1986–1987: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1987: Miami Tropics
• 1987–1988: Houston Rockets
• 1991: Atlanta Eagles
• NBA All-Star (1980), All-NBA Second Team (1979), USBL champion (1987), USBL Playoffs MVP (1987)
• Points: 17,955 (20.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,430 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 3,319 (3.7 apg)

World B. Free was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 9th, 1953. He played college basketball at Guilford and then the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1975-1988 and 1991.

In 1978 he won a championship with the San Diego Clippers before retiring in 1988 due to an injury sustained during the playoffs against Boston Celtics' player Larry Bird (who would later be voted as one of America's greatest athletes).

World B .Free is now retired but still hangs out with his friends and family doing things like going bowling or watching football games together. World B. Free was an American professional basketball player who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

He was a prolific scorer and rebounder, playing for several teams over his career. World B. Free is most well-known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, where he won two championships (1980–1982 and 1982–1986). After leaving the NBA, World B.

Free continued to play in Europe, winning three more titles there before retiring from professional basketball in 1996. In 2015, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2015 induction ceremony.

38. Craig Ehlo

Career

• High school: Monterey (Lubbock, Texas)
• College: , Odessa College (1979–1981), Washington State (1981–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1983–1997
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 3
• Points: 7,492 (8.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,139 (3.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,456 (2.8 apg)

Craig Ehlo was born on August 11, 1961 in Lubbock, Texas. Ehlo attended high school at Monterey (Lubbock, Texas) and played college basketball for Odessa College before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1983 NBA draft.

Ehlo spent most of his professional career with the Houston Rockets where he won two championships (1994 & 1995). He also played for the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves during his time in the NBA. 

In 1997, Ehlo retired from playing professionally and moved to Australia to be a coach with Melbourne United Demons until 2000 when he returned to coaching in the USA with Dallas Mavericks affiliate team Tulsa 66ers.

Craig Ehco currently resides in Austin, Texas where he is an assistant coach for Longhorns men's basketball team under head coach Shaka Smart.

39. Isaac Okoro

Small forward

Career

• High school: McEachern, (Powder Springs, Georgia)
• College: Auburn (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021), Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020), SEC All-Defensive Team (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team

Isaac Okoro was born on January 26, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. He played high school basketball at McEachern and was selected 5th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020 NBA draft.

Isaac has started playing professional basketball with the Cavs in 2020 and is currently a small forward for the team. Isaac Okoro is a 19-year old player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was born in Nigeria but moved to the United States when he was just six years old.

Isaac played college basketball at Vanderbilt University and won both SEC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors in 2020. In his rookie season, he averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists per game while shooting 46% from three point range on 441 attempts. 

Isaac has represented Team USA at various youth tournaments including the FIBA Under-17 World Cup where they reached the semifinals before losing to Spain 3-1.

40. Jim Chones

Career

• High school: St. Catherine (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1973–1983
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 22, 53, 9
• 1972–1973: New York Nets
• 1973–1974: Carolina Cougars
• 1974–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1979–1981: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1981–1982: Washington Bullets
• 1982–1983: Firenze
• NBA champion (1980), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1973), Consensus first-team All-American (1972)
• Points: 7,664 (12.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,196 (8.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,079 (1.7 apg)

Chones was a versatile forward who excelled in both the post and on the perimeter. He played for four different teams during his NBA career, including the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Nets.

Chones retired from professional basketball in 1983 after playing just nine seasons due to injuries. Today, Chones is best known as an assistant coach with Marquette University where he has been since 1984.

Jim Chones is 73 years old and still involved in coaching at Marquette today Jim Chones was a 6'8" center and one of the most dominant players in ABA history. 

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers but did not play for them because he refused to sign a contract that would have forced him to retire at age 30.

He joined the Carolina Cougars, where he helped lead them to two championships in 1974 and 1978. After leaving the ABA, Chones had a successful career playing for various European teams before retiring in 1992. 

Jim Chones is considered one of the greatest centers to ever play in basketball, and his legacy will continue long after his retirement from professional basketball.

Also Played For: marquette golden eagles

41. Lamar Stevens

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Haverford School, (Haverford, Pennsylvania), Roman Catholic, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Penn State (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NIT champion (2018), 2x First-team All-Big Ten (2019, 2020), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2017), NIT MVP (2018)

Lamar Stevens was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. He made his debut for the Cavs during their season-opening game against the Chicago Bulls on October 17, 2017.

In 31 games played for Cleveland in 2017–18, he averaged 3.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Stevens signed with Guangdong Southern Tigers of China's NBL prior to 2018–19 season, but did not play a single minute due to an injury sustained during preseason training camp.

He returned to action for Cleveland appearing in 12 games as a reserve player before being waived on January 8th 2019 On February 1st 2019 Lamar re-joined.

The Cavaliers after agreeing to sign with them until the end of the 2019–20 season At age 25Stevens is still young and has plenty of potential left in him which makes him a valuable asset for any team.

Also Played For: penn state university basketball

42. Mike Mitchell

Career

• High school: Luther Judson Price, (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Auburn (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1978–1999
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 30, 34
• 1978–1981: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1981–1987: San Antonio Spurs
• 1988–1990: Filodoro Brescia
• 1990: San Antonio Spurs
• 1990–1991: Filodoro Napoli
• 1991–1992: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 1992–1999: Reggio Emilia
• NBA All-Star (1981), Italian League Top Scorer (1998), First-team All-SEC (1978), 2× Second-team All-SEC (1976, 1977), Third-team All-SEC (1975), No. 30 retired by Auburn Tigers, First-team Parade All-American (1974)
• Points: 15,016 (19.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,246 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,010 (1.3 apg)

Mike Mitchell was a prolific scoring small forward in the NBA for over a decade. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and spent his first six seasons with them before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks midway through the 1999 season.

In total, he played for six different teams during his 13-year career, averaging 19 points per game. An injury forced him into retirement at the age of 38 and he later died from cancer at the age of 55 Mike Mitchell starred at Auburn before being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 1988.

He played with the Spurs for eight seasons, winning two championships and earning All-Star honors twice. In 1999, he was traded to Reggio Emilia where he finished his career. Mike Mitchell is most famous for his defense which helped him win three Defensive Player of the Year awards (2001–2003).

43. Tyrone Hill

Career

• High school: Withrow (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• College: Xavier (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1990–2003
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32, 42, 40
• 1990–1993: Golden State Warriors
• 1993–1997: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1997–1999: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1999–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2001–2003: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2003: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2003: Miami Heat
• NBA All-Star (1995), MCC Player of the Year (1990), 2× First-team All-MCC (1989, 1990), Second-team All-MCC (1988), No. 42 retired by Xavier Musketeers
• Points: 7,532 (9.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,854 (8.6 rpg)
• Assists: 647 (0.8 apg)

Tyrone Hill was a versatile power forward for many teams during his playing career. He started out with the Golden State Warriors before spending time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and finally the Philadelphia 76ers.

Hill is best known for his time in Cleveland where he helped lead the team to their first playoff appearance in over 20 years. After leaving Cleveland, Tyrone spent several seasons overseas before returning to play in the United States once again with the Sacramento Kings.

In 2003, Tyrone retired from professional basketball after being waived by the Miami Heat following surgery on his left foot which ended his playing career at 33 years old.

Tyrone Hill was a versatile player who excelled at both shooting and defending. He played for six different teams during his NBA career, including two stints with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Hill won an All-Star game in 1995 and was twice named MCC Player of the Year. After playing for three seasons with Miami Heat he retired at the age of 34 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.

Also Played For: xavier musketeers

44. Cedi Osman

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2017: Anadolu Efes
• 2011–2013: →Pertevniyal
• 2017–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2017: →Canton Charge
• Turkish Cup winner (2015), Turkish Supercup winner (2015), 3× BSL All-Star (2015–2017), FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship MVP (2014), Albert Schweitzer Tournament Most Talented Player (2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Turkey, European U20 Championship, : 2014 Greece: Team, European U18 Championship, : 2013 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Turkey
• European U20 Championship
• : 2014 Greece: Team
• European U18 Championship
• : 2013 Latvia: Team

Cedi Osman is a Turkish-Macedonian small forward who has played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2017. Osman was born on 8 April 1995, in Ohrid, Macedonia.

He attended Anadolu Efes in Istanbul before joining Pertevniyal of the Turkish Basketball League (TBL) in 2013. The Cavaliers selected Osman with their 31st overall pick at the 2015 NBA draft and he made his debut that season playing 33 minutes off the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 2018–19, Osman averaged 9 points and 3 rebounds per game while starting all 82 games for Cleveland; helping them to make it to their first ever Finals appearance where they lost 4-1 to Golden State Warriors Osman is a versatile player who can play both the point guard and shooting guard positions.

He was an important part of Turkey's success at the European U20 Championship in 2014, where he helped lead them to victory. 

Osman has also been successful domestically with Canton Charge, having won Turkish Cup titles in 2015 and 2017 as well as being named MVP of the BSL All-Star Game three times (2015-2017).

The 21-year-old is likely to be one of Europe's top prospects for next year's NBA Draft should he decide to continue playing basketball professionally.

Also Played For: small forward

45. Raul Neto

Career

• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2011: Minas Tênis Clube
• 2011–2014: Gipuzkoa
• 2014–2015: Murcia
• 2015–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2017: →Salt Lake City Stars
• 2019–2020: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2020–2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBB All-Star (2011), NBB Revelation Player (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA South American Championship, : 2014 Venezuela:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Brazil
• FIBA South American Championship
• : 2014 Venezuela:

Raul Neto was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2013 and has been playing in the NBA since then. Raul is a point guard and played for Minas Tênis Clube from 2008 to 2011 before moving on to Gipuzkoa in Spain for two seasons.

In 2014, he joined Murcia where he remains currently. At 6'1", Raul is one of the taller guards in the league and his length allows him to defend multiple positions effectively. 

He has averaged 10 points, four assists, and two rebounds per game throughout his career thus far which proves that he can be an effective player at any level of competition.

With experience playing against some of Europe's top squads under his belt, it will be interesting to see what heights Raul reaches as a professional basketball player Neto is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. 

Neto has had success playing for Brazil, and helped them win the FIBA South American Championship in 2014. Neto is entering his fourth NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he looks to continue his progression as one of the league's top guards.

46. Isaiah Mobley

Power forward

Career

• High school: Rancho Christian School, (Temecula, California)
• College: USC (2019–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2022–present: →Cleveland Charge
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2022), McDonald's All-American (2019)

Isaiah Mobley is a 23-year-old power forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Isaiah Mobley was born on September 24, 1999 in San Diego, California and attended Rancho Christian School before playing college basketball at Kansas State University.

As of 2019, Isaiah Mobley weighs 238 pounds and stands 6'8" tall. He has averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game during his career so far with the Cavs. 

IsaiahMobley will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, but it's likely he'll re-sign with Cleveland given their strong record thus far in 2019/20 Mobley is a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and was recently named to the McDonald's All American Team.

He has been drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft, and will begin his professional career with their affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge. Mobley is a versatile player who can play both forward positions, as well as shooting guard or small forward.

 He averaged 15 points and 7 rebounds per game at USC this past season, making him an exciting prospect for whichever team selects him in June 2020.

Mobley is determined to make an impact from day one in his professional career, and he looks poised to do just that with either the Cavs or Charge moving forward.

47. Jim Brewer

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Minnesota (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1973–1985
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 52, 42, 40, 8
• 1973–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1979: Detroit Pistons
• 1979–1980: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1980–1982: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1982–1985: Ford / Jollycolombani Cantù
• NBA champion (1982), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1976, 1977), EuroLeague champion (1983), Consensus second-team All-American (1973), No. 52 retired by Minnesota Golden Gophers
• Points: 4,099 (5.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,458 (6.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,038 (1.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1972 Munich: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1972 Munich: Team

Jim Brewer was a dominant power forward in the NBA for many years. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1973 and spent most of his career with them.

In 1979, he moved to Detroit and then to Portland two years later before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Brewer is one of only three players ever to score over 1,000 points in four different decades (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s).

In 1985 he retired from playing basketball after suffering a knee injury that ended his professional career prematurely. Brewer was one of the most versatile players to ever play in the NBA, playing both forward positions and at center. 

Brewer had a successful career with five different teams, winning two championships with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and being an All-Star on three occasions.

After retirement from basketball, Brewer worked as a commentator for ESPN's coverage of college basketball games.

48. Jim Cleamons

Career

• High school: Linden-McKinley (Columbus, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1968–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1971–1980
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 11, 5, 35, 33
• Coaching career: 1982–present
• As player:, NBA champion (1972), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1976), , As assistant coach:, , 9× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996, 2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
• Points: 5,412 (8.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,981 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,531 (3.9 apg)

Cleamons was a shooting guard and point guard in the NBA. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1971 to 1980. Cleamons was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.

He has since coached various teams, most notably the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies, since 1982. Jim Cleamons was an all-star point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the 1970s.

He also had a successful coaching career, most notably as an assistant with Ohio State and Chicago Bulls before moving to Los Angeles Lakers. Cleamons retired from playing in 1988 but continues to work as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles.

49. Dylan Windler

Small forward

Career

• High school: Perry Meridian, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Belmont (2015–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2019; 2021–2022: →Canton / Cleveland Charge
• 2× First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019)

Dylan Windler is a shooting guard and small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. 

He was born on September 22, 1996 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dylan played high school basketball at Perry Meridian in Indianapolis before being drafted by the Cavs with their second round pick (46th overall) of the 2017 NBA draft.

Dylan has had an up-and-down career to date but has shown potential as a shooter and defender who can stretch the floor. 

Dylan Windler was picked 26th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2019 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Belmont, where he won consecutive OVC titles and was named First-team All-OVC both seasons.

Windler has yet to play a game in the NBA but is considered one of the top prospects for next year's draft class. 

Dylan is an explosive athlete with great shooting touch who can score from anywhere on the court. Keep an eye out for him as he continues to develop his skills in the league.

50. Danny Ferry

Career

• High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Duke (1985–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1989–2003
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 35
• 1989–1990: Il Messaggero Roma
• 1990–2000: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2000–2003: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA champion (2003), Naismith College Player of the Year (1989), USBWA Player of the Year (1989), UPI College Player of the Year (1989), Consensus first-team All-American (1989), Consensus second-team All-American (1988), 2× ACC Player of the Year (1988, 1989), 2× First-team All-ACC (1988, 1989), Second-team All-ACC (1987), 2× ACC Athlete of the Year (1988, 1989), No. 35 retired by Duke Blue Devils, National high school player of the year (1985), First-team Parade All-American (1985), Second-team Parade All-American (1984)
• Points: 6,439 (7.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,550 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,185 (1.3 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1987 Zagreb: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1987 Zagreb: National team

Ferry played power forward and small forward for the Clippers from 1989 to 2003. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 2nd overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft.

Ferry won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, his final season in the league. Ferry is now a color commentator for Duke men's basketball games on ESPNU and ACC Network Extra broadcasts.

Danny Ferry was born on October 17, 1966, in Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S.. Ferry played 11 seasons in the NBA, with Cleveland and San Antonio. He was a two-time champion (2003, 2007) and multiple All-Star.

Ferry is most known for his time at Duke University where he won National High School Player of the Year honors in 1985 before going on to play for the Blue Devils from 1984-89.

Also Played For: atlantic coast conference

Final Words

The Cleveland Cavaliers are an iconic American professional basketball team based in Ohio. Since its inception, the Cavs have been led by some of the best players to ever play the game.

From LeBron James to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, these players have helped make Cleveland one of the most successful franchises in NBA history.