47. Los Angeles Clippers Best Players of All time

The Los Angeles Clippers are an iconic basketball team in the NBA’s Western Conference. Founded in 1970, they have been playing at the Staples Center since 1999 and share it with their fellow LA team, The Lakers.

Led by stars such as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers have made great strides to become a powerhouse of professional basketball. With 11 division titles under their belt, there is no denying that this is one talented squad.

1. Bob McAdoo

Center

Career

• 2× NBA champion (1982, 1985)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1975)
• 5× NBA All-Star (1974–1978)
• All-NBA First Team (1975)
• All-NBA Second Team (1974)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1973)
• NBA All-Rookie Team (1973)
• 3× NBA scoring champion (1974–1976)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1987)
• 2× EuroLeague champion (1987, 1988)
• EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1988)
• EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1988)
• 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
• 2× Italian League champion (1987, 1989)
• Italian Cup winner (1987)
• Consensus first-team All-American (1972)
• First-team All-ACC (1972)
• National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All American (1971)

Bob McAdoo was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 25 points and 15 rebounds per game during his career, winning three consecutive MVP Awards (1982-84).

After playing for the Braves, he went on to play for the Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. He retired after a stellar 16 year career with the Lakers in 1992.

Bob McAdoo is a two time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame (1984, 1990) and has been voted into both the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Hall of Fame (1992) and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame (2018).

In 2002 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but continues to make public appearances as a spokesperson for Alzheimers research initiatives. From 1975 to 1985, Bob McAdoo was one of the most successful big men in NBA history. He won two championships and was named MVP twice.

After retiring as a player, McAdoo became an assistant coach with the Miami Heat from 1995 to 2014. He is best known for helping his team win back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007.

In addition to coaching, McAdoo continues to play in international competitions and is currently playing for Filanto Forlì in Italy’s Serie A league.

Also Played For: center basketball, los angeles lakers

2. Lamar Odom

Career

• 1999–2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2003–2004: Miami Heat
• 2004–2011: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2011–2012: Dallas Mavericks
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2014: Laboral Kutxa Baskonia

Lamar Odom is a former NBA player who had a brief but eventful career. Lamar Odom was born in Queens, New York, in 1979 and played college basketball at Rhode Island before being drafted by the Clippers in 1999.

After playing for several teams over the course of his career, including the Lakers and Clippers, Lamar Odom retired from professional basketball in 2013 after two seasons with the Mavericks. 

Since retiring from professional basketball, Lamar has focused on his personal life and recently became engaged to Khloe Kardashian after dating for around two years.

In addition to his relationship status, Lamar also volunteers extensively through charities such as St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.  

The Trevor Project - both organizations that he actively supports due to their impact on helping those affected by HIV/AIDs or LGBTQ+ issues respectively. 

With continued hard work and dedication towards supporting causes he believes in, Lamar looks forward to continue making an impact both on and off of the court into the future.

Also Played For: miami heat

3. JJ Redick

Shooting guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: orlando magic, duke university

4. Quentin Richardson

Career

• High school: Whitney Young (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: DePaul (1998–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2000–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 3, 23, 5, 55
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2005), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1999), Conference USA Player of the Year (1999), 2× First-team All-Conference USA (1999, 2000), McDonald's All-American (1998), Second-team Parade All-American (1998)
• Points: 8,032 (10.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,666 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,138 (1.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1998 Puerto Plata: Team competition1
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1998 Puerto Plata: Team competition1

Richardson was drafted by the Clippers in 2000, and played for them until 2013. Richardson is best known for his time with the Knicks, where he spent six seasons (2005-11).

In 2014, Richardson became a coach with the Mavericks. He has since been promoted to head coach of their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. Quentin Richardson was a versatile player in the NBA who excelled at both shooting and ball handling.

He played for three separate teams over his career, most notably with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks. In 2007, he won the Three-Point Contest while playing for the Miami Heat. After retiring from professional basketball, Quentin became a coach with the Detroit Pistons.

Also Played For: depaul basketball

5. Baron Davis

Point guard

Career

• High school: Crossroads School, (Santa Monica, California)
• College: UCLA (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1, 5, 85, 24
• 1999–2002: Charlotte Hornets
• 2002–2005: New Orleans Hornets
• 2005–2008: Golden State Warriors
• 2008–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2011–2012: New York Knicks
• 2016: Delaware 87ers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2002, 2004), All-NBA Third Team (2004), 2× NBA steals leader (2004, 2007), Third-team All-American – AP (1999), First-team All-Pac-10 (1999), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1998), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (1998), Gatorade Player of the Year (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), California Mr. Basketball (1997)
• Points: 13,447 (16.1 ppg)
• Assists: 6,025 (7.2 apg)
• Steals: 1,530 (1.8 spg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Baron Davis was born on April 13th, 1979 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Crossroads School where he starred as a point guard for the Lakers' youth teams before going to UCLA.

Baron was drafted 3rd overall by the Charlotte Hornets and spent six seasons with them before moving on to New Orleans Pelicans. In 2009, he signed with the Golden State Warriors and played two seasons there before retiring at age 34 in 2014 due to injury.

Baron has since become an NBA TV analyst and is currently working for TNT as well as his own clothing line called "Baron Davis Clothing". Baron Davis was a highly decorated college basketball player, earning First-team Parade All-American and California Mr.

Basketball honors in 1997 before being drafted with the 7th pick by the Golden State Warriors. Baron played for five different NBA teams over his nine seasons, amassing averages of 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game while shooting 43% from three-point range.

Baron retired from professional basketball in 2016 after playing for the Delaware 87ers of the G League where he averaged 21 points and 6 assists per game this season.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, new orleans pelicans

6. Paul George

Small forward

Career

• High school: Knight (Palmdale, California)
• College: Fresno State (2008–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2017–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 7× NBA All-Star (2013, 2014, 2016–2019, 2021), All-NBA First Team (2019), 5× All-NBA Third Team (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2019), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013, 2016), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011), NBA Most Improved Player (2013), NBA steals leader (2019), Second-team All-WAC (2010), No. 24 retired by Fresno State Bulldogs
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team

Paul George was born on May 2, 1990 in Palmdale, California. He attended Knight High School and played college basketball for Fresno State before being drafted 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2010 NBA draft.

In his five seasons with the Pacers he has averaged 20 points per game, 4 rebounds per game and 3 assists per game while playing all 82 games each season. 

On July 12th of this year Paul George signed a three-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder worth $137 million dollars including an annual salary of $27 million over that period of time.

Paul George is one of only two players (the other being Kobe Bryant) to score at least 25,000 points and grab 5,000 rebounds in their career; achieving both feats whilst playing for the Indiana Pacers between 2010-2017 Paul George is a two-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA Third Team player. 

He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2011, and went on to become one of the best players in the league over time.

In 2019, he became just the fourth player in history with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 100 assists and 40 steals in a season - joining Oscar Robertson (1960–1961), LeBron James (2004–2007) and Kevin Durant (2012–2015). 

George has retired from Fresno State as their second all-time leading scorer with 2,336 points. With his new team - Los Angeles Clippers - he looks to take his game even further next season.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, fantasy basketball

7. Sam Cassell

Career

• High school: , Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: , San Jacinto (1989–1991), Florida State (1991–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1993–2008
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 20, 19, 28
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• 3× NBA champion (1994, 1995, 2008), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Second Team (2004), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1992, 1993), No. 10 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles
• Points: 15,635 (15.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,221 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,939 (6.0 apg)

Sam Cassell was an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the NBA for 13 seasons and averaged 12 points, five assists, and three rebounds per game.

Sam Cassell is from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School before going on to play college basketball at Maine Central Institute. 

After playing professionally in Europe for a few years, he rejoined the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003 as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman.

He moved to Philadelphia two years later and has been there ever since, serving as Kevin McHale's right-hand man both on the bench and behind closed doors; most notably during.

Their run to back-to-back conference championships in the 2013–14 season. Cassell was a great point guard for many years, and he helped lead several teams to the playoffs.

He is currently an assistant coach with the Celtics. Cassell had a successful NBA career, playing for some of the best franchises in the league. 

He has also coached extensively throughout his career, most notably with Milwaukee and Los Angeles Clippers where he won two championships as head coach.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, florida state university basketball

8. Eric Bledsoe

Point guard

Career

• High school: Parker (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: Kentucky (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2012: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2013–2017: Phoenix Suns
• 2017–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2020–2021: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2022–present: Shanghai Sharks
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011), SEC All-Rookie Team (2010)

Eric Bledsoe is a point guard who was drafted in the 2010 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has played for several teams, most notably the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

In 2018, he signed with the Bucks as a free agent. Eric Bledsoe is considered one of the best point guards in the league, and his skills have made him a regular starter on many teams over his career.

Eric Bledsoe was drafted 6th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2010 and has become one of the most well-known and respected players in the NBA. Eric Bledsoe is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard, which makes him very dangerous for opposing teams.

Eric Bledsoe has been an all-star several times, including being voted to the All-Defensive First Team in 2019. He is also known for his explosiveness on offence, which has helped him average over 20 points per game throughout his career. 

Eric Bledsoe will be leaving Shanghai Sharks at the end of this season after three seasons with them - he will join the Los Angeles Clippers next year as they try to challenge for titles once again.

Also Played For: kentucky basketball, nba 2k19

9. Danilo Gallinari

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Casalpusterlengo
• 2005–2006: Nuova Pavia
• 2006–2008: Olimpia Milano
• 2008–2011: New York Knicks
• 2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2017: Denver Nuggets
• 2017–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2020: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2020–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: Boston Celtics
• Italian League MVP (2008), 2× Italian League Best Player U-22 (2007, 2008), EuroLeague Rising Star (2008)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Italy, FIBA Europe U20 Championship, : 2007 Italy: , FIBA Europe U18 Championship, : 2005 Serbia and Montenegro: U-18 Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing Italy
• FIBA Europe U20 Championship
• : 2007 Italy:
• FIBA Europe U18 Championship
• : 2005 Serbia and Montenegro: U-18 Team

Danilo Gallinari is a 34-year old power forward who has played in the NBA since 2004. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2008 and spent six seasons with them before moving to Olimpia Milano in 2011.

In total, he has played for Casalpusterlengo (2004–2005), Nuova Pavia (2005–2006), New York Knicks (2008–2011) and Olimpia Milano (2011 onwards). With an average of 20 points per game over his career, Gallinari is one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history.

He won two Italian League championships with Olimpia Milano during his time there and also lifted silverware at the EuroLeague Final Four tournament in 2014 where he led Italy to their first ever title medal at that level. 

Now playing for Denver Nuggets, Danilo will be looking to help them retain their place as one of the top teams in North America this season.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, eurobasket

10. DeAndre Jordan

Career

• 2008–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2018–2019: Dallas Mavericks
• 2019: New York Knicks
• 2019–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: Denver Nuggets

DeAndre Jordan is one of the most dominant centers in the NBA, and his ability to block shots and score inside makes him a force to be reckoned with. Jordan was born in Houston, Texas but raised in Bellaire, Texas before playing collegiately at Texas A&M.

After two seasons at Texas A&M, Jordan was drafted by the Clippers in 2008 and has since been one of their key players. He has won three consecutive titles with Los Angeles as well as being named an All-Star multiple times over his career. 

Jordan is also known for his charitable work including contributing money to hurricane relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston last year DeAndre Jordan is a 6'11" center who has played for the Los Angeles Clippers since 2008.

He was drafted with the seventh pick in the 2007 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers, but he never played for them due to injuries. Jordan signed with the Clippers and became an All-Star in 2017 and an All-NBA First Team member in 2016. 

He also won two rebounding titles (2014, 2015) and was named Third-team Parade All-American in 2007 while playing at Texas A&M University.

Also Played For: texas a&m university basketball, nba 2k18

11. Dominique Wilkins

Small forward

Career

• High school: Washington (Washington, North Carolina)
• College: Georgia (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 1982–1999
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 21, 12
• 1982–1994: Atlanta Hawks
• 1994: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1994–1995: Boston Celtics
• 1995–1996: Panathinaikos
• 1996–1997: San Antonio Spurs
• 1997–1998: Fortitudo Bologna
• 1999: Orlando Magic
• 9× NBA All Star (1986–1994), All-NBA First Team (1986), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1987, 1988, 1991, 1993), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1989, 1994), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983), NBA scoring champion (1986), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1985, 1990), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 21 retired by Atlanta Hawks, EuroLeague champion (1996), EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1996), Greek All-Star Game MVP (1996), Greek Cup winner (1996), Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer (1996), Greek Cup Finals MVP (1996), Italian Cup winner (1998), Italian All-Star Game (1997), Second-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1982), Third-team All-American – AP (1982), SEC Player of the Year (1981), SEC tournament MVP (1981), McDonald's All-American (1979), First-team Parade All-American (1979)
• Points: 26,668 (24.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,167 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,677 (2.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006 & 2016
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 1994 Toronto: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1994 Toronto: National team

Dominique Wilkins was one of the best small forwards in NBA history and is considered one of the greatest players to ever play in the league. He started his professional career with the Utah Jazz, where he became a three-time All-Star and led them to two playoff appearances.

He then switched teams and played for the Atlanta Hawks, who made it to the playoffs six times during his tenure there. 

In 1999, Dominique retired from playing basketball after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers midway through that season. After retiring from basketball, Dominique went on to have a successful career as a vice president of basketball operations for the Atlanta Hawks.

Dominique Wilkins was a dominant player during his time in the NBA. He won multiple scoring titles and All-Star appearances, while also being an all-around force on both sides of the ball.

 Dominique Wilkins is perhaps best known for his dunks and alley-oops, which made him one of the most exciting players to watch during his era. Dominique Wilkins had a long career that spanned over 20 years, making him one of the older players in the league at the end of it all.

After playing sparingly with Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2002, Dominique Wilkins retired from basketball altogether.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, san antonio spurs

12. Doc Rivers

Point guard

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (1980–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1983–1996
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25
• Coaching career: 1999–present
• As player:, NBA All-Star (1988), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1990), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1982), No. 31 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1980), First-team Parade All-American (1980), McDonald's All-American (1980), , As coach:, , NBA champion (2008), NBA Coach of the Year (2000), 3× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2008, 2011, 2021), Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
• Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
• Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
• Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, FIBA World Cup, : 1982 Colombia: National team
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1982 Colombia: National team

Rivers played point guard for the Hawks and Celtics in his playing career. He coached the Clippers from 1999 to 2002, then spent four seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning a championship in 2008.

Rivers was hired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May 2018, and led them to an appearance in the NBA Finals that year. Rivers has also had coaching stints with Orlando (2013–16), Los Angeles Clippers (2017) and San Antonio Spurs (2018).

He is married to Stacey Augmon and they have two children together - daughter Shaya Lynn and son Jaden Christopher. Rivers played 14 seasons in the NBA, including 13 with the Boston Celtics. He was a key part of four championship teams (2008-10, 2013-15) and won two MVP awards (2013, 2014).

Rivers began his coaching career as an assistant with Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2003 before moving on to Boston where he led the team to three championships between 2007 and 2010. In December 2013, he replaced Doc Jamison as head coach of Clippers. 

As a player and now coach, Rivers has always been known for his intelligence on the court as well as strong work ethic off it - something that has helped him achieve great success both on and off the court throughout his lengthy career.

Also Played For: marquette golden eagles

13. Lou Williams

Point guard

Career

• High school: South Gwinnett (Snellville, Georgia)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2005–present
• 2005–2012: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2006: →Fort Worth Flyers
• 2012–2014: Atlanta Hawks
• 2014–2015: Toronto Raptors
• 2015–2017: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2017: Houston Rockets
• 2017–2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 3× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2015, 2018, 2019), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005), First-team Parade All-American (2005), Third-team Parade All-American (2004), Jordan Brand Classic (2005), Nike Hoop Summit (2005), McDonald's All-American (2005), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2005)

Lou Williams is a 36-year old shooting guard and point guard who was drafted in the second round of the 2005 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. After playing two seasons with the Sixers, Williams spent five years with the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Los Angeles Lakers after last season.

A three-time All-Star and two time Sixth Man of The Year, Williams is one of only six players in league history to average at least 20 points and four assists per game for an entire season (2016–17). 

Known for his explosiveness off baseline as well as his creativity on offence, Lou will be looking to continue his successful career next year with whichever team he signs with.

A three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams is one of the most versatile and talented players in the game. Averaging 19 points per game over his career with six different teams, Williams has proven himself to be a scoring threat no matter where he plays. 

His defense is also top notch, as he was named to multiple All-Defensive Teams throughout his career. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Williams will likely continue playing at a high level for years to come.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

14. Tobias Harris

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Half Hollow Hills West, (Dix Hills, New York), Long Island Lutheran, (Brookville, New York)
• College: Tennessee (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2016: Orlando Magic
• 2016–2018: Detroit Pistons
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• Second-team All-SEC – Coaches (2011), SEC All-Freshman Team (2011), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010), Mr. New York Basketball (2010)

Harris started his career at Tennessee, where he averaged 8.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game over two seasons. Harris was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harris made an immediate impact with Philadelphia, averaging 14.1 points and 7 rebounds per game in his rookie season, earning Rookie of the Year honors as well as being named to both the All-Rookie First Team and Second Team respectively.

In 2013–14, Harris led all NBA players in field goal percentage (minimum 200 attempts). He also finished second in scoring (22nd), first in rebounding (23rd), third in assists (tied for fourth) and sixth in steals (128). 

In 2016–17, Harris recorded a then career-high 22 double-doubles – one more than LeBron James – en route to finishing fifth amongst all players in MVP voting that year. 

becoming just the third player ever to finish fifth or higher amongst MVP voters while leading their team to 50+ wins for only these condtimein their career (theotherbeingKarl Malonetwice).Harris signed a five-year contract extension with Philadelphia on July 10th 2019.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, university of tennessee basketball

15. Elton Brand

Power forward

Career

• High school: Peekskill (Peekskill, New York)
• College: Duke (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 42, 7
• 1999–2001: Chicago Bulls
• 2001–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2012: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2012–2013: Dallas Mavericks
• 2013–2015: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2002, 2006), All-NBA Second Team (2006), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (2000), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2006), National college player of the year (1999), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), ACC Player of the Year (1999), First-team All-ACC (1999), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1998), First-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 16,827 (15.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,040 (8.5 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,828 (1.7 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2006 Japan: USA, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: USA, : 2003 San Juan: USA, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: USA
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2006 Japan: USA
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1999 San Juan: USA
• : 2003 San Juan: USA
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: USA

Elton Brand is a power forward and center who has played in the NBA for over a decade. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 1st overall pick in 1999, but he spent most of his time with them on their bench before being traded to Philadelphia in 2010.

In Philadelphia, Brand blossomed into one of the league's top players and helped lead the 76ers to an appearance in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals. After being released by Philadelphia at season's end, Brand signed with Los Angeles Clippers but announced his retirement shortly thereafter due to injury concerns.

EltonBrand currently works as a commentator for Turner Sports' coverage of NBA games and also co-owns an apparel company called BB&T Elite Athletewear alongwith former teammate Jahlil Okafor . 

Elton Brand was a two-time NBA All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2006. He also won the NBA Co-Rookie of the Year award with then teammate Kobe Bryant in 2000.

Elton Brand is considered one of the best college players ever, as he was voted National College Player of The Year in 1999 by both Associated Press and USA Basketball Writers Association. 

In addition to his success on the hardwood, Elton Brand has been honored with several awards throughout his career including being McDonald's All American (1997) and Parade all American (1997).

Also Played For: chicago bulls, 2001–02 nba season

16. Robert Covington

Power forward

Career

• High school: Proviso West (Hillside, Illinois)
• College: Tennessee State (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Houston Rockets
• 2013–2014: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2014–2018: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2018–2020: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2020: Houston Rockets
• 2020–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018), NBA D-League All-Star (2014), NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2014), All-NBA D-League First Team (2014), NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2014), First-team All-OVC (2012), 2× Second-team All-OVC (2011, 2013), OVC All-Newcomer Team (2010)

Robert Covington is a power forward and center for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He was born on December 14, 1990 in Bellwood, Illinois. At 6'7", he's listed as one of the tallest players in the NBA and has a weight of 209 pounds (95 kilograms).

Robert played college basketball at Tennessee State before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2013 without playing an official game with them. 

After two seasons with Houston, he was traded to Rio Grande Valley Vipers where he had his best season statistically, averaging 18 points and five rebounds per game during the 2017–2018 season.

Which led to him getting called up to represent Team USA at this year's FIBA World Cup tournament in Spain where they were eliminated after losing their first round match against Croatia 4-1 Robert Covington is a 6-foot-9 forward who has spent most of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

After being drafted by the Sixers in 2013, he made an immediate impact and was named to the All-Defensive First Team before signing with Minnesota as a free agent in 2018. He averaged 14 points per game last season for Philly but will likely be playing more minutes with Houston next year after they traded for him. 

Covington is known for his perimeter shooting and strong defense, making him a valuable player on any team he plays on. 

He's also been involved in some controversy over the years, including allegations of sexual assault that were never proven but still caused problems for him professionally and personally later in life."

Also Played For: nba undrafted, undrafted nba

17. Eric Gordon

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: North Central, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2007–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011–2016: New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
• 2016–present: Houston Rockets
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2017), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2017), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009), Third-team All-American – AP (2008), First-team All-Big Ten (2008), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2008), McDonald's All-American (2007), First-team Parade All-American (2007), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2006), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2007)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: National team

Eric Gordon is a 34-year-old shooting guard and small forward who has played in the NBA since 2008. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers as the seventh overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.

Gordon has averaged 17.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game over his career. In 2011, he signed with the Houston Rockets as a free agent and has spent most of his time there since then. Eric Gordon is a two-time Sixth Man of the Year and Three-Point Contest champion with the Houston Rockets.

Eric Gordon attended Indiana University, where he was a First Team Parade All-American and Mr. Basketball in 2007. 

After playing sparingly his rookie season due to injury, Gordon established himself as one of the NBA's top young scorers during his second campaign, averaging 21 points on 45% shooting from three-point range en route to earning.

 Second Team All-Rookie honors from AP Sports Writers Association (AP) and Third Team accolades by The Sporting News.

In 2009–10, Gordon led all rookies in scoring with 22 ppg on 47% FG while also adding 4 rpg and 2 apg – good for 3rd team All-NBA Rookie status from both USBWA & NABC awards voting bodies behind Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) & Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). 

His production dipped slightly in 2010–11 dropping to 20 pts/45% 3PT but regained form in 2011–12 when he averaged 24ppg / 46% FG / 38 shots made over 58 games off the bench. 

New Orleans Hornets before being traded midseason to Oklahoma City along with Chris Paul who helped lead them to their first-ever championship that year. LeBron James' Miami Heat squad; however they fell short again in 2012. 

San Antonio Spurs following which Gordon signed with Pelicans as a free agent prior to the 2016–17 season whereupon he has continued his consistently high-level play up until this day leading. 

Houstons Rockets back into playoffs clinching spot after defeating Utah Jazz 111-106 overtime thriller; thus giving him chance at winning another title this upcoming 2019 postseason should they make it past Golden State Warriors or Milwaukee Bucks respectively.

Also Played For: houston rockets, indiana hoosiers men's basketball

18. Patrick Beverley

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Waubonsie Valley (Aurora, Illinois), John Marshall Metropolitan (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Arkansas (2006–2008)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2009: Dnipro
• 2009–2010: Olympiacos
• 2011–2012: Spartak St. Petersburg
• 2013–2017: Houston Rockets
• 2013: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2017–2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021–2022: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2017), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2020), EuroCup MVP (2012), All-EuroCup First Team (2012), 2× Russian League All-Symbolic First Team (2011, 2012), Russian Cup winner (2011), Russian League Defensive Player of the Year (2011), Russian League All-Star (2011), Russian League Guard of the Year (2011), Greek Cup winner (2010), UBL All-Star (2009), UBL Slam Dunk Contest champion (2009), Second-team All-SEC (2007), SEC Freshman of the Year (2007), SEC All-Freshman Team (2007)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2007 Serbia: National team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2007 Serbia: National team

Patrick Beverley is a Point Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by the Lakers in 2009 and has played with them his entire career. Patrick Beverley is known for being an effective player on both sides of the ball, averaging 10 points and 5 assists per game over his NBA career so far.

Patrick Beverley also has experience playing in international competitions, including winning a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics with Team USA. 

Outside of basketball, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and working out regularly to maintain his athleticism Patrick Beverley was drafted by the Rockets in 2013 and has been one of their most important players since.

He is a versatile player who can play both guard positions well, making him a valuable asset on any team. He has won many awards during his career, including an All-Defensive First Team selection in 2017. 

Beverley is also known for his hustle and determination on the court, which has led to many victories for Houston over the years.

Also Played For: rockets lakers basketball

19. Nicolas Batum

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2008: Le Mans Sarthe
• 2008–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2011: SLUC Nancy
• 2015–2020: Charlotte Hornets
• 2020–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2× LNB Pro A Best Young Player (2007, 2008), French Basketball Player of the Year (2021), Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP (2006), FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2006), , As Director of ASVEL Basketball Operations:, , LNB Pro A champion (2019), French Cup champion (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, Summer Olympics, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA World Cup, : 2014 Spain: , : 2019 China: , EuroBasket, : 2013 Slovenia: , : 2011 Lithuania: , : 2015 France: , U-18 European Championship, : 2006 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  France
• Summer Olympics
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2014 Spain:
• : 2019 China:
• EuroBasket
• : 2013 Slovenia:
• : 2011 Lithuania:
• : 2015 France:
• U-18 European Championship
• : 2006 Greece: Team

Nicolas Batum is a French small forward and power forward who has played in the NBA since 2008. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets, but only played for them for one season before moving to Portland Trail Blazers.

In Portland, he made an immediate impact as a rookie, averaging 14 points per game and winning Rookie of The Year honors. 

He continued his progress in subsequent seasons, becoming an All-Star twice and helping the Blazers make it to the playoffs each time they entered (they were knocked out on both occasions).

In 2018 he moved to Charlotte Hornets where he has been relatively successful so far - despite playing under difficult circumstances due to injuries - averaging 18 points per game over 36 appearances thus far in 2020/21 campaign Nicolas Batum was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2008. 

Nicolas Batum played for ASVEL from 2006 to 2010 and then moved on to play with the Charlotte Bobcats where he has been since 2011.

He won a French League championship with ASVEL in 2007, an Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP award in 2006, and helped lead France to a gold medal at the European Under-18 Championship that same year. 

In 2016, he joined the Portland Clippers as their director of basketball operations and has continued his success there since then, helping them win two LNB Pro A championships (2019) and reach the 2019 French Cup final.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets, nba european

20. Brandon Boston Jr.

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: , Norcross, (Norcross, Georgia), Sierra Canyon, (Chatsworth, California)
• College: Kentucky (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021–2022: →Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers
• McDonald's All-American (2020), California Mr. Basketball (2020)

Boston was a high school standout in Norcross, Georgia. He starred for the Sierra Canyon basketball team and helped them make it to the state championship game in his senior year.

Boston was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA draft. In his first professional season, he averaged 10 points per game and 3 rebounds per game while playing for both LA Clippers' G-League affiliate, The South Bay Lakers and their NBA parent team, the Clippers.

Boston is considered a long shot to make an impact on an NBA roster this upcoming season but he will continue to develop at training camp and preseason games before potentially making an appearance during one of LA's 82 regular season games later this year or early 2020s seasons.

 Brandon Boston Jr. is a 2021 forward from Chatsworth, California who was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2nd round of the 2021 NBA Draft.

He played college basketball at Kentucky and has appeared in two games for Los Angeles Clippers this season, averaging 3 points and 1 rebound per game. Brandon is known for his athleticism, scoring ability and shooting touch from outside the arc.

Also Played For: nba g league

21. Bill Walton

Center

Career

• High school: Helix (La Mesa, California)
• College: UCLA (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1974–1988
• Position: Center
• Number: 32, 5
• 1974–1979: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1979–1985: San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers
• 1985–1988: Boston Celtics
• 2× NBA champion (1977, 1986), NBA Finals MVP (1977), NBA Most Valuable Player (1978), 2× NBA All-Star (1977, 1978), All-NBA First Team (1978), All-NBA Second Team (1977), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1977, 1978), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1986), NBA rebounding leader (1977), NBA blocks leader (1977), No. 32 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), 2× NCAA champion (1972, 1973), 2× NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1972, 1973), 3× National college player of the year (1972–1974), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1972–1974), No. 32 retired by UCLA Bruins
• Points: 6,215 (13.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,923 (10.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,590 (3.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Walton was a dominant center in the NBA for over 20 years. He won three MVP Awards and two championships with the Boston Celtics. Walton is also known for his philanthropy, donating millions of dollars to charity throughout his career.

In 2015, he announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia and would retire from professional basketball at the end of that season. Despite retiring from basketball, Walton remains an influential figure in American sports and continues to give back to charities through his work as a ambassador.

At 70 years old, Bill Walton remains one of the oldest players ever to compete in an NBA game and has set many records along the way including most rebounds (22,924) and assists (13,360).

q Bill Walton is a two-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star who was also an NCAA champion and three-time National college player of the year.

He ranks among the all-time greats in terms of scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Walton's legacy will be remembered most for his philanthropy work with various charities throughout his career.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers, boston celtics

22. Randy Smith

Career

• High school: Bellport (Brookhaven, New York)
• College: Buffalo State (1968–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 7 / Pick: 104th overall
• Selected by the Buffalo Braves
• Playing career: 1971–1983
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 9, 7
• 1971–1979: Buffalo Braves / San Diego Clippers
• 1979–1981: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1981–1982: New York Knicks
• 1982–1983: San Diego Clippers
• 1983: Atlanta Hawks
• 2× NBA All-Star (1976, 1978), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1978), All-NBA Second Team (1976), 2x NCAA soccer All-American
• Points: 16,262 (16.7 ppg)
• Assists: 4,487 (4.6 apg)
• Steals: 1,403 (1.7 spg)

Randy Smith was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He started his career with the Buffalo Braves, and later played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Phoenix Suns.

He averaged 14 points per game during his career. Randy Smith died at age 60 after a long battle with cancer. Smith was a two-time NBA All-Star and an NCAA soccer All-American. Smith played for the Buffalo Braves and San Diego Clippers in the early 1970s.

He is most famous for scoring 16,262 points in his career, which places him sixth all time in league history. Smith also ranks third all time with 4,487 assists and 1,403 steals.

Also Played For: buffalo braves

23. Bob Kauffman

Career

• High school: Scarsdale (Scarsdale, New York)
• College: Guilford (1964–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1968–1975
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 22, 6, 44
• 3× NBA All-Star (1971–1973)
• Points: 6,049 (11.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,682 (7.0 rpg)
• Assists: 1,429 (2.7 apg)

Kauffman was a two-time All-Star and helped the Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA championship in 1975. Kauffman battled obesity throughout his playing career, but he maintained his passion for basketball until his death from cancer at the age of 69.

Kauffman is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History by ESPN in 2013. Kauffman's story demonstrates that any obstacle can be overcome with hard work and determination, no matter what your size or background may be.

The Bob Kaufman Foundation helps disadvantaged youth access education and recreation opportunities through grants and scholarships programs across.

North America Kauffman was a player for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1968-1970 and then a coach for the Detroit Pistons from 1977 to 1978. Kauffman is most famous for being the head coach of the Bulls during their run to three consecutive championships in 1970, 1971 and 1972.

Kauffman also coached teams such as Buffalo Braves, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons during his career. He retired after coaching in 1978 season with the Pistons but returned as an assistant coach with Chicago Bulls in 1985 until 1986.

When he took over as head coach again until 1989 where he left again after losing playoff series against New York Knicks.

24. Swen Nater

Career

• High school: Wilson (Long Beach, California)
• College: , Cypress College (1968–1970), UCLA (1971–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1973–1985
• Position: Center
• Number: 31, 10, 35, 41
• 1973: Virginia Squires
• 1973–1975: San Antonio Spurs
• 1975–1976: New York Nets
• 1976: Virginia Squires
• 1976–1977: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1977–1983: Buffalo Braves / San Diego Clippers
• 1983–1984: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1984–1985: Australian Udine
• 2× ABA All-Star (1974, 1975), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1974, 1975), ABA Rookie of the Year (1974), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1974), NBA rebounding leader (1980), ABA rebounding leader (1975), 2× NCAA champion (1972, 1973)
• Points: 8,980 (12.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,340 (11.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,235 (1.7 apg)

Swen Nater was a dominant center during his NBA career, winning three championships with the Milwaukee Bucks. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, before retiring in 1985.

Nater is one of only two players to win an NCAA championship as both a freshman and a senior at UCLA (the other being Lew Alcindor). In 1992, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Swen Nater has since worked as a basketball coach in Europe and North America, most notably at UCLA where he led the team to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2007 and 2008. Swen Nater was an owner and general manager in both the ABA and NBA.

He is best known for helping turn around the Buffalo Braves / San Diego Clippers franchise during the early 1980s. In 1985, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a builder of winning teams in both leagues.

25. Danny Manning

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: , Page (Greensboro, North Carolina), Lawrence (Lawrence, Kansas)
• College: Kansas (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1988–2003
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 25, 5, 15, 6
• Coaching career: 2006–present
• As player:, 2× NBA All-Star (1993, 1994), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1998), NCAA champion (1988), NCAA final Four Most Outstanding Player (1988), National college player of the year (1988), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1987, 1988), Consensus second-team All-American (1986), 3× Big Eight Player of the Year (1986–1988), No. 25 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1987), First-team Parade All-American (1984), McDonalds All American (1984), , As head coach:, , C-USA regular season champion (2014), C-USA tournament champion (2014), C-USA Coach of the Year (2014), Skip Prosser Award (2017), , As assistant coach:, , NCAA champion (2008), 5× Big 12 regular season champion (2006–2010), 4× Big 12 tournament champion (2006–2008, 2010)
• Points: 12,367 (14.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,615 (5.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,063 (2.3 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2008
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 1987 Indianapolis: National team, Olympic Games, : 1988 Seoul: National team, Assistant coach for  United States, United States Under-18 National Team, FIBA U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1987 Indianapolis: National team
• Olympic Games
• : 1988 Seoul: National team
• Assistant coach for  United States
• United States Under-18 National Team
• FIBA U18 Championship
• : 2018 Canada: Team competition

Danny Manning was born on May 17, 1966 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He attended high school at Page (Greensboro, North Carolina) and Lawrence (Lawrence, Kansas).

Manning played college basketball for the University of Kansas where he was a two-time All-American and led the Jayhawks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 27 years.

After graduating from KU, Manning was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 1st overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft. In his 10 seasons playing professional ball with the Clippers , Jazzq, Mavericks and Warriors, he averaged 19 points per game and won three Championships with Dallas.

In 2003 Danny retired fromplaying after suffering a career-ending knee injury during Game 6 ofthe Western Conference Finals against Utah. 

Since retiring as a player, Danny has served as an assistant coach for several teams including most recently stints at UCLA and Kentucky before joining Louisville's staff this season.

Also Played For: march madness

26. Loy Vaught

Career

• High school: East Kentwood (Kentwood, Michigan)
• College: Michigan (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1990–2001
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 35
• 1990–1998: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1999–2000: Detroit Pistons
• 2000–2001: Dallas Mavericks
• 2001: Washington Wizards
• NCAA champion (1989)
• Points: 6,984 (10.1 ppg)
• Assists: 652 (0.9 apg)
• Rebounds: 4,881 (7.1 rpg)

Loy Vaught was a power forward for the Clippers from 1990-2001. He averaged 13.1 points and 7 rebounds per game in his career. Vaught helped lead the Clippers to their only NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, where they lost to the Miami Heat 4-2.

After playing 11 seasons in LA, Vaught signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent prior to the 2001-2002 season and retired after just one year with them, averaging 2 point and 1 rebound over 14 games played。 Vaught was drafted by the Clippers in 1990 and played for them until 1998.

Vaught led the NBA in rebounding during the 1999–2000 season, averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. Vaught also won an NCAA championship with UCLA in 1989. 

After playing for several other teams, Vaught retired from basketball in 2001, having amassed 10,110 points and 652 assists over 11 seasons.

Also Played For: michigan wolverines basketball

27. Kawhi Leonard

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: , Canyon Springs, (Moreno Valley, California), Martin Luther King, (Riverside, California)
• College: San Diego State (2009–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2018: San Antonio Spurs
• 2018–2019: Toronto Raptors
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2× NBA champion (2014, 2019), 2× NBA Finals MVP (2014, 2019), 5× NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019–2021), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2020), 3× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017, 2021), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2019, 2020), 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2015–2017), 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2019–2021), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), NBA steals leader (2015), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, AP Athlete of the Year (2019), Consensus second-team All-American (2011), 2× First-team All-MWC (2010, 2011), No. 15 retired by San Diego State Aztecs, California Mr. Basketball (2009)

Kawhi Leonard was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 29th, 1991. He played college basketball at San Diego State and was drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2011 NBA draft.

Kawhi has been a 2-time All-Star (2013, 2017) and is currently playing for the LA Clippers in the NBA. He is known for his elite shooting ability, which has helped him accumulate over 25000 points in his career thus far.

Kawhi is married to LaLa Vasquez and they have one child together - a daughter named Sienna Rose. Leonard has been one of the most dominant players in the NBA for several years now and is likely to continue his success with the Clippers.

He was a two-time champion with the Spurs, and he's also won MVP awards in both the Finals and All-Star games. Leonard is known as an incredible defender, posting up opponents or guarding multiple positions on defense. 

His offensive game is equally as impressive, scoring at will from anywhere on the court while creating opportunities for teammates using his passing skillset.

Kawhi Leonard is a true superstar who belongs among basketball's greatest-ever players.

Also Played For: basketball, nba 75th anniversary team

28. Marcus Morris Sr.

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Prep Charter, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), APEX Academy, (Pennsauken, New Jersey)
• College: Kansas (2008–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: Houston Rockets
• 2012: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2013–2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2015–2017: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019–2020: New York Knicks
• 2020–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• Consensus second-team All-American (2011), Big 12 Player of the Year (2011), First-team All-Big 12 (2011), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2009), No. 22 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks

Marcus Morris Sr. was born on September 2, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and played college basketball at Kansas where he was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection as a junior and senior.

He entered the 2011 NBA draft but was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 14th overall pick. In his rookie season (2011–12) he averaged 7.5 points and 5 rebounds per game while starting all 82 games for the Clippers.

The following season (2012–13), Morris improved his averages to 13 points and 6 rebounds per game while starting all 66 games for LAC; helping them make it to their first ever playoffs appearance that year before being eliminated by eventual champions Golden State Warriors in six games.

In 2014–15, Marcus Morris led both teams in scoring with 24 points per game as LA won 56 games en route to their second consecutive championship; becoming just the third player in league history to win back-to-back titles joining Garnett & Duncan. 

Morris continued playing extremely well during 2017–18 despite coming off an Achilles tendon injury which caused him miss over 20% of total team action; averaging 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block per contest while leading LAC once again to another playoff berth. 

 On July 9th 2018, Marcus signed a four year deal with Boston Celtics worth $124 million dollars．

Also Played For: detroit pistons, nba isolation

29. Darius Miles

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: East St. Louis, (East St. Louis, Illinois)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2000–2009
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 21, 23, 3
• 2000–2002: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2002–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004–2008: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2008–2009: Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001), Mr. Basketball USA (2000), First-team Parade All-American (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2000)

Darius Miles was born in Belleville, Illinois in 1981. He starred at East St. Louis High School and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft.

Darius played for the Clippers from 2000 to 2009, winning a championship with them in 2006. After leaving the Clippers, Darius spent two seasons playing for various teams overseas before returning to play for the New York Knicks during the 2013–14 season.

In 2017, he retired from professional basketball after playing his last game for Italian team Basket Rimini Virtus Roma against Pallacanestro Reggiana. Darius Miles was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2002 and played for them until 2004.

He then moved to Cleveland where he spent two more seasons before being traded to Portland in 2008. In 2009, he signed with Memphis and later that year won the NBA Championship with the Grizzlies. 

After his championship-winning season with Memphis, Darius Miles retired from professional basketball and now works as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest.

Also Played For: alabama crimson tide men's basketball

30. 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, cleveland cavaliers

31. Reggie Jackson

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Palmer, (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
• College: Boston College (2008–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2015: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2015–2020: Detroit Pistons
• 2020–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• First-team All-ACC (2011), Mr. Colorado Basketball (2008)

Reggie Jackson is a two-time all-star and five-time scoring champion in the NBA. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the third pick of the 2009 draft, and helped them make it to the playoffs each year he played there.

In 2014, Jackson joined the Golden State Warriors as part of a three team trade that also involved Klay Thompson from Golden State to Cleveland Cavaliers, and Draymond Green from Cleveland Cavaliers to Oakland Athletics. 

After one season with Golden State, Jackson signed with his hometown Detroit Pistons on July 6th, 2015 for four years and $80 million.

He led both teams to postseason appearances during his time there before joining the Warriors again in 2018 where they reached their first ever NBA Finals. 

Reggie's career averages are 18 points per game (ppg) on 44% shooting accuracy from field goal range (.451), 2 assists per game (apg), 1 rebound per game (rpg) and 0 steals per game (spg).

Also Played For: boston college basketball

32. John Wall

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Garner, (Garner, North Carolina), Word of God, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: Kentucky (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2020: Washington Wizards
• 2020–2022: Houston Rockets
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 5× NBA All-Star (2014–2018), All-NBA Third Team (2017), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2014), Adolph Rupp Trophy (2010), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), SEC Player of the Year (2010)

John Wall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 6, 1990. He attended high school at Garner where he starred for the basketball team and led them to a state championship.

In 2010, Wall was drafted 1st overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft. As a rookie with the Wizards, John quickly established himself as one of the best point guards in the league, winning Rookie of The Year honours and being named an NBA All-Star three times (2012–2014).

Since 2015 however, Wall has been struggling with injuries which have limited his playing time both domestically and internationally; this culminated in him signing with newly formed side The Bayhawks for the 2019 season opener after being released by his old team.

Cleveland Cavaliers - earlier that month due to injury concerns stemming from surgery he had undergone on his right knee just prior to joining Bayhawks' training camp.

Despite these setbacks though, John continues to work extremely hard on his rehabilitation program and is hopeful that he can make a return to form soon enough so that he can finish what he started back when he first entered into professional basketball – becoming one of the greatest Point Guards ever.

Also Played For: washington wizards, point guard

33. 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.

Also Played For: nba 70s

34. Ivica Zubac

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Zrinjevac
• 2014–2016: Cibona
• 2016: Mega Leks
• 2016–2019: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2016–2018: →Los Angeles D-Fenders / South Bay Lakers
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Croatia, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2015 Greece:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Croatia
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2015 Greece:

Zubac was selected by the LA Lakers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Zubac has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Clippers, appearing in over 200 games and averaging 10.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game during that time span.

Zubac is known for his strong defensive presence inside of the paint, ranking second in steals per game (2.9) among all players who have played at least 1,000 minutes during the 2018-19 season. 

Zubac represented Croatia at both the EuroBasket 2017 and FIBA World Cup 2019 tournaments where he helped guide his country to a fourth-place finish at EuroBasket 2017 before finishing seventh place at World Cup 2019 after being eliminated from contention in group play earlier that year.

Zubac was born on March 18th 1997 which makes him one of only six players to ever be born within four days of an All Star Game (joining LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard & Carmelo Anthony).

35. Corey Maggette

Career

• High school: Fenwick (Oak Park, Illinois)
• College: Duke (1998–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1999–2013
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 5, 50
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2010: Golden State Warriors
• 2010–2011: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2011–2012: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2012–2013: Detroit Pistons
• ACC All-Rookie Team (1999), 2× Second-team Parade All-American (1997, 1998), McDonald's All-American (1998)
• Points: 13,198 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,022 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,696 (2.1 apg)

Corey Maggette was a phenomenally talented small forward and shooting guard in the NBA. He was drafted 13th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1999, and he went on to play for Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2013.

Corey is one of just two players (the other being Kobe Bryant) to be named an All-Star Games MVP (in 2005), an All-NBA First Team Selection (in 2006), an Olympic gold medalist (in 2004) and a Finals MVP (in 2007). 

He has also been voted into 18 consecutive All-Defensive Teams, which is second all time behind only Michael Jordan's 20 consecutive selections. His nickname "The Prince" comes from his father calling him that when he was younger; Maggette later adopted it as his own moniker during his playing career. 

In 2009, he became the first player ever to score at least 30 points on 15 different occasions throughout an entire season - something that has since been equaled but never surpassed. 

Corey married Artyom Novikovskaya in July 2016; they have one child together whom they welcomed into the world earlier this year.

Also Played For: 2009–10 nba season, 2003–04 nba season

36. Chris Kaman

Career

• High school: Tri-unity Christian School, (Wyoming, Michigan)
• College: Central Michigan (2000–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2003–2016
• Position: Center
• Number: 35, 9
• 2003–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011–2012: New Orleans Hornets
• 2012–2013: Dallas Mavericks
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2014–2016: Portland Trail Blazers
• NBA All-Star (2010), MAC Player of the Year (2003), First-team All-MAC (2003), MAC tournament MVP (2003)

Chris Kaman was a dominant center in the NBA for many years, playing for the Clippers and other teams. He had some personal issues during his career, but he eventually overcame them.

Chris Kaman is now focusing on his coaching career. Kaman played for the Los Angeles Clippers from 2003-2011 before moving on to play for the New Orleans Hornets and Dallas Mavericks.

He was a two-time All-MAC player and an NBA All-Star in 2010. Kaman is now playing for Portland Trail Blazers, where he has averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds per game this season.

Also Played For: central michigan university

37. Terance Mann

Guard

Career

• High school: Tilton School, (Tilton, New Hampshire)
• College: Florida State (2015–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2020: →Agua Caliente Clippers

Terance Mann was drafted 14th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft. Mann attended Louisville and played there for two seasons before being picked up by the Clippers in 2018.

He is a versatile shooting guard who can play both small forward positions as well as shooting guard, making him an important part of any team's rotation. In his rookie season with the Clippers, he averaged 10 points per game while also averaging 3 rebounds and 1 assists per game over 30 games played.

Terance Mann is expected to be a key player for the Clippers going into next season, so make sure to keep an eye on him. Terance Mann is a high school basketball player who was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. 

He played college ball at Florida State and has since been playing in the NBA for two seasons with the Clippers.

Mann has averaged 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assists per game throughout his career. Terance is known for being an athletic defender and can shoot from deep well too (he made over 40% of his three-point shots last season).

38. Amir Coffey

Guard

Career

• High school: Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minnesota)
• College: Minnesota (2016–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2022: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• Third-team All-Big Ten (2019), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2017), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2016), Jordan Brand Classic (2016)

Amir Coffey was drafted by the LA Clippers in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft. He played college basketball at Minnesota and led his team to a Big Ten championship as a junior in 2018-19.

Amir Coffey is known for his shooting guard skills, which he showcased during his rookie season with the Clippers where he averaged 12 points per game off the bench. 

As a member of Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Championship, he helped lead his country to their fourth title in that event's history, and was named MVP of the tournament.

In December 2019, Amir Coffey signed a three-year contract extension with Los Angeles worth $27 million dollars. Amir Coffey is a versatile player who has played both guard positions. 

He was the third-team All-Big Ten selection in 2019 and averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal per game while shooting 38 percent from three-point range.

Amir Coffey also participated in the Jordan Brand Classic where he scored 12 points on 4 of 6 shooting from the field including 2 of 2 three-pointers. 

Amir Coffey is entering his fourth year with the Los Angeles Clippers organization after spending two years at Omaha (Neb.) Lincoln Memorial before that.

39. Norman Powell

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Lincoln (San Diego, California)
• College: UCLA (2011–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2021: Toronto Raptors
• 2015–2016: →Raptors 905
• 2021–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA champion (2019), First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)

Norman Powell was born in San Diego, California and played college basketball at UCLA. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015 and has since appeared in over 100 games for them.

Norman Powell is a versatile shooting guard who can play off the ball or as a starter. In 2017 he signed with the Toronto Raptors and had an impressive season, averaging 18 points per game on 44% from behind the three-point line.

Norman Powell was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2015 NBA draft. Norman Powell has played for both the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers over his career thus far. In 2019, Norman Powell helped lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship since 1957.

Norman Powell is a versatile player that can play both guard positions well. He has been named to two All-Pac-12 teams, including First Team in 2015. Norman Powell is entering his ninth season in the NBA and looks poised to continue his success with another team this upcoming year.

Also Played For: small forward

40. Luke Kennard

Shooting guard

Career

• 2017–2020: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2018:Grand Rapids Drive
• 2020–2023: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2023–present: Memphis Grizzlies

Kennard is a shooting guard from Franklin, Ohio who played college basketball for Duke. 

He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2017 and has since played for the Grand Rapids Drive in the NBA D-League.

Kennard is known for his three-point shooting ability and solid defense. Kennard was a consensus second-team All-American in 2017, and first team all ACC. 

Kennard won the ACC Tournament MVP award in 2017 and was also named McDonald's All American that year.

Kennard played for Ohio State from 2014 to 2015 where he averaged 14 points per game and 6 assists per game as a sophomore before entering the NBA draft.

41. Jason Preston

Career

• High school: , Boone, (Orlando, Florida), Believe Prep Academy, (Athens, Tennessee)
• College: Ohio (2018–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2022: →Ontario Clippers
• First-team All-MAC (2021), Second-team All-MAC (2020), MAC All-Freshman Team (2019), MAC tournament MVP (2021)

Jason Preston is a point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Jason was born on August 10, 1999, in Orlando, Florida to parents who are both from Tennessee.

At Boone High School he played basketball and was named as an All-State player his senior year after averaging 20 points and six assists per game while leading his team to a state championship.

He then attended Believe Prep Academy where he led them to two State championships and earned First Team All-State honors twice during his three years there before entering college at Vanderbilt University in 2018-19 season.

In 28 games (started 23) for Vanderbilt this past season he averaged 11 points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal per game. 

While shooting 44 percent from 3-point range and 85 percent from the free throw line – good enough for second place amongst all NCAA Division I players with at least 350 made shots from behind the arc (min 50 attempts).

As of May 2019 Jason has not yet decided what he will do next but speculation suggests that he will enter the NBA draft or continue playing collegiately with hopes of being drafted by an NBA team come June 2020 when the draft takes place.

42. Moussa Diabaté

Career

• High school: , Florida Prep Academy, (Melbourne, Florida), DME Academy, (Daytona Beach, Florida), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• College: Michigan (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2022–present: →Ontario Clippers
• Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021)

Diabaté is a versatile center who can play both offensively and defensively. He had an impressive 2017-2018 season, averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game while shooting 58% from the field.

Diabaté was drafted 25th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA draft. He has represented France at several youth levels, including at the U16 European Championships where he averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds per game.

Diabaté is expected to join Michigan’s team next year as a redshirt freshman following his graduation from high school in 2020 Diabaté was selected 43rd overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2022 NBA draft. Diabaté played two seasons at Michigan before declaring for the NBA draft and being drafted by the Clippers.

In his two seasons with Michigan, he averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. Diabaté has since made a name for himself in the NBA, playing for both the Lakers and Clippers over the past few years. He is currently a member of the Ontario Clipper.

43. Moses Brown

Center

Career

• High school: Archbishop Molloy, (New York City, New York)
• College: UCLA (2018–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2020: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019–2020: →Texas Legends
• 2020–2021: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2021: →Oklahoma City Blue
• 2021–2022: Dallas Mavericks
• 2021–2022: →Texas Legends
• 2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2022–present: →Ontario Clippers
• All-NBA G League First Team (2021), NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2021), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2019), McDonald's All-American (2018)

Moses Brown is a 23-year-old center for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He played college basketball at UCLA, and was undrafted after going unselected in the 2019 draft.

Moses has appeared in 54 games (starting 33) for the Clippers this season, averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds per game. Brown was born on October 13th, 1999, making him one of only a few players to be born during or after the millennium; he turns 24 years old next month.

Outside of basketball, Moses enjoys spending time with his friends and family - you can often find him eating pizza or playing video games with his cousins. 

Moses Brown was a McDonald's All-American who spent two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Moses Brown averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds during his time at Oregon State University.

Moses Brown is known for his athleticism, which has helped him excel on both the offensive and defensive end of the court in the G League and in Europe. Moses Brown is currently playing for the Ontario Clippers in Canada where he leads his team in scoring (20 points per game) and rebounding (10 boards per game).

44. Benoit Benjamin

Career

• High school: Carroll (Monroe, Louisiana)
• College: Creighton (1982–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1985–1999
• Position: Center
• Number: 00, 7
• 1985–1991: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1991–1993: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1993: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1993–1995: New Jersey Nets
• 1995: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 1995–1996: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1996: Toronto Raptors
• 1998: Yakima Sun Kings
• 1998: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1998: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 1999: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1999: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1985), First-team Parade All-American (1982), McDonald's All-American (1982)
• Points: 9,223 (11.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,063 (7.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,070 (1.3 apg)

Benoit Benjamin was born on November 22, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana. Benoit played college basketball at Creighton and was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the third overall pick in 1985.

Benoit spent his entire professional career with the Clippers before moving to Seattle and then New Jersey. He retired from playing in 1999. Benoit is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and also works as a commentator for NBA games on television networks such as TNT and TBS.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame alongside fellow sports legends like Earl Lloyd and Deacon Jones Jr.. In 2010, he published his autobiography entitled "Play Hard: My Life Story". Benoit has two children - son Kaleb (born 1991) and daughter Ryann (born 1995).

45. Charles Smith

Power forward

Career

• High school: Warren Harding, (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
• College: Pittsburgh (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1988–1998
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 54, 6
• 1988–1992: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1992–1996: New York Knicks
• 1996–1998: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989), Second-team All-American – NABC (1988), Big East Player of the Year (1988), 2× First-team All-Big East (1987, 1988), 2× Third-team All-Big East (1985, 1986), No. 32 retired by Pittsburgh Panthers, First-team Parade All-American (1984)
• Points: 8,107 (14.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,246 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 798 (1.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 1988 Seoul: National team, FIBA World Championship, : 1986 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 1988 Seoul: National team
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1986 Spain: National team

Charles Smith was a power forward who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks in both the NBA and WNBA. Charles Smith had an impressive career, averaging 19 points per game over his nine-year playing career.

Charles Smith is well known for his comedic work which he does as part of cancer awareness campaigns. In addition to his basketball skills, Charles has also achieved success on television with appearances on shows such as The Office and Parks & Recreation.

Charles Smith was a successful player in the NBA for many years. He was known for his scoring and rebounding abilities, as well as his leadership skills on the court. Charles Smith is most notably remembered for his time with the San Antonio Spurs, where he won several awards and accolades.

Also Played For: pittsburgh panthers men's basketball

46. Tyronn Lue

Career

• High school: Raytown (Raytown, Missouri)
• College: Nebraska (1995–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1998–2009
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (2000, 2001), First-team All-Big 12 (1998), Second-team All-Big 12 (1997), No. 10 retired by Nebraska Cornhuskers, , As coach:, , NBA champion (2016), NBA All-Star Game head coach (2016)
• Points: 4,710 (8.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 943 (1.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,727 (3.1 apg)

Tyronn Lue was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He played point guard for many years in the NBA, most notably with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers.

As a coach, he has led both teams to successful seasons - including an appearance in the 2017 NBA Finals. Tyronn Lue is a current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. He played professional basketball for 13 seasons, most notably with the Lakers and Atlanta Hawks.

In 2011, he was an assistant coach on Doc Rivers’s staff with the Boston Celtics, where he helped lead them to their first championship in 34 years. Lue has also been an assistant coach on teams that have won championships in Cleveland (2016) and Los Angeles (2018).

47. Michael Olowokandi

Career

• College: Pacific (1995–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1998–2007
• Position: Center
• Number: 34, 41
• 1999: Kinder Bologna
• 1999–2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2003–2006: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2006–2007: Boston Celtics
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1999), Big West Player of the Year (1998), No. 55 retired by Pacific Tigers
• Points: 4,135 (8.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,414 (6.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 697 (1.4 bpg)

Olowokandi was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 3 April 1975. He attended Pacific University and played for the basketball team from 1995-1998. In 1998, he was drafted 1st overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, but would only play for them for one season before being traded to Boston Celtics in 1999.

Olowokandi remained with the Celtics until 2007 when he was traded to Memphis Grizzlies shortly after signing a three-year contract worth $24 million dollars (£15 million). Olowokandi has also played for Spanish club Real Madrid (2002), Italian club Milano (2006) and Greek club Panathinaikos Athens (2006–2007).

Michael retired from professional basketball in September of 2007 after playing his final game with Panathinaikos Athens against Olympiacos Piraeus. Michael Olowokandi Player Profile - 8BallReportCard.

Final Words

The Los Angeles Clippers are an iconic basketball team in the NBA’s Western Conference. They have had some of the best players in league history, including Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan.

These players have helped lead the Clippers to several championships over the years.