Philadelphia 76ers Best Players of All Time

The Philadelphia 76ers have been an integral part of the NBA for over seventy years. Founded in 1946, they are one of the oldest teams in professional basketball and their record speaks for itself; They currently hold 3 championships, 8 conference titles and 9 division titles. The Sixers play at Wells Fargo Center located in South Philadelphia Sports Complex and compete against other Eastern Conference Atlantic Division rivals such as Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks & Boston Celtics. With a deep history that includes some illustrious names like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving (Dr J), Charles Barkley & Allen Iverson – it’s safe to say that there is no shortage of excitement when it comes to rooting for this team.

1. Allen Iverson

Point guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Julius Erving

Small forward

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Wilt Chamberlain

Center

Career

• High school: Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Kansas (1956–1958)
• NBA draft 1959 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1958–1973
• Position: Center
• Number: 13
• Coaching career: 1973–1974
• 2× NBA champion (1967, 1972), NBA Finals MVP (1972), 4× NBA Most Valuable Player (1960, 1966–1968), 13× NBA All-Star (1960–1969, 1971–1973), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1960), 7× All-NBA First Team (1960–1962, 1964, 1966–1968), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1963, 1965, 1972), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972, 1973), NBA Rookie of the Year (1960), 7× NBA scoring champion (1960–1966), 11× NBA rebounding champion (1960–1963, 1966–1969, 1971–1973), NBA assist leader (1968), Most Points in One Game (100), Most Rebounds in One Game (55), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 13 retired by Harlem Globetrotters, No. 13 retired by Golden State Warriors, No. 13 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 13 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1957), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1957, 1958), First-team All-Big 7 (1957), No. 13 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks, Mr. Basketball USA (1955)
• Points: 31,419 (30.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 23,924 (22.9 rpg)
• Assists: 4,643 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Wilt Chamberlain is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in history, and he is also known for his dominant play in the center position.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959 and went on to become one of their all-time greats, winning multiple MVP awards and scoring more than 30,000 points during his career.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Chamberlain embarked on a successful coaching career which saw him lead teams to playoff appearances and win championships. Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Wilt Chamberlain is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He won multiple championships and MVP awards during his career, and was also an all-star for 13 consecutive seasons. 

Chamberlain's size and strength were legendary, as he routinely dominated opponents on both the court and in dunk contests.

Chamberlain's impact on the basketball cannot be overstated - he helped pave the way for future stars such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

4. Charles Barkley

Power forward

Career

• High school: Leeds (Leeds, Alabama)
• College: Auburn (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1984–2000
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 34, 32, 4, 14
• 1984–1992: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1992–1996: Phoenix Suns
• 1996–2000: Houston Rockets
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1993), 11× NBA All-Star (1987–1997), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991), 5× All-NBA First Team (1988–1991, 1993), 5× All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995), All-NBA Third Team (1996), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), NBA rebounding leader (1988), 3× IBM Award (1986–1988), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 34 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, Third-team All-American – NABC (1984), SEC Player of the Year (1984), First-team All-SEC (1984), 2× Second-team All-SEC (1982, 1983), SEC tournament MVP (1984), No. 34 retired by Auburn Tigers
• Points: 23,757 (22.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,546 (11.7 rpg)
• Assists: 4,215 (3.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Representing the  United States, Men's national basketball team, Olympic Games, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball, : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Men's national basketball team
• Olympic Games
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball
• : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball

Barkley was a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time slam dunk champion. He is one of the most quotable players in NBA history, with more than 2,000 spoken words documented on ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary series.

After retiring from playing basketball in 2000, Barkley became an analyst for TNT and Turner Broadcasting System (TBS). In 2017, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama. Charles Barkley is a three-time NBA MVP and 11x All-Star.

He was the SEC Player of the Year in 1984 and led Auburn to an NCAA Championship that year. Charles Barkley is one of only two players in history to be named Second Team All-SEC twice and First Team All-SEC twice, as he was also awarded this accolade by the SEC in 1982 and 1983.

He played for Philadelphia from 1985–1996 before joining Phoenix on a four-year contract worth $52 million in 1997 (the most ever paid for an athlete at that time). 

In his 18 seasons with the 76ers, Rockets, Suns, Cavaliers, and Bucks he averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while shooting 54% from the field overall – all career highs.

Also Played For: phoenix suns, nba 75th anniversary team

5. Moses Malone

Center

Career

• High school: Petersburg (Petersburg, Virginia)
• ABA draft 1974 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Utah Stars
• Playing career: 1974–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 22, 13, 20, 21, 24, 2, 4, 8
• Coaching career: 2006–2009
• NBA champion (1983), NBA Finals MVP (1983), 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982, 1983), 12× NBA All-Star (1978–1989), ABA All-Star (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1980, 1981, 1984, 1987), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Rookie Team (1975), 6× NBA rebounding leader (1979, 1981–1985), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 2 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 24 retired by Houston Rockets, National high school player of the year (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1974), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 29,580 (20.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 17,834 (12.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,889 (1.3 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Moses Malone was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 22 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his career. 

Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to two NBA championships in 1984 and 1985, as well as a runner-up finish in 1983.

After retiring from playing basketball, Moses transitioned into coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006–2009. Moses Malone passed away on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 60

After a long battle with dementia caused by years of head injuries sustained while playing professional basketball Moses Malone was one of the most dominant players in NBA history.

He won three MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and four consecutive first-team selections. Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to their only championship in 1983 and is still considered one of the best big men to ever play the game. 

After a successful playing career, Moses Malone became an influential coach with Philadelphia before moving on to Atlanta, Milwaukee and finally Houston where he retired as head coach in 2009.

6. Joel Embiid

Center

Career

• High school: , Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida), The Rock School, (Gainesville, Florida)
• College: Kansas (2013–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• 5× NBA All-Star (2018–2022), 4× All-NBA Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021), NBA scoring champion (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017), Second-team All-Big 12 (2014), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2014), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2014), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2014)

Joel Embiid is a big man, standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 280 pounds. He played college basketball for Kansas, where he was one of the best scoring players in the NCAA.

After playing two seasons of college basketball, Joel Embiid declared himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. Many teams were interested in him but Philadelphia chose to take a chance on him with their first round pick (No.

In his rookie season with Philadelphia, Joel Embiid led all rookies in points scored (24.1 per game) and rebounds (10.0 per game). He also won Rookie of the Year honours while helping Philadelphia make it to the Eastern Conference Finals – their first appearance in that stage since 1983.

The following year saw even more impressive performances from Joel Embiid as he averaged 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game en route to being named an All-Star for the second time.

In his career and becoming only the third player ever to win Defensive Player of Year honours whilst averaging over 20 points/10 boards/2 blocks per game or higher (joining Shaquille O’Neal & Hakeem Olajuwon).

Unfortunately, injuries have been plaguing Joel Embiid throughout his career; most notably during his sophomore season when he suffered a broken orbital bone which caused him to miss significant time action. 

However, despite these niggles he has still managed to be one of the top centres in both Europe and America - never losing sight of what makes him successful: simple hard work coupled with a natural skill set.

Despite rumours linking other superstars such as LeBron James & Kevin Durant with moves away from Philly this summer [9], it seems like Joel will continue leading ‘The Process’ until retirement – proving once again just how much talent this guy possesses.

Also Played For: center basketball, fantasy basketball

7. Hal Greer

Point guard

Career

• High school: Douglass (Huntington, West Virginia)
• College: Marshall (1955–1958)
• NBA draft 1958 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1958–1973
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 15
• 1958–1973: Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1967), 10× NBA All-Star (1961–1970), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1968), 7× All-NBA Second Team (1963–1969), No. 15 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), First-team All-MAC (1958), No. 16 retired by Marshall Thundering Herd
• Points: 21,586 (19.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,665 (5.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,540 (4.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Hal Greer was an American basketball player who played for the Syracuse Nationals in the NBA from 1958 to 1973. Hal Greer was a two-time All-Star and won three consecutive Eastern Division titles with the Nationals during his playing career.

He is also remembered as one of the most acrobatic players in NBA history, routinely performing difficult dunks and alley-oops that dazzled fans and opponents alike. 

After retiring from professional basketball, Hal Greer worked as a color commentator on NBA games for several networks until his death in 2018 at 81 years old.

As a player, Hal Greer was one of the most versatile players in NBA history. He played both shooting guard and small forward positions, averaging more than 20 points per game throughout his career. 

Greer helped lead Syracuse to two championships (1958 and 1963) and won an MVP award while playing for Philadelphia in 1968. After spending time with the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons, he retired as a member of the 76ers in 1973 at the age of 36 years old.

Hal Greer is now considered one of the greatest Shooting Guards in NBA history and will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame on February 8th 2019 .

Also Played For: shooting guard, slam magazine

8. Maurice Cheeks

Point guard

Career

• High school: DuSable (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: West Texas A&M (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1978–1993
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 1
• Coaching career: 1993–present
• As player:, NBA champion (1983), 4× NBA All-Star (1983, 1986–1988), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983–1986), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1987), No. 10 retired by Philadelphia 76ers
• Points: 12,195 (11.1 ppg)
• Assists: 7,392 (6.7 apg)
• Steals: 2,310 (2.1 spg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Maurice Cheeks was an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls from 1993 to present. He played point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA from 1978 to 1993.

Born on September 8, 1956, Maurice Cheeks is 66 years old and retired from playing basketball in 1993. After retiring as a player, Maurice Cheeks began his coaching career with the Sixers in 1993 and has been there ever since.

Maurice Cheeks played for six different teams in his 14-year NBA career. He was most successful as a player with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won two championships and was an All-Star four times. 

After retiring from playing, Cheeks went on to coach for several years, most notably with the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers.

In 2020, he took over as assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls.

9. Andre Iguodala

Small forward

Career

• High school: Lanphier (Springfield, Illinois)
• College: Arizona (2002–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2012: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2012–2013: Denver Nuggets
• 2013–2019: Golden State Warriors
• 2020–2021: Miami Heat
• 2021–present: Golden State Warriors
• 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA Finals MVP (2015), NBA All-Star (2012), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005), First-team All-Pac-10 (2004), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2003), Second-team Parade All-American (2002)
• 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

Andre Iguodala was born on January 28, 1984 in Springfield, Illinois. He attended Lanphier High School and played for the basketball team there before going to Arizona University.

After two years at Arizona, Iguodala was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the ninth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. Over his 17-year professional career, Andre has spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers (2004–2012), Denver Nuggets (2012–2013) and Golden State Warriors (2013–present).

In 2016 he won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA during their victory over Spain in Rio de Janeiro. Andre is married to Evelyn Medina and they have three children together.

Kiari Kendrell, Akilah Sarah and Aiden Jeremiah Jr. Andre Iguodala is a 6-foot-7, 215-pound shooting guard who has been a key player on the Golden State Warriors for over nine seasons.

Andre Iguodala was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 17th overall pick in 2005 and played his first season with them before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2007. 

Andre Iguodala signed with Golden State as a free agent in 2013 and has since helped lead them to 4 championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) while also earning NBA Finals MVP honors in 2015.

Andre Iguodala will be playing his 10th season with Golden State next year and looks likely to continue playing at an elite level into his late 30s or early 40s.

10. Billy Cunningham

Small forward

Career

• 1965–1972: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1972–1974: Carolina Cougars
• 1974–1976: Philadelphia 76ers
• As coach:
• 1977–1985: Philadelphia 76ers

Cunningham was a prolific scorer in the NBA for most of his career, averaging over 20 points per game for six seasons. 

He is best known for leading the 76ers to back-to-back Finals appearances in 1976 and 1977, but he also had successful stints with other teams including the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.

Cunningham retired from playing in 1976 after winning an NBA championship with Philadelphia, and went on to coach several teams before retiring in 1985. 

Billy Cunningham was a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time First Team All-NBA player. He led the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA championship in 1967, and also won the ABA MVP Award that same year.

After retiring as a player, he coached the Sixers for seven seasons before being fired in 1985.

Also Played For: unc basketball, north carolina basketball

11. Ben Simmons

Point guard

Career

• 2016–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons was born on July 20th, 1996 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 

He attended high school at Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Melbourne and then played college basketball for LSU before being drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA draft.

Ben Simmons is a point guard and power forward who has averaged 22 points per game over his career so far with the Sixers. He is also known for his explosive dunks and outstanding court vision. 

Ben Simmons is currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA where he has made significant contributions both on and off the court thus far. 

Ben Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Ben Simmons has had a successful career.

In both the NBA and internationally, winning multiple awards including 3 All-Star games and 2 Defensive First Team honors. 

Ben Simmons is currently a member of the Brooklyn Nets, where he continues to be one of their most valuable players on both sides of the ball.

12. Bobby Jones

Power forward

Career

• High school: South Mecklenburg, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1974–1986
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 24
• 1974–1978: Denver Nuggets
• 1978–1986: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1983), 4× NBA All-Star (1977, 1978, 1981, 1982), 8× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1977–1984), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1985), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1983), ABA All-Star (1976), All-ABA Second Team (1976), 2× ABA All-Defensive First Team (1975, 1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1975), No. 24 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Consensus second-team All-American (1974), First-team All-ACC (1974), Second-team All-ACC (1973), Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award (2005)
• Points: 11,391 (12.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,739 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,522 (2.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1972 Munich: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1972 Munich: Team competition

Bobby Jones was a highly decorated power forward in the NBA for over two decades. He won 5 championships with three different teams, and is considered one of the greatest players in league history.

Jones was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended South Mecklenburg High School where he starred on the basketball team. After graduating from high school, Jones went to play college ball at North Carolina but failed to make an impact as a player there, instead focusing on his professional career.

The Houston Rockets drafted Jones fifth overall in 1974 and he played for them until 1986 when he retired due to injuries sustained during the playoffs that year against Boston Celtics (his former teammate Larry Bird also retired after this playoff series). 

In 1978, Jones joined the Philadelphia 76ers who later traded him to Atlanta Hawks before finally retiring after playing his final game with Milwaukee Bucks in 1986 aged 36 years old.

13. Dolph Schayes

Career

• High school: DeWitt Clinton, (The Bronx, New York)
• College: NYU (1944–1948)
• BAA draft 1948 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1948–1964
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 55, 4
• Coaching career: 1963–1972
• As player:, NBA champion (1955), 12× NBA All-Star (1951–1962), 6× All-NBA First Team (1952–1955, 1957, 1958), 6× All-NBA Second Team (1950, 1951, 1956, 1959–1961), NBA rebounding leader (1951), NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th), NBL Rookie of the Year (1949), No. 4 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Haggerty Award (1948), , As coach:, , NBA Coach of the Year (1966)
• Points: 19,249 (18.2 ppg) (NBL/BAA/NBA), 18,438 (18.5 ppg) (BAA/NBA)
• Rebounds: 11,256 (12.1 rpg)
• Assists: 3,072 (3.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Dolph Schayes was an American power forward who played for the Knicks from 1948 to 1964. He was one of the most dominant players in NBA history, and is considered one of the best forwards ever to play the game.

He was a four-time All-Star and five time selection for the All-NBA First Team, winning three times consecutively (1954–56). In 1962 he became only the second player in NBA history to score over 2,000 points in a season.

 (joining Wilt Chamberlain), as well as becoming just the fourth player in league history to average at least 25 points per game over an entire career.

Schayes' impressive statistics earned him induction into both the Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame, among others. Dolph Schayes was an NBA champion and 12-time All-Star who is best known for his defensive prowess. 

He coached the Philadelphia 76ers to two playoff appearances in 1970 and 1972, but retired after the Braves franchise moved to Atlanta.

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: los angeles clippers, university of tennessee basketball

15. Chet Walker

Small forward

Career

• High school: Benton Harbor, (Benton Harbor, Michigan)
• College: Bradley (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1962–1975
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 25
• 1962–1969: Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers
• 1969–1975: Chicago Bulls
• NBA champion (1967), 7× NBA All-Star (1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1961, 1962), Second-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1960), 3× First-team All-MVC (1960–1962), No. 31 retired by Bradley Braves
• Points: 18,831 (18.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,314 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,126 (2.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Walker was one of the most prolific small forwards in NBA history. He scored 25,000 points in his career and averaged 22.5 points per game over 12 seasons with the Syracuse Nationals, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls.

Walker was born in Bethlehem, Mississippi on February 22nd 1940 and attended high school at Benton Harbor before going onto Bradley College where he played basketball for two years before being drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in 1962. 

After a successful rookie season with the Nationals, Walker joined the Detroit Pistons as their starting small forward and helped them to win an NBA Championship in 1966-67 while averaging 16.8 points per game en route to becoming an All-Star player that year.

Walker then moved on to join the Philadelphia 76ers where he won another championship in 1971-72 as well as making it all fours consecutive appearances at both All-Star Weekend (1970–1973). 

In 1975 he joined forces with former Celtics teammate John Havlicek to play for Chicago Bulls where they reached back-to-back Finals but lost out to Golden State Warriors 4 games to 2.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, nba 70s

16. Thaddeus Young

Small forward

Career

• 2007–2014: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014–2015: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2015–2016: Brooklyn Nets
• 2016–2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2021: Chicago Bulls
• 2021–2022: San Antonio Spurs
• 2022–present: Toronto Raptors

Thaddeus Young was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1988. He played college basketball at Georgia Tech before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2007.

Young has been a mainstay of the Sixers since then and has averaged over 20 points per game for his career so far. In 2011, he was voted to represent Team USA at the World Championships and helped them win their first title ever.

Thaddeus Young is an all-around player who can score from anywhere on the court and is always a threat to take down opponents single-handedly. Young was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2007. 

Young started playing professional basketball with the Sixers that same year and has been with them ever since, amassing over 1,000 games played and averaging 16 points per game.

In 2014, Young signed a two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves but did not play much due to injuries. The Brooklyn Nets acquired him in 2015 and he averaged 17 points per game on 51% shooting from the field.

While also grabbing seven rebounds per contest before being traded to Indiana Pacers midway through his contract for Thaddeus Young Jr., son of Thaddeus Young who had previously played for Philadelphia 76ers' G League affiliate Delaware 87ers (now owned by Pelicans).

With Indiana Pacers, he averaged 18 points, six rebounds and one steal per game throughout 2017–2018 season as they reached Eastern Conference Finals where they lost 4-1 against Cleveland Cavaliers who went on to win NBA Championship that year led.

By LeBron James (Young's former teammate at Miami Heat). On July 6th 2018, Toronto Raptors announced signing of Thaddeus Young for 3 years/$82 million which makes him their new starting small forward alongside Kawhi Leonard after trading.

DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio Spurs earlier that day; making it third time in four seasons where Toronto have re-signed an All Star caliber player following Kyle Lowry & Rudy Gay respectivelyq.

Also Played For: toronto raptors, nba 2k18

17. Dikembe Mutombo

Center

Career

• High school: Institute Boboto (Kinshasa, DR Congo)
• College: Georgetown (1988–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1991–2009
• Position: Center
• Number: 55
• 1991–1996: Denver Nuggets
• 1996–2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001–2002: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2002–2003: New Jersey Nets
• 2003–2004: New York Knicks
• 2004–2009: Houston Rockets
• 8× NBA All-Star (1992, 1995–1998, 2000–2002), All-NBA Second Team (2001), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1998, 2002), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1999, 2002), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2000, 2001), 3× NBA blocks leader (1994–1996), IBM Award (1999), No. 55 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 55 retired by Denver Nuggets, Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1991), First-team All-Big East (1991), Second-team All-Big East (1990), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1991)
• Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Dikembe Mutombo is a 7 foot 2 inch and 260-pound center who was drafted 4th overall in the 1991 NBA draft. He played his entire career with the Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, retiring after nine seasons in 2009.

Mutombo is widely considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game, winning five MVP Awards and two Finals MVPs during his time in the NBA. 

In 2006, he was named an honorary citizen of Kinshasa, DR Congo - a city that he helped build from scratch as a player for both Denver Nuggets (1991-1996) and Atlanta Hawks (1996-2001).

After retirement, Mutombo has devoted himself to humanitarian work with numerous charities around the world including Operation Smile which helps children with cleft lip or palates receive surgery abroad free of charge. 

Mutombo was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He played on six different teams and won three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Dikembe Mutombo is also a humanitarian, working with several charities throughout Africa. In 1999, he was awarded the IBM Award for his contributions to technology and business.

18. Eric Snow

Point guard

Career

• High school: Canton McKinley (Canton, Ohio)
• College: Michigan State (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1995–2008
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3, 13, 20
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2000), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2005)
• Points: 5,791 (6.8 ppg)
• Assists: 4,245 (5.0 apg)
• Steals: 975 (1.2 spg)

Eric Snow was a point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1995 to 2008. He helped lead the Bucks to four playoff appearances and one Eastern Conference Finals appearance during his tenure with the team.

After playing in Russia, China, Turkey and Italy over the course of his career, Snow has since retired as a player and currently coaches young players in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. Eric Snow was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics teams that made it to the NBA Finals in 1995 and 1998.

He then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1998-2004 before moving onto Cleveland Cavaliers where he retired in 2008. As coach, Snow has been with SMU since 2012 as director of player development and assistant at Florida Atlantic from 2014-2016. In 2017, he joined Texas Legends as an assistant coach under Rick Majerus.

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

19. Samuel Dalembert

Center

Career

• High school: Lucien-Pagé (Montreal, Quebec)
• College: Seton Hall (1999–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2001–2017
• Position: Center
• Number: 1, 10, 21, 11
• 2001–2010: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2010–2011: Sacramento Kings
• 2011–2012: Houston Rockets
• 2012–2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2014: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014–2015: New York Knicks
• 2015–2017: Shanxi Zhongyu
• J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2010), Third-team Parade All-American (1999)
• Points: 6,814 (7.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,942 (7.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,546 (1.7 bpg)

Samuel Dalembert was born on May 10, 1981 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He attended high school at Lucien-Pagé in Montreal and played college basketball for Seton Hall.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected him with the 26th overall pick in 2001 NBA draft and he spent eleven seasons with them before joining the Dallas Mavericks in February 2014.

In 2017, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and retired from professional basketball later that year after appearing in just 21 games over two seasons due to injury. 

Samuel is a three-time All Star who won an Olympic gold medal as part of Canada's men's national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England where they defeated Spain by a score of 78–62 to win their first-ever gold medal internationally (and second consecutive).

Samuel Dalembert is a former center who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001 and spent his entire career with them. 

He had some very successful years, winning an NBA championship in 2010 with the Sixers and another one two years later with the Kings. However, he struggled after leaving Sacramento and only managed to play for three other franchises before retiring at age 34 in 2017. 

After retirement, Dalembert became an analyst for French television network BFMTV and also does public speaking engagements on basketball topics.

20. 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: duke university, 2001–02 nba season

21. Jrue Holiday

Point guard

Career

• High school: Campbell Hall (Los Angeles, California)
• College: UCLA (2008–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2009–present
• Number: 21, 11
• 2009–2013: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2013–2020: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2020–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (2021), NBA All-Star (2013), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018, 2021), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019, 2022), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2021), 2× NBA Teammate of the Year (2020, 2022), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2009), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2008), Third-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2008), California Mr. Basketball (2008)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Jrue Holiday is a point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2009 and has since played for them, as well as the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz.

Jrue Holiday is known for his playmaking abilities and can score both inside and out. In 2017, he led the team in assists with 8 per game—the first time he had done so in his career. 

Jrue Holiday will be 32 years old at the end of 2021, which makes him one of the older players on this list Jrue Holiday was a four-year college player at UCLA.

After graduating from UCLA, Jrue signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013 and started playing for them right away. He soon became an important part of their team and helped them reach the playoffs several times over the next few years. 

In 2018, he won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming one of only two players to win a title with different teams (the other being Shaquille O'Neal).

Jrue is also known for his excellent play on defense, which has made him one of the best defenders in the league over time.

22. Hersey Hawkins

Point guard

Career

• High school: Westinghouse (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Bradley (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1988–2001
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 32, 33, 3
• 1988–1993: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1993–1995: Charlotte Hornets
• 1995–1999: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2000: Chicago Bulls
• 2000–2001: Charlotte Hornets
• NBA All-Star (1991), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989), NBA Sportsmanship Award (1999), AP Player of the Year (1988), Oscar Robertson Trophy (1988), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1988), UPI Player of the Year (1988), Sporting News Player of the Year (1988), Consensus first-team All-American (1988), NCAA season scoring leader (1988), 2× MVC Player of the Year (1987, 1988), 3× First-team All-MVC (1986–1988), MVC tournament MVP (1988), No. 33 retired by Bradley Braves
• Points: 14,470 (14.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,554 (3.6 rpg)
• Steals: 1,622 (1.7 spg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2021
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing United States, Summer Olympics, : 1988 Seoul: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 1988 Seoul: Team competition

Hawkins was drafted 6th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1988 NBA Draft. Hawkins played with the Philadelphia 76ers from 1988 to 1993, before joining the Charlotte Hornets for two seasons.

He then moved onto Seattle and Chicago where he finished his career. Hersey is known for being one of the best shooting guards of all time, scoring over 17 000 points in his NBA career. After retirement, Hawkins has worked as a basketball commentator and coach across several leagues including America's Basketball League (ABL).

In 2009, he was inducted into The Springfield Hall of Fame alongside other legends such as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Currently, Hersey lives in Las Vegas with his wife and children where he continues to work as a basketball commentator and coach on television networks like ESPN 2+.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics, oklahoma city thunder

23. Jerry Stackhouse

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: North Carolina (1993–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1995–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 42, 24
• Coaching career: 2015–present
• As player:, 2× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), Consensus first-team All-American (1995), First-team All-ACC (1995), ACC tournament MVP (1994), ACC All-Freshman Team (1994), No. 42 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, McDonald's All-American MVP (1993), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1992, 1993), , As coach:, , NBA D-League Coach of the Year (2017), NBA D-League champion (2017)
• Points: 16,409 (16.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,067 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,240 (3.3 apg)

Jerry Stackhouse was born in Kinston, North Carolina on November 5th 1974. Jerry attended Kinston High School before playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 1993-1995.

Jerry was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft and would play for them for six seasons until he was traded to Portland in 2000 where he played two more seasons before retiring in 2002.

In 2012, Stackhouse became head coach of Vanderbilt Commodores where he has led them to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2013-16), including a Sweet 16 appearance this year as well as back-to-back SEC regular season championships (2016 & 2017).

He is currently one win away from his first NCAA Championship title with Vanderbilt and will be looking to add an National Title to his lengthy resume when they take on Kansas Jayhawks in the Final Four next week.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks

24. Lou Williams

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.

25. Derrick Coleman

Career

• 1990–1995: New Jersey Nets
• 1995–1998: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1999–2001: Charlotte Hornets
• 2001–2004: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2004–2005: Detroit Pistons

Derrick Coleman was a power forward and center for the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets during his playing career.

He was drafted first overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. Coleman appeared in over 1000 games during his 14-year NBA career averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Derrick Coleman retired from professional basketball after the 2005 season at age 37 due to knee injuries sustained while playing with the Rockets that year. Derrick Coleman was a dominant player in the 1990s, winning multiple awards and accolades.

He was an All-American at Syracuse and one of the best forwards of his era. Derrick Coleman played for five different teams over his career and is now retired from basketball.

26. Theo Ratliff

Career

• High school: Demopolis (Demopolis, Alabama)
• College: Wyoming (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1995–2011
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 42, 50
• 1995–1997: Detroit Pistons
• 1997–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2001–2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2006: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2006–2007: Boston Celtics
• 2007–2008: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2008: Detroit Pistons
• 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2009–2010: San Antonio Spurs
• 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2010–2011: Los Angeles Lakers
• As player:, NBA All-Star (2001), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1999, 2004), 3× NBA blocks leader (2001, 2003, 2004), 2× First-team All-WAC (1994, 1995), NCAA blocks leader (1993), , As owner:, , 2× WBA champion (2005, 2006)
• Points: 5,809 (7.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,596 (5.7 rpg)
• Block: 1,968 (2.4 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 1993 Valladolid: National team

Theo Ratliff was a center and power forward who played in the NBA for over a decade. Ratliff first entered the league with the Detroit Pistons in 1995, where he remained until 2001.

After leaving Detroit, Ratliff spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 2011. In total, Ratliff averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game during his career. 

TheoRatliff is currently an assistant coach for Mississippi State University's men's basketball team as of 2018-2019 season Theo Ratliff was a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time blocks leader.

After playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, he retired in 2013 as an owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Ratliff is also known for his philanthropy - he has donated to organizations such as Feeding America and The Salvation Army.

Also Played For: 2003–04 nba season, wyoming cowboys basketball

27. Evan Turner

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
• College: Ohio State (2007–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2010–2020
• Position: Small forward / Guard
• Number: 12, 11, 1
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• National college player of the year (2010), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), Big Ten Player of the Year (2010), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2009, 2010), Big Ten tournament MVP (2010), No. 21 retired by Ohio State Buckeyes
• Points: 6,824 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,278 (4.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,462 (3.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2009 Belgrade: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2009 Belgrade: Team competition

Evan Turner was a talented small forward and guard who played in the NBA from 2010 to 2020. He started his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, but is best known for playing with the Portland Trail Blazers.

In total, he scored 14,745 points in his NBA career and won two championships with Portland. After retiring as a player, Evan began coaching professionally in 2020. Turner was a four-year player at Ohio State, where he won two Big Ten Player of the Year awards and was named an All-American both times.

The 6'7" Turner has averaged 9.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in his career, most notably as a member of Boston's 2016–2019 championship squad. Turner is now an assistant coach with the Celtics, who are gearing up for another run at glory this season under new head coach Brad Stevens.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. Aaron McKie

Point guard

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1991–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1994–2007
• Position: Guard / Small forward
• Number: 23, 8, 2
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2001), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1993), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (1993)
• Points: 5,871 (7.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,587 (3.3 rpg)
• Assists: 2,126 (2.7 apg)

McKie was a standout guard at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia before playing collegiately at Temple. McKie had an impressive rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 17.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game en route to being named Rookie of the Year.

McKie continued his strong play throughout his career and was selected to four All-Star Games (1996, 1998–2000). After spending seven seasons with the Blazers, McKie was traded to the Washington Wizards where he played one more season before retiring in 2007. 

In March 2009, McKie became head coach of the Temple Owls men's basketball team after serving as an assistant coach for two years at Delaware State University firstly.

Then Penn State University from 2006 to 2009 respectively Under McKie's guidance, Temple has won three AAC regular season championships (2012–2014), two American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament titles (2013; 2018).

It all six NCAA Tournament appearances since 2014 including their most recent appearance in 2018 where they lost 79-72 against Texas Tech in Sweet Sixteen.

Also Played For: temple university basketball

31. Shake Milton

Point guard

Career

• High school: Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma)
• College: SMU (2015–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2018–2019: →Delaware Blue Coats
• 2× Second-team All-AAC (2017, 2018), AAC All-Rookie team (2016), First-team Parade All-American (2015)

Shake Milton is a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was born on September 26, 1996 in Savannah, Georgia and attended Owasso High School. After high school, he played college basketball at SMU where he averaged 17 points per game over his three-year career there.

In May of 2019, Shake Milton signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as an undrafted free agent. At 26 years old and 6' 5", Shake Milton should have plenty of time to develop into an NBA player and contribute for the Sixers in the future. Milton was born on May 1, 1997 in Dallas, Texas.

He attended Southern Methodist University and played for the SMU Mustangs before being drafted by the Mavericks in 2018. Milton has competed internationally with USA Basketball and helped Team USA win a gold medal at the U19 World Championships in 2017. 

In his rookie season with the Mavericks, he averaged 5 points per game off of bench and showed great potential for growth as a player moving forward. Milton is currently playing for Philadelphia 76ers after being traded from Delaware Blue Coats earlier this year.

32. Willie Green

Career

• High school: Cooley (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Detroit Mercy (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2003–2015
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 33, 34
• Coaching career: 2016–present
• As player:, Horizon League Player of the Year (2003), First-team All-Horizon League (2003), Second-team All-Horizon League (2001), No. 34 retired by Detroit Mercy Titans, , As assistant coach:, , 2× NBA champion (2017, 2018)

Willie Green played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 2003 to 2015. In 2016, he was hired as the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. Green is a shooting guard who played collegiately at Detroit Mercy.

He has led his team to two playoff appearances in his three seasons as head coach so far Willie Green is a retired player who spent most of his career playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2010, he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets and played there until 2012.

He then signed with the Atlanta Hawks, where he stayed for two more seasons before moving to Los Angeles Clippers in 2014. 

After one year with them, Green joined Orlando Magic and remained there until 2015 when he was fired after coaching just 33 games due to health concerns stemming from Lyme disease diagnosis.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans

33. Spencer Hawes

Center

Career

• High school: Seattle Prep, (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Washington (2006–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2007–2019
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 31, 00, 32, 10
• 2007–2010: Sacramento Kings
• 2010–2014: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2015–2017: Charlotte Hornets
• 2017: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2019: South Bay Lakers
• Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2007), McDonald's All-American (2006), First-team Parade All-American (2006), Washington Mr. Basketball (2006)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2006 San Antonio: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2006 San Antonio: Team

Spencer Hawes was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He spent three seasons with the Kings before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2010.

Hawes played for Philly until 2014, when he was acquired by Portland Trail Blazers along with Roy Hibbert and a second-round pick in 2015 for Robin Lopez and Thomas Robinson. In 2017, he signed with Indiana Pacers as a free agent but was waived shortly after due to injury problems.

After recovering from his injuries, Hawes signed with Dallas Mavericks on January 8th 2019 Spent four seasons at Duke before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. 

Played with several teams, most notably the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers, over his eight-year career Hawes was a member of Team USA's gold medal-winning squad at both the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

Retired from professional basketball in 2017 after playing for Milwaukee Bucks.

34. 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).

35. Furkan Korkmaz

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2017: Anadolu Efes
• 2013–2014: →Pertevniyal
• 2016–2017: →Bandırma BK
• 2017–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2017: →Delaware 87ers
• Champions League Best Young Player (2017), 2× Turkish Cup winner (2015, 2017), Turkish Supercup winner (2015), 3× Turkish League All-Star (2015–2017), Turkish League Slam Dunk Contest champion (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Turkey, U-19 World Cup, : 2015 Greece: Team, European U-18 Championship, : 2014 Turkey: Team, : 2015 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Turkey
• U-19 World Cup
• : 2015 Greece: Team
• European U-18 Championship
• : 2014 Turkey: Team
• : 2015 Greece: Team

Korkmaz is a Turkish shooting guard who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. He has spent the entirety of his professional career with the Sixers, appearing in 178 games and averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

Korkmaz first came to prominence after winning silver at the European Championships with Turkey's under-17 team in 2013, before going on to win bronze at FIBA U18 World Cup two years later with Pertevniyal BK. 

In 2017 he helped Bandırma BK reach Turkish League Finals where they lost to Fenerbahçe Ülker Istanbul but he averaged 22 points and 7 rebounds during playoffs leading up tot remaindering season.

After spending most of 2018 injured (finger surgery) upon returning from injury Korkmaz led Philly to their first playoff series victory since 2003 as 3rd seed in East playing an important role off bench averaging 10ppg including 21points against Boston Celtics which secured series for 76ers.

Also Played For: eurobasket

36. Tyrese Maxey

Point guard

Career

• High school: South Garland (Garland, Texas)
• College: Kentucky (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019), Texas Mr. Basketball (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2018 Canada: National team

Tyrese Maxey was born on November 4, 2000 in Dallas, Texas. He attended South Garland High School and played for the school's basketball team. 

In 2019, he competed at the Kentucky Wildcats men's college basketball team where he averaged 17 points per game as a freshman and helped lead them to an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Maxey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has since started playing for their professional team. 

Tyrese Maxey is a 2020 McDonald's All-American who played for the Texas Mr. Basketball in 2019 and was second-team all-conference as a freshman at SEC powerhouse, Arkansas.

He has represented his country internationally at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship where he averaged 12 points per game and led Team USA to their fourth straight gold medal.

At 6'5" tall with an impressive wingspan of 7'1", Tyrese is one of the most versatile players in college basketball and will have suitors from across the NBA after declaring for the draft this year.

Also Played For: nba summer league, point guard

37. Darryl Dawkins

Career

• High school: Maynard Evans (Orlando, Florida)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1975–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 53, 45, 50
• 1975–1982: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1982–1987: New Jersey Nets
• 1987: Utah Jazz
• 1987–1989: Detroit Pistons
• 1989–1991: Auxilium Torino
• 1991–1992: Philips Milano
• 1992–1994: Libertas Forlì
• 1994–1995: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1995: Harlem Globetrotters
• No. 11 retired by Auxilium Torino, 2× Italian All-Star Game (1991, 1992), First-team Parade All-American (1975), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1974)
• Points: 8,733 (12.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,432 (6.1 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,023 (1.4 bpg)

Darryl Dawkins was an excellent center in the NBA for many years. He is best known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he helped lead them to a number of championships.

Darryl Dawkins also had successful stints with other teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets. In 2008, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent surgery to remove it; however, he later died from complications related to the disease.

Darryl Dawkins was a dominant player in the NBA for many years. He was known for his strong rebounding and blocking abilities. 

He also scored points regularly, making him one of the most dangerous players in the league. Darryl Dawkins retired from playing basketball after several seasons with the Utah Jazz.

38. Dario Šarić

Power forward

Career

• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009: Zrinjevac
• 2009–2012: Zagreb
• 2010–2011: →Dubrava
• 2012–2014: Cibona
• 2014–2016: Anadolu Efes
• 2016–2018: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2018–2019: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2019–present: Phoenix Suns
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017), EuroLeague 50–40–90 club (2016), EuroLeague Free Throw Percentage leader (2016), Turkish Cup champion (2015), Turkish Presidential Cup champion (2015), Adriatic League MVP (2014), Adriatic League Final Four MVP (2014), Adriatic League Top Scorer (2014), Adriatic League Top Prospect (2014), Adriatic League Ideal Five (2014), 2× FIBA European Young Player of the Year (2013, 2014), Croatian League champion (2013), Croatian League Finals MVP (2013), 2× Croatian Cup champion (2010, 2013), 2× All-Croatian League First Team (2013, 2014), All-Croatian League Second Team (2011), 2× All-Croatian League Forward of the Year (2013, 2014), FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2012), FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship MVP (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Croatia, FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, : 2012 Latvia/Lithuania: U-18 Team, European U-16 Championship, : 2010 Montenegro: U-16 Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Croatia
• FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
• : 2012 Latvia/Lithuania: U-18 Team
• European U-16 Championship
• : 2010 Montenegro: U-16 Team

Orlando Magic in the 2014 NBA draft. Zrinjevac, Zagreb, Cibona and now the Phoenix Suns. 3. Šarić is a power forward with excellent shooting ability from beyond the arc.

Croatian teams over his career and is set to play for Croatia at this year's EuroBasket tournament He is a Croatian professional basketball player who has played for several European clubs, most notably Anadolu Efes in Turkey and the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA.

December 5, 1991 in Zagreb, Croatia. He started playing organized basketball at age 7 with his local club NK Slavonac before signing with Italian side Virtus Bologna at age 16. In 2011, he moved to Spain where he signed with FC Barcelona's junior team but didn’t play any games due to an injury sustained during preseason training camp.

Šarić then decided to move back home to Croatia and join KK Zrinjski Mostar instead where he spent two years developing his game under head coach Dušan Ivković before moving again – this time overseas – to Turkish powerhouse Anadolu Efes in 2013. 

Istanbul-based club as he led them to their first EuroLeague title since 2006 and also won both the Turkish Cup (2015) and Turkish Presidential Cup (2015).

He finished runner-up in the 2014 Adriatic League MVP voting behind teammate Ardan Ilyasova but was still named an All-Star starter for both campaigns by Euroleague Basketball commentators after averaging 20 points per game over those two seasons combined. 

While shooting 49% from three point range en route to being voted MVP of both finals tournaments respectively.

 In January 2016, it was announced that Šarić had agreed terms on a contract extension with Anadolu until 2020 which would keep him at the club through the 2018–19 season when he finally joined another European superpower - Philadelphia 76ers - on a four year deal worth $32 million dollars including $10 million guaranteed.

Also Played For: nba 2k19

39. Matisse Thybulle

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Skyline (Sammamish, Washington), Eastside Catholic, (Sammamish, Washington)
• College: Washington (2015–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2021, 2022), Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2019), Lefty Driesell Award (2019), NCAA season steals leader (2019), First-team All-Pac-12 (2019), 2× Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2018, 2019), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2018, 2019)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  Australia
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Thybulle was born in 1997 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thybulle played college basketball at Washington and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 20th overall pick in 2019. Thybulle is a shooting guard and small forward who is known for his athleticism and shot-making ability. 

Thybulle's career highlights include making the playoffs for the first time as a rookie with Washington in 2018–19, averaging 16 points per game over 38 appearances that season, and being named to the All-Rookie Second Team after helping lead Philadelphia to their first playoff appearance since 2001–02.

Matisse Thybulle is a promising young player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He has already proven himself as an All-Defensive Second Team selection and was also named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. 

Thybulle played college ball at Washington, where he led the nation in steals during his junior year. He then transferred to Arizona, where he continued to be one of the best defenders in that conference and NCAA Division I overall.

Thybulle was drafted by Boston with the 57th pick in this year's draft and should have an opportunity to contribute right away on a team that is looking to contend for championships soon.

Also Played For: nba defensive

40. Georges Niang

Forward

Career

• High school: Tilton School, (Tilton, New Hampshire)
• College: Iowa State (2012–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2016–2017: →Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2017–2018: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2018–2021: Utah Jazz
• 2018: →Salt Lake City Stars
• 2021–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• First-team All NBA G League (2018), Consensus second-team All-American (2016), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2015), Karl Malone Award (2016), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2015, 2016), Third-team All-Big 12 (2014), Big 12 tournament MVP (2015), Big 12 All-Rookie team (2013)

Georges Niang was born on June 17, 1993, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He played college basketball for Iowa State and was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA draft.

Since joining the NBA, Georges has spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers and is now a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his three seasons in the league, Georges has averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game.

Outside of basketball, Georges is also interested in fashion design and photography; he has released several collections online. As an athlete himself, Georges knows what it takes to be successful both on and off the court - something that he tries to teach to others through his work as a mentor at inner-city schools.

Georges Niang is a talented player who has had success in the NBA G League and overseas. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2016, and he later played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Santa Cruz Warriors before joining the Utah Jazz this season. 

Georges Niang is averaging 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game with Utah so far this year. Georges Niang will continue to play for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2021–22 season.

41. Johnny Kerr

Career

• High school: Tilden (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Illinois (1951–1954)
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1954–1966
• Position: Center
• Number: 10, 43
• As player:, NBA champion (1955), 3× NBA All-Star (1956, 1959, 1963), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI, Look (1954), , As coach:, , NBA Coach of the Year (1967)
• Points: 12,480 (13.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,092 (11.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,004 (2.2 apg)

Kerr was drafted sixth overall by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1954 NBA draft. He played for six seasons with the Nationals and then spent one season playing with the Philadelphia Warriors before joining the Chicago Bulls in 1966.

Kerr is best known for his time coaching the Bulls, where he led them to three consecutive championship appearances from 1991 to 1993. After retiring as a player, Kerr became head coach of various teams including USA Basketball and Spain's Real Madrid Basket Club before his death in 2009 at age 76.

Kerr played 13 seasons in the NBA with Syracuse, Philadelphia and Baltimore. He was a three-time All-Star and won an NBA championship as coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1996. 

Kerr is also known for his work as a broadcaster with NBC, TNT and Fox Sports Midwest. In 2009, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame alongside former player Rick Majerus.

Also Played For: illinois fighting illini men's basketball

42. Michael Carter-Williams

Point guard

Career

• High school: St. Andrew's, (Barrington, Rhode Island)
• College: Syracuse (2011–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2015: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2015–2016: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2016–2017: Chicago Bulls
• 2017–2018: Charlotte Hornets
• 2018–2019: Houston Rockets
• 2019–2022: Orlando Magic
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2014), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014), AP Honorable mention All-American (2013), Second-team All-Big East (2013), Big East Most Improved Player (2013), McDonald's All-American (2011)

Michael Carter-Williams is a 31-year old American point guard who was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013 NBA draft. After playing college basketball at Syracuse, Michael Carter-Williams joined the Sixers for the 2013–14 season and has since been one of their most consistent players.

In 2017, MichaelCarter Williams signed with Panathinaikos of Greece but left midway through the season after appearing in just five games. Since 2018, MCW has played with BC Khimki of Russia where he averaged 18 points and six assists per game this season before tearing his ACL in January 2019 against CSKA Moscow which ruled him out for the remainder of the year..

Michael Carter-Williams was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school and entered the NBA as the sixth pick in 2013. MCW struggled to live up to expectations early on, averaging 13 points and five assists per game over his first two seasons with Philadelphia. 

In 2015, he was traded to Milwaukee where he flourished under new head coach Jason Kidd, averaging 18 points, six rebounds and four assists per game en route to an All-Star appearance.

He signed with Chicago in 2016 but again failed to meet lofty expectations; however, he enjoyed another productive season under new coach Fred Hoiberg before being dealt sent Houston at the trade deadline last year. 

MCW has since been named captain of Charlotte Hornets where he is playing some of his best basketball yet; in fact, they currently lead their division by nine games. Although still only 28 years old there's no telling how much more good Michael Carter-Williams can do in the NBA.

Also Played For: syracuse orange men's basketball

43. Dana Barros

Point guard

Career

• High school: Xaverian, (Westwood, Massachusetts)
• College: Boston College (1985–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1989–2004
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 11, 3, 1, 13
• 1989–1993: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1993–1995: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1995–2000: Boston Celtics
• 2000–2002: Detroit Pistons
• 2004: Boston Celtics
• NBA All-Star (1995), NBA Most Improved Player (1995), First-team All-Big East (1988)
• Points: 8,901 (10.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,609 (1.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,837 (3.3 apg)

Dana Barros was born on April 13, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dana attended high school at Xaverian and played college basketball for Boston College.

The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Dana in the 1989 NBA draft and he spent 10 seasons with the Sonics before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 2004. Dana is a two-time All-Star point guard who won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003-2004.

In 2006, Dana became head coach of the Brazilian national team and led them to their first ever Olympic gold medal victory in 2012 Games. He retired from playing professional basketball following his final season with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016-17 season.

Since retiring as a player, Dana has worked as an analyst for Fox Sports Northwest (formerly Comcast SportsNet Northwest) covering both regular season and playoff games alongside play by play announcer Steve Berninger. 

On July 7th , 2019 it was announced that he would join ESPN as an assistant coach under Nick Nurse on their new coaching staff for Toronto Raptors.

44. Andrew Toney

Career

• High school: Charles B. Glenn, (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: Louisiana (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1980–1988
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 22
• 1980–1988: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1983), 2× NBA All-Star (1983, 1984), 2× Southland Player of the Year (1978, 1980)
• Points: 7,458 (15.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,009 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,965 (4.2 apg)

Andrew Toney was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 23, 1957. Toney attended high school at Charles B. Glenn and played college basketball for Louisiana from 1976-1980.

In 1980, the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Andrew Toney with the 8th overall pick in the NBA Draft. After playing 4 years in the NBA with the Sixers and Houston Rockets, Andrew retired from professional basketball in 1988.

Today, Andrew is a successful businessman who runs his own business consultancy firm based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Andrew Toney was a 22-year-old shooting guard who played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1980 to 1988.

He won two championships with the team and was named an All-Star twice. Toney is most well known for his scoring ability, as he averaged 15.9 points per game throughout his career. He also led the league in assists on multiple occasions and was a key part of Philly's second dynasty run in the early 1980s.

After playing his entire career with one franchise, Toney retired at age 30 after spending five seasons with Detroit Pistons (1989–1993). In all, he managed to play in 889 games over 13 years and score 13,362 points - making him one of the more prolific players of his era.

45. James Harden

Shooting guard

Career

• 2009–2012: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2012–2021: Houston Rockets
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden is a 3-time NBA All Star and was the 2017–2018 MVP. He has led the Houston Rockets to 2 consecutive championships, and he is looking for his third title in 2020.

Harden played college basketball at Arizona State before being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. In 2012, he signed with the Houston Rockets and led them to their first championship that same year.

As of 2019, James Harden averages 27 points per game which makes him one of the most lethal scorers in all of basketball James Harden is a two-time NBA scoring champion and six-time All-NBA selection. 

He led the Houston Rockets to their first championship in 2017 and was named MVP of the title game.

In 2018, he helped lead the Brooklyn Nets to their first-ever playoff appearance. James Harden's skills have earned him numerous awards, including Most Valuable Player and Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

46. Larry Costello

Career

• High school: Minoa (Minoa, New York)
• College: Niagara (1951–1954)
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1954–1968
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5, 18, 15, 6, 21
• Coaching career: 1968–1987
• As player:, NBA champion (1967), 6× NBA All-Star (1958–1962, 1965), No. 69 retired by Niagara Purple Eagles, All-NBA Second Team (1961), , As coach:, , NBA champion (1971), 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1971, 1974)
• Points: 8,622 (12.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,705 (3.8 rpg)
• Assists: 3,215 (4.6 apg)
• NBA: 430–300 (.589)
• Basketball Hall of Fame

Larry Costello was a highly successful point guard in the NBA. He originally played for the Philadelphia Warriors, before later playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs.

In 1968, he became head coach of the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He coached them until 1987, when they folded due to financial difficulties. Larry Costello is considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, with five championship titles as player and two more as coach.

Larry Costello was a successful player and coach in the NBA. He is most famous for being the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks who won an NBA championship in 1971. 

Larry Costello also coached with success at different levels, including winning two All-Star Games as a head coach (1971, 1974). Larry Costello is also notable for his work with youth basketball programs, where he helped develop many future stars in the sport.

47. Doug Collins

Career

• High school: Benton (Benton, Illinois)
• College: Illinois State (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1973–1981
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 20
• Coaching career: 1986–2003, 2010–2013
• As player:, 4× NBA All-Star (1976–1979), Consensus first-team All-American (1973), AP honorable mention All-American (1972), 2× First-team All-Midwestern (1971, 1972), No. 20 retired by Illinois State Redbirds, , As coach:, , NBA All-Star Game head coach (1997)
• Points: 7,427 (17.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,339 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,368 (3.3 apg)
• NBA: 442–407 (.521)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2016
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1972 Munich: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1972 Munich: Team

Collins is a senior advisor of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls. Collins played shooting guard in the NBA for over 20 years, including with the Philadelphia 76ers who drafted him first overall in 1973.

After playing his entire career with one team (the Sixers), Collins was hired as head coach by the New Jersey Nets in 2003 but was fired after just two seasons. 

In 2010, Collins was hired as an advisor to president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and helped guide Boston Celtics to their fourth championship in eight years under Brad Stevens.

In 2013, he returned to coaching as interim head coach of Philadelphia 76ers following Brett Brown's resignation and led them to a 41-41 record before being replaced by Doug McDermott midway through the season. 

Collins has been involved with numerous other sports organizations throughout his career including time as general manager of the Springfield Spirits in ABA competition and executive vice president of Basketball Operations for USA Basketball during its successful run at both the FIBA World Cup and Olympics tournaments between 1996 and 2012.

48. Jimmy Butler

Small forward

Career

• 6× NBA All-Star (2015–2018, 2020, 2022)
• 4× All-NBA Third Team (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
• 5× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014–2016, 2018, 2021)
• NBA Most Improved Player (2015)
• NBA steals leader (2021)

Butler was originally selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2011 NBA draft. He has spent his entire playing career with the Bulls, where he is a two-time All-Star and an MVP candidate.

Butler is known for his perimeter shooting and ball-handling skills, which have made him one of the most versatile players in the league. He announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 15th, 2019 after missing most of the 2018–19 season due to injury.

Jimmy Butler is an All-Star and 5-time NBA Defensive Second Team member. As a Chicago Bull, he averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game while shooting 50%. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team five times in six seasons with the Bulls.

After being traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017, Butler led his team to their first playoff berth since 2004 where they were eliminated by Cleveland Cavaliers in 6 games (1st round).

In 2018 Jimmy signed with the Philadelphia 76ers averaging 22 points and 8 assists off the bench en route to winning Rookie of The Year honors from both The Sporting News and Basketball Insiders Awards. Also, Third Team All-NBA honors from the Associated Press panel (behind Kyrie Irving & DeMar DeRozan).

On July 6th, 2019 Jimmy was traded along with Tobias Harris and two future 1sts for Kemba Walker who had just completed his fourth season with Charlotte Hornets averaging 27 PPG 7 RPG 4 APG.

It happened when he was acquired by Miami Heat making him their all-time leading scorer at 29,596 career points, not including playoff performances which would bring that total up to over 30K.

49. Steve Mix

Career

• High school: Rogers (Toledo, Ohio)
• College: Toledo (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 5 / Pick: 61st overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1969–1983
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 23, 50
• NBA All-Star (1975), MAC Player of the Year (1969), 3× First-team All-MAC (1967–1969), No. 50 retired by Toledo Rockets
• Points: 8,357 (10.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,160 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,393 (1.8 apg)

Steve Mix played for the Detroit Pistons from 1969 to 1983. He was a valuable member of the Pistons' championship teams in 1970 and 1973. Mix also helped the Rockets reach the playoffs in 1971, but they were defeated by eventual champions Boston Celtics.

After leaving the NBA, Mix had a successful career playing in Europe with clubs such as FC Barcelona and Valencia Basket Club. He retired from professional basketball in 1988 after 14 seasons, at which point he held numerous league records including most points (16,279) and rebounds (10,836).

Steve Mix is now an ESPN analyst who covers both college basketball and international games Mix played in the NBA for 12 seasons as a player with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. 

He was most successful during his time as coach of the Trine women's team, leading them to three consecutive NCAA Division II national championships from 2012-2014.

Mix has been recognized for his contributions to basketball both on and off the court, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998 and receiving an NBA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

50. Danuel House Jr.

Power forward

Career

• High school: Hightower (Missouri City, Texas)
• College: , Houston (2012–2014), Texas A&M (2014–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Washington Wizards
• 2016–2017: →Delaware 87ers
• 2017: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2017–2018: Phoenix Suns
• 2017–2018: →Northern Arizona Suns
• 2018: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2018–2021: Houston Rockets
• 2018–2019: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2021–2022: New York Knicks
• 2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• AP honorable mention All-American (2016), First-team All-SEC (2015), Second-team All-SEC (2016), C-USA Freshman of the Year (2013), C-USA All-Freshman Team (2013)

Danuel House Jr. was born on June 7, 1993, in Houston, Texas. He attended high school at Hightower (Missouri City, Texas). In 2016, House was undrafted and played for the Houston Rockets during the NBA Summer League where he averaged 18 points per game and 5 rebounds per game.

On July 6th of that year, House signed a two-year deal with the 76ers worth $1 million dollars with a player option for the 2019–2020 season. He made his regular-season debut on October 26th against the Miami Heat where he recorded 11 points and 3 rebounds off the bench in 23 minutes of play. 

However, Philadelphia lost 139–128 as they trailed by as many as 31 points in the fourth quarter but still managed to come back thanks to their reserves playing well despite not getting much playing time earlier in games.

On January 10th, 2020 against Milwaukee Bucks he had 22 points and 8 rebounds off of the bench while also shooting 4 out of 7 from three-point range en route to earning. 

Eastern Conference Player Of The Week honors; it marked Philadelphia's first such honor since Allen Iverson won it back-to-back years during 1997 & 1998. 

He then went on to have another strong performance against Indiana Pacers recording 29 Points 13 Rebounds 5 assists along. 

With 2 blocks making he was just one rebound short of becoming only sixth player ever to average 20+ PPG / 10+ RPG / 5+ APG over an entire season.

( joining LeBron James Kevin Durant Kawhi Leonard Russell Westbrook) which would’ve been an incredible accomplishment considering how deep this Sixers squad is currently stacked.

On March 1st vs Charlotte, Hornets Danuel scored 27 Points 12 Rebs 9 assists good enough for the second-best triple-double streak so far this season trailing only reigning MVP Stephen Curry who has done it twice.

As we edge closer towards May 15th when playoff seeding will be determined there are definitely some questions about whether or not Philly can keep up their hot play especially if other teams start catching up. 

But regardless of what happens next month Danuel has already proven himself worthy as one of the contenders for the ROY award.

Also Played For: houston cougars basketball, texas a&m university basketball

51. Fred Carter

Career

• High school: Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Mount St. Mary's (1965–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 3 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1969–1977
• Position: Guard / Small forward
• Number: 3, 5
• Coaching career: 1978–1994
• Points: 9,271 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,381 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,122 (3.5 apg)

Carter was a versatile guard and small forward who played in the NBA for nearly 20 seasons. He was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1969, but never signed with them as he went to play with the Philadelphia 76ers instead.

Carter enjoyed a long and successful career with the 76ers, making five All-Star teams and helping them win two championships (1975–76). After retirement from playing, Carter started coaching alongside his brother at their father's high school in Philadelphia.

In 1994, he became head coach of Wake Forest University where he led them to consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances before leaving after six seasons in charge to return home to Philadelphia again. 

Carter was a tenacious player who always played with heart. Carter helped lead the Bullets to two consecutive NBA Finals in the 1970s. After leaving the Bullets, Carter had successful stints as head coach of Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks. 

He retired from playing in 1994 after winning an NBA Championship with the Philadelphia Sixers. Fred Carter is one of only 10 players to score over 20,000 points and grab over 2,000 rebounds in his career.

Final Words

. . The Philadelphia 76ers have had a long and successful history in the NBA. Over the years, they’ve boasted some of the best players in league history.

Some of these players include Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Allen Iverson, Ben Simmons and many more. It’s safe to say that this franchise has produced plenty of talent over the years.