50. Seattle Supersonics Best Players of Alltime

The Seattle SuperSonics were a professional basketball team that operated in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1967 to 2008. Based out of Seattle, Washington, they won one NBA championship and provided some of the most exciting moments and notable players during their 41-year tenure in the league.

The Sonics had an impressive record of making eight conference finals appearances as well as four division titles throughout their history, boasting some legendary names such as Hall Of Famers Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and Lenny Wilkins who all played pivotal roles on this iconic franchise’s success.

1. Patrick Ewing

Power forward

Career

• 11× NBA All-Star (1986, 1988–1997)
• All-NBA First Team (1990)
• 6× All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1989, 1991–1993, 1997)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1988, 1989, 1992)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1986)
• NBA All-Rookie Team (1986)
• NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
• No. 33 retired by New York Knicks
• NCAA champion (1984)
• NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1984)
• National college player of the year (1985)
• 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1983–1985)
• 2× Big East Player of the Year (1984, 1985)
• 4× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1982–1985)
• 3× First-team All-Big East (1983–1985)
• Second-team All-Big East (1982)
• National high school player of the year (1981)
• McDonald's All-American (1981)
• 2× First-team Parade All-American (1980, 1981)

Patrick Ewing was one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning numerous awards and accolades including five MVP Awards, three scoring titles, two Rookie of the Year Awards and two All-Star Games.

He played for the New York Knicks from 1985 to 2002 before joining the Houston Rockets following his retirement as a player. 

After coaching at Georgetown University (2005–2007), he returned to coach with the Knicks in 2008 but left again after just one season due to differences with team management.

In May 2018, he was appointed head coach of Georgetown Hoyas, his alma mater and current conference rivals who play in Big East Conference USA Division I. 

Patrick Ewing is married to Donna Smith and they have four children – daughters Kiari Kendrell Ewing (born 1996) and Aneka Elizabeth Ewing (born 2000), son Kiari Mitchell Jr., born 2004) and son Mychelle Gabrielle Faye Ewing (born 2006).

Patrick Ewing is one of the most successful and decorated players in NBA history. He was an 11-time All-Star, 6-time All-NBA First Team selection, 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team honoree and Rookie of the Year winner. 

A 7' 1" center, Patrick Ewing made his debut with the New York Knicks in 1985 and spent 15 seasons with them before joining Seattle SuperSonics for the 2000–2001 season. 

After spending two years with Orlando Magic, Ewing joined Houston Rockets as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman from 2003 to 2007 before becoming head coach of Georgetown Hoyas from 2012 to 2017.

In 2017–2018 he led Georgetown to their first ever NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship appearance while also being named 2018 Naismith College Coach of the Year recipient after leading a squad that averaged 80 points per game en route to capturing 34 victories overall (an unprecedented feat). 

Now entering his 20th year coaching career, Patrick Ewing continues to make a significant impact on both individual players and collegiate programs alike - proving himself as one of basketball's all-time greats.

Also Played For: center basketball, new york knicks

2. Spencer Haywood

Power forward

Career

• NBA champion (1980)
• ABA Most Valuable Player (1970)
• 4× NBA All-Star (1972–1975)
• ABA All-Star (1970)
• ABA All-Star Game MVP (1970)
• 2× All-NBA First Team (1972, 1973)
• All-ABA First Team (1970)
• 2× All-NBA Second Team (1974, 1975)
• ABA Rookie of the Year (1970)
• ABA All-Rookie First Team (1970)
• ABA scoring champion (1970)
• ABA rebounding leader (1970)
• ABA All-Time Team
• No. 24 retired by Seattle SuperSonics
• Consensus first-team All-American (1969)
• No. 45 retired by Detroit Mercy Titans
• NCAA rebounding leader (1969)
• Mr. Basketball USA (1967)

Haywood was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 22.9 points per game over his career. He played for the Buffalo Braves and Detroit Pistons before joining the Utah Jazz in 1983.

Haywood won two championships with Utah, in 1984 and 1985, making him one of only four players to win both an MVP Award (1984) and a championship (1985). 

Haywood later had spells with Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks, retiring from professional basketball in 1993 at the age of 38 after playing 111 games for Philadelphia that season.

After retirement from basketball he became an agent and helped guide several young players through their careers including Deron Williams and Kevin Garnett Haywood was one of the best big men in NBA history. 

He played for six different teams, including two championship squads with the Denver Rockets and Seattle SuperSonics. Haywood is a three-time All-Star and won an ABA MVP award while playing for the New York Knicks in 1978–79 season.

After retiring from professional basketball, he served as assistant coach with several teams before joining Rick Majerus' staff at Saint Louis University in 2001.

Also Played For: oklahoma city thunder, new york knights

3. Ray Allen

Shooting guard

Career

• 1996–2003: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2003–2007: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2007–2012: Boston Celtics
• 2012–2014: Miami Heat

Ray Allen is a former shooting guard who played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1996 and spent five seasons with them before joining the Boston Celtics.

Allen won an NBA title with Boston in 2008 and was also named MVP of that year's playoffs. In 2012, he signed with the Miami Heat but only lasted one season before retiring from professional basketball at age 38.

Since retirement, Allen has lent his support to various charities and continues to be involved in sports through coaching opportunities and commentary work on television broadcasts. Ray Allen is a two-time NBA champion and 10-time All-Star.

He was an all-NBA second-team selection in 2005 and won the three-point contest in 2001. Allen played college ball at UConn before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1996, where he spent most of his career. 

In 2007, Allen was traded to Miami for Shane Battier and Chris Anderson, helping lead the Heat to back-to-back championships that year.

After spending several years with the Boston Celtics, Allen signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a free agent during the 2017–2018 season but left after just one game due to an injury.

Also Played For: boston celtics, nba 75th anniversary team

4. Gary Payton

Point guard

Career

• NBA champion (2006)
• 9× NBA All-Star (1994–1998, 2000–2003)
• 2× All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000)
• 5× All-NBA Second Team (1995–1997, 1999, 2002)
• 2× All-NBA Third Team (1994, 2001)
• NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
• 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994–2002)
• NBA steals leader (1996)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1991)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• Consensus first-team All-American (1990)
• Pac-10 Player of the Year (1990)
• 3× All-Pac-10 (1988–1990)
• No. 20 retired by Oregon State Beavers
• USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1999)

Gary Payton was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers during his career.

He won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2003. Gary is also known for his defensive play and ability to score points efficiently from anywhere on the court.

He retired from professional basketball following the 2007 season at age 40 due to knee injuries sustained while playing overseas Payton was a versatile player who excelled at both offense and defense.

He is one of only four players in NBA history to score 30,000 points and grab 10,000 rebounds. Payton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Also Played For: nba 2000s, point guard

5. Tom Chambers

Career

• High school: Fairview (Boulder, Colorado)
• College: Utah (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the San Diego Clippers
• Playing career: 1981–1997
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 8, 22, 24, 42, 25
• 1981–1983: San Diego Clippers
• 1983–1988: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1988–1993: Phoenix Suns
• 1993–1995: Utah Jazz
• 1995–1996: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 1997: Charlotte Hornets
• 1997: Philadelphia 76ers
• Israeli League champion (1996), 4× NBA All-Star (1987, 1989–1991), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1987), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1989, 1990), Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, First-team All-WAC (1981), 2× Second-team All-WAC (1979, 1980), No. 42 retired by Utah Utes
• Points: 20,049 (18.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,703 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,283 (2.1 apg)

Chambers was a power forward who played in the NBA from 1981 to 1997. He spent most of his career with the San Diego Clippers, but also played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Phoenix Suns.

Chambers is best known for scoring over 20,000 points in his career and winning two championships with the Clippers in 1984 and 1988. Chambers retired from professional basketball in 1997, but continues to work as an analyst on television sports programs.

Chambers was an All-Star and 2nd-team All-NBA player with the Phoenix Suns. Chambers spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, where he was part of two championship teams. 

After retiring from basketball in 1995, Chambers went on to have a successful coaching career at Weber State University and BYU.

Also Played For: utah jazz, phoenix suns

6. Rashard Lewis

Power forward

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: orlando magic, big 3

7. Derrick McKey

Small forward

Career

• High school: Meridian (Meridian, Mississippi)
• College: Alabama (1984–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1987–2002
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 31, 9, 23
• 1987–1993: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1993–2001: Indiana Pacers
• 2002: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1996), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988), Second-team All-American – UPI (1987), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1987), SEC Player of the Year (1987)
• Points: 10,266 (11.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,387 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,254 (2.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1986 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1986 Spain: National team

Derrick McKey was a professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers over a seventeen-year career.

He is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won an NBA championship in 1997. Derrick Mckey also received two All-Star Game MVP awards during his career and finished as one of the league's top power forwards.

In 2002, Derrick retired from playing professional basketball after a series of knee injuries forced him to call it quits early on in his career. Derrick McKey played collegiately at Kentucky, where he was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and helped lead the Wildcats to their first national championship in 1989.

After going undrafted in the 1995 NBA Draft, Derrick McKey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and went on to win two consecutive All-Defensive Second Team awards (1995, 1996). 

In 1997, Derrick Mckey was traded to Memphis Grizzlies and became an all-star player while helping them reach the playoffs three times over his six seasons there.

He retired following the 2003 season having played 12 seasons in the NBA overall for five different teams. 

Derrick Mckey is now a Sports Analyst for Turner Broadcasting System's TNT network from Atlanta where he provides commentary on both professional basketball and college sports events as well as serving as an analyst for various TBS programming including Thursday night college basketball contests across multiple networks nationwide.

Also Played For: indiana pacers

8. Detlef Schrempf

Career

• High school: Centralia (Centralia, Washington)
• College: Washington (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1985–2001
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 32, 11, 12
• Coaching career: 2005–2007
• 3× NBA All-Star (1993, 1995, 1997), All-NBA Third Team (1995), 2× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1991, 1992), German Player of the Year (1992), Third-team All-American – NABC (1985), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1984, 1985)
• Points: 15,761 (13.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,023 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,833 (3.4 apg)
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player

Schrempf was a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2001. He played for Washington from 1981 to 1985, then spent ten seasons with Dallas before retiring in 2001.

Schrempf started his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Mavericks in 2005, later becoming head coach of their D-League affiliate Las Vegas Vipers from 2007 to 2010. 

In 2013 he rejoined the Mavericks' staff as an assistant general manager under Donnie Nelson, and served in that role until he was fired during the 2016–17 season due to poor team performance Detlef Schrempf is a retired professional basketball player who played most of his career in the NBA.

He was born on September 28, 1966, in Braunschweig, Germany and grew up playing basketball with friends. Schrempf first came to prominence as a member of the Dallas Mavericks during the 1985–1989 seasons where he helped lead them to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances and an NBA championship in 1989. 

After retiring from play, Schrempf became head coach of the German national team and led them to their best ever performance at EuroBasket 2007 where they reached the semifinals before being eliminated by Spain.

Detlef Schrempf currently resides in Seattle with his wife and children.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, nba european

9. Vin Baker

Center

Career

• High school: Old Saybrook, (Old Saybrook, Connecticut)
• College: Hartford (1989–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1993–2006
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 42, 34
• Coaching career: 2018–present
• As a player:, 4× NBA All-Star (1995–1998), All-NBA Second Team (1998), All-NBA Third Team (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1994), America East Player of the Year (1993), 3× First-team All-America East (1991–1993), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2021)
• Points: 11,839 (15.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,867 (7.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,509 (1.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 2000 Sydney: Team competition, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2000 Sydney: Team competition
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1999 San Juan: Team competition

Vin Baker was a key player on the Milwaukee Bucks during their time in the NBA. He played power forward and center, and was known for his hustle and toughness.

Vin Baker retired from playing in 2006 after 13 seasons in the NBA. After retirement, he became an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he remains today.

In 2011, he was named interim head coach of the Bucks following Scott Skiles' resignation due to health concerns. Vin Baker is married with three children and lives in Wisconsin Vin Baker was a versatile player who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks.

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1993, Vin Baker quickly became one of their best players. He won four All-Star games and three consecutive First-team All-America East honours from 1991 to 1993. In 1997, Vin Baker joined the Seattle SuperSonics and helped them reach the NBA Finals that year.

He then played for Boston Celtics (2002), New York Knicks (2005), Houston Rockets (2006) and Los Angeles Clippers before retiring in 2007. After coaching stints at Georgetown University (2007–2010) and Arizona State University (2011–2012), Vin Baker took over as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018 where he remains currently.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks

10. Ricky Pierce

Career

• High school: Garland (Garland, Texas)
• College: , Walla Walla CC (1978–1979), Rice (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1982–1998
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 22, 25, 21
• 1982–1983: Detroit Pistons
• 1983–1984: San Diego Clippers
• 1984–1991: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1991–1994: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1994–1995: Golden State Warriors
• 1995–1996: Indiana Pacers
• 1996–1997: Denver Nuggets
• 1997: Charlotte Hornets
• 1997: AEK Athens
• 1997–1998: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (1991), 2× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1987, 1990), Second-team All-American – USBWA (1982), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1982), SWC Player of the Year (1982), 3× First-team All-SWC (1980–1982), No. 25 retired by Rice Owls
• Points: 14,467 (14.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,296 (2.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,826 (1.9 apg)

Ricky Pierce played for the Detroit Pistons from 1982 to 1998. He was known as one of the best shooters in NBA history and is sixth all-time in three point field goals made.

After retirement, he started working as a commentator for TNT's coverage of the NBA Playoffs and other games. Ricky Pierce was an All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year in his career.

He played for the San Diego Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers before retiring in 1997. Pierce averaged 14 points per game throughout his career.

11. Jack Sikma

Career

• High school: St. Anne (St. Anne, Illinois)
• College: Illinois Wesleyan (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1977–1991
• Position: Center
• Number: 43
• Coaching career: 2003–2014
• NBA champion (1979), 7× NBA All-Star (1979–1985), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1978), No. 43 retired by Seattle SuperSonics, 2× First-team NCAA Division III All-American (1976, 1977), Third-team NCAA Division III All-American (1975), 3× CCIW Player of the Year (1975–1977)
• Points: 17,287 (15.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,816 (9.8 rpg)
• Assists: 3,488 (3.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Jack Sikma was an all-American center at Illinois Wesleyan, and he went on to have a successful NBA career. Sikma is best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he won three championships (1977–1979).

After playing 11 seasons in the NBA, Sikma retired in 1991. He later coached several teams in the lower leagues before retiring from coaching in 2014. Sikma, who was born on December 10, 1966 in Akron, Ohio, is a retired American professional basketball player.

After playing collegiately at Kent State University and then being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the No. 11 overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft, Sikma played for them from 1988 to 1991 before joining the Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons (1991-1992). 

Following his time with Milwaukee and Houston as an assistant coach under Rick Majerus from 2003 to 2007 respectively, Sikma returned to coaching when he was appointed assistant coach of the Seattle SuperSonics prior to their move to Oklahoma City in 2008.

He rejoined Rockets head coach Kevin McHale during their first season back in Houston but left after one year following differences between himself and McHale over player personnel decisions. 

Subsequently returning as an assistant coach for Minnesota Timberwolves under Tom Thibodeau until 2014 when he retired again due to health reasons aged 54 years old.

During his playing career, Sikma averaged 15 points per game while shooting 50% from three-point range which earned him multiple All-Star selections along with Second Team NBA All-Defensive recognition; additionally.

Jack won 2 NCAA Division III Player of Year Awards whilst attending William Jewell College (Kansas) – where his father Dennis also played college ball.

12. Jeff Green

Power forward

Career

• High school: Northwestern (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Georgetown (2004–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2007–present
• 2007–2011: Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2011,, 2012–2015: Boston Celtics
• 2015–2016: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2016: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2016–2017: Orlando Magic
• 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019: Utah Jazz
• 2020: Houston Rockets
• 2020–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–present: Denver Nuggets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008), Second-team All-American – USBWA (2007), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2007), Big East Player of the Year (2007), First-team All-Big East (2007), Second-team All-Big East (2006), Big East tournament MVP (2007), Big East Rookie of the Year (2005)

Jeff Green was drafted 5th overall in the 2007 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He has played for Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic over the course of his career.

In 2017, he joined Denver Nuggets and is currently playing there. Jeff Green stands at 6'8" tall with a weight of 235 pounds (107 kg). 

His skills as both a power forward and center have seen him play in multiple leagues around the world including the NBA where he currently plays for Denver Nuggets Green was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft.

Green had a successful rookie campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 4 rebounds per game en route to being named to the All-Rookie First Team. In 2008, Green improved his averages to 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while helping lead Boston to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

After four seasons with Boston, he signed with Memphis as part of a three-team trade that sent Rudy Gay to Toronto and Courtney Lee to Memphis; however, he only played one season for them before signing with Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent in 2016.

With LA Clippers, Green averaged 17 points on 54% shooting from 3-point range over two seasons before being traded back east once again - this time joining Orlando Magic - in 2017 where he continued his strong play leading them into playoff contention both years.

However, they were unable or unwilling (due mainly to salary cap constraints)to keep him around after 2018 which led him onto the Cleveland Cavaliers following their acquisition of Anthony Bennett from Utah Jazz at midseason 2019.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, georgetown hoyas

13. Lenny Wilkens

Point guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, cleveland cavaliers

14. 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: philadelphia 76ers

15. Russell Westbrook

Point guard

Career

• High school: Leuzinger (Lawndale, California)
• College: UCLA (2006–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2019–2020: Houston Rockets
• 2020–2021: Washington Wizards
• 2021–present: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2017), 9× NBA All-Star (2011–2013, 2015–2020), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016), 2× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017), 5× All-NBA Second Team (2011–2013, 2015, 2018), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009), 2× NBA scoring champion (2015, 2017), 3× NBA assists leader (2018, 2019, 2021), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Third-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2008), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (2008)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team competition, World Championship/World Cup, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2012 London: Team competition
• World Championship/World Cup
• : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Westbrook has been one of the most dominant point guards in the NBA for a decade, and he is only getting better. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2008 and played with them until 2019.

In his first three seasons, Westbrook led Oklahoma City to consecutive Finals appearances (2012, 2013, 2014). After spending two seasons with Houston Rockets, Westbrook re-joined the Thunder as their new starting point guard in 2020.

His exceptional play has earned him numerous accolades throughout his career including five MVP Awards (2013–2018), four straight All-Star Game selections (2017–2020), and two Olympic Gold Medals (2008, 2012). Westbrook is a two-time NBA MVP and All-Star, as well as an All-NBA First Team selection.

Westbrook was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 and has since played for them, signing with the Washington Wizards this offseason. 

Westbrook's game revolves around his explosiveness and speed on offense, as he can score through almost any means possible – whether it be dunked or assists to teammates.

On defense, Westbrook is known for being one of the best rebounders in the league, averaging nearly 10 per game over his career so far.

Also Played For: houston rockets, los angeles lakers

16. Maurice Lucas

Power forward

Career

• High school: Schenley (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• College: Marquette (1972–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1974–1988
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 20, 25, 33, 23
• 1974–1975: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1975–1976: Kentucky Colonels
• 1976–1980: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1980–1981: New Jersey Nets
• 1981–1982: New York Knicks
• 1982–1985: Phoenix Suns
• 1985–1986: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1986–1987: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1987–1988: Portland Trail Blazers
• NBA champion (1977), 4× NBA All-Star (1977–1979, 1983), ABA All-Star (1976), All-NBA Second Team (1978), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1978), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Time Team, No. 20 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, Third-team All-American – NABC (1974), No. 20 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1971)
• Points: 14,857 (14.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,306 (9.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,498 (2.4 apg)

Maurice Lucas was a 7-foot power forward who played in the NBA from 1974 to 1988. He led the Bulls in scoring twice, and also won an MVP award while with Chicago.

After his playing career ended, Maurice became a coach and worked as an assistant for many teams before retiring in 2009. Maurice died on October 31, 2010 after a long battle with cancer at age 58 Maurice Lucas was a key player on the Portland Trail Blazers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

He was an all-star, defensive specialist and Mr. Basketball USA winner in 1971. After playing for six different teams over 12 seasons, he retired in 1988 with a career scoring average of 17 points per game.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers, marquette golden eagles

17. Bob Weiss

Career

• High school: Athens Area, (Athens, Pennsylvania)
• College: Penn State (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1965–1977
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 35, 12, 21, 8
• Coaching career: 1978–present
• NBA champion (1967)
• Points: 5,989 (7.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,398 (1.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,931 (3.7 apg)

Bob Weiss was born on May 7, 1942 in Easton, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at Athens Area and then went on to play college basketball for Penn State.

In 1965, he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers and played point guard in the NBA for over a decade. After retiring from playing basketball, Weiss took up coaching as a career move and has been doing so since 1978.

Bob Weiss is currently retired but still keeps an active role in basketball circles through coaching and mentoring young athletes Bob Weiss was a basketball coach and player who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

He coached the Seattle SuperSonics for two seasons before joining the Shanxi Zhongyu team in China as an assistant coach. In 2006, he rejoined the SuperSonics organization as their head coach but was fired midway through his second season.

Since then, he has worked as an assistant coach with various teams around the world including Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers and Shanghai Zhongyu again.

Also Played For: buffalo braves, penn state university basketball

18. Steve Scheffler

Career

• High school: Forest Hills Northern, (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
• College: Purdue (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 1990–1999
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 55, 45, 50
• 1990–1991: Charlotte Hornets
• 1991–1992: Quad City Thunder
• 1992: Sacramento Kings
• 1992: Denver Nuggets
• 1992–1997: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1998–1999: Quad City Thunder
• 1999: Yakima Sun Kings
• All-CBA Second Team (1992)[1], Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1990), Big Ten Player of the Year (1990)
• Points: 331 (1.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 180 (1.0 rpg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Summer Universiade, : 1989 Duisburg: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Summer Universiade
• : 1989 Duisburg: Team competition

Scheffler was born on September 3, 1967 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended high school at Forest Hills Northern and played college basketball for Purdue before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1990 NBA Draft.

Scheffler spent four seasons with the Hornets before moving to Sacramento Kings in 1993. He then returned to Charlotte as a free agent in 1996 and retired from playing professional basketball after 1999 season. 

Scheffler is currently an assistant coach for his alma mater of Purdue University where he helped them make it to the NCAA tournament twice (2008 & 2009).

Scheffler was a standout guard at the University of Washington. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1992 and played with them for six seasons before moving to Seattle in 1998.

 Scheffler won an NBA championship with the Sonics in 1999, his final season with the league. After playing one season in Yakima, Scheffler retired from professional basketball and now works as a coach at Eastern Washington University.

Scheffler is also active on social media and has made appearances on shows such as The Office and Parks & Recreation as well as writing books about basketball coaching methods.

Also Played For: purdue university basketball

19. Jim McIlvaine

Career

• High school: St. Catherine (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1994–2001
• Position: Center
• Number: 22
• 1994–1996: Washington Bullets
• 1996–1998: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2001: New Jersey Nets
• NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1994), Great Midwest Player of the Year (1994)
• Points: 1,072 (2.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,243 (3.1 rpg)
• Blocks: 691 (1.7 bpg)

Jim McIlvaine was born in Racine, Wisconsin in 1972. He attended high school at St. Catherine and played college basketball for Marquette before being drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1994.

McIlvaine spent six seasons with the Bullets, helping them reach the NBA Finals twice (1997 and 1998). In 2001, he signed with the Orlando Magic and retired from playing that year after appearing in only 18 games due to injuries.

Since retiring from professional basketball, McIlvaine has worked as a television commentator and served as an assistant coach for his son's youth team before taking a job managing a Dunkin' Donuts franchise in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 2017.

McIlvaine was a versatile player who excelled on both ends of the floor. He starred for Washington Bullets and Seattle SuperSonics during his career, winning multiple awards along the way. McIlvaine is most known for his defensive prowess, which led to him being named Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.

After playing with New Jersey Nets for three years, he retired from professional basketball in 2001.

Also Played For: 1994 nba draft

20. Vinnie Johnson

Career

• High school: Franklin D. Roosevelt
• College: , McLennan CC (1975–1977), Baylor (1977–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1979–1992
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 15, 25
• 1979–1981: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1981–1991: Detroit Pistons
• 1991–1992: San Antonio Spurs
• 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), No. 15 retired by Detroit Pistons, Second-team All-American – AP (1979)
• Points: 11,825 (12.0 ppg)
• Assists: 3,212 (3.3 apg)
• Rebound: 3,109 (3.2 rpg)

Vinnie Johnson was born in New York City on September 1, 1956. He attended high school at Franklin D. Roosevelt and played college basketball for Baylor before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1979 NBA draft.

Vinnie spent his entire playing career with the Sonics, retiring after 1992 season. Vinnie is a two-time All Star player who is best known for his outstanding shooting ability from beyond the arc; he holds record for most three-pointers made in an NBA playoffs game (8).

In 2006, Johnson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its first class of inductees, alongside other legendary players such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Vinnie Johnson was a two-time NBA champion with the Seattle SuperSonics and Detroit Pistons.

He earned Second-team All-American honors from the Associated Press in 1979 and played collegiately at Southwest Missouri State University. 

After retiring from pro basketball, he served as an assistant coach for several teams including the Spurs, Clippers, Warriors and 76ers before joining George Karl's staff with Sacramento Kings in 2013.

In his latest role, Johnson is head coach of Georgia Tech's men's team which competes in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Vinnie has three children - sons Vincent Jr., Zion and daughter Tayler - 

who are all active athletes in their own right; Zion plays college football while Vincent Jr.'s playing career includes stints in both Australian rules football and rugby union leagues over there respectively.

Alongside coaching commitments, this elder statesman also enjoys spending time with family friends hanging out at home or going on road trips together enjoying music festivals or other events that come up along the way.

Also Played For: detroit pistons

21. Dennis Johnson

Point guard

Career

• High school: Dominguez (Compton, California)
• College: , LA Harbor College (1973–1975), Pepperdine (1975–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1976–1990
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 3
• Coaching career: 1993–2007
• 3× NBA champion (1979, 1984, 1986), NBA Finals MVP (1979), 5× NBA All-Star (1979–1982, 1985), All-NBA First Team (1981), All-NBA Second Team (1980), 6× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979–1983, 1987), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1984–1986), No. 3 retired by Boston Celtics
• Points: 15,535 (14.1 ppg)
• Assists: 5,499 (5.0 apg)
• Steals: 1,477 (1.3 spg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Johnson was a highly-talented point guard and shooting guard in the NBA. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1976 and spent most of his career with them.

Johnson is best known for leading the Boston Celtics to their first championship in 86, including an iconic Game 7 performance against John Stockton and Utah Jazz.

Johnson also played for Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks during his professional career. 

Dennis Johnson died from heart failure on February 22nd, 2007 at age 52 after a long battle with illness Dennis Johnson was a 7-time NBA All-Star and 3x champion.

Dennis Johnson played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers during his career. 

After retiring as a player in 2007, Dennis Johnson became an assistant coach with the LA Clippers before becoming head coach of Austin Toros in 2008. In 2010, he was named interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings after Rick Adelman resigned due to health reasons.

He held this position until early 2011 when he left to become an assistant coach with Golden State Warriors under Mark Jackson where he remained until 2014 when he retired from coaching altogether at age 59 years old.

22. Paul Silas

Power forward

Career

• High school: McClymonds (Oakland, California)
• College: Creighton (1961–1964)
• NBA draft 1964 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1964–1980
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 29, 12, 35, 36
• Coaching career: 1980–2012
• 3× NBA champion (1974, 1976, 1979), 2× NBA All-Star (1972, 1975), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1975, 1976), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1971–1973), Second-team All-American – NABC (1964), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1964), No. 35 retired by Creighton Bluejays, NCAA rebounding leader (1963), Second-team Parade All-American (1960), California Mr. Basketball (1960)
• Points: 11,782 (9.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,357 (9.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,572 (2.1 apg)
• NBA: 387–488 (.442)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2017

Paul Silas was a dominant power forward in the NBA for many years. He played for the St. Louis Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks during his playing career.

After retiring from professional basketball, he became a successful coach with stints with the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. He passed away on December 10th 2022 at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer.

Paul Silas was a three-time NBA champion with the St. Louis Hawks, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics. He also won an Olympic Gold Medal as a member of the US Men’s Basketball Team in 1976. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Paul Silas became a successful coach for several teams including the San Diego Clippers, New Jersey Nets (assistant), and Phoenix Suns (assistant).

In 2010 he took over as head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats where he led them to their first ever playoff appearance but was subsequently fired midseason in 2012 after posting losing records in each of his two seasons at the helm.

23. Sam Perkins

Forward-center

Career

• High school: , Samuel J. Tilden, (Brooklyn, New York), Shaker, (Latham, New York)
• College: North Carolina (1980–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1984–2001
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 41, 44, 14
• 1984–1990: Dallas Mavericks
• 1990–1993: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1993–1998: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2001: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), NCAA champion (1982), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1983, 1984), Consensus second-team All-American (1982), 3× First-team All-ACC (1982–1984), ACC tournament MVP (1981), ACC Rookie of the Year (1981), No. 41 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1984), First-team Parade All-American (1980), McDonald's All-American (1980)
• Points: 15,324 (11.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,666 (6.0 rpg)
• Blocks: 933 (0.7 bpg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2018
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Team competition[citation needed], FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1979 Salvador: Team competition[citation needed]
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Team competition[citation needed]
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1979 Salvador: Team competition[citation needed]

Sam Perkins was a 6'9" forward who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1984 and played for them until 2001. Perkins is best known for his time with the Houston Rockets, where he won two championships.

Perkins also played for the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, and Boston Celtics. In 2001, Perkins retired from the NBA. Perkins is currently a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies. Perkins has two children and lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Perkins is a Shaker from Latham, New York. Perkins is also an ordained minister. Sam Perkins was a power forward and center for the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Seattle SuperSonics during his career. 

Perkins was a key player on the UCLA Bruins teams that won back-to-back NCAA championships in 1982 and 1983.

Perkins was a two-time first-team All-American and won a national championship with UCLA in 1982. Perkins was drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1984 NBA draft. 

Perkins played for the Mavericks, Lakers, and Pacers during his career. Perkins was a key player on the United States men's basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.

Perkins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. Perkins is currently the director of player personnel for the Indiana Pacers. Perkins has written several books about his basketball career.

Also Played For: unc basketball, north carolina basketball

24. Avery Johnson

Point guard

Career

• 1988: Palm Beach Stingrays
• 1988–1990: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1990: Denver Nuggets
• 1991: San Antonio Spurs
• 1992: Houston Rockets
• 1992–1993: San Antonio Spurs
• 1993–1994: Golden State Warriors
• 1994–2001: San Antonio Spurs
• 2001–2002: Denver Nuggets
• 2002–2003: Dallas Mavericks
• 2003–2004: Golden State Warriors
• As coach:
• 2004–2005: Dallas Mavericks (assistant)
• 2005–2008: Dallas Mavericks
• 2010–2012: New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
• 2015–2019: Alabama

Avery Johnson played professional basketball for over 20 years, including 14 seasons as a point guard with the Dallas Mavericks and six seasons as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history, and he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2011. Johnson led Dallas to the 1994 NBA Finals, and he was named the NBA Finals MVP.

Johnson coached the Mavericks to the 1999 NBA Finals, but Dallas lost to the Utah Jazz. Johnson was named the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002, and he led Milwaukee to the playoffs seven times in his eight seasons as coach.

Johnson was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks in May 2016 after two seasons. Johnson has since been hired as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Avery Johnson played professional basketball for over 20 years and coached for over 10 years.

Avery Johnson was an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks for four seasons before becoming head coach of the New Jersey Nets in 2010. 

In 2015, Avery Johnson was hired as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Avery Johnson has led the Crimson Tide to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the 2017 Final Four.

Avery Johnson is considered one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and his teams have consistently been among the most successful in the nation. 

Avery Johnson is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, having won the award in 2006 with the San Antonio Spurs and in 2016 with the Golden State Warriors. 

Avery Johnson has also been nominated for the National Coach of the Year Award, and he has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Avery Johnson is a tireless workaholic, and he is known for his outstanding coaching skills and for his ability to connect with his players. Avery Johnson is a highly respected figure in the NBA, and he is widely considered to be one of the best coaches in the history of the sport.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, nba undrafted

25. Serge Ibaka

Power forward

Career

• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006: Inter Club
• 2007–2008: L'Hospitalet
• 2008–2009: Manresa
• 2009–2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016–2017: Orlando Magic
• 2017–2020: Toronto Raptors
• 2020–2022: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• 2022–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (2019), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2012–2014), 2× NBA blocks leader (2012, 2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Spain, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team, FIBA European Championship, : 2011 Lithuania: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Spain
• Olympic Games
• : 2012 London: Team
• FIBA European Championship
• : 2011 Lithuania: Team

Ibaka was born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, in 1989. Ibaka played college basketball at L'Hospitalet in Spain. Ibaka was drafted 24th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2008 NBA draft.

Ibaka has played for the Milwaukee Bucks since 2016. Ibaka is a power forward and center with the ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Ibaka has been a key player for the Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 18.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in the 2018–19 season.

Ibaka is a two-time All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA Third Team twice. Ibaka is a Spanish citizen, and he has represented his country at the Olympics and the World Cup. Ibaka is a popular figure in Milwaukee, and he has been involved in a number of charitable works in the city.

Ibaka was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but moved to Spain as a child. Ibaka played college basketball at the University of Florida. 

Ibaka was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ibaka has been an integral part of the Thunder's success, including winning two championships in 2009 and 2017.

Ibaka has also been a key player for the Spanish national team, winning a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics and a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. Ibaka is a two-time All-Star and three-time All-Defensive First Team selection. 

In 2019, Ibaka was named the NBA Most Valuable Player. Ibaka has been a vocal advocate for social justice and has lent his support to various charities. Serge Ibaka is married and has two children.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

26. Shawn Kemp

Career

• High school: Concord (Elkhart, Indiana)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1989–2003
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 40, 4
• 1989–1997: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1997–2000: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2000–2002: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2002–2003: Orlando Magic
• 6× NBA All-Star (1993–1998), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1994–1996), McDonald's All-American (1988), First-team Parade All-American (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1987), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1986)
• Points: 15,347 (14.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,834 (8.4 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,279 (1.2 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Team competition

Shawn Kemp was a power forward who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. Kemp was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics teams that made the playoffs eight times and won a championship in 1996.

Kemp was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2000, where he won a championship in 2002. Kemp was later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers and retired in 2003. Kemp is a Bronze Medalist and a 5-time All-Star who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Kemp currently works as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Kemp is married and has two children. In 2013, Kemp was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. 

He is currently in remission. Shawn Kemp was a dominant force on the court for the Orlando Magic for many years. He was a 6x NBA All-Star, 3x All-NBA Second Team, and McDonald's All-American.

Kemp was known for his scoring, rebounding, and block totals. He was a key player on the Magic's championship teams in the early 1990s. Kemp is now a broadcaster for the Atlanta Hawks.

27. Gus Williams

Point guard

Career

• High school: Mount Vernon, (Mount Vernon, New York)
• College: USC (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1975–1987
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1
• 1975–1977: Golden State Warriors
• 1977–1984: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1984–1986: Washington Bullets
• 1987: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA champion (1979), 2× NBA All-Star (1982, 1983), All-NBA First Team (1982), All-NBA Second Team (1980), NBA Comeback Player of the Year (1982), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1976), No. 1 retired by Seattle SuperSonics, Consensus second-team All-American (1975), First-team All-Pac-8 (1975), No. 10 retired by USC Trojans, Second-team Parade All-American (1971)
• Points: 14,093 (17.1 ppg)
• Assists: 4,597 (5.6 apg)
• Steals: 1,638 (2.0 spg)

Gus Williams was an American point guard who played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors from 1975 to 1987. Williams was a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

He is considered one of the best point guards in NBA history, and was named to the NBA All-Decade Team for the 1980s. Williams is also a member of the US Olympic team, which won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York and attended Mount Vernon High School.

After playing college basketball at USC, Williams was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 1975 NBA draft. 

He spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors, becoming one of the most successful players in franchise history. Williams was named to the All-Defense First Team five times and won two NBA championships with the team.

He retired from playing in 1987 and currently serves as an analyst for the Warriors on their television broadcasts.

Also Played For: university of southern california basketball

28. Fred Brown

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Lincoln (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: , Southeastern CC (1967–1969), Iowa (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1971–1984
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 32
• 1971–1984: Seattle SuperSonics
• NBA champion (1979), NBA All-Star (1976), NBA Three-Point Percentage Leader (1980), No. 32 retired by Seattle SuperSonics, Third-team All-American – AP (1971)
• Points: 14,018 (14.6 ppg)
• Assists: 3,160 (3.3 apg)
• Steals: 1,149 (1.4 spg)

Fred Brown was a shooting guard and point guard in the NBA. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1971 and played for the team for six seasons. Brown was a versatile player and was able to play both shooting guard and point guard.

Brown was a strong shooter and was able to score points in the paint and from beyond the arc. Brown was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics team that made it to the playoffs three times. Brown retired from the NBA in 1984 and now works as a basketball coach.

Brown was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics teams that won two NBA championships in the late 1970s. Brown was a three-time All-Star and was the league's leading scorer in 1980. Brown was a versatile player who could score inside and out, and he was a major reason why the SuperSonics were so successful.

Brown is one of the most decorated players in Seattle SuperSonics history, and he is also one of the most popular players in the team's history. Brown retired from the NBA in 1984 and he now serves as an assistant coach with the Seattle Storm. 

Fred Brown is one of the all-time greats in Seattle SuperSonics history and he will always be remembered as one of the team's most important players.

Also Played For: nba 70s

29. Xavier McDaniel

Small forward

Career

• High school: A.C. Flora (Columbia, South Carolina)
• College: Wichita State (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1985–1998
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 34, 35, 32, 31
• 1985–1990: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1990–1991: Phoenix Suns
• 1991–1992: New York Knicks
• 1992–1995: Boston Celtics
• 1995–1996: Iraklis Thessaloniki
• 1996–1998: New Jersey Nets
• NBA All-Star (1988), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986), Consensus first-team All-American (1985), NCAA season scoring leader (1985), 2× NCAA rebounding leader (1983, 1985), 2× MVC Player of the Year (1984, 1985), No. 34 retired by Wichita State Shockers
• Points: 13,606 (15.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,313 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,775 (2.0 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2013

Xavier McDaniel was a highly successful small forward / power forward in the NBA. McDaniel was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1985 NBA draft and played for them until 1998.

McDaniel is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships. McDaniel is also a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection. McDaniel was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

McDaniel currently works as an NBA commentator for ESPN. McDaniel was born in Columbia, South Carolina on June 4, 1963. Xavier McDaniel went to high school at A.C. Flora in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Xavier McDaniel played college basketball at Wichita State before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1985 NBA draft.

Xavier McDaniel was one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in college basketball history. He was a two-time NCAA scoring leader and two-time MVC Player of the Year, and he was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft. 

Xavier McDaniel's NBA career was brief, but he was a valuable contributor to several teams.

He played for the Iraklis Thessaloniki (1995–1996), the New Jersey Nets (1996–1998), and the Los Angeles Clippers (1998–2000), and he won an NBA All-Star Game and an NBA All-Rookie First Team Award. 

After his playing career ended, Xavier McDaniel became a television analyst and color commentator. He has also written several books about basketball, and he currently works as an NBA referee.

Xavier McDaniel is one of the most accomplished players in the history of college basketball, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in NCAA history.

Also Played For: wichita state shockers basketball

30. Dale Ellis

Career

• High school: Marietta (Marietta, Georgia)
• College: Tennessee (1979–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1983–2000
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 14, 3, 9, 2
• 1983–1986: Dallas Mavericks
• 1986–1991: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1991–1992: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1992–1994: San Antonio Spurs
• 1994–1997: Denver Nuggets
• 1997–1999: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2000: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2000: Charlotte Hornets
• NBA All-Star (1989), All-NBA Third Team (1989), NBA Most Improved Player (1987), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1989), Consensus first-team All-American (1983), Consensus second-team All-American (1982), 2× SEC Player of the Year (1982, 1983), No. 14 retired by Tennessee Volunteers, Fourth-team Parade All-American (1979)
• Points: 19,004 (15.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,201 (3.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,746 (1.4 apg)

Dale Ellis played in the NBA for 14 seasons, starting with the Dallas Mavericks in 1983. Ellis is best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics and San Antonio Spurs, where he was an All-Star three times.

Ellis is also a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and was named one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players of All Time in 2002. Ellis has since retired from professional basketball and now works as a commentator for NBA games.

Ellis was a versatile player who was able to score inside and out. Ellis was a key player on two of the most successful teams in Nuggets history. Ellis was a three-time All-Star and won the Three-Point Contest in 1989. Ellis finished his career with 19,004 points and 4,201 rebounds.

Ellis was a key member of the Charlotte Hornets during their 2000 championship season. Ellis was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. 

Ellis currently works as an analyst for the NBA on TNT. Ellis was born on October 12, 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ellis is married to Rheaume and has two children.

Also Played For: university of tennessee basketball, tennessee volunteers men's basketball

31. Slick Watts

Point guard

Career

• High school: Henry Weather, (Rolling Fork, Mississippi)
• College: , Grand View (1969–1970), Xavier (Louisiana) (1970–1973)
• NBA draft: 1973 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1973–1979
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 13, 14, 00
• 1973–1978: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1978: New Orleans Jazz
• 1978–1979: Houston Rockets
• 1980: Anchorage Northern Knights
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (1976), NBA assists leader (1976), NBA steals leader (1976)

Watts was a standout high school basketball player and was drafted by the NBA but did not play in the league. He attended Xavier University, where he was a First Team All-American in 1973.

Watts has had a successful career in coaching, most notably with the Memphis Grizzlies. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Watts has two children and lives in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

Watts was a point guard who played in the NBA from 1973 to 1979. He was a two-time All-Defensive First Team selection, and was also the league assists leader in 1976. Watts played with the Seattle SuperSonics, the New Orleans Jazz, and the Houston Rockets, before retiring in 1979.

Watts is currently a basketball analyst for NBA TV.

32. Nate McMillan

Point guard

Career

• High school: William G. Enloe, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: , Chowan (1982–1984), NC State (1984–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1986–1998
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 10
• Coaching career: 1998–present
• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1994, 1995), NBA steals leader (1994), No. 10 retired by Seattle SuperSonics, No. 10 jersey honored by NC State Wolfpack
• Points: 4,733 (5.9 ppg)
• Assists: 4,893 (6.1 apg)
• Steals: 1,544 (1.9 spg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, Assistant coach for  United States, : 2008 Beijing: Men's basketball, : 2012 London: Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, Assistant coach for  United States, : 2006 Japan: Men's basketball, FIBA Americas Championship, Assistant coach for  United States, : 2007 Las Vegas: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• Assistant coach for  United States
• : 2008 Beijing: Men's basketball
• : 2012 London: Men's basketball
• FIBA World Championship
• Assistant coach for  United States
• : 2006 Japan: Men's basketball
• FIBA Americas Championship
• Assistant coach for  United States
• : 2007 Las Vegas: Men's basketball

McMillan is a successful coach in the NBA, having led the Atlanta Hawks to the playoffs in each of his four seasons as head coach. McMillan attended William G.

Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, and played college basketball for NC State. McMillan was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1986 NBA draft and played for the team for four seasons.

McMillan was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1991 and later played for the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings before returning to the Hawks in 2004. McMillan is a two-time NBA coach of the year award winner.

McMillan is married with two children. McMillan is a Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media. McMillan is a North Carolina native and attended NC State. McMillan is scheduled to coach the Hawks in the 2019–20 season.

33. Bob Rule

Center

Career

• High school: Riverside Polytechnic, (Riverside, California)
• College: , Riverside CC (1963–1965), Colorado State (1965–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 2 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1967–1974
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 45, 21
• 1967–1971: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1971–1972: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1972–1973: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1974: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (1970), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968)
• Points: 7,007 (17.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,333 (8.3 rpg)
• Assists: 594 (1.5 apg)

Rule was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1967 NBA draft and went on to have a successful rookie season. He played for the SuperSonics for four seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1971.

Rule continued to play in the NBA for the rest of his career, mainly with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Rule was a two-time All-Star and won a championship with the Cavaliers in 1976. He retired from the NBA in 1982 after playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Rule passed away on September 5, 2019 at the age of 75. He was known for his strong defense and was inducted into the Cleveland Cavaliers Hall of Fame in 2001. 

Rule is survived by his wife, four children and seven grandchildren. Bob Rule was a power forward and center who played in the NBA for parts of four seasons.

Rule was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967 and spent his first four seasons with the team before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1971. 

Rule spent the next two seasons with the 76ers before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1972. Rule spent the next two seasons with the Cavaliers before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1974.

Rule played his last NBA game with the Bucks in 1974. Rule finished his career with 7,007 points, 3,333 rebounds, and 1,594 assists. Rule was an NBA All-Star in 1970 and an NBA All-Rookie First Team member in 1968. 

Rule is currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks' G-League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. Rule passed away on August 21, 2018 at the age of 80.

34. John Johnson

Career

• High school: Messmer (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: , Northwest College (1966–1968), Iowa (1968–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1970–1982
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 32, 27, 34
• 1970–1973: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1973–1975: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1975–1977: Houston Rockets
• 1977–1982: Seattle SuperSonics
• NBA champion (1979), 2× NBA All-Star (1971, 1972), Third-team All-American – UPI (1970)
• Points: 11,200 (12.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,778 (5.5 rpg)
• Assists: 3,285 (3.8 apg)

Johnson was a standout high school basketball player and was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 1970 NBA draft. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for seven seasons, averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 assists per game.

Johnson retired from the NBA in 1982 and later worked as a basketball coach. Johnson died in 2016 at the age of 68 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Johnson was a key member of the Seattle SuperSonics teams that won two NBA Championships in 1977 and 1979.

Johnson was a versatile forward who was able to score in multiple ways, including from behind the arc. Johnson was a key member of the Portland Trail Blazers team that made it to the NBA Finals in 1975. 

Johnson also had success with the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers, making the playoffs in all but one of his ten seasons.

Johnson was a three-time All-Star and was voted to the All-NBA Second Team in 1978. Johnson retired after the 1982 season, having played in over 1,000 games in the NBA. Johnson is currently the head coach of the Texas Legends of the D-League. 

Johnson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. Johnson is a respected basketball coach, having helmed the Texas Legends to a D-League championship in 2016.

35. Lonnie Shelton

Career

• High school: Foothill (Bakersfield, California)
• College: Oregon State (1973–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1976–1986
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 8
• 1976–1978: New York Knicks
• 1978–1983: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1983–1986: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA champion (1979), NBA All-Star (1982), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982), First-team All-Pac-8 (1975)
• Points: 8,049 (12.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,136 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,459 (2.2 apg)

Lonnie Shelton was a 6'8" power forward/center who played in the NBA for 15 seasons. Shelton was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1976 NBA draft and spent his entire career with the team.

Shelton is most famous for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he was an All-Star for six seasons. Shelton also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets and was a member of the Utah Jazz for one season.

Shelton announced his retirement from the NBA in 2006 and later served as the head coach of the Bakersfield Jam of the D-League. Shelton passed away on July 8, 2018 at the age of 62. Lonnie Shelton was a versatile player who was able to contribute in many areas of the game.

He was a capable scorer and rebounder, and was also an excellent passer. Shelton was a three-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks in the 1970s. 

He was also an All-Star and All-Defensive Second Team selection. Shelton later played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Cleveland Cavaliers, winning another title with Cleveland in 1986.

He retired from professional basketball in 1991. Shelton is a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. He is also a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame's "First-Team All-Pac-8" squad. Shelton is currently the head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

36. Desmond Mason

Career

• High school: Waxahachie (Waxahachie, Texas)
• College: Oklahoma State (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2000–2009
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 34
• 2000–2003: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2003–2005: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2005–2007: New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
• 2007–2008: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2008–2009: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2009: Sacramento Kings
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2001)
• Points: 7,767 (12.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,863 (4.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,049 (1.6 apg)

Desmond Mason is a former professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He was drafted by the SuperSonics in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft and played for the team until 2009. Mason also played for the Bucks from 2009 to 2011. Mason is a small forward and shooting guard and is known for his high shooting percentage.

He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2000 and to the Second Team in 2001. Mason also won a gold medal with the United States Men’s National Team in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Mason has two children, a daughter and a son. He and his wife, Tiffany, divorced in 2013.

Mason is an entrepreneur and owns a shoe company, Mason Shoe Co. Desmond Mason was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft. 

Mason played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the Sacramento Kings in 2009.

Mason was a frequent starter for the Bucks and Hornets, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. In the 2001 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Mason won the title, dunking over Shaquille O'Neal in the final round. 

Mason has also played for the Puerto Rican national team, and was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2004 Olympics.

Mason is a two-time All-Star, and is currently a free agent. Mason is married, with two children. Mason has spoken about his experience with bipolar disorder, and has advocated for better understanding and treatment of mental health issues. 

Mason is a philanthropist, and has donated to organizations that support children and families.

Also Played For: oklahoma state university

37. Robert Swift

Career

• High school: , Garces Memorial, (Bakersfield, California), Bakersfield, (Bakersfield, California)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2009: Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2009: Bakersfield Jam
• 2010: Seattle Aviators
• 2010: Snohomish County Explosion
• 2010–2011: Tokyo Apache
• 2018–2021: Círculo Gijón
• Second-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

Swift was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft. In July of 2013, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for the Thunder until he was traded to the Boston Celtics in February of 2016.

Swift signed with the Brooklyn Nets in July of 2016. He was waived by the Nets in October of 2016. Swift was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies in December of 2016. He was waived by the Grizzlies in January of 2017. Swift signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in February of 2017.

He was waived by the Cavaliers in March of 2017. Swift was selected 12th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA draft. 

Swift played two seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics and one with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Swift's best season came in 2009 when he averaged 10.4 points and 4.0 assists per game.

Swift was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam in 2010 and played for them for two seasons. Swift was traded to the Seattle Aviators in 2010 and then to the Snohomish County Explosion in 2011. 

Swift signed with the Círculo Gijón in 2018 and has played for them since. Swift has represented the United States at the World Cup (2010) and the Olympics (2016).

Swift is a two-time All-Star and was also named to the Second-Team Parade All-American squad in 2004. Swift has won two Championships with the Círculo Gijón (2018, 2021).

38. Eddie Gill

Career

• High school: Overland (Aurora, Colorado)
• College: , USU Eastern (1996–1997), Salt Lake CC (1997–1998), Weber State (1998–2000)
• NBA draft: 2000 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2000–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 8, 7, 4, 6
• 2000–2001: Las Vegas Silver Bandits
• 2000–2001: Kansas City Knights
• 2000–2001: New Jersey Nets
• 2000–2001: Paf Bologna
• 2001–2002: Kansas City Knights
• 2001–2002: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2002–2003: Asheville Altitude
• 2003: Reggio Emilia
• 2003: Ionikos N.F. B.C.
• 2003–2004: Dakota Wizards
• 2004: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2004–2006: Indiana Pacers
• 2006–2007: Dynamo Moscow
• 2007–2008: New Jersey Nets
• 2007–2008: Colorado 14ers
• 2007–2008: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2007–2008: Colorado 14ers
• 2008–2009: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2009–2010: Oostende
• 2010–2011: EWE Baskets Oldenburg
• 2011–2012: Townsville Crocodiles
• All-NBL Third Team (2012), Belgian Cup champion (2010), NBA D-League champion (2009), NBA D-League Player of the Year (2009), All-D-League third team (2009), NBA D-League All-Star (2008), All-D-League first team (2008), CBA All-Star (2004), 2× First-team All-Big Sky (1999, 2000), Big Sky tournament MVP (1999)

Gill played point guard for eight seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gill was undrafted out of high school and played two seasons of college basketball at USU Eastern.

Gill emerged as a starter in his third season, averaging 14.5 points and 7.7 assists per game. Gill was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2006 and helped the team make the playoffs that year. Gill was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2007 and helped the team make the playoffs that year.

Gill was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2009 and helped the team make the playoffs that year. Gill was released by the Pistons in 2012. Gill currently plays in the NBA Development League. 

Gill was a versatile player who could play both guard positions. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 1984 draft.

Gill played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, and Portland Trail Blazers. Gill retired in 2003. Gill was a three-time all-star. Gill was inducted into the Milwaukee Bucks Hall of Fame in 2006. 

Gill was inducted into the Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame in 2010. Gill currently coaches the Oostende Basketbókkers in Belgium. Gill was born in Detroit, Michigan.

39. George Karl

Career

• High school: Penn Hills, (Penn Hills, Pennsylvania)
• College: North Carolina (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 4 / Pick: 66th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1973–1978
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 22
• Coaching career: 1978–2016
• As player:, First-team All-ACC (1973), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1971, 1972), , As coach:, , NBA Coach of the Year (2013), 4× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1994, 1996, 1998, 2010), 2× CBA Coach of the Year (1981, 1983), FIBA Saporta Cup winner (1992)
• Points: 1,703 (6.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 369 (1.4 rpg)
• Assists: 795 (3.0 apg)
• NBA: 1175–824 (.588)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as coach

Karl was a two-time All-Star point guard who played in the NBA from 1973-1978. He coached the Nuggets from 1978-1986 and led them to the playoffs in his first season.

He then coached the Kings from 1986-1992 and the Portland Trail Blazers from 1992-1996. Karl rejoined the Nuggets in 1996 and led them to the playoffs four times in five seasons.

He was fired from the Nuggets in 2000 after a poor start to the season. He then coached the Sacramento Kings from 2001-2004 and the Detroit Pistons from 2004-2006. Karl returned to the Nuggets in 2006 and led them to the playoffs in his final season.

He retired from coaching in 2016. Karl has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. George Karl was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs from 1978 to 1980. He then became the head coach of the Montana Golden Nuggets from 1980 to 1983.

Karl then moved to Cleveland where he coached from 1984 to 1986. He then took the reins of the Golden State Warriors for two seasons before moving to Spain to coach Real Madrid for two seasons. 

Karl then returned to the states to coach the Seattle SuperSonics for six seasons. He then moved to Milwaukee where he coached for five seasons.

Karl then took the reins of the Denver Nuggets for four seasons. Karl then became the head coach of the Sacramento Kings for one season. Karl is currently the head coach of the Houston Rockets.

40. Nick Collison

Career

• High school: Iowa Falls (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
• College: Kansas (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2003–2018
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 4
• 2003–2018: Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
• No. 4 retired by Oklahoma City Thunder, NABC Player of the Year (2003), Consensus first-team All-American (2003), Big 12 Player of the Year (2003), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2001, 2003), No. 4 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks, Second-team Parade All-American (1999), McDonald's All-American (1999)
• Points: 5,359 (5.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,701 (5.2 rpg)
• Assists: 939 (1.0 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team competition, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1998 Puerto Plata: Team competition, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1999 Lisbon: Team competition, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team competition
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1998 Puerto Plata: Team competition
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1999 Lisbon: Team competition
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Nick Collison is an American basketball player who played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz in the NBA. Collison played college basketball at Kansas and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2003 NBA draft.

He spent seven seasons with the Sonics before joining the Utah Jazz in 2016. Collison is known for his aggressive rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. He has won three NBA championships with the Thunder and Jazz. Collison is married and has two children.

Nick Collison was a key player on two championship teams with the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

He was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and was also named Big 12 Player of the Year in 2003. He was also a two-time McDonald's All-American and was a Second-team Parade All-American in 1999.

He finished his career with 5,359 points and 4,701 rebounds. Nick Collison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and is a current member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

41. Michael Cage

Career

• High school: West Memphis, (West Memphis, Arkansas)
• College: San Diego State (1980–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the San Diego Clippers[1]
• Playing career: 1984–2000
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 44, 4, 45
• 1984–1988: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1988–1994: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1994–1996: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1996–1997: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1997–2000: New Jersey Nets
• NBA rebounding leader (1988), Consensus second-team All-American (1984), 2× WAC Player of the Year (1983, 1984), 2× First-team All-WAC (1983, 1984)
• Points: 8,278 (7.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,646 (7.6 rpg)
• Steals: 1,050 (0.9 spg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Team competition

Cage was a power forward and center for the Clippers, Sonics and Cavaliers in a career that spanned from 1984 to 2000. He was drafted 14th overall by the Clippers in 1984 and spent most of his time in LA.

He moved to Seattle in 1988 and then to Cleveland in 1994. He retired in 2000 after a stint with the Toronto Raptors. He has since worked as a commentator for NBA games. Cage is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 1994.

He is also a two-time champion with the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1990–91 and 1992–93 seasons. He was inducted into the Seattle SuperSonics Hall of Fame in 2002. He currently resides in Seattle with his wife and two children. Cage was a consensus second-team All-American for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984.

He played for the New Jersey Nets from 1997 to 2000. Cage was a WAC Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. 

He has made 8,646 rebounds in his career. He has also averaged 7.3 points per game. Cage was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2006. He currently works as an assistant coach for the Delaware 87ers in the NBA Development League.

Cage was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1965. He is married and has two children.

42. Vladimir Radmanović

Career

• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 7, 77, 10
• 1997–2001: Crvena zvezda
• 2001: FMP
• 2001–2006: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2006: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2006–2009: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2009: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2009–2011: Golden State Warriors
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Chicago Bulls
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002), Serbian and Montenegrin League champion (1998)
• Points: 5,879 (8.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,784 (3.8 rpg)
• Assists: 998 (1.4 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  FR Yugoslavia, FIBA World Championship, : 2002 Indianapolis: Team
• Representing  FR Yugoslavia
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2002 Indianapolis: Team

Radmanović was born in Yugoslavia on November 19, 1980. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2001 and played for them from 2001-2006. Radmanović then played for the Crvena zvezda from 2006-2013.

He is a power forward and small forward who has averaged 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his career. Radmanović is a member of the Serbian national team, where he has played in three World Championships and one EuroBasket.

He is currently a free agent and has been linked with a move to the NBA. Radmanović has two children. Vladimir Radmanović is 42 years old. Radmanović was a dominant player in the Serbian and Montenegrin League, winning championships with both clubs.

He was drafted by the Clippers in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft. Radmanović was an important player for the Lakers and helped lead them to the 2009 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Bobcats in 2009 and then to the Warriors in 2011. He was traded to the Bulls in 2012 and retired in 2013.

Radmanović is a two-time All-Rookie Second Team selection and won a Serbian and Montenegrin League championship. He was a fan favorite in Charlotte and Atlanta and is remembered fondly by both teams. 

Radmanović is a member of the Serbian and Montenegrin national team. He is currently a commentator for Serbian and Montenegrin League games.

43. Bernie Bickerstaff

Career

• High school: East Benham (Benham, Kentucky)
• College: , Rio Grande CC (1961–1962), San Diego (1964–1966)
• Coaching career: 1968–2014
• As assistant coach, NBA champion (1978), As executive, NBA champion (2016)
• NBA: 419–518 (.447)

Bernie Bickerstaff is a retired American professional basketball coach who had a long and successful coaching career. Bickerstaff began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1968.

He later became head coach of the San Diego Clippers in 1978, and led them to the playoffs in his first season. Bickerstaff then moved on to become head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, where he won two division titles and one championship in his five seasons.

He later became head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where he won one championship in his six seasons. Bickerstaff retired from coaching in 2014. He is currently an advisor for the Chicago Bulls. Bernie Bickerstaff served as an assistant coach with the Washington Bullets, Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, and St.

Louis Swarm before becoming the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008. Bickerstaff led the Bobcats to the playoffs in each of his four seasons as coach, but they were unable to advance past the first round. 

 In January 2014, Bickerstaff was named interim head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were struggling heading into the playoffs.

He led the team to the playoffs and earned NBA Coach of the Year honors. After the Cavaliers were swept in the semifinals by the Golden State Warriors, Bickerstaff was fired. 

He has since served as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bickerstaff was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

44. Tommy Burleson

Career

• High school: Avery (Newland, North Carolina)
• College: NC State (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1974–1981
• Position: Center
• Number: 16
• 1974–1977: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1977–1980: Kansas City Kings
• 1980–1981: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1975), NCAA champion (1974), Consensus second-team All-American (1973), Second-team All-American – UPI (1974), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1974), 2× First-team All-ACC (1972, 1973), Second-team All-ACC (1974), No. 24 jersey honored by NC State Wolfpack, Second-team Parade All-American (1970)
• Points: 4,190 (9.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,794 (6.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 591 (1.3 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1972 Munich: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1972 Munich: Team

Tommy Burleson was a center for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1974 to 1981. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1974 NBA draft and played for the team until 1981.

Burleson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Burleson is currently an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Burleson was born in Crossnore, North Carolina and attended high school in Avery (Newland, North Carolina).

After college, Burleson played for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Kansas City Kings. Burleson is a two-time All-Star and was also the recipient of the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in 1976. Burleson is currently retired and lives in Dallas, Texas. Burleson is married with four children.

Tommy Burleson was a two-time All-American and a two-time First-team All-ACC player at NC State. He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1980 NBA Draft. Burleson spent most of his career with the Hawks, playing until he was released by the team in 2002. 

He has since been a commentator for NBA games and has also worked as a basketball coach. Burleson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. He has two children and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Burleson is a Christian and has spoken publicly about his faith. He is currently the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team. Tommy Burleson is one of the most successful players in NC State Wolfpack history.

45. Wally Walker

Career

• High school: Penn Manor, (Millersville, Pennsylvania)
• College: Virginia (1972–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1976–1985
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 42
• 1976–1977: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1977–1982: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1982–1984: Houston Rockets
• 1984–1985: Simac Milano
• Italian League champion (1985), 2× NBA champion (1977, 1979), Second-team All-ACC (1976), ACC tournament MVP (1976), No. 41 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
• Points: 3,968 (7.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,759 (3.1 rpg)
• Assists: 844 (1.5 apg)

Wally Walker was born in 1954 in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Walker attended high school at Penn Manor in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Walker played college basketball at Virginia from 1972 to 1976.

Walker was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1976 NBA draft and played with the team from 1976 to 1985. Walker is best known for his playing career with the Trail Blazers. Walker was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2006.

Walker currently resides in the Philadelphia area. Walker has two children. Walker is retired from playing professional basketball. Walker was a two-time NBA champion and ACC Tournament MVP with the Seattle SuperSonics. 

He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1976 NBA draft and spent his first four seasons with the team.

In 1982, he was traded to the Houston Rockets where he spent the next four seasons. In 1984, he was traded to the Italian League team, Simac Milano. Walker retired from professional basketball in 1985. 

He currently works as an assistant coach for the Virginia Cavaliers. Walker was inducted into the Virginia Cavaliers Hall of Fame in 2009. He has two sons, one of which is also a professional basketball player. Wally Walker is currently a commentator for NBA TV.

Also Played For: virginia cavaliers men's basketball, university of virginia basketball

46. Flip Murray

Career

• High school: Strawberry Mansion, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Meridian CC (1997–1999), Shaw (2000–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2002–2014
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 15, 22, 2, 6
• 2002–2003: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2003–2006: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2006: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2006–2008: Detroit Pistons
• 2008: Indiana Pacers
• 2008–2009: Atlanta Hawks
• 2009–2010: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2011: Efes Pilsen
• 2012: Austin Toros
• 2013: Azovmash Mariupol
• 2013: Austin Toros
• 2014: Al Mouttahed Tripoli
• NBA D-League champion (2012), NABC Division II Player of the Year (2002)

Flip Murray was a versatile player who was able to play both point guard and shooting guard. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002 and played with them until 2014.

Murray was a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2012. He is currently a player for the Atlanta Hawks. Murray has also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, and Orlando Magic.

He is a father of two children and is married to Shanara Murray. Murray is a passionate advocate for mental health and has spoken about his own experience with depression. Murray has praised the development of the NBA's younger players and has said that the NBA is in a better place than ever.

Murray is a popular figure in the NBA and has been involved in a number of charity work. Murray was drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002. 

He played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 2003-2006. He was then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. He spent the next three seasons with the Detroit Pistons.

In 2008, Murray was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He spent one season with the Atlanta Hawks before being traded to the Charlotte Bobcats. He then spent one season with the Chicago Bulls.

In 2011, Murray was traded to Efes Pilsen of the Turkish Basketball League. After one season with Efes, Murray was traded to the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League. Murray then signed with Al Mouttahed Tripoli of the Libyan Basketball League in 2013.

47. Luke Ridnour

Point guard

Career

• High school: Blaine (Blaine, Washington)
• College: Oregon (2000–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 2003–2015
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 8, 13
• 2003–2008: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2008–2010: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2010–2013: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2013–2014: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2014: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2014–2015: Orlando Magic
• Third-team All-American – SN (2003), Pac-10 Player of the Year (2003), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2002, 2003), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2001), McDonald's All-American (2000), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2000), Washington Mr. Basketball (2000)
• Points: 7,740 (9.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,877 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 3,713 (4.5 apg)

Ridnour was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2003 and played for them until 2008. Ridnour then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and played with them for two more seasons.

Ridnour was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010 and played with them until 2015. Ridnour is a two-time All-Star and has averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game throughout his career.

Ridnour is currently a free agent and is likely to sign with another team in the near future. Ridnour is a two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year and averaged 17.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in his four-year college career at Washington.

Ridnour was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft and quickly became a fan favorite. Ridnour was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February of 2014 and had a breakout season, averaging 16.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

Ridnour was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in February of 2015 and retired at the end of the season. Ridnour has played in 297 games in the NBA, averaging 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. Ridnour is currently an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Ridnour is married and has two children.

48. Rubén Wolkowyski

Career

• NBA draft: 1995 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1994–2015
• Position: Center
• Number: 45
• 1994–1996: Estudiantes de Olavarría
• 1996–1997: Quilmes Mar del Plata
• 1997–1999: Boca Juniors
• 1999–2000: Estudiantes de Olavarría
• 2000–2001: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2001–2002: Quilmes Mar del Plata
• 2002: CSKA Moscow
• 2002: Boston Celtics
• 2003: TAU Cerámica
• 2003–2004: Olympiacos
• 2004–2007: Khimki Moscow
• 2007: Prokom Trefl Sopot
• 2007–2008: Legea Scafati
• 2008–2009: Club Biguá
• 2009: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2009–2011: Libertad de Sunchales
• 2011–2013: La Unión de Formosa
• 2013–2014: Sarmiento de Resistencia
• 2014–2015: Quilmes Mar del Plata
• Argentine League MVP (2000), Argentine League Finals MVP (2000)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  Argentina, FIBA World Cup, : 2002 USA: , Summer Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: , FIBA AmeriCup, : 2001 Neuquén: , : 2003 San Juan: , : 1995 Neuquén: , : 1993 San Juan: , Pan American Games, : 1995 Mar del Plata:
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  Argentina
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2002 USA:
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens:
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2001 Neuquén:
• : 2003 San Juan:
• : 1995 Neuquén:
• : 1993 San Juan:
• Pan American Games
• : 1995 Mar del Plata:

Rubén Wolkowyski was born on September 30, 1973 in Castelli, Chaco, Argentina. The center played for various clubs in Argentina before moving to the NBA in 1995.

Wolkowyski played in the NBA for eight seasons, most notably with the Seattle SuperSonics and the CSKA Moscow. He retired in 2015 after playing in Spain for several seasons.

Wolkowyski is now a coach in the Liga ACB, where he has guided teams such as Real Madrid and Barcelona to victories. Rubén Wolkowyski is 6'10" and weighs 275 pounds. He is a former NBA player and coach.

Wolkowyski was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in January of 1982. He started his professional career with the Boston Celtics in 2002. He spent four seasons with the Celtics before moving to TAU Cerámica in 2003.

He then spent three seasons with Olympiacos before signing with Khimki Moscow in 2007. He spent one season with Prokom Trefl Sopot before joining La Liga side Club Biguá. In 2009, he joined Atlético de San Germán before moving to Libertad de Sunchales in 2011.

In 2013, he joined Sarmiento de Resistencia before joining Quilmes Mar del Plata in 2014. He was named Argentine League MVP in 2000 and Argentine League Finals MVP in 2000. He has also won two Spanish Cup titles with Club Biguá and one Spanish League championship with Atlético de San Germán.

49. Ansu Sesay

Career

• High school: Willowridge (Houston, Texas)
• College: Ole Miss (1994–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1999–2010
• Position: Forward
• Number: 45, 5, 4, 9, 17
• 1999–2000: Rockford Lightning
• 2000: Sta. Lucia Realtors
• 2000–2001: Quad City Thunder
• 2001–2002: Greenville Groove
• 2002–2004: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2004–2005: Golden State Warriors
• 2005: Roseto Basket
• 2005–2007: Basket Napoli
• 2007–2008: AJ Milano
• 2008–2010: Alba Berlin
• 2010: STB Le Havre
• 2010: Jahesh Tarabar Qom
• NBA D-League MVP (2002), German Cup champion (2009), Italian Cup champion (2006), Consensus second-team All-American (1998), SEC Player of the Year (1998), 2× First-team All-SEC (1997, 1998)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1997 Trapani: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1997 Trapani: Team competition

Ansu Sesay was born on July 29, 1976 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sesay played collegiate basketball at Ole Miss and was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1998 NBA draft.

Sesay spent 5 seasons with the Mavericks before signing with the Italian club, Eldo Napoli, in 2010. Sesay has played in the NBA for over a decade and has consistently averaged over 20 points per game.

Sesay has been a member of the United States national team and has competed in the Olympics and World Championships. Sesay is a two-time All-Star and is currently a member of the Mavericks' front court.

Sesay is married and has two children. In retirement, Sesay plans to pursue a career in business. Ansu Sesay was a dominant player in the NCAA during his time at Kentucky. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 2004 NBA Draft.

He spent four seasons playing in the NBA with the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, and Roseto Basket. In 2007, he transferred to Italian club Basket Napoli. He spent the 2008-2010 season playing in the German League with Alba Berlin. In 2010, he signed with French club STB Le Havre.

He retired from professional basketball in 2013. He now works as a basketball coach in the United States. Ansu Sesay was an extremely versatile player, able to play both inside and outside.

50. Olden Polynice

Center

Career

• High school: All Hallows (The Bronx, New York)
• College: Virginia (1983–1986)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1986–2006
• Position: Center
• Number: 23, 0, 34, 30
• 1986–1987: Hamby Rimini
• 1987–1991: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1991–1992: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1992–1994: Detroit Pistons
• 1994–1998: Sacramento Kings
• 1999: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2001: Utah Jazz
• 2001–2002: Las Vegas Slam
• 2002–2003: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 2003: Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs
• 2003: Gary Steelheads
• 2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2004: Long Beach Jam
• 2004–2005: Michigan Mayhem
• 2005–2006: Los Angeles Aftershock
• Second-team All-ACC (1986)
• Points: 8,265 (7.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,110 (6.7 rpg)

Olden Polynice was born in Haiti in 1964 and has played in the NBA for over 20 years. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1987 and spent his entire career with the team.

Olden Polynice is known for his defense and is a two-time All-Star. He retired from the NBA in 2006. Olden Polynice currently works as a commentator for Haitian television channels.

He has two children and lives in Miami, Florida. Olden Polynice is a highly respected basketball player and commentator in Haiti. Olden Polynice was a highly decorated college basketball player who went on to have a successful NBA career.

He was a two-time All-ACC selection and led his team to the ACC Tournament Championship in his senior season. Polynice was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played for the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Seattle SuperSonics before joining the Utah Jazz in 1999.

Polynice was traded to the Las Vegas Slam in 2001 and then to the Gary Steelheads in 2003. He retired in 2006 after spending time with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Michigan Mayhem.

Polynice was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. He currently works as a commentator for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

Final Words

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