Shooting Guard Best Players of All Time

The shooting guard position is an integral part of any basketball team. It is the job of the Shooting Guard to score points and be a defensive presence on the court. With the right skillset, a shooting guard can be a key contributor to a team’s success.

Shooting guards must possess a combination of speed, agility, shooting accuracy, and the ability to read the game. In addition to scoring points, shooting guards must also be prepared to defend against opposing players and help bring the ball up the court. Overall, the shooting guard has the potential to be a team’s go-to player.

1. RJ Barrett

Guard

Career

• 2019–present: New York Knicks

RJ Barrett is a Canadian shooting guard who was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2020. Barrett started his college career at Duke and helped lead the Blue Devils to an NCAA Championship in 2019.

He has been compared to two-time MVP Stephen Curry, and is considered one of the best young players in the NBA. Barrett will likely be playing for the Knicks next season and looks poised to become a star player in the league soon.

RJ Barrett is a highly touted 3rd overall pick in this year's NBA draft and he has the potential to be one of the best players in the league.

He was named consensus first-team All-American and ACC player of the year as a freshman at Duke, before going on to win national high school player of the year accolades as a senior.

 Barrett has an impressive scoring record for a young player - he averaged 23 points per game at Duke while shooting 50% from three point range and 85% from the free throw line. 

His versatility will be key if he makes it into the NBA - Barrett can play both guard positions but his main strength may lie in his ability to create for others off the dribble or shoot from long range with accuracy.

The Knicks have been linked with Barrett throughout much of this pre-draft process, so there's no doubt they're excited about landing him third overall; New York is set up well offensively and needs another talented scorer alongside Kristaps Porzingis and Kevin Knox.

Also Played For: new york knicks, small forward

2. Dwyane Wade

Shooting guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, chicago bulls

3. LeBron James

Power forward

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: school basketball, fantasy basketball

4. Tyler Herro

Shooting guard

Career

• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2022)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020)
• Second-team All-SEC (2019)
• SEC Newcomer of the Year – AP (2019)
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2019)

Tyler Herro is a shooting guard for the Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 20, 2000, and attended high school at Whitnall (Greenfield, Wisconsin).

In 2018-2019 he played college basketball for Kentucky where he averaged 18 points per game and 4 rebounds per game as a junior. Tyler was drafted by the Miami Heat as the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Tyler Herro is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He had an impressive rookie season with the Miami Heat, averaging 9.7 points and 4 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020 and has continued to improve each year since then.

In 2019, he became one of only two players in SEC history to record 1,000 points (1,031) and 500 rebounds (527). Tyler Herro is a hard worker on the court and always gives his all no matter what situation he's in Game 7 vs Toronto Raptors - His hustle led to him scoring 14 points off the bench.

With another great season ahead of him, Tyler Herro is sure to cement himself as one of the best sixth men in league history.

Also Played For: kentucky basketball, nba best young players

5. 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, seattle supersonics

6. Buddy Hield

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Sunrise Christian Academy, (Wichita, Kansas)
• College: Oklahoma (2012–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2017–2022: Sacramento Kings
• 2022–present: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2020), John R. Wooden Award (2016), Naismith College Player of the Year (2016), Oscar Robertson Trophy (2016), Sporting News College Player of the Year (2016), Consensus first-team All-American (2016), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2015), Jerry West Award (2016), 2× Big 12 Player of the Year (2015, 2016), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2015, 2016), Second-team All-Big 12 (2014)

Buddy Hield is a talented shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA draft. Hield has been impressive for the Pelicans throughout his rookie season, averaging 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game.

He is considered to be one of the most promising players in the league and could have a long career ahead of him if he continues to perform at this level. Hield's mother is Bahamian and his father is American; he was born in Freeport but raised in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Oklahoma as a teenager.

As an amateur player, Buddy played for Sunrise Christian Academy (Wichita) before attending college at Oklahoma where he won numerous awards including. 

Second Team All-American honors as a senior in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season with averages of 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal per game while leading the Sooners to their first-ever Final Four appearance under head coach Lon Kruger.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, oklahoma basketball

7. Donovan Mitchell

Shooting guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: utah jazz, nba summer league

8. Pete Maravich

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Daniel (Central, South Carolina), Broughton (Raleigh, North Carolina), Edwards Military Institute, (Salemburg, North Carolina)
• College: LSU (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1970–1980
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 7
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974–1980: New Orleans / Utah Jazz
• 1980: Boston Celtics
• 5× NBA All-Star (1973, 1974, 1977–1979), 2× All-NBA First Team (1976, 1977), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1978), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971), NBA scoring champion (1977), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 7 retired by Utah Jazz, No. 7 retired by New Orleans Pelicans, 2× National college player of the year (1969, 1970), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1968–1970), 3× SEC Player of the Year (1968–1970), 3× NCAA season scoring leader (1968–1970), NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, No. 23 retired by LSU Tigers, First-team Parade All-American (1965)
• Points: 15,948 (24.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,747 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,563 (5.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Pete Maravich was one of the greatest players in NBA history and is widely regarded as one of the best ever. He was known for his incredible shooting ability, which made him a dominant force on the court.

Maravich spent most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he helped lead them to several championships. He also played for the New Orleans Jazz and Orlando Magic before retiring in 1988. Pete Maravich died from injuries sustained in a car accident just two years after retiring from professional basketball.

His death has left an indelible mark on both sports and popular culture alike. Pete Maravich was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for nearly 20 seasons. 

He is best known for his scoring ability, which earned him five All-Star appearances and two Second-Team All-NBA honors. Maravich led Georgia to consecutive National Championships as a junior and senior before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970.

In his first season with the team, he won rookie of the year honors and helped lead them to their only championship win in franchise history that same year. 

After spending four seasons with Atlanta, Maravich was traded to the Utah Jazz where he became an integral part of one of the most successful franchises in league history. 

The Jazz made three straight Finals appearances during his time there, winning championships in 1978 and 1979; both times he averaged over 20 points per game on route to earning MVP awards both years respectively.

Following another brief stint with New Orleans (where he teamed up again with Karl Malone), Pete retired from professional basketball after playing for Boston during 1980–81 season. 

Overall, Maravich finished his career ranked sixth all-time in scoring average at 28 points per game while holding records for Most Points Scored In A Season (1977) and Most Assists Per Game (7).

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, nba 70s

9. Gail Goodrich

Career

• 1965–1968: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1968–1970: Phoenix Suns
• 1970–1976: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1976–1979: New Orleans Jazz

Gail Goodrich was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for over 20 years. Gail Goodrich was one of the most popular players in Laker's history and is still highly respected by fans today.

Gail Goodrich helped lead the Lakers to five championships during his playing career, including back-to-back titles in 1971 and 1972. After retiring from basketball, Gail Goodrich went on to have a successful broadcasting career with ESPN and TNT.

In 2001, Gail Goodrich was named as one of the 50 greatest athletes of all time by Sports Illustrated magazine. Goodrich played for six different teams in a 15-year NBA career. Goodrich was an All-Star and helped the Lakers win two championships. 

After retiring from basketball, Goodrich worked as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers, phoenix suns

10. Collin Sexton

Guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: nba isolation, nba 2k19

11. Malik Beasley

Guard

Career

• High school: St. Francis (Alpharetta, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2016–2017: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2020–2022: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2022–present: Utah Jazz
• ACC All-Freshman team (2016)

Malik Beasley is a 26-year-old shooting guard and small forward for the Utah Jazz. Malik was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft, but he never played for them because he was traded to Denver Nuggets just three months later.

He had a breakout season with Denver in 2020, averaging 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game while helping them reach the playoffs. In 2021, Malik signed with Phoenix Suns as a free agent but only managed to play 14 games before being waived again. 

In 2024, he joined Milwaukee Bucks and once again had an impressive season statistically – scoring 21 points per game on 46% shooting from three-point range en route to winning the Sixth Man of The Year Award.

His final year in the league came in 2025 with the Philadelphia 76ers where he averaged 18 points per game off 43% shooting from three-point range.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball

12. Vince Carter

Career

• High school: Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida)
• College: North Carolina (1995–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1998–2020
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 15, 25
• 1998–2004: Toronto Raptors
• 2004–2009: New Jersey Nets
• 2009–2010: Orlando Magic
• 2010–2011: Phoenix Suns
• 2011–2014: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014–2017: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2017–2018: Sacramento Kings
• 2018–2020: Atlanta Hawks
• 8× NBA All-Star (2000–2007), All-NBA Second Team (2001), All-NBA Third Team (2000), NBA Rookie of the Year (1999), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1999), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2000), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2020), NBA Teammate of the Year (2016), Consensus second-team All-American (1998), First-team All-ACC (1998), Third-team All-ACC (1997), No. 15 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, First-team Parade All-American (1995), McDonald's All-American (1995), Florida Mr. Basketball (1995)
• Points: 25,728 (16.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,606 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 4,714 (3.1 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2000 Sydney: Team Competition, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team Competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2000 Sydney: Team Competition
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team Competition

Vince Carter was born on January 26, 1977, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Vince Carter played college basketball for North Carolina and then entered the NBA as a fifth-round pick by the Golden State Warriors in 1998.

In his nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) and New Jersey Nets (2004–2009), Vince Carter averaged 21.5 points per game and made three All-Star appearances. After he left the Nets, Vince Carter joined the Dallas Mavericks where he won an NBA title in 2011 before retiring at the end of that season.

Since his retirement from playing professional basketball, Vince has worked as a commentator for ESPN's coverage of various sports events including Wimbledon tennis matches and soccer games featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among others.

Additionally, he is also involved with several businesses ventures such as owning a restaurant in Las Vegas called "Carter's Smokehouse".

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, dallas mavericks

13. James Harden

Shooting guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: oklahoma city thunder, bleacher report nba

14. Seth Curry

Guard

Career

• High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: , Liberty (2008–2009), Duke (2010–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2013–2014: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2014–2015: Erie BayHawks
• 2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
• 2016–2018: Dallas Mavericks
• 2018–2019: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019–2020: Dallas Mavericks
• 2020–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
• 2× NBA D-League All-Star (2014, 2015), All-NBA D-League First Team (2015), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2014), Second-team All-American – SN (2013), First-team All-ACC (2013), Third-team All-ACC (2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, U-19 World Championship, : 2009 New Zealand: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• U-19 World Championship
• : 2009 New Zealand: Team

Seth Curry was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 23, 1990. He attended high school at Charlotte Christian and played for the team from 2008-2009 before going to Duke University for two years.

After graduating from Duke with a degree in business administration in 2013, Seth entered the NBA draft but went undrafted and decided to play overseas instead. During his time playing overseas, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks where he currently plays shooting guard/small forward.

Seth's first season with the Mavericks was impressive averaging 18 points per game on 45% shooting along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists while also providing leadership on and off court as captain of their D-League affiliate.

The Texas Legends; helping them make it all the way to the Finals where they lost against The Golden State Warriors 99-92 after leading 2 games to 1 (including a 101-95 victory at home).

In 2018–19 he averaged 22 points per game on 50% shooting along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists while becoming an All Star for Dallas alongside teammates Dirk Nowitzki (forward) & Harrison Barnes (power forward); finishing third overall in voting behind Kyrie Irving & Anthony Davis respectively. 

On July 6th 2019, it was announced that Curry had signed a three year contract extension worth $101 million ($40 million each year) with Dallas which will keep him there until 2021 barring any unforeseen circumstances or injuries; making him one of only 8 players ever to sign an extended deal worth over $100 million (>=$201k annually).

Also Played For: duke university, nba undrafted

15. Caris LeVert

Career

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

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

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

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

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

16. Joe Johnson

Small forward

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: big 3, 2009–10 nba season

17. Tracy McGrady

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Auburndale (Auburndale, Florida), Mount Zion Christian Academy, (Durham, North Carolina)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 3
• 1997–2000: Toronto Raptors
• 2000–2004: Orlando Magic
• 2004–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Qingdao Eagles
• 2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 7× NBA All-Star (2001–2007), 2× All-NBA First Team (2002, 2003), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2008), 2× NBA scoring champion (2003, 2004), NBA Most Improved Player (2001), CBA All-Star (2013), No. 1 retired by Qingdao Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 18,381 (19.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,276 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 4,161 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team competition

Tracy McGrady was a three-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest shooting guards in history. He played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Mavericks before retiring in 2013.

Tracy is known for his explosiveness off the dribble and incredible outside shots. Tracy has two children with wife Tatum O'Neal – son Trayce (born 2006) and daughter Tori (born 2009). 

In February 2017, he announced his retirement from basketball after 16 seasons in the league Tracy McGrady was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also won a Mr. Basketball award, which is given to the best high school player in America. McGrady played for six different teams during his 11-year career, but he is most famous for playing with the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic. 

Injuries cut short his time with the Rockets and Knicks, but Tracy finished his career with a championship win with the Spurs in 2013.

Also Played For: orlando magic, toronto raptors

18. Stephen Curry

Point guard

Career

• High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: Davidson (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–present: Golden State Warriors
• 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016), 8× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021, 2022), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022), 4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2018), NBA Western Conference Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021), 2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021), NBA steals leader (2016), 50–40–90 club (2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2008), NCAA season scoring leader (2009), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009), 3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009), No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 2010 Turkey: National team, : 2014 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2010 Turkey: National team
• : 2014 Spain: National team

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He was born in 1988 and played college ball at Davidson before being drafted by the Warriors in 2009.

Curry has been one of the best point guards in NBA history and is currently third all-time in scoring behind James Harden and Michael Jordan among active players. In addition to his incredible on-court play, Curry is known for his philanthropy and activism, especially with regard to children's health issues.

Stephen Curry will be playing into his late 30s which means there is still plenty of time left for him to cement himself as one of the greatest ever. Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA MVP and four-time champion. 

He was also named Most Valuable Player of the 2018 NBA Finals, which saw his Golden State Warriors win their fourth title in five years.

In 2011, Curry became just the sixth player in history to average at least 25 points per game for an entire season, doing so while shooting 47 percent from three-point range. 

His versatile play has seen him rack up accolades across all categories – he's won several awards including All-NBA First Team honors and has been crowned scoring king and steals leader multiple times over.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, davidson college

19. Klay Thompson

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Santa Margarita Catholic, (Rancho Santa Margarita, California)
• College: Washington State (2008–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–present: Golden State Warriors
• 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), 5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2010, 2011), No. 1 retired by Washington State Cougars
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: Team, U-19 World Championship, : 2009 New Zealand: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain: Team
• U-19 World Championship
• : 2009 New Zealand: Team

Klay Thompson is a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time scoring champion with the Golden State Warriors. Klay was drafted 11th overall in the 2011 draft by the Warriors and has since become one of their most important players.

He is known for his scoring ability from behind the arc, as well as his defensive skills on both ends of the court. 

In 2016, he led the Warriors to their first championship in 40 years, becoming only the fourth player ever to win an MVP award and a championship in the same season (joining Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James).

Klay married longtime girlfriend Liz Wojcicki in May 2018; they have one child together named Knox Leon Thompson Klay Thompson is a 5-time NBA champion and 3-time all-star. 

Klay Thompson has won multiple awards including an Olympic gold medal and first-team All-Pac 10 honors. He was drafted 1st overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2011, and quickly became one of the most dominant players in the league, leading his team to 4 consecutive championships from 2015 to 2018.

In 2019 he was named an all-defensive second-team player while also capturing the three-point contest title that year as well as winning another championship with the Warriors later that season - cementing himself as one of basketball's greatest stars ever.

Also Played For: western conference, nba playoffs best player

20. Jordan Poole

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Rufus King (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), La Lumiere School (La Porte, Indiana)
• College: Michigan (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Golden State Warriors
• 2019–2021: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• NBA champion (2022), All-NBA G League Third Team (2021)

Poole attended La Lumiere School in Indiana before transferring to Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At just 23 years old, Poole has already played for the Golden State Warriors and Michigan Wolverines in the NBA.

Poole is known for his long-range shooting ability and is averaging 13 points per game this season with the Warriors. Jordan will be a senior at Rufus King high school next year and is hoping to play college basketball somewhere near home at UW–Milwaukee or Marquette University.

Jordan Poole was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA draft. Jordan is a forward and played collegiately for Michigan. He has spent most of his rookie season with the Santa Cruz Warriors but will join the Golden State squad for their playoff run this year. 

Jordan has averaged 4 points and 3 rebounds per game in his career so far, including playoffs where he's averaging 6 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Jordan is a hard worker who gets up and down the court quickly, which could help him make an impact on both ends of the floor as he develops further in his career.

Also Played For: la lumiere school

21. Reggie Miller

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Riverside Polytechnic, (Riverside, California)
• College: UCLA (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1987–2005
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 31
• 1987–2005: Indiana Pacers
• 5× NBA All-Star (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000), 3× All-NBA Third Team (1995, 1996, 1998), 50–40–90 club (1994), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 31 retired by Indiana Pacers, Third-team All-American – UPI (1986), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1986, 1987), NIT MVP (1985), No. 31 retired by UCLA Bruins, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2002)
• Points: 25,279 (18.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,182 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,141 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball

Reggie Miller is a professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers from 1987 to 2005. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 and also received five NBA All-Star Game selections (1990, 1992–1994, 1996, 1997, 2000).

Miller was born on August 24th 1965 in Riverside California and attended Riverside Polytechnic High School before going to UCLA. 

He made his debut with the Pacers during the 1987 season and went on to win an NBA championship with them in 1999. He has also competed at both Olympic Games (1996) and World Championships (1987) for USA basketball teams respectively.

In 2010 he published a book entitled 'Reggie The Rebound King'. Reggie retired from playing following the 2005 season but continues to work as a commentator for various sports channels including ESPN TV networks.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, 2003–04 nba season

22. Paul George

Small forward

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, nba defensive

23. David Thompson

Career

• High school: Crest (Shelby, North Carolina)
• College: NC State (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1975–1984
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 33, 44
• 1975–1982: Denver Nuggets
• 1982–1984: Seattle SuperSonics
• 4× NBA All-Star (1977–1979, 1983), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1979), 2× All-NBA First Team (1977, 1978), ABA All-Star (1976), ABA All-Star Game MVP (1976), All-ABA Second Team (1976), ABA Rookie of the Year (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1976), ABA All-Time Team, No. 33 retired by Denver Nuggets, NCAA champion (1974), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1974), National college player of the year (1975), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1973–1975), 3× ACC Player of the Year (1973–1975), 3× First-team All-ACC (1973–1975), No. 44 retired by NC State Wolfpack
• Points: 13,422 (22.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,446 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,939 (3.3 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

David Thompson was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1975 NBA draft. He played for the Denver Nuggets from 1975 to 1982 and then for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1982 to 1984.

Thompson is best known for his time with the Nuggets, where he helped lead them to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances (1980 and 1981). In 1984, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers and retired shortly afterwards.

David Thompson was a dominant player in both the ABA and NBA. He was twice named an All-NBA First Team member, and he also won two MVP awards. In 1975, he led NC State to the NCAA championship game, where they eventually lost to UCLA.

David Thompson is now retired from basketball, but his number remains retired by several teams including the Denver Nuggets.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, atlantic coast conference

24. Allen Iverson

Point guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: georgetown hoyas, nba 2000s

25. Desmond Bane

Point guard

Career

• High school: Seton Catholic (Richmond, Indiana)
• College: TCU (2016–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021), NIT champion (2017), First-team All-Big 12 (2020), Second-team All-Big 12 (2019)

Desmond Bane was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Desmond played college basketball at TCU and led them to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance in his final season with the Horned Frogs.

In 2022, Desmond will enter his fourth year with Memphis and is expected to continue contributing as one of their shooting guards. 

Desmond Bane is a 2020 draft pick of the Boston Celtics. He played college ball at Memphis, where he was named First-team All-Big 12 in 2020 and Second-team All-Big 12 in 2019.

Desmond has shown flashes of being an elite scorer but still has a lot to learn about the game. He should have plenty of time to develop his skills with the Celtics and could be a key contributor down the line.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies

26. Bogdan Bogdanović

Shooting guard

Career

• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2014: Partizan
• 2014–2017: Fenerbahçe
• 2017–2020: Sacramento Kings
• 2020–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018), EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020), EuroLeague champion (2017), All-EuroLeague First Team (2017), 2× EuroLeague Rising Star (2014, 2015), 2× Turkish League champion (2016, 2017), Turkish Cup winner (2016), Turkish President's Cup winner (2016), Turkish League Finals MVP (2017), Turkish Cup Final MVP (2016), 2× Adriatic League champion (2011, 2013), All-Adriatic League Team (2014), 2× Serbian Player of the Year (2017, 2019), 4× Serbian League champion (2011–2014), 2× Serbian Cup winner (2011, 2012), Serbian League Playoffs MVP (2014), FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Serbia, EuroBasket, : 2017 Turkey: , Olympic Games, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: , U19 World Championship, : 2011 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Serbia
• EuroBasket
• : 2017 Turkey:
• Olympic Games
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain:
• U19 World Championship
• : 2011 Latvia: Team

Bogdan Bogdanović was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2014. He has played for Partizan, Fenerbahçe and Sacramento Kings since 2010. Bogdan Bogdanović is a shooting guard who can score from anywhere on the court.

His nickname is "Bogda". Bogdan Bogdanović is a Serbian professional basketball player who most recently played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. He has spent his entire career playing in Serbia, with stints in Turkey and Adriatic League clubs before joining the Atlanta Hawks this past season.

Bogdanović has won multiple titles with various Serbian teams, including two league championships and a Serbian Cup win. He was named to both the All-EuroLeague First Team and EuroLeague Rising Star Teams in 2017 after an impressive year where he averaged 16 points per game in Europe's top competition.

Bogdanović was also one of Serbia's key players at the FIBA World Cup where he led his team to their first ever appearance in the tournament’s final stages, scoring 23 points off the bench against France during their semi-final match up en route to eventual runners up spot overall.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, fiba basketball world cup

27. Dejounte Murray

Point guard

Career

• High school: Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Washington (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2022: San Antonio Spurs
• 2016–2017: →Austin Spurs
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Star (2022), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018), NBA steals leader (2022), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Washington Mr. Basketball (2015)

Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Murray had a strong freshman season at Washington, averaging 16.8 points and 5.3 assists per game while helping lead the Huskies to an NCAA title.

In his sophomore year, Murray improved even more, averaging 17 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game on 47% shooting from three-point range en route to being named First Team All-American and unanimous Pac-12 Tournament MVP honors. 

As a junior, Murray led Washington to another NCAA title as he averaged 20 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds per contest while shooting 48% from beyond the arc – becoming just one of two players in history (along with Oscar Robertson) to average over 20 points, 7 dimes and five boards per game in their collegiate career1.

Entering his senior season at Washington this year under new head coach Mike Hopkins Murray is once again considered one of college basketball's top prospects heading into next year's NBA Draft where he is projected as a first round selection or possibly higher if he declares for it following his graduation from Washington later this spring2.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, point guard

28. Hal Greer

Point guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, slam magazine

29. Clyde Drexler

Small forward

Career

• High school: Sterling (Houston, Texas)
• College: Houston (1980–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1983–1998
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 22
• Coaching career: 1998–2002
• NBA champion (1995), 10× NBA All-Star (1986, 1988–1994, 1996, 1997), All-NBA First Team (1992), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1991), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1995), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 22 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, No. 22 retired by Houston Rockets, Consensus second-team All-American (1983), SWC co-Player of the Year (1983), No. 22 retired by Houston Cougars, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Houston Sports Hall of Fame
• Points: 22,195 (20.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,677 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 6,125 (5.6 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1992 Barcelona: Team competition, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1992 Portland[1]: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1992 Barcelona: Team competition
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1992 Portland[1]: Men's basketball

Clyde Drexler was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. He helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to two championships in his career, as well as other accolades.

After retiring from playing, he became a successful coach and led the Houston Rockets to several playoff appearances. Clyde Drexler was a 7-foot forward who played for the Houston Rockets from 1995 to 1998.

He won an NBA championship with the Rockets in 1995 and was named MVP of that title game. Drexler also appeared in 10 All-Star games, all as a starter, and was twice selected to the All-NBA First Team. 

He finished his career with 2× Second Team selections and 2× Third Team nods, along with 16 regular season awards including Rookie of the Year honors in 1986.

Clyde Drexler is one of only five players ever to be honored as both consensus first team All American and Player of The Year (1983). 

After retiring from playing basketball he served two terms as head coach of Division I at Texas Tech before being appointed general manager/president of Basketball Operations for Portland Trail Blazers in 2002.

Also Played For: houston rockets

30. Jalen Green

Guard

Career

• High school: , San Joaquin Memorial, (Fresno, California), Prolific Prep, (Napa, California)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2020–present
• Number: 0, 4
• 2020–2021: NBA G League Ignite
• 2021–present: Houston Rockets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2020), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA U17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Jalen Green was selected 2nd overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. Jalen is a shooting guard and is considered one of the top prospects in this year's draft class.

He spent his freshman season at San Joaquin Memorial High School before transferring to Prolific Prep for his sophomore campaign. In his two seasons with Prolific, he averaged over 20 points per game and 5 rebounds per contest.

The 2020-21 season will be Jalen's rookie year in the NBA, and he is looking forward to proving himself on one of the most competitive teams in basketball Jalen Green is a rookie in the NBA G League with the Houston Rockets. 

He was born on December 12th, 1997 and played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in Florida.

Green scored 1,500 points during his senior year and was named MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Green joined the Rockets' G League affiliate team Ignite for their inaugural season before making.

His debut for Houston against Golden State Warriors as a late replacement for Eric Gordon who suffered an ankle injury minutes prior to tip-off.

In 76 games (including playoffs) over two seasons with Ignite and Rockets, he averaged 21 points per game while shooting 41% from the three-point range (88/223). 

On July 20th, 2020 he signed with the Houston Rockets as an unrestricted free agent after completing a successful preseason campaign with them where he averaged 22 points per game including 38% 3pt shooting (10/26).

31. Eric Gordon

Shooting guard

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans, indiana hoosiers men's basketball

32. Terry Rozier

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Shaker Heights, (Shaker Heights, Ohio), Hargrave, (Chatham, Virginia)
• College: Louisville (2013–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2015–2016: →Maine Red Claws
• 2019–present: Charlotte Hornets
• Second-team All-ACC (2015), AAC All-Rookie Team (2014)

Terry Rozier is a shooting guard and point guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He was born on March 17, 1994, in Youngstown, Ohio. Rozier attended high school at Shaker Heights (Shaker Heights, Ohio) and then Hargrave (Chatham, Virginia).

In his sophomore year of college at Louisville he led the Cardinals to their first NCAA championship game appearance since 1986 before losing to North Carolina 84-75 in overtime.

 Rozier was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 21st overall pick of the 2014 NBA draft but only played one season with them before being traded to Minnesota Timberwolves where he spent two more seasons before joining Charlotte Hornets as a free agent during 2018–19 season.

Terry Rozier has won several awards including Second Team All-NBA 2016-17 Season and Third Team All-NBA 2017–18 Season.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets

33. CJ McCollum

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: GlenOak (Canton, Ohio)
• College: Lehigh (2009–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2014: →Idaho Stampede
• 2022–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• NBA Most Improved Player (2016), 2× AP Honorable Mention All-American (2010, 2012), 2× Patriot League Player of the Year (2010, 2012), 3× First-team All-Patriot League (2010–2012), Patriot League tournament MVP (2012), Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2010), No. 3 retired by Lehigh Mountain Hawks

CJ McCollum was drafted 10th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013. He has since played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Hawks during his NBA career.

McCollum is a two-time All-Star and averaged 23 points per game over the course of his career to date. In 2018, he joined Golden State Warriors as an unrestricted free agent and helped them win their first championship in 40 years.

McCollum is a two-time All-American and Patriot League Player of the Year who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013.

McCollum has played for the New Orleans Pelicans since 2016 and is one of their leading scorers. McCollum's most notable accomplishment to date is his 2016 Most Improved Player award which he won after averaging 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game that season.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers, nba 2k21

34. Anfernee Simons

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Edgewater, (Orlando, Florida), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)

Anfernee Simons is a shooting guard and point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. Born in 1999, Anfernee Simons is 23 years old as of 2019. At 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall and 181 kilograms (82 pounds), Anfernee Simons is considered to be quite large for a shooting guard or point guard in the NBA.

After high school, Anfernee Simons played two seasons of college basketball at Edgewater High School in Orlando before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018 with the sixth overall pick in the draft. 

In his first season with Atlanta, he averaged 10 points per game while also averaging 2 assists and 1 rebound per game on 44% shooting from behind the arc during 20 minutes of playing time off the bench per game according to Basketball Reference statistics website..

His second season saw him average 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals across 34 games played for Atlanta before being traded to Portland along with Trae Young for Dwight Howard midway through that season according to ESPN stats database; 

since then he has continued his career progress averaging 18 points 7 assists and 4 rebounds over 47 games this year so far – all impressive numbers considering how much playing time he gets compared to some other stars currently playing in today’s league like Kyrie Irving or Stephen Curry who get around 40-50 minutes each night.

35. Jerry West

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: East Bank, (East Bank, West Virginia)
• College: West Virginia (1957–1960)
• NBA draft 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
• Playing career: 1960–1974
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 44
• Coaching career: 1976–1979
• As player:, NBA champion (1972), NBA Finals MVP (1969), 14× NBA All-Star (1961–1974), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1972), 10× All-NBA First Team (1962–1967, 1970–1973), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970–1973), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969), NBA scoring champion (1970), NBA assists leader (1972), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1959), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1959, 1960), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1958), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (1959, 1960), No. 44 retired by West Virginia Mountaineers, Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019), , As executive:, , 8× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2015, 2017), 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1995, 2004)
• Points: 25,192 (27.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,366 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 6,238 (6.7 apg)
• NBA: 145–101 (.589)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1959 Chicago: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Pan American Games
• : 1959 Chicago: Team competition

Jerry West was a professional basketball player who is most famous for playing point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He retired from playing in 1974 and has since served as an executive board member of the Clippers.

Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. At 6' 3" tall and 175 pounds (79 kilograms), he had a lengthy career as a pro basketball player and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players ever to play the game.

He led his team to multiple championships during his time with the Lakers and also won an NBA championship with the Utah Jazz in 1978-79 season at just 34 years old.

Making him one of only two players (the other being LeBron James) to win titles in both the American and National Basketball Associations/Leagues systems respectively.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Jerry went on to have successful careers as a sports commentator and president of Nike Inc., where he helped revive their business after it had suffered during several downturns over the past few decades.

Also Played For: march madness

36. George Gervin

San Antonio Spurs

Career

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also Played For: american basketball association, big3

37. Michael Jordan

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: Emsley A. Laney, (Wilmington, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1984–1993, 1995–1998, 2001–2003
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 23, 12,[b] 45
• 1984–1993,, 1995–1998: Chicago Bulls
• 2001–2003: Washington Wizards
• 6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003), 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998), All-NBA Second Team (1985), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988), 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998), NBA Rookie of the Year (1985), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998), 3× NBA steals leader (1988, 1990, 1993), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1987, 1988), No. 23 retired by Chicago Bulls, No. 23 retired by Miami Heat, 3× AP Athlete of the Year (1991–1993), Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1991), 2× IBM Award (1985, 1989), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), NCAA champion (1982), National college player of the year (1984), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1983, 1984), ACC Player of the Year (1984), 2× First-team All-ACC (1983, 1984), ACC Rookie of the Year (1982), No. 23 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984), McDonald's All-American (1981), First-team Parade All-American (1981), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
• Points: 32,292 (30.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,672 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,633 (5.3 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball, Tournament of the Americas, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball
• Tournament of the Americas
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball

Michael Jordan is an American basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 2003. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA three times and is one of only two players, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to be named MVP consecutively.

His career scoring average of 32 points per game ranks third all time behind Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant, while his total number of titles – six – places him fifth on the all-time list. 

In 2007, he became a part of professional sports' first class inducted into the International Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts alongside such legends as Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird.

On February 17th 2018 at age 59 years old Michael Jordan announced his return to playing basketball after a 13 year retirement which will include play in The NBA's new league called "The Jump" produced by Netflix Inc.

Also Played For: basketball, unc basketball

38. Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: , Grandville (Grandville, Michigan), Moss Point (Moss Point, Mississippi)
• College: Kentucky (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–present: Phoenix Suns
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), All-NBA First Team (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2018), SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2015), Second-team All-SEC (2015), SEC All-Freshmen Team (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Devin Booker is a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted 13th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns and has since played for them in both the NBA and NBPA leagues.

Devin Booker is one of only two players to score over 1000 points in each of his first three seasons (the other being Kevin Durant). In 2017–2018, he led the Suns to their first playoff appearance since 2010.

In 2018–2019, he became just the second player ever to average at least 20 points per game while also averaging 5 assists per game; Stephen Curry had previously held this record. Devin Booker was one of the top prospects in the NBA Draft, and he has quickly proven himself to be a premier player.

He is averaging over 20 points per game for his career and can do it all on both sides of the ball. Booker has won multiple awards throughout his young career, including being named an All-Star and All-NBA First Team member.

39. Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards

Career

• High school: Chaminade, (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
• College: Florida (2011–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–present: Washington Wizards
• 3× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021), All-NBA Third Team (2021), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013), First-team All-SEC (2012), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2011), First-team Parade All-American (2011), McDonald's All-American (2011), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (2011), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2009 Argentina: National team, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2010 Hamburg: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2009 Argentina: National team
• FIBA World U17 Championship
• : 2010 Hamburg: National team

Bradley Beal is a talented shooting guard who has been playing in the NBA for six years. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2012 and has since played with them continuously.

Beal is known for his excellent scoring ability, which he showcased during his time at Florida University. Bradley Beal is currently one of the best shooting guards in the league and will continue to develop over time.

Bradley Beal is a three-time NBA All-Star and first-team All-NBA selection. He was the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2011 and was also named Mr. Show Me Basketball Male Athlete of the Year that year. 

In addition to his impressive playing resume, Bradley has been involved in community service projects off the court including working with at risk youth and participating in visits to schools as part of Share Our Strength's "No Kid Left Behind" campaign.

40. Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Wheeler, (Marietta, Georgia)
• College: California (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–present: Boston Celtics
• NBA All-Star (2021), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2016), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 United States: National team

Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 24th 1996. He attended Wheeler High School and played for the varsity basketball team as a freshman before transferring to California after his sophomore season.

Brown led Cal to back-to-back Pac-12 titles while averaging 17 points, five rebounds and three assists per game during his two years with the Golden Bears. 

As a junior, he averaged 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists whilst leading Cal to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2004.

Brown was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft and made his debut with them later that year against the Philadelphia 76ers - scoring 12 points off the bench in 21 minutes of play. 

In 2017–2018, Brown started all 82 games for Boston coming off the bench averaging 11 point 4 rebounds 2 assists 1 steal PER 36 minutes played which placed him 3rd among all rookies behind only Ben Simmons (21 PPG 8 RPG 4 APG 2 SPG) & DeMarcus Cousins (24 PPG 10 RPG 5 APG 1 BSPG).

After starting all 82 games once again in 2018–2019 JaylenBrown’s numbers dipped slightly dropping averages across most categories but still putting up 14PPG 5RPG 3APG on 46MPG over 38GP.

good enough for 13th place amongst shooting guards/small forwards according to ESPN’s RealGM player rankings at time of writing this article.

41. Zach LaVine

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: Bothell, (Bothell, Washington)
• College: UCLA (2013–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2017: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2017–present: Chicago Bulls
• 2× NBA All-Star (2021, 2022), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2015), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2015, 2016), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2013), AP Washington Player of the Year (2013), Washington Mr. Basketball (2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Zach LaVine is a 27-year old shooting guard and small forward for the Chicago Bulls. He was born in Renton, Washington, on March 10th 1995. LaVine attended high school at Bothell in Washington before going to UCLA where he played from 2013 to 2014.

He was drafted 13th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft but never made it onto their roster due to injury problems that plagued him throughout his career up until now (2017). 

In 2017, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal but again failed to make an impact during his time there and ended up being waived just four months into his contract; this ultimately led him back to Chicago where he signed with them on February 8th 2018.

Zach LaVine has averaged 17 points per game over the course of his 7 year professional career so far, which places him amongst some of the best scoring shooting guards in history;

 furthermore, as mentioned earlier he is also considered one of if not THE best rebounders at his position having grabbed almost 12 rebounds per game throughout all seven years of play.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves

42. Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves

Career

• High school: , Therrell (Atlanta, Georgia), Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Georgia (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Minnesota Timberwolves
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2021), Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC Rookie of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019)

Anthony Edwards is a talented shooting guard who was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2021 NBA Draft. Anthony Edwards has great size for a shooting guard and can shoot from anywhere on the court.

Anthony Edwards will be an integral part of the Timberwolves' future, and he is expected to make an impact right away. Anthony Edwards is dedicated to his sport and works hard every day to improve his skillset.

Anthony Edwards represents everything that is good about basketball, and we are excited to see what he will accomplish in years to come. Edwards was selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Edwards is a versatile player who can play both guard positions and small forward. He finished second-team All-SEC as a freshman at Georgia in 2020, averaging 17.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists per game on 47 percent shooting from three point range.

Edwards has had an outstanding rookie season with the Timberwolves, averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from three point range - making him one of the most consistent players in the league so far this year.

Also Played For: nba

43. Joe Dumars

Point guard

Career

• High school: Natchitoches Central, (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
• College: McNeese State (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1985–1999
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 4
• 1985–1999: Detroit Pistons
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), NBA Finals MVP (1989), 6× NBA All-Star (1990–1993, 1995, 1997), All-NBA Second Team (1993), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1991), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1991), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1994), NBA Sportsmanship Award (1996), No. 4 retired by Detroit Pistons, Southland Player of the Year (1985), 4× First-team All-Southland (1982–1985), No. 4 retired by McNeese State Cowboys, , As executive:, , NBA champion (2004), NBA Executive of the Year (2003)
• Points: 16,401 (16.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,203 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 4,612 (4.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Team competition

Joe Dumars was one of the most successful shooting guards in NBA history. He played for the Detroit Pistons from 1985 to 1999, and led them to two championships (1989 and 1993).

Joe Dumars is also known for his defensive abilities, which he put on display during his time with the Pistons. He averaged nearly 11 points per game over his career, making him a key player on both sides of the ball.

In 1999, Joe Dumars retired from professional basketball after playing just one season with the Miami Heat. After retiring from basketball, he became a coach with the Pistons' development team. 

Joe Dumars was born May 24th 1963 in Shreveport Louisiana USA Joe Dumars is a five-time NBA champion as player and executive with the Detroit Pistons.

In 2004, he led the Pistons to their first title in 23 years. He also served as president of basketball operations for two seasons (2005–2007) before joining the Miami Heat organization as general manager in 2008. 

Dumars has been involved in three other championship teams during his career: The Dallas Mavericks (2011), Boston Celtics (2008) and Los Angeles Lakers (2000).

Also Played For: detroit pistons

44. Earl Monroe

Point guard

Career

• High school: John Bartram, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Winston-Salem State (1963–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1967–1980
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 33, 10, 15
• 1967–1971: Baltimore Bullets
• 1971–1980: New York Knicks
• NBA champion (1973), 4× NBA All-Star (1969, 1971, 1975, 1977), All-NBA First Team (1969), NBA Rookie of the Year (1968), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 15 retired by New York Knicks, No. 10 retired by Washington Wizards, NCAA College Division champion (1967), NCAA College Division Tournament MVP (1967)
• Points: 17,454 (18.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,796 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,594 (3.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Earl Monroe was one of the most talented and popular players in NBA history. He started his career with the Baltimore Bullets, before moving to the New York Knicks in 1971.

Monroe is considered one of the greatest shooting guards ever, and won five championships with the Knicks. In 1980 he retired from professional basketball but continued to play in Minor League Baseball until 1993.

Monroe has since been heavily involved in charity work, and currently serves as a mentor to young athletes Earl Monroe was a dominant scorer and rebounder in the NBA for many years. He was one of the first players to wear glasses while playing in the league, and they helped him see better on offense.

He is also known for his acrobatic dunks and alley-oops. Monroe retired from the NBA in 1996 after 19 seasons with five different teams. After retirement, he continued to play professional basketball overseas for several more years before retiring permanently in 2001 at age 42.

Also Played For: washington wizards

45. Sam Jones

Career

• High school: Laurinburg Institute, (Laurinburg, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957)
• NBA draft 1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1957–1969
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 24
• Coaching career: 1974–1975
• 10× NBA champion (1959–1966, 1968, 1969), 5× NBA All-Star (1962, 1964–1966, 1968), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1965–1967), NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th), No. 24 retired by Boston Celtics
• Points: 15,411 (17.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,305 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,209 (2.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Jones was a versatile shooting guard who played for the Boston Celtics from 1957 to 1969. Jones helped lead the Celtics to an NBA championship in 1963 and 1965, as well as being named MVP of the 1967 Finals.

After retiring from basketball, Jones worked in broadcasting and then became a coach. He passed away at age 88 on December 30, 2021. Sam Jones was an accomplished player and coach in the NBA. He won 10 championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, and 5 more as a coach.

He was also named to three All-NBA teams during his playing career and retired from the league as No. 24 overall after spending time coaching with New Orleans Jazz (1974–1975).

46. Bill Sharman

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Porterville (Porterville, California)
• College: USC (1946–1950)
• NBA draft 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Washington Capitols
• Playing career: 1950–1961
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 10, 21
• Coaching career: 1961–1976
• As player:, 4× NBA champion (1957, 1959–1961), 8× NBA All-Star (1953–1960), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1955), 4× All-NBA First Team (1956–1959), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1953, 1955, 1960), NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th), No. 21 retired by Boston Celtics, Consensus first-team All-America (1950), 2× First-team All-PCC (1949, 1950), No. 11 retired by USC Trojans, , As coach:, , NBA champion (1972), ABA champion (1971), ABL champion (1962), NBA Coach of the Year (1972), ABA Coach of the Year (1970), 3× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1968, 1972, 1973), , As executive:, , 5× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
• Points: 12,665 (17.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,779 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,101 (3.0 apg)
• NBA & ABA: 466–353 (.569)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Sharman was born in Abilene, Texas, and attended high school at Porterville. He played college basketball for USC from 1946 to 1950 and was drafted by the Washington Capitols in the 1950 NBA draft.

Sharman spent five seasons with the Capitols before joining the Boston Celtics in 1955. He later played for Philadelphia, San Francisco, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks before retiring from playing professional basketball in 1961.

Sharman served as a coach with various teams including the Utah Stars (1976–1977), Milwaukee Bucks (1978–1979) and Portland Trail Blazers (1980). After his coaching career ended he continued to work as an adviser for several organizations until his death aged 87 years old in 2013.

Sharman was a player for the Washington Capitols and Boston Celtics, amassing multiple accolades along the way. He is most famous for being an NBA champion with both of his teams - 1957 with the Capitols and 1959-1961 with the Celtics. 

Sharman also won an NBA All-Star Game MVP award in 1955 and was named to three All-NBA First Teams (1956-1959).

Additionally, he was consensus first team all America in 1950. After retiring as a player, Sharman coached two different teams: Cleveland Pipers in 1961-62 and San Francisco Warriors from 1966 to 1968 before returning to coaching Lakers from 1971 until 1976.

where they reached 3 Finals appearances (1971, 1973, 1974) but could not win any title during that span.

Also Played For: university of southern california basketball

47. Manu Ginóbili

Shooting guard

Career

• 1995–1996: Andino
• 1996–1998: Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca
• 1998–2000: Viola Reggio Calabria
• 2000–2002: Virtus Bologna
• 2002–2018: San Antonio Spurs

Manu Ginóbili is a former shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Ginóbili played for the Andino team before joining the Spurs in 1995. 

Ginóbili is a three-time NBA champion, with titles in 2002 and 2005 with the Spurs, and in 2016 with the Argentina national team.

Ginóbili was a member of the silver medal-winning Argentine team at the 2004 Olympic Games. Ginóbili has been a special advisor to the Spurs since 2017. 

Manu Ginóbili was born on July 28, 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Ginóbili stands at 6 ft 6 in and weighs 205 lb. Ginóbili played his entire professional career with the Spurs, retiring in 2018.

Ginóbili is a three-time NBA champion, with titles in 2002 and 2005 with the Spurs, and in 2016 with the Argentina national team. 

Manu Ginóbili is a retired Argentine-Italian professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs. He is a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Third Team player.

He was also an Italian League champion, Italian Cup winner, and Italian League MVP. Manu Ginóbili was born on October 17, 1976, in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. 

He played for the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) before joining the San Antonio Spurs in 1998. He is a very versatile player, being able to play both the point and the shooting guard positions. 

He retired from professional basketball in 2018 after spending his entire 20-year career with the Spurs. Manu Ginóbili is married to Vanessa, with whom he has two daughters.

48. Gary Trent Jr.

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Apple Valley, (Apple Valley, Minnesota), Prolific Prep, (Napa, California)
• College: Duke (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2021: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019: →Texas Legends
• 2021–present: Toronto Raptors
• McDonald's All-American (2017), FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship MVP (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2015 Argentina: National team, FIBA U17 World Championship, : 2016 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2015 Argentina: National team
• FIBA U17 World Championship
• : 2016 Spain: National team

Gary Trent Jr. was born on January 18, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended high school at Apple Valley in Minnesota and was a prolific scorer for the school's basketball team.

Trent went on to play college basketball for Duke and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the 2018 NBA Draft. He is a shooting guard who has been described as "quick and shifty with shooting range out to the 3-point line".

Trent has had a successful rookie season with the Raptors, averaging 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Trent Jr. is a 2017 McDonald's All-American and the MVP of the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship. Trent Jr.

played two seasons at Duke, where he averaged 12.1 points and 5.9 assists. Trent Jr. was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the sixth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Trent Jr. played in 73 games and averaged 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Trent Jr. is a restricted free agent this offseason and is expected to receive a high salary. Trent Jr. is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. 

Trent Jr. is a fan favorite in Toronto and is seen as a future leader of the team. Trent Jr. is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2018.

Trent Jr. is a member of the United States men's national basketball team, and he played in the 2018 FIBA World Cup.

Final Words

The best shooting guards of all time are players who are able to score efficiently from behind the arc, have great passing skills, and are physical defenders.

Some of the best shooting guards in history include Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, and Dennis Rodman.