- Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant (born) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant is the only son of former Philadelphia 76ers player and former Los Angeles Sparks head coach Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. Bryant rose to national prominence in 1996 when he became the first guard in league history to be drafted out of high school. - Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq (pronounced "shack"), is an American professional basketball player, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He starts at center for the Miami Heat, after previous stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. O'Neal has been on four NBA Championship teams, most recently in 2006, … - Phil Jackson
Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson (born September 17 1945 in Deer Lodge, Montana) is the current coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, an American professional basketball team. A former player for the New York Knicks, Jackson is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association. His reputation was established as head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 through 1998; during his tenure in Chicago, … - Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Development Corporation and Magic Johnson Enterprises. Johnson Development Corporation is dedicated to urban revitalization by providing entertainment complexes, restaurants and retail centers in underserved communities nationwide. The company operates 103 Starbucks nationwide, and has also opened six AMC Magic Johnson Theater complexes across the United States. - Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzki (born June 19 1978 in Würzburg, West Germany) is a German basketball player for the United States' National Basketball Association's (NBA) Dallas Mavericks. Standing at, Nowitzki is an all-purpose forward, able to play any position in the frontcourt (center, power forward, or small forward). - Karl Malone
Karl "The Mailman" Anthony Malone (born July 24 1963, in Bernice, Louisiana) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was nicknamed in college as the "Mailman" for his consistency ("the mailman always delivers") and his work in the post. Malone twice won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. He is generally considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, and has scored the second most points in NBA history, … - Red Auerbach
Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach (September 20 1917 - October 28 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. In the closing stages of his career, he worked as a front office executive and president of the Celtics until his death. As a coach, the son of an Russian Jewish immigrant won 938 games, a record at his retirement, and won nine titles with the Celtics, … - Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21, 1936-October 12, 1999), nicknamed Wilt the Stilt and The Big Dipper, was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player for the Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. - Mike Brown
Michael “Mike” Brown is an American basketball coach. He is the head coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers since June 2, 2005. After learning the game under Gregg Popovich, Brown is widely regarded as a defensive specialist. He turned the Cavaliers into one of the top defensive teams in the NBA and guided them into the 2007 NBA Finals. - Robert Parish
Robert Lee Parish (born in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a retired American basketball center. His nickname was "The Chief", after the mute Native American in the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". According to legend, former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell gave Parish this nickname because of his stoic nature. After a modest career at Centenary College of Louisiana, … - John Havlicek
John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a retired American professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. In the NBA, only teammates Bill Russell and Sam Jones won more championship rings during their playing careers. He is considered one of the best NBA players in history, especially on defense, … - James Worthy
James Ager Worthy (born February 27 1961 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is an American former college and professional basketball player. Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m), he played small forward. - Steve Smith
Steve Smith is vice president of Government and Community Affairs for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc). Smith serves as the company's liaison to elected officials and community leaders, helping to guide the development and implementation of all Turner community relations and employee volunteer projects. He also consults on the review, selection and funding of community non-profit organizations through TBS, Inc.'s corporate philanthropy program. - Raja Bell
Raja Bell (born September 19 1976 in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands) is a basketball shooting guard who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. Bell grew up in the greater Miami area attending Miami Killian Senior High School. He began his college career at Boston University, but after two seasons he transfered to Florida International University. Bell went undrafted out of college. He signed as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs on August 2 2000, … - George Karl
George Matthew Karl (born May 12, 1951 in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Basketball Association (ABA) player and current head coach of the Denver Nuggets. Karl is currently 12th on the all-time win list for coaches in the NBA. After a college career at the University of North Carolina he signed with the ABA's San Antonio Spurs in 1973. When the Spurs joined the NBA in 1976, … - Michael Wilbon
Michael Raymond Wilbon (born November 19, 1958) is an American sportswriter and columnist. He is a columnist for "The Washington Post", has co-hosted "Pardon the Interruption" on ESPN since 2001, and serves as an analyst for ESPN. - Dan Patrick
Daniel Patrick Pugh (born May 15, 1956), better known as Dan Patrick, is an American sportscaster from Mason, Ohio. He attended the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. He is employed by ESPN. Patrick was an anchor on "SportsCenter" (1989-2006). He has also hosted "The Dan Patrick Show" on ESPN Radio since September 13, 1999. Starting on March 19, 2006, until the final game of the NBA Finals, … - Tyronn Lue
Tyronn Jamar Lue (born on May 3, 1977 in Mexico, Missouri) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays point guard for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. Tyronn Lue attended Raytown High School in Missouri. He later went to University of Nebraska, where he attended through his Junior year. He played basketball and studied Sociology. He finished his Nebraska career ranked third on the all-time list in assists (432), … - Kenny Smith
Kenny "The Jet" Smith (born March 8 1965, in Queens, New York City) is a retired American professional basketball player and current TV announcer. He attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, graduating in 1983. When Smith graduated from North Carolina in 1987, he held the school record for most assists with 768. Smith played ten seasons in the NBA. During his career, Smith played for the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, … - Rick Adelman
Richard Leonard Adelman (born June 16 1946 in Lynwood, California, United States) is a former basketball player, assistant coach and head coach in the National Basketball Association. He is currently the Houston Rockets Head Coach, after the firing of Jeff Van Gundy on May 23, 2007. He has served as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Sacramento Kings previously. - Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson (September 18 1954 - February 22 2007), nicknamed "DJ", was an American professional basketball player and coach. - Mark Madsen
Mark Ellsworth Madsen (born January 28 1976 in Walnut Creek, California) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. After attending San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, California, Madsen, who is a Mormon, served for two years in Spain-where he learned fluent Spanish-as a missionary for his church. As a youth, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Madsen credits Scouting with teaching him about leadership, character, … - Kevin Johnson
Kevin Maurice Johnson (born March 4, 1966 in Sacramento, California) is a retired American basketball point guard who played for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns. Johnson attended Sacramento High School where he starred in both basketball and baseball all four years. Originally drafted in 1986 to play professional baseball with the Oakland Athletics as a shortstop, Johnson chose to play basketball instead, attending the University of California, Berkeley, … - Dale Davis
Elliott Lydell (Dale) Davis (born March 25 1969 in Toccoa, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player who plays center and power forward for the Detroit Pistons. He is 6'11" and weighs 252 pounds. Davis was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1991 NBA Draft, and spent the first nine years of his career with them. He quickly established himself as the team's starting power forward, … - Joe Crawford
Joseph "Joey" Crawford (born August 30 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 1977 and wears the uniform number 17. Crawford is considered one of the premier officials in the NBA and has developed a reputation for assessing technical fouls against players and coaches. - Glen Rice
Glen Anthony Rice (born May 28 1967, in Flint, Michigan) is a retired American NBA basketball player. Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star small forward well known for his pinpoint shooting accuracy, ranking 4th in NBA history with 1,559 three-point field goals made during his 15-year career. Rice has been a player on both a team that won an NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship and a team that won an NBA Championship. - Bob Delaney
Bob Delaney (born November 1, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is a professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 1987-88 NBA season. Beginning with the 2006-07 NBA season, Delaney has officiated in 1,182 regular season games, 120 playoff games, and seven NBA Finals games. In addition, Delaney was assigned to the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. He wears the uniform number 26. - B. J. Armstrong
Benjamin Roy ("B.J.") Armstrong, Jr. (born September 9 1967 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former professional basketball player. As a starting point guard, he was an integral part of the NBA's Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s. Selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft out of the University of Iowa, … - Al Michaels
Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American television sportscaster. Currently employed by NBC Sports after nearly three decades (1977 - 2006) with ABC Sports, Michaels is one of the most prominent and respected members of his profession. He is perhaps best known for his broadcast of the Miracle on Ice, which culminated in his widely quoted catchphrase, "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" Michaels has won numerous awards during his career, … - Sam Vincent
James Samuel ("Sam") Vincent (born May 18, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player. On May 25, 2007 Vincent was introduced as the new head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA. A 6'2" point guard, Vincent attended Michigan State University, where he earned "Sporting News" All-America honors in 1985. After graduating from college, he was selected by the Boston Celtics with the twentieth pick of the 1985 NBA Draft. - Brian Hill
Brian Hill (born) is an arrogant, stubborn American basketball coach formerly in the NBA. On May 23, 2007, after multiple media sources reported that Hill would not return to coach the Orlando Magic for the 2007-08 NBA season, but would instead be offered another position within the organisation, the Magic released a statement that he would not return as coach of the Magic, although it was reported he was actually fired by general manager Otis Smith. - Elden Campbell
Elden Jerome Campbell (born July 23, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Campbell played college basketball at Clemson University. During his four years at Clemson, Campbell averaged 15.3 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 2.7 blocks per game. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted him with the 27th pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. - Anthony Mason
Anthony George Douglas Mason (born December 14, 1966 in Miami, Florida) is a retired American National Basketball Association player with the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. He played small forward and power forward and averaged 10.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in his career, over 13 seasons. - Cedric Maxwell
Cedric Bryan Maxwell (born November 21 1955, in Kinston, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player now in radio broadcasting. Nicknamed "Max" or "Cornbread", he played 11 seasons in the NBA, and played a key role in two championships with the Boston Celtics. - Lucious Harris
Lucious H. Harris (born December 18 1970, in Los Angeles, California) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (28th overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft. Harris has played for the Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers in 12 NBA seasons. He played in the 2002 and 2003 NBA Finals as a member of the Nets. - Mario Elie
Mario Antoine Elie (born November 26 1963 in New York City, United States) is a former professional basketball player and coach. Currently, he works for the Houston Rockets as a post-game analyst. Elie, an American of Haitian heritage, grew up in New York City. He was named "Mario" for opera singer Mario Lanza. His father died after Elie graduated from college. He has a brother named Clark, who is an amateur basketball player, and a sister named Nancy. - Jack Sikma
Jack Wayne Sikma (born November 14 1955 in Kankakee, Illinois) is an American former NBA basketball center. Drafted eighth overall in 1977 by the Seattle SuperSonics out of Illinois Wesleyan University, Sikma was named to the NBA's 1977-1978 All-Rookie team and went on to prove himself as a durable and versatile player. - Nate Archibald
Before retiring at the end of the 1983-84 season, Archibald became the only player ever to lead the league in both scoring and assists in a season (34.0 ppg, 11.4 apg in 1972-73). At the time of his retirement, he also had 6,476 regular-season assists, which ranked ninth among the career leaders. He played in six All-Star Games. - Scott Williams
Scott Christopher Williams is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. Undrafted out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the 6' 10" power forward/center signed with the Chicago Bulls in 1990. He played four seasons with the Bulls, mostly as a reserve, and won three championship rings from 1991 to 1993. In 1994, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for 4½ injury-plagued seasons before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1999. - Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien (born February 14, 1948 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is an American sports commentator and television show host, frequently referred to as "The P.O.B.". He currently hosts the "Entertainment Tonight" spin-off, "The Insider". Prior to that, O'Brien spent 7 years as co-anchor of "Access Hollywood". Pat O'Brien is perhaps best known for his almost 20 year association with CBS Sports, which O'Brien joined in 1981.
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