Basketball Legends
NBA legends and international basketball stars.
The All-Time Greatest Basketball Players
Ranked by career honours, records and our FSP GOAT Score.
All Basketball Athletes
Browse 380 of the greatest basketball players of all time.
American
A.C. Green
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball power forward known for his NBA ironman streak of 1,192 consecutive games and wi…
American
A'ja Wilson
Forward/Center
American basketball center/forward, three-time WNBA MVP and two-time Olympic gold medalist, leading …
American
Aaron Gordon
Power Forward / Center
Versatile and explosive Denver big man whose athleticism and toughness were crucial to the Nuggets' …
American
Adrian Dantley
Small Forward
American basketball forward known for his exceptional scoring ability and efficiency, becoming one o…
Dominican
Al Horford
Center / Power Forward
Veteran big man and NBA champion whose professional approach and two-way versatility have earned him…
American
Alex English
Small Forward
American basketball player who became one of the NBA's most prolific scorers in the 1980s, leading t…
American
Aliyah Boston
Forward / Center
American basketball center and forward who dominated college basketball at South Carolina before bec…
American
Allan Houston
Shooting Guard
The most reliable mid-range shooter of the late 1990s — his buzzer-beater ended the Miami Heat dynas…
American
Allen Iverson
Point Guard
The most culturally influential player in NBA history — pound for pound the most explosive scorer th…
American
Alonzo Mourning
Center
American basketball center known for his dominant defense and shot-blocking ability, winning two NBA…
Turkish
Alperen Sengun
Center
Turkish basketball center known for exceptional passing ability and basketball IQ, becoming youngest…
American
Alvan Adams
Center
American basketball center who spent his entire 13-year NBA career with Phoenix Suns, winning 1976 R…
American
Amar'e Stoudemire
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward/center known for his explosive athleticism and scoring ability, si…
American
Andre Drummond
Center
American professional basketball player and dominant center known for his exceptional rebounding abi…
American
Andre Iguodala
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player and four-time NBA champion, known for his defensive prowess and clutch pe…
Russian
Andrei Kirilenko
Small Forward/Power Forward
Russian basketball forward known for his versatility and defensive prowess during 14-year NBA career…
Canadian
Andrew Wiggins
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Canadian basketball player who became the first overall NBA draft pick in 2014 and won an NBA champi…
American
Andy Phillip
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known as one of the greatest passers in early NBA history, leading t…
American
Anfernee Simons
Shooting Guard
Explosive Portland scoring guard whose three-point shooting and athletic playmaking have made him on…
American
Angel Reese
Forward
American basketball player known for her dominance in college basketball at LSU and her impact as WN…
American
Anthony Davis
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward/center, NBA champion with Lakers, 9x All-Star, former Defensive Pl…
American
Anthony Edwards
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American professional basketball player and shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, known for…
American
Antonio McDyess
Power Forward
American professional basketball player and two-time NBA All-Star known for his powerful dunking and…
American
Arike Ogunbowale
Guard
Electric Dallas Wings guard known for her jaw-dropping scoring explosions, clutch shooting and game-…
American
Artis Gilmore
Center
American basketball center and ABA/NBA legend known for his dominant presence in the paint and recor…
Lithuanian
Arvydas Sabonis
Center
Lithuanian basketball legend and center who dominated European basketball before NBA success, consid…
American
Avery Johnson
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who won NBA Championship with San Antonio Spurs in 1999 and led leag…
American
Ayo Dosunmu
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Chicago-born guard whose energy, passing and scoring have provided Chicago Bulls fans with hope as o…
American
B.J. Armstrong
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who won three consecutive NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls (…
American
Bailey Howell
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball forward who starred in the NBA from 1959-1971, winning two championships with th…
American
Bam Adebayo
Center
American basketball center known for his versatility, elite defense, and playmaking ability as a big…
American
Baron Davis
Point Guard
American professional basketball player who played 13 NBA seasons as a dynamic point guard, known fo…
American
Ben Wallace
Center/Power Forward
The most celebrated undrafted player in NBA history — four-time Defensive Player of the Year without…
Canadian
Bennedict Mathurin
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Canadian basketball shooting guard known for his scoring ability and athleticism, rising NBA star wi…
American
Bernard King
Small Forward
American basketball forward renowned as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, averaging 2…
American
Bill Bridges
Power Forward
American basketball player known for his exceptional rebounding and defensive skills during a 13-sea…
American
Bill Laimbeer
Center
American basketball center and power forward who won two NBA championships with Detroit Pistons and …
American
Bill Russell
Center
American basketball center and coach, widely regarded as the greatest winner in NBA history with 11 …
American
Bill Sharman
Shooting Guard
American basketball player and coach who won 4 NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics…
American
Billy Cunningham
Small Forward
American basketball player and coach who won NBA championships as both player (1967) and coach (1983…
American
Blake Griffin
Power Forward
American professional basketball player known for his explosive dunking ability and powerful forward…
American
Bob Boozer
Power Forward/Center
American professional basketball player who won Olympic gold in 1960 and played 11 NBA seasons, know…
American
Bob Cousy
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known as 'The Houdini of the Hardwood', pioneering flashy passing an…
American
Bob Dandridge
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball forward who won NBA championships with Milwaukee Bucks (1971) and Washington Bul…
American
Bob Davies
Point Guard
American basketball player and pioneer of the behind-the-back dribble, known as one of the greatest …
American
Bob Lanier
Center
One of the most skilled centers of the 1970s — an eight-time All-Star whose career was constrained b…
American
Bob McAdoo
Center/Power Forward
American basketball center/power forward who dominated the 1970s NBA, winning MVP in 1975 and leadin…
American
Bob Pettit
Power Forward/Center
American basketball legend who dominated the 1950s and early 1960s as a prolific scorer and rebounde…
American
Bobby Wanzer
Guard
American basketball player who starred for Rochester Royals, winning 1951 NBA Championship and earni…
Serbian
Bogdan Bogdanović
Shooting Guard
Serbian professional basketball player and shooting guard known for his three-point shooting and clu…
Croatian
Bojan Bogdanović
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Croatian professional basketball player and versatile forward known for his three-point shooting and…
American
Bradley Beal
Shooting Guard
Washington's franchise scorer — three-time All-Star who averaged 31 points in one of the most prolif…
American
Brandon Ingram
Small Forward
American basketball forward known for his versatility, scoring ability, and development from promisi…
American
Breanna Stewart
Forward
American professional basketball player, two-time WNBA champion and MVP, widely considered one of th…
American
Brian Grant
Power Forward
American basketball power forward known for his tough defense, rebounding ability, and later advocac…
American
Brittney Griner
Center
Dominant and decorated WNBA center whose records, championships and harrowing detention in Russia ma…
American
Buck Williams
Power Forward
American basketball player known for his rebounding prowess and defensive skills, three-time NBA All…
Bahamian
Buddy Hield
Shooting Guard
Bahamian basketball player known for his exceptional three-point shooting ability and prolific scori…
American
Cade Cunningham
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who was the #1 NBA draft pick in 2021, won Rookie of the Year in 202…
American
Caitlin Clark
Guard
American basketball player who became NCAA's all-time leading scorer and transformed women's basketb…
American
Caleb Martin
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile Heat forward whose defensive tenacity, toughness and clutch contributions were central to …
American
Cameron Brink
Center
American basketball player known for her defensive prowess and shot-blocking ability, winning three …
American
Candace Parker
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, known fo…
American
Cappie Pondexter
Guard
American professional basketball player who won two WNBA championships and an Olympic gold medal, kn…
American
Carmelo Anthony
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball forward, 10x NBA All-Star and 3x Olympic gold medalist, known for his prolific s…
American
Cazzie Russell
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player who starred at University of Michigan before winning two NBA championship…
American
Cedric Ceballos
Small Forward/Power Forward
American professional basketball player known for his high-flying dunks and scoring ability during h…
American
Charles Barkley
Power Forward
The Round Mound of Rebound — NBA MVP in 1993 and one of the most dominant power forwards in history …
American
Charles Oakley
Power Forward
American former professional basketball player known for his physical play, rebounding ability, and …
American
Chauncey Billups
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known as 'Mr. Big Shot' for clutch performances. Led Detroit Pistons…
American
Cheryl Miller
Small Forward
American basketball player and coach, widely considered one of the greatest women's basketball playe…
American
Chet Holmgren
Center / Power Forward
American professional basketball player known for his unique combination of size, shooting ability, …
American
Chet Walker
Small Forward
American basketball player known as one of the smoothest forwards in NBA history, combining scoring …
American
Chris Bosh
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player who won two NBA championships with Miami Heat and was an 11-time All-Star…
American
Chris Mullin
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player and Hall of Famer known for his exceptional shooting ability and as a key…
American
Chris Paul
Point Guard
The Point God — considered one of the finest point guards in NBA history whose basketball IQ is matc…
American
Chris Webber
Power Forward
American basketball power forward/center known for his versatility, passing ability, and leading the…
American
Chuck Person
Small Forward
American professional basketball player known as 'The Rifleman' who played 14 NBA seasons and won th…
American
CJ McCollum
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known for his scoring ability and three-point shooting, NBA All-S…
American
Cliff Hagan
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player who starred for the St. Louis Hawks, winning the 1958 NBA Championship an…
Swiss
Clint Capela
Center
Elite Swiss center whose rebounding dominance and pick-and-roll finishing have made him one of the N…
American
Clyde Drexler
Shooting Guard
American basketball legend known as 'Clyde the Glide' for his smooth playing style, NBA champion and…
American
Coby White
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Explosive Chicago Bulls guard whose scoring outbursts and improved playmaking have made him one of t…
American
Collin Sexton
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Fearless and dynamic scoring guard whose pace, athleticism and competitive edge have made him one of…
American
Connie Hawkins
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball forward who overcame early career adversity to become an ABA champion and NBA Al…
American
Courtney Vandersloot
Point Guard
Elite playmaking point guard and all-time great passer whose creative vision and WNBA championship m…
American
Cynthia Cooper
Guard
American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest in WNBA history, leading Houston C…
American
Dale Davis
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward known for his defensive prowess and rebounding ability during a 16…
American
Dale Ellis
Shooting Guard
One of the NBA's first true three-point specialists — his 38-point game from the arc in a single gam…
American
Damian Lillard
Point Guard
American professional basketball player known for clutch performances and deep three-point shooting,…
American
Damon Stoudamire
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1996 and became the first franchis…
American
Dan Issel
Center/Power Forward
American basketball player and coach, ABA/NBA legend known for his scoring ability and leadership wi…
American
Dan Majerle
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American basketball player known for his three-point shooting and defensive intensity, three-time NB…
American
Dan Roundfield
Power Forward
American basketball forward known for his defensive prowess and rebounding ability, three-time NBA A…
American
Daniel Gafford
Center / Power Forward
Athletic and efficient shot-blocking center whose lob athleticism and defensive impact have made him…
American
Darius Garland
Point Guard
American professional basketball player and point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, known for his e…
American
Dave Bing
Point Guard
American basketball player and politician who starred as a guard in the NBA from 1966-1978, leading …
American
Dave Cowens
Center
American basketball center and power forward who played 11 NBA seasons, winning two championships wi…
American
Dave DeBusschere
Forward
American basketball forward and Hall of Famer who won two NBA championships with the New York Knicks…
American
David Robinson
Center
American basketball center known as 'The Admiral', NBA MVP, two-time champion with San Antonio Spurs…
American
De'Aaron Fox
Point Guard
American professional basketball player known for his exceptional speed and playmaking ability as po…
American
De'Andre Hunter
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Elite defensive wing and key member of Atlanta Hawks' young core whose athleticism and improving sco…
American
Dearica Hamby
Forward / Center
Powerfully built WNBA forward whose scoring, rebounding and energy off the bench have made her a val…
American
DeMar DeRozan
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American professional basketball player known for his mid-range shooting and scoring ability, six-ti…
American
Dennis Rodman
Power Forward
American basketball player renowned for his rebounding prowess, defensive skills, and five NBA champ…
American
Derek Harper
Point Guard
Dallas's most beloved point guard — a two-way cornerstone for 11 seasons who holds the franchise rec…
American
Deron Williams
Point Guard
American professional basketball player who was a three-time NBA All-Star point guard known for his …
American
Derrick White
Guard
Versatile and underrated defensive guard whose elite shot-blocking and winning pedigree earned him a…
American
Desmond Bane
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Sharpshooting Memphis guard whose three-point shooting and clutch scoring have made him one of the N…
German
Detlef Schrempf
Power Forward/Small Forward
German basketball forward who became one of the most successful European players in NBA history, win…
German
Detlef Schrempf Extra
Small Forward/Power Forward
German basketball forward who became the first European player to win NBA Sixth Man of the Year Awar…
American
Devin Booker
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known for prolific scoring, youngest player to score 70 points in…
American
Devin Vassell
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Smooth two-way guard whose three-point shooting and improving defensive contributions have made him …
American
Diana Taurasi
Guard
American professional basketball player, five-time Olympic gold medalist and all-time WNBA leading s…
American
Dick Barnett
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for his distinctive jump shot and two NBA championship…
Congolese
Dikembe Mutombo
Center
Congolese-American basketball center who became one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history…
German
Dirk Nowitzki
Power Forward
German basketball legend who revolutionized the power forward position with his exceptional shooting…
American
Dolph Schayes
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player and Hall of Famer who was one of the NBA's first great big men, helping e…
Lithuanian
Domantas Sabonis
Center / Power Forward
Dominant and versatile Lithuanian big man whose rebounding, passing and scoring make him one of the …
American
Dominique Wilkins
Small Forward
American basketball player known as 'The Human Highlight Reel', nine-time NBA All-Star and two-time …
American
Don Buse
Point Guard
American basketball point guard renowned as one of the greatest defensive players in ABA/NBA history…
American
Don Nelson
Small Forward/Power Forward
American basketball player and coach who won 5 NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics…
American
Donovan Mitchell
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known for explosive scoring, clutch performances, and dynamic ath…
American
Dorian Finney-Smith
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile and reliable defensive wing who has been a cornerstone of multiple playoff teams including…
American
Draymond Green
Power Forward
American basketball power forward known for his defensive prowess, leadership, and versatility as a …
Croatian
Dražen Petrović
Shooting Guard
Croatian basketball shooting guard widely regarded as one of Europe's greatest players who starred i…
American
Duncan Robinson
Shooting Guard
The most accurate three-point shooter of his draft class — a specialist sniper who set the Miami Hea…
American
Dwight Howard
Center
American professional basketball player and dominant center known for his athleticism, shot-blocking…
American
Dwyane Wade
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard, three-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, considered one of the gr…
American
Earl Monroe
Shooting Guard
American basketball guard known as 'Earl the Pearl' for his flashy style and scoring ability, NBA ch…
American
Easy Ed Macauley
Center/Power Forward
American basketball player and center who starred in the early NBA era, known for his smooth shootin…
American
Elena Delle Donne
Forward/Guard
American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players, known f…
American
Elgin Baylor
Small Forward
American basketball forward who revolutionized the game with his acrobatic style and scoring ability…
American
Elton Brand
Power Forward
American basketball power forward who played 17 NBA seasons, known for his consistent scoring and re…
American
Elvin Hayes
Center/Forward
American basketball player known as 'The Big E', dominant power forward/center who scored over 27,00…
American
Evan Mobley
Center/Power Forward
Cleveland's defensive cornerstone — the most gifted young big man in the modern NBA since Anthony Da…
American
Fat Lever
Point Guard
One of only two guards in NBA history to average a double-double — the engine of the Denver Nuggets'…
German
Franz Wagner
Small Forward
The most complete young German player since Dirk Nowitzki — Orlando's co-star and an elite two-way w…
American
Fred VanVleet
Point Guard
Undrafted underdog who became an NBA champion with Toronto and one of the most beloved point guards …
American
Gail Goodrich
Shooting Guard
Five-time All-Star and NBA champion alongside Jerry West — the smallest elite scorer of his era.…
American
Gary Payton
Point Guard
The Glove — the greatest defensive point guard in NBA history and the voice of the Seattle SuperSoni…
American
Gary Trent Jr.
Shooting Guard
One of the most reliable three-point shooters and defenders of his generation in the modern NBA.…
American
George Gervin
Shooting Guard
The Iceman — four-time ABA/NBA scoring champion whose finger roll was the most elegant individual sh…
American
George McGinnis
Power Forward
Two-time ABA champion and a dominant force across both leagues — the most powerful forward of the mi…
American
George Mikan
Center
The first great center — so dominant they had to change the rules to limit his advantage.…
Greek
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Power Forward/Center
The Greek Freak — arrived in the NBA as a raw, skinny teenager from Athens and transformed into a tw…
American
Gilbert Arenas
Point Guard
Agent Zero — one of the most explosively talented scorers of his era whose career was derailed by of…
American
Glen Rice
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Three-time All-Star and 1997 All-Star Game MVP — the most prolific three-point shooter of his genera…
Slovenian
Goran Dragic
Point Guard
The Dragon — Slovenia's Most Improved Player and All-Star who helped lead his country to EuroBasket …
American
Grant Hill
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
The most heralded prospect of his era — brilliant early career curtailed by ankle injuries, yet last…
Nigerian
Hakeem Olajuwon
Center
Nigeria-born champion widely considered the finest centre of the 1990s and the greatest shot-blocker…
American
Hal Greer
Shooting Guard
The most reliable jump-shooter of the 1960s — 10-time All-Star and the linchpin of the Philadelphia …
American
Harrison Barnes
Small Forward / Power Forward
Veteran small forward with a long and distinguished NBA career spanning multiple championship conten…
Turkish
Hedo Türkoğlu
Small Forward
Turkish basketball forward who became the first Turkish player to be named NBA Most Improved Player …
American
Hersey Hawkins
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard who played 13 NBA seasons, known for his three-point shooting and…
American
Horace Grant
Power Forward
American basketball power forward who won three NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and was kno…
American
Isaac Okoro
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Defensive-minded wing whose athletic tools and competitive spirit made him one of Cleveland's most i…
American
Isiah Thomas
Point Guard
The driving force of the Bad Boy Pistons — two-time NBA champion and the fiercest competitor at his …
Croatian
Ivica Zubac
Center
Dominant Croatian center whose rebounding, physical play and consistent scoring have made him one of…
American
Ja Morant
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for explosive athleticism, highlight-reel dunks, and leading t…
American
Jabari Smith Jr.
Power Forward / Center
Highly touted young power forward whose length, shooting and defensive ceiling have made him a corne…
American
Jack Sikma
Center
American basketball center known for his unique outside shooting ability and helping Seattle SuperSo…
American
Jack Twyman
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American basketball forward/center who played 11 NBA seasons, known for his scoring ability and huma…
American
Jackie Young
Guard / Forward
American professional basketball player and WNBA Finals MVP, known for her versatility as a guard an…
American
Jaden Ivey
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
American basketball guard known for his explosive athleticism and transition scoring, rising from Pu…
American
Jalen Brunson
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who became an NBA All-Star with the New York Knicks after developing…
American
Jalen Green
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player and shooting guard for the Houston Rockets, known for his ex…
American
Jalen Suggs
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Athletic and competitive guard whose defensive intensity and improving scoring have made him an impo…
American
Jalen Williams
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Emerging Oklahoma City star whose scoring, versatility and leadership have made him a cornerstone of…
American
Jamaal Wilkes
Small Forward
American basketball forward who won 4 NBA championships and was known for his smooth shooting stroke…
American
Jamal Mashburn
Small Forward/Power Forward
American professional basketball player who starred in the NBA from 1993-2004, known for his scoring…
Canadian
Jamal Murray
Point Guard
Explosive Canadian point guard whose clutch playoff performances and devastating scoring have made h…
American
James Harden
Shooting Guard
American basketball guard known for prolific scoring, step-back three-pointer, and leading NBA in sc…
American
James Silas
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
American basketball guard known as 'Snake' who starred in ABA and NBA, famous for clutch shooting an…
American
James Worthy
Small Forward
American basketball forward who won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was name…
American
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Center/Power Forward
American professional basketball player known for elite shot-blocking and defensive prowess, becomin…
American
Jarrett Allen
Center
American basketball center known for his shot-blocking, rebounding, and rim protection. NBA All-Star…
American
Jason Kidd
Point Guard
The most complete point guard of his generation — eight-time All-Star, NBA champion and one of the g…
American
Jay Vincent
Power Forward
American basketball forward who won the 1979 NCAA Championship with Michigan State and played six se…
American
Jaylen Brown
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player known for his athleticism, defensive prowess, and clutch performances. Ke…
American
Jayson Tatum
Small Forward
American basketball forward known for his scoring ability, versatile offensive skills, and leading t…
American
Jeff Hornacek
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
The most accurate shooter on the most efficient offence of his era — three-time All-Star for Utah an…
American
Jerami Grant
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile and underrated forward whose scoring, defence and professionalism have made him a valued c…
Polish
Jeremy Sochan
Power Forward / Center
Unique Polish-British power forward who plays point-forward style and has become one of the San Anto…
American
Jerry Lucas
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player and Hall of Famer known for exceptional rebounding, shooting accuracy, an…
American
Jerry West
Shooting Guard
American basketball legend known as 'Mr. Clutch', Hall of Fame guard who spent his entire 14-year NB…
American
Jewell Loyd
Guard
Explosive scoring guard whose prolific offense and clutch performances have established her as one o…
American
Jim Pollard
Small Forward
American basketball forward known as 'The Kangaroo Kid' for his exceptional leaping ability and key …
American
Jimmy Butler
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for his defensive prowess, leadership, and clutch play…
American
Jo Jo White
Point Guard
American basketball player who starred as point guard for the Boston Celtics, winning two NBA champi…
American
Joe Dumars
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard who won two NBA championships with Detroit Pistons and was induct…
American
Joe Kleine
Center
American basketball center who played 15 NBA seasons, won championships with Houston Rockets (1997) …
Cameroonian
Joel Embiid
Center
Cameroonian-American basketball center who became NBA MVP in 2023, known for his dominant two-way pl…
American
John Collins
Power Forward
Dynamic and athletic power forward whose scoring, athleticism and shot-blocking made him one of the …
American
John Drew
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player who starred as a high-scoring forward in the NBA from 1974-1…
American
John Havlicek
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball legend who played his entire 16-year NBA career with the Boston Celtics, winning…
American
John Paxson
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American former professional basketball player who played point guard in the NBA, best known for hit…
American
John Starks
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known for his tenacious defense and clutch shooting during his ca…
American
John Stockton
Point Guard
American basketball point guard widely regarded as one of the greatest passers in NBA history, holdi…
Lithuanian
Jonas Valančiūnas
Center
Veteran Lithuanian center whose physical toughness, rebounding and reliable scoring have made him on…
Congolese
Jonathan Kuminga
Small Forward / Power Forward
Explosive young Congolese forward whose athleticism and scoring potential have made him one of the G…
Bahamian
Jonquel Jones
Center / Forward
Bahamian basketball center and 2021 WNBA MVP, known for her dominant rebounding and two-time WNBA ch…
American
Jordan Clarkson
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
American-Filipino basketball guard known for his scoring ability and NBA Sixth Man of the Year award…
American
Josh Hart
Small Forward / Power Forward
High-energy, relentlessly hustling forward whose motor, rebounding and winning spirit made him a fan…
American
Jrue Holiday
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for elite defense and winning NBA championship with Mi…
American
Julius Erving
Small Forward
American basketball legend known as 'Dr. J', famous for his acrobatic dunks and aerial artistry that…
American
Julius Randle
Power Forward
Powerful and versatile Knicks power forward whose 2020-21 season earned him Most Improved Player and…
American
K.C. Jones
Point Guard
American basketball player and coach who won 8 NBA Championships as a player with the Boston Celtics…
American
Kahleah Copper
Guard / Forward
Explosive WNBA scorer and Olympic gold medallist whose athleticism and relentless play have made her…
American
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Center
American basketball legend and NBA's all-time leading scorer for 39 years, known for his unstoppable…
American
Karl Malone
Power Forward
American basketball power forward known as 'The Mailman', second-highest scorer in NBA history with …
American
Karl-Anthony Towns
Center
American professional basketball player known for his versatile big man skills, combining interior d…
American
Kawhi Leonard
Small Forward
American basketball player known for elite two-way play, winning NBA championships and Finals MVP wi…
American
Kayla McBride
Guard
American professional basketball player and two-time Olympic gold medalist, known for her scoring ab…
American
Keegan Murray
Small Forward / Power Forward
Consistent and polished Sacramento Kings forward who announced himself as a legitimate NBA talent wi…
American
Kelsey Plum
Guard
Record-breaking scorer and WNBA champion whose prolific three-point shooting and winning mentality m…
American
Kemba Walker
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for explosive scoring, clutch performances, and leadership dur…
American
Kendall Gill
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Versatile two-guard who averaged over 17 points per game at his peak and played 13 professional seas…
American
Kenny Anderson
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and court vision duri…
American
Kevin Durant
Small/Power Forward
American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA histor…
American
Kevin Garnett
Power Forward
The most intense defensive force of his generation — redefined the power forward with his versatilit…
American
Kevin Johnson
Point Guard
Three-time All-Star and the most explosive point guard of the early 1990s — Sacramento's beloved may…
American
Kevin McHale
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward and Hall of Famer who won three NBA championships with the Boston …
American
Kevon Looney
Center
Unsung hero of the Golden State Warriors dynasty whose selfless play, rebounding and basketball IQ e…
American
Khris Middleton
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player and NBA champion, known for his clutch performances and vers…
American
Klay Thompson
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, winnin…
American
Kobe Bryant
Shooting Guard
American basketball legend who spent entire 20-year NBA career with Lakers, winning 5 championships …
Latvian
Kristaps Porziņģis
Center / Power Forward
Unicorn Latvian big man whose shot-blocking and three-point shooting make him one of the most unique…
American
Kyle Kuzma
Power Forward / Small Forward
Versatile and improving Washington Wizards forward who won an NBA Championship with the Lakers and h…
American
Kyle Lowry
Point Guard
American professional basketball player and six-time NBA All-Star who won an NBA championship with t…
American
Kyrie Irving
Point Guard
Uncle Drew — one of the most skilled ball-handlers in basketball history and the man who hit the sho…
American
LaMarcus Aldridge
Power Forward/Center
American professional basketball player and seven-time NBA All-Star known for his versatile power fo…
American
LaMelo Ball
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who became NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and three-time All-Star, k…
American
Larry Bird
Small Forward
Boston Celtics legend and three-time champion whose rivalry with Magic Johnson revived the NBA in th…
American
Larry Johnson
Power Forward
American basketball power forward known for his physical playing style and signature 'Grandmama' com…
American
Larry Nance Sr.
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player known for winning the inaugural NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1984 and his ath…
American
Latrell Sprewell
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known for his athleticism and controversial moments, including hi…
Finnish
Lauri Markkanen
Power Forward / Center
Finnish scoring forward whose three-point shooting and offensive versatility led him to the NBA's Mo…
American
LeBron James
Small Forward
American basketball superstar, 4-time NBA champion and all-time leading scorer. Known for versatilit…
American
Lenny Wilkens
Point Guard
American basketball player and coach who won NBA championship as both player and coach, becoming one…
American
Lindsey Hunter
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player who won three NBA championships and was known as a tenacious…
American
Lisa Leslie
Center
American basketball center and three-time WNBA MVP who dominated women's basketball, becoming the fi…
American
Lou Williams
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
American professional basketball player known as one of the greatest sixth men in NBA history, winni…
American
Louis Williams Full
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
American professional basketball player who became the NBA's all-time leading bench scorer and won t…
Canadian
Lu Dort
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Tenacious Canadian defensive wing whose physicality, shot-blocking and competitive fire have made hi…
Slovenian
Luka Doncic
Point Guard/Small Forward
Slovenian basketball superstar and Dallas Mavericks guard, youngest player to achieve multiple tripl…
British
Luol Deng
Small Forward
British-South Sudanese basketball player who became two-time NBA All-Star and Great Britain Olympic …
American
Magic Johnson
Point Guard
American basketball legend who revolutionized the point guard position, leading the Lakers to five N…
Argentine
Manu Ginobili
Shooting Guard
Argentine basketball legend known for his flashy style, clutch performances, and key role in Argenti…
Spanish
Marc Gasol
Center
Spanish professional basketball center who won NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors in 2019 and was…
American
Marcus Smart
Guard
Elite defensive guard and heart-and-soul leader whose toughness and tenacity made him one of the mos…
American
Mark Jackson
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who played 17 NBA seasons, known for exceptional passing ability and…
American
Marques Johnson
Small Forward
American basketball forward who starred for Milwaukee Bucks in late 1970s-early 1980s, five-time NBA…
American
Marvin Bagley III
Power Forward / Center
Former first overall pick who has found his footing in the NBA after a difficult start, emerging as …
American
Maya Moore
Small Forward
American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all t…
American
Mel Daniels
Center
American basketball center and two-time ABA MVP who dominated the paint during the league's early ye…
American
Metta Sandiford-Artest
Small Forward
The most complex figure in NBA history — Defensive Player of the Year, champion, and author of the M…
American
Michael Cooper
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Five-time NBA champion and the defensive specialist who guarded Magic, Bird and Jordan at the Showti…
American
Michael Jordan
Shooting Guard
American basketball legend widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, leading Chicago Bulls…
American
Michael Porter Jr.
Small Forward / Power Forward
Smooth and highly talented Denver Nuggets forward who overcame serious injury to help win the franch…
American
Michael Ray Richardson
Point Guard
American basketball player known for exceptional defensive skills, leading NBA in steals multiple ti…
American
Mikal Bridges
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Elite two-way wing whose defence, three-point shooting and winning mentality have made him one of th…
American
Mike Conley
Point Guard
American professional basketball point guard known for his leadership, playmaking ability, and winni…
American
Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Guard
American basketball player and coach who won an NBA championship as a player with Philadelphia 76ers…
American
Mike Gminski
Center
Duke's original NBA center — the first in a long line of Mike Krzyzewski's big men to make the profe…
American
Mike Mitchell
Small Forward
American basketball player who starred in the NBA during the 1980s, known for his prolific scoring a…
American
Mitch Richmond
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard known as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, member of th…
American
Monta Ellis
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
The most prolific undrafted scorer in NBA history — a lightning-quick guard who averaged over 19 poi…
American
Mookie Blaylock
Point Guard
American basketball point guard renowned as one of the NBA's greatest defensive players and premier …
American
Moses Malone
Center
The original one-and-done — went straight from high school to the ABA and became the greatest offens…
American
Muggsy Bogues
Point Guard
American professional basketball player who became the shortest player in NBA history at 5'3", known…
American
Myles Turner
Center
Elite shot-blocker and perimeter-shooting center whose unique skills have made him one of the NBA's …
American
Napheesa Collier
Forward / Center
Elite defensive anchor, WNBA champion and founder of her own league whose dominance has made her one…
American
Nate Archibald
Guard
American basketball point guard who became the only player in NBA history to lead the league in both…
American
Nate Bowman
Center
American professional basketball center who played in the NBA from 1966-1975, best known for winning…
American
Nate McMillan
Point Guard
American basketball player and coach known for his defensive prowess with Seattle SuperSonics and su…
American
Nate Thurmond
Center
American basketball center known for dominant defense and rebounding, first player to record an offi…
American
Neil Johnston
Center
American basketball center who dominated the NBA in the 1950s, winning three consecutive scoring tit…
American
Nic Claxton
Center
Explosive and versatile Brooklyn Nets center whose shot-blocking, athleticism and ball-handling make…
American
Nick Van Exel
Point Guard
American professional basketball point guard who played 13 NBA seasons, known for his clutch shootin…
Serbian
Nikola Jokic
Center
Serbian basketball center who became the first player to win NBA MVP Award three times in four seaso…
Montenegrin
Nikola Vucevic
Center
Montenegrin-American basketball center known for his versatility, shooting range, and rebounding abi…
American
Nneka Ogwumike
Forward
WNBA champion, former MVP and one of the most decorated and respected players in league history, ren…
American
Norm Nixon
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was kn…
American
Norm Van Lier
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American basketball point guard who played in the NBA from 1969-1979, known for his tenacious defens…
Canadian
Norman Powell
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Canadian professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and three-point shooting, NBA …
British
OG Anunoby
Small Forward / Power Forward
Elite two-way wing of British-Nigerian heritage whose lockdown defence and evolving scoring made him…
American
Oscar Robertson
Guard
The Big O — averaged a triple-double for an entire season, a feat not matched for 55 years.…
American
Otis Birdsong
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard who played 12 NBA seasons (1977-1989), known for his smooth shoot…
American
Paolo Banchero
Power Forward
American professional basketball player and power forward who was the #1 overall NBA draft pick in 2…
Cameroonian
Pascal Siakam
Power Forward / Center
Athletic and versatile Cameroonian-Canadian forward who developed from raw prospect to NBA champion …
American
Patrick Ewing
Center
American-Jamaican basketball center who became one of the NBA's greatest players, leading the New Yo…
American
Patrick Williams
Power Forward / Small Forward
Athletic and defensively gifted Chicago Bulls forward whose versatility and upside made him a top-fi…
Spanish
Pau Gasol
Power Forward/Center
Spanish basketball center who won two NBA championships with the Lakers and became one of Europe's g…
American
Paul Arizin
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player who starred for the Philadelphia Warriors, winning NBA Championship in 19…
American
Paul George
Small Forward
American professional basketball player known for his two-way excellence, elite scoring ability, and…
American
Paul Pierce
Small Forward
American basketball player who spent 19 seasons in the NBA, winning the 2008 championship and Finals…
American
Paul Silas
Power Forward
American basketball player and coach known for his rebounding skills and winning three NBA champions…
American
Paul Westphal
Shooting Guard
American basketball player and coach who starred as a guard in the NBA from 1972-1984, known for his…
Serbian
Peja Stojaković
Small Forward
Serbian professional basketball player renowned as one of the NBA's greatest three-point shooters, w…
American
Penny Hardaway
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
American basketball player known for his exceptional court vision and versatile guard play during th…
American
PJ Washington
Power Forward / Center
Versatile and tough forward who has emerged as a key two-way contributor at multiple franchises, inc…
American
Rashard Lewis
Small Forward/Power Forward
American professional basketball player who played 16 NBA seasons as a versatile forward, known for …
American
Ray Allen
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest three-point shooters …
American
Reggie Miller
Shooting Guard
The greatest clutch shooter of his era — tormentor of the New York Knicks and the player who defined…
American
Rex Chapman
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for his exceptional athleticism and three-point shooti…
American
Rhyne Howard
Guard
Explosive scoring guard whose first overall pick status and dynamic offensive game have made her one…
American
Richie Guerin
Point Guard
American basketball guard who starred for the New York Knicks and St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks, known for…
American
Rick Barry
Small Forward
One of the greatest pure scorers in basketball history — NBA and ABA champion whose underhand free t…
Spanish
Ricky Rubio
Point Guard
Spain's most creative point guard — a passer of rare vision whose professional career never quite ma…
Dutch
Rik Smits
Center
Dutch basketball center who played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, known for his heig…
American
Robert Horry
Power Forward
American basketball player known as 'Big Shot Rob' for clutch playoff performances, winning 7 NBA ch…
American
Robert Parish
Center
American basketball center who played 21 NBA seasons, known as 'The Chief' and one of the greatest c…
American
Rod Strickland
Point Guard
American professional basketball player known for his exceptional passing ability and court vision, …
American
Ron Harper
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
American basketball player who won five NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lak…
French
Rudy Gobert
Center
French professional basketball player, three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Olympic silver m…
American
Russell Westbrook
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for explosive athleticism, triple-double records, and 2017 NBA…
American
Sabrina Ionescu
Point Guard
Generational WNBA point guard whose elite scoring, playmaking and three-point shooting have made her…
American
Sam Cassell
Point Guard
American point guard who won three NBA championships and was known for his clutch performances and l…
American
Sam Jones
Shooting Guard
American basketball shooting guard who won 10 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics and was know…
Lithuanian
Šarūnas Marčiulionis
Shooting Guard
Lithuanian basketball legend who became the first Soviet player in the NBA, revolutionizing European…
German
Satou Sabally
Forward / Guard
Versatile German forward whose NBA-level brand appeal, elite scoring and global platform have made h…
Canadian
Scottie Barnes
Power Forward/Small Forward
Canadian basketball forward who won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022 and became a two-time All-Star wi…
American
Scottie Pippen
Small Forward
American basketball legend who won 6 NBA championships with Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan, …
American
Sean Elliott
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player who played 12 NBA seasons, primarily with San Antonio Spurs,…
American
Seimone Augustus
Guard/Forward
American basketball player who became one of the WNBA's greatest scorers, winning four championships…
American
Seth Curry
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known as one of the NBA's most accurate three-point shooters…
Canadian
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Canadian basketball guard known for elite scoring ability, leading NBA in scoring and earning multip…
American
Shaquille O'Neal
Center
The most physically dominant player in NBA history — four-time champion whose sheer size and power w…
American
Shawn Kemp
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward known for his explosive dunking ability and athletic dominance dur…
American
Sheryl Swoopes
Small Forward/Guard
American basketball player, three-time WNBA MVP and four-time champion with Houston Comets, two-time…
American
Sid Moncrief
Shooting Guard
American basketball guard who dominated the 1980s NBA with elite two-way play, earning two Defensive…
American
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Guard
American professional basketball player and eight-time WNBA All-Star known for her scoring ability a…
American
Slater Martin
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who revolutionized the position and led Minneapolis Lakers to four N…
American
Spencer Haywood
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player who challenged NBA eligibility rules and became first player to go direct…
American
Spencer Haywood II
Power Forward/Center
American basketball player who broke barriers by successfully challenging age restrictions to enter …
American
Stephen Curry
Point Guard
American basketball player widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history, revolutionizing t…
American
Stephon Marbury
Point Guard
Starbury — one of the most gifted point guards of his generation who became a global star in China a…
American
Steve Francis
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for his explosive athleticism, three-time NBA All-Star, and Co…
Canadian
Steve Nash
Point Guard
Canadian basketball point guard who won consecutive NBA MVP awards (2005, 2006) and revolutionized o…
New Zealander
Steven Adams
Center
Gentle giant and fan favourite New Zealand center whose physical dominance, unique charm and beloved…
American
Sue Bird
Point Guard
American professional basketball player and four-time Olympic gold medalist, widely regarded as one …
American
Sylvia Fowles
Center
American basketball center who became the WNBA's all-time rebounding leader and won two Olympic gold…
American
Terry Cummings
Power Forward
American basketball power forward who played 18 NBA seasons, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 19…
American
Terry Mills
Power Forward
American basketball power forward/center who played 11 NBA seasons, known for his three-point shooti…
American
Terry Porter
Point Guard
American basketball player and Hall of Famer known for his exceptional leadership as point guard for…
American
Terry Rozier
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for his clutch performances and three-point shooting a…
American
Tim Duncan
Power Forward/Center
American basketball power forward/center widely regarded as the greatest player at his position and …
American
Tim Hardaway
Point Guard
American basketball point guard known for his crossover dribble and five-time NBA All-Star appearanc…
American
Tina Charles
Center
American professional basketball player and center, one of the WNBA's most dominant players and two-…
American
Tobias Harris
Small Forward/Power Forward
American professional basketball player known for his versatile forward play and consistent scoring …
American
Tom Heinsohn
Power Forward
American basketball player and coach who won 8 NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics…
American
Tom Van Arsdale
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player who played 12 NBA seasons, known for his scoring ability and three All-St…
Croatian
Toni Kukoč
Small Forward
Croatian basketball forward who became the first European player to win NBA Sixth Man of the Year aw…
French
Tony Parker
Point Guard
French professional basketball player who won four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs and …
American
Tracy McGrady
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
American basketball player and seven-time NBA All-Star who won consecutive scoring titles in 2003 an…
American
Trae Young
Point Guard
American basketball player and point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, known for his exceptional three-po…
American
Tree Rollins
Center
American basketball center known for his shot-blocking ability and defensive presence in the NBA fro…
American
Truck Robinson
Power Forward
American basketball forward known for his rebounding prowess, winning the 1978 NBA rebounding title …
American
Tyler Herro
Shooting Guard
Gifted and confident Miami Heat guard whose clutch shooting, scoring ability and resilience have mad…
American
Tyrese Haliburton
Point Guard
American professional basketball player known for his exceptional playmaking, court vision, and lead…
American
Vern Mikkelsen
Power Forward/Center
American basketball center who played for Minneapolis Lakers (1949-1959), winning 4 NBA championship…
French
Victor Wembanyama
Center
French basketball center who became the youngest player to record 5x5 stats in NBA history and is co…
American
Vin Baker
Power Forward
American basketball power forward/center known for his All-Star career with Milwaukee Bucks and Seat…
American
Vince Carter
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American basketball player known for spectacular dunking ability who played 22 NBA seasons and won O…
American
Vinnie Johnson
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known as 'The Microwave' for his ability to heat up quickly …
Serbian
Vlade Divac
Center
Serbian basketball center who pioneered European NBA success, winning Olympic silver and becoming fi…
American
Walker Kessler
Center
Elite shot-blocking center whose defensive dominance and winning results at Utah made him one of the…
American
Walt Frazier
Point Guard
American basketball point guard who led the New York Knicks to two NBA championships and was known f…
American
Walter Davis
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
American basketball player known for his smooth shooting and scoring ability, NBA Rookie of the Year…
American
Wendell Carter Jr.
Center / Power Forward
Versatile and skilled big man who has been a key part of Orlando Magic's exciting young core during …
American
Wes Unseld
Center
One of only two players to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season — the most physical cen…
American
Willis Reed
Center
American basketball center and power forward who led the New York Knicks to two NBA championships an…
American
Wilt Chamberlain
Center
The most statistically dominant player in NBA history — scored 100 points in a single game and avera…
American
World B. Free
Shooting Guard
American basketball player known for his prolific scoring ability and flamboyant style, leading the …
American
Xavier McDaniel
Small Forward/Power Forward
The X-Man — the most physically intimidating small forward of the 1980s, one of the first NBA player…
Chinese
Yao Ming
Center
The global ambassador — the most impactful international player in NBA history who transformed baske…
American
Zach LaVine
Shooting Guard
American professional basketball player known for his explosive athleticism, slam dunk championships…
American
Zelmo Beaty
Center
American basketball center who starred in both NBA and ABA, winning 1971 ABA Championship and Finals…
American
Zion Williamson
Power Forward
American basketball player known for his explosive athleticism and powerful dunking ability, playing…
Basketball Nations
American
324
athletes
Canadian
8
athletes
German
5
athletes
Lithuanian
4
athletes
Serbian
4
athletes
Croatian
4
athletes
Spanish
3
athletes
French
3
athletes