Leo Basketball Players

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Magic Johnson

(The Greatest Point Guard of All Time)

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Birthdate: August 14, 1959

Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States

Magic Johnson, the now retired American basketball player was one of the most powerful players of the 1980s and led NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to five championships during his thirteen years career. His real name is Earvin Johnson and he earned his nickname Magic during his high school days. He retired after testing positive for HIV and currently heads Magic Johnson Enterprises.

Wilt Chamberlain

(One of the Greatest Basketball Players Who Played as a Center)

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Birthdate: August 21, 1936

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: October 12, 1999

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Wilt Chamberlain created numerous records and won two championships during his fourteen years career. The legendary player, first drafted by Philadelphia Warriors, later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. After retirement, he ventured into business, played volleyball, appeared in commercials and movie and even published his autobiography.

Patrick Ewing

(Jamaican-American Basketball Coach and Former Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 5, 1962

Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. He also won gold medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games as part of the US men's national basketball teams. In 2008, Patrick Ewing was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.

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Manu Ginóbili

(Argentine Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played at the ‘Shooting Guard' Position)

Birthdate: July 28, 1977

Birthplace: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Argentine-Italian former basketball player Manu Ginóbili became one of two players in history to have won the EuroLeague title, the NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. The four-time NBA champion has had a 23-season stint with the NBA team San Antonio Spurs. He is also an Italian League champion.

Karl Malone

(Basketball player Power Forward)

Birthdate: July 24, 1963

Birthplace: Summerfield, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

Gary Payton

(Former Basketball player who played the point guard position)

Birthdate: July 23, 1968

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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David Robinson

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 6, 1965

Birthplace: Key West, Florida, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

Ja Morant

(Basketball Versatile Guard)

Birthdate: August 10, 1999

Birthplace: Dalzell, South Carolina, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

DeMarcus Cousins

(Basketball player, Center)

Birthdate: August 13, 1990

Birthplace: Mobile, United States

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

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DeMar DeRozan

(American Basketball Player Who Plays as a Shooting Guard / Small Forward)

Birthdate: August 7, 1989

Birthplace: Compton, California, United States

DeMar DeRozan is an American basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. A four-time NBA All-Star, DeRozan has also been an important member of the United States national team, helping the team win gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Kristaps Porzingis

(Latvian Professional Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 2, 1995

Birthplace: Liepāja, Latvia

Kristaps Porzingis is a Latvian basketball player who currently plays professional basketball at the National Basketball Association (NBA) where he represents the Dallas Mavericks. Standing at 7’3, Porziņģis is one of the tallest players active in the NBA. Also an important player for his Latvian national team, Kristaps Porzingis won the Latvian Rising Star of the Year award in 2015.

Boban Marjanović

(Serbian Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 15, 1988

Birthplace: Boljevac, Serbia

Boban Marjanović is a Serbian basketball player who plays for the Serbia national basketball team. In 2017, he helped his team win the silver medal at the EuroBasket in Turkey. He also plays in the NBA and is currently a part of the Houston Rockets. Apart from being a basketball player, Boban Marjanović is also an actor.

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Kyle Kuzma

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Power Forward)

Birthdate: July 24, 1995

Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States

Kyle Kuzma began his career with the Utah Utes and was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team. He was later drafted by the Brooklyn Nets but traded to the LA Lakers. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and in 2020, he scored his first NBA championship win.

Ime Udoka

(Former Professional Basketball Player and Head Coach of the 'Boston Celtics')

Birthdate: August 9, 1977

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Nigerian-American NBA player Ime Udoka is known for his 7-year stint as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs. His association with experts such as coach Gregg Popovich has enriched his career and raised hopes that he will soon be hired as a head coach by a major team.

LaMelo Ball

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Point Guard)

Birthdate: August 22, 2001

Birthplace: Chino Hills, California, United States

Basketball player LaMelo Ball currently represents the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA. Born into a family of basketball players, Ball has attracted the attention of sports outlets since his playing career in high school. In 2017, his family's sports apparel company Big Baller Brand released a signature shoe for Ball, making him the youngest sportsperson to own a signature shoe.

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Anthony Edwards

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 5, 2001

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Patty Mills

(Australian Professional Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 11, 1988

Birthplace: Canberra, Australia

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Nate Thurmond

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: July 25, 1941

Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States

Died: July 16, 2016

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

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Derek Fisher

(Basketball coach)

Birthdate: August 9, 1974

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Khris Middleton

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 12, 1991

Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Chris Mullin

(American Former Professional Basketball Player, Executive and Coach)

Birthdate: July 30, 1963

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Bogdan Bogdanović

(Serbian Basketball Shooting Guard)

Birthdate: August 18, 1992

Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian basketball player Bogdan Bogdanović is known for his association with the NBA team Atlanta Hawks. A talented shooting guard, he has previously also played for the Sacramento Kings. The 2-time Serbian Player of the Year has also won an Olympic silver for Serbia and been a World Cup runners-up.

Andre Drummond

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Center Position)

Birthdate: August 10, 1993

Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Basketball player Andre Drummond currently plays for the NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers. He has competed for the Detroit Pistons earlier. He is a two-time NBA All-Star and a four-time NBA rebounding leader. He was also part of the gold-medal-winning U.S. team at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Austin Rivers

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 1, 1992

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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Nick Nurse

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: July 24, 1967

Birthplace: Carroll, Iowa, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Rudy Gay

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 17, 1986

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Brandon Roy

(Basketball player - Shooting guard, Basketball coach)

Birthdate: July 23, 1984

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Antoine Walker

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 12, 1976

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

Delonte West

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: July 26, 1983

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Danilo Gallinari

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 8, 1988

Birthplace: Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

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Doug Collins

(American Former Basketball Player & Coach Who Won 4 NBA All-Stars With the Team 'Philadelphia 76ers')

Birthdate: July 28, 1951

Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois, United States

Once a popular basketball player for the NBA team Philadelphia 76ers, Doug Collins later turned to coaching. He was part of the controversial Munich Olympics game that the US lost to Soviet Union and thus won a silver. Apart from the 76ers, he has also managed teams such as the Chicago Bulls.

Skylar Diggins-Smith

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 2, 1990

Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Christian Laettner

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 17, 1969

Birthplace: Angola, New York, USA

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

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Willie Cauley-Stein

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 18, 1993

Birthplace: Spearville, Kansas, United States

Height: 7'0" (213 cm)

Bob Cousy

(American Former Professional Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 9, 1928

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Melvin Booker

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 20, 1972

Birthplace: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Deandre Ayton

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: July 23, 1998

Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

Cameron Payne

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 8, 1994

Birthplace: Bartlett, Tennessee, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Kendrick Nunn

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 3, 1995

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Rashard Lewis

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: August 8, 1979

Birthplace: Pineville, Louisiana, USA

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

A'ja Wilson

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 8, 1996

Birthplace: Hopkins, South Carolina, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Alperen Şengün

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: July 25, 2002

Birthplace: Giresun, Turkey

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Killian Hayes

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: July 27, 2001

Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Liz Cambage

(Australian Basketball Player Who Plays in the Center)

Birthdate: August 18, 1991

Birthplace: London, England

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Mike Budenholzer

(Basketball coach, Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 6, 1969

Birthplace: Holbrook, Arizona, United States

Alen Smailagić

(Serbian Basketball Power Forward)

Birthdate: August 18, 2000

Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian basketball player Alen Smailagić plays for the Serbian team Partizan Belgrade. The power forward scripted history as the youngest player to participate in the NBA G League. He has played for the Santa Cruz Warriors and the Golden State Warriors. He is also known for his 6’ 10” frame.

Bill Bradley

(He served three terms as a Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey (1979–1997))