Taurus Basketball Players

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Dennis Rodman

(Former Professional Basketball Player Who was Arguably the Best Rebounding Forward in NBA History)

Birthdate: May 13, 1961

Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Former professional basketball player, Dennis Rodman came to prominence in the 1980s as a power forward known for his defensive and rebounding abilities. Hailed as "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history," he earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times. He has a media presence as well and has appeared in many TV shows.

Chris Paul

(One of the Greatest Point Guards of All Time)

Birthdate: May 6, 1985

Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Chris Paul is a professional basketball player and one of the highest-paid sportspersons in the world. Apart from earning from his career as a basketball player, he also earns by signing endorsement deals with companies like State Farm and Air Jordan. A religious person, Chris Paul attends church whenever possible.

Tim Duncan

(American Former Professional Basketball Player Regarded as the Greatest Power Forward of All Time)

Birthdate: April 25, 1976

Birthplace: Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Tim Duncan is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the NBA and the best power forward of all time. A five-time NBA champion, Duncan also helped his national team win Olympic bronze medal in 2004. Also a humanitarian, Duncan established the Tim Duncan Foundation to fund youth sports programs and education.

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Kevin Garnett

(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Was Known for His Defensive Ability and Versatility)

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Birthdate: May 19, 1976

Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Former NBA power forward/center Kevin Garnett was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves out of high school. After a 12-year term with the Timberwolves, he joined the Boston Celtics. His accolades include the MVP, the Defensive Player of the Year award, and 15 All-Star games. He also starred in Uncut Gems.

Paul George

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the 'Small Forward' Position)

Birthdate: May 2, 1990

Birthplace: Palmdale, California, United States

A six-time NBA All-Star, Paul George has been an important player in the NBA for the last decade or so. Apart from making his presence felt in the NBA, Paul George also played a key role in helping the United States men's national basketball team win Olympic gold in the 2016 Summer Olympics held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Tony Parker

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

Birthdate: May 17, 1982

Birthplace: Bruges, Belgium

Tony Parker is a French-American former basketball player. During his playing career, he helped the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA win four NBA championships. He currently plays a major role in France's professional basketball league 'LNB Pro A' where he owns one of the league's team, ASVEL Basket. Also a philanthropist, Parker serves as the ambassador for Make-A-Wish France.

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Tyronn Lue

(American Professional Basketball Coach and Former Player)

Birthdate: May 3, 1977

Birthplace: Mexico, Missouri, United States

Tyronn Lue is an American basketball coach currently serving as the head coach for the popular team Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. Previously, he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers, which won the 2016 NBA Finals under his guidance. During his playing career, Tyronn Lue helped the Los Angeles Lakers win two NBA championships.

Domantas Sabonis

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 3, 1996

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

Kemba Walker

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 8, 1990

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Victor Oladipo

(American-Nigerian Basketball Player Who Plays as a Shooting Guard)

Birthdate: May 4, 1992

Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Professional basketball player Victor Oladipo currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started playing basketball in high school and went to Indiana University Bloomington, where he played for the Indiana Hoosiers. He began his professional playing career in 2013 and has been going strong since then. He is also a singer.

Goran Dragić

(Slovenian Basketball Player Who Led His Team to Its Maiden 'FIBA EuroBasket' Title in 2017)

Birthdate: May 6, 1986

Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Goran Dragić is a Slovenian basketball player best known for his accomplishments in the NBA. An NBA All-Star, Dragić has played for popular teams like Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets. He is also credited with leading his national team to its maiden FIBA EuroBasket title in 2017. The same year, he was named Slovenian Sportsman of the Year.

Dawn Staley

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 4, 1970

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Lauren Jackson

(Australian Professional Basketball Player Who Played as Power Forward)

Birthdate: May 11, 1981

Birthplace: Albury, Australia

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Bill Laimbeer

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: May 19, 1957

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

John Salley

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 16, 1964

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

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Spencer Haywood

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 22, 1949

Birthplace: Silver City, Mississippi, USA

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

P. J. Tucker

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 5, 1985

Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Jonas Valanciunas

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 6, 1992

Birthplace: Utena, Lithuania

Height: 7'0" (213 cm)

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Chet Holmgren

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 1, 2002

Birthplace: United States

Height: 7'0" (213 cm)

George Hill

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 4, 1986

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Mario Chalmers

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 19, 1986

Birthplace: Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Kevin Porter Jr.

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 4, 2000

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Mike Bibby

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 13, 1978

Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Clint Capela

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 18, 1994

Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Swiss basketball player Clint Capela made history when he became his country’s highest-earning athlete of team sports. Known for his stints with the NBA teams Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, the African-origin sports star had a tough childhood and grew up partly in foster care.

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Lindsay Whalen

(Basketball coach)

Birthdate: May 9, 1982

Birthplace: Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Duncan Robinson

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 22, 1994

Birthplace: York, Maine, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Dolph Schayes

(Basketball player Power Forward, coach)

Birthdate: May 19, 1928

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States

Died: December 10, 2015

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

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Moritz Wagner

(German Basketball Player Who Plays Center or as Power Forward )

Birthdate: April 26, 1997

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

Shawn Marion

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: May 7, 1978

Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Cole Anthony

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 15, 2000

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

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Don Nelson

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: May 15, 1940

Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Enes Kanter

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 20, 1992

Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland

Swiss-born American basketball player Enes Kanter is known for his stint with the NBA team Boston Celtics but has been in the news mostly for his controversial political opinions. From supporting the Uyghurs in China, to tweeting his negative views on LeBron James, he has created some serious waves in the media.

George Gervin

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: April 27, 1952

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

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Albert King

(Singer-songwriter, Basketball player, Musician, Guitarist)

Birthdate: April 25, 1923

Birthplace: Indianola

Died: December 21, 1992

Meadowlark Lemon

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 25, 1932

Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Died: December 27, 2015

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Channing Frye

(Basketball player, Podcaster)

Birthdate: May 17, 1983

Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States

Height: 7'0" (213 cm)

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Kim Mulkey

(Basketball coach)

Birthdate: May 17, 1962

Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Tyus Jones

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 10, 1996

Birthplace: Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Danny Granger

(Former Basketball player at small forward)

Birthdate: April 20, 1983

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

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Nemanja Bjelica

(Serbian Basketball Power Forward)

Birthdate: May 9, 1988

Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian basketball player Nemanja Bjelica plays as a power forward for the Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Starting his senior career with the Austrian club Traiskirchen Lions, he also represented NBA teams such as the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors, winning the NBA Championship with the latter.

Seimone Augustus

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 30, 1984

Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

David Lee

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 29, 1983

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

Hubert Davis

(Basketball coach, Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 17, 1970

Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Danny Manning

(Basketball player, Basketball coach)

Birthdate: May 17, 1966

Birthplace: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

George Karl

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 12, 1951

Birthplace: Penn Hills

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Mike D'Antoni

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 8, 1951

Birthplace: Mullens, West Virginia

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Tony Lupien

(Baseball player, Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 23, 1917

Birthplace: Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Died: July 9, 2004

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Ersan Ilyasova

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 15, 1987

Birthplace: Eskişehir, Turkey

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Thabo Sefolosha

(Swiss Former Professional Basketball Player)

Birthdate: May 2, 1984

Birthplace: Vevey, Switzerland

Born to a South African father and a Swiss mother, Thabo Sefolosha is well-traveled and speaks several languages. The former Swiss basketball player is known for his stints with NBA teams such as Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. Having been a victim of police brutality earlier, he supported the BLM movement wholeheartedly.

Luis Scola

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: April 30, 1980

Birthplace: Buenos Aires

Former Argentine basketball player Luis Scola now serves as the CEO of the Italian team Pallacanestro Varese, after a successful 22-year career with the national team. The Olympic gold medalist also has one Pan American Games gold medal and 2 World Cup silver medals in his kitty.