like basket

High school

Miami Killian

Listed height

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Listed weight

206 lb (93 kg)

Career information

College

Florida International

1999 / Not drafted

Pro career

2001–present

League

NBA

Career history

Career highlights and awards

NBA All-Defensive First Team (2007)
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008)

Francisco Elson

Francisco Marinho Robby Elson (born February 28, 1976 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a Dutch professional basketball player. At 7' 0" (2.13 m) and weighing 235 lbs (107 kg), he currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Elson is the seventh Dutch player in the NBA.^[1]

Currently Elson is the captain of the Netherlands national basketball team. He led the team in the 2007 euro-qualifiers. In 2008 Elson was once again the key player in the Dutch National Basketball team. In 2009 he will join the team again looking forward to qualify for the A-division in European basketball.

No. 16 Utah Jazz
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 28, 1976 (age 35)
Place of birth	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	California
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
FC Barcelona (1999–2001) Pamesa Valencia (2001–2002) Caja San Fernando (2002–2003) Denver Nuggets (2003–2006) San Antonio Spurs (2006–2008) Seattle SuperSonics (2008) Milwaukee Bucks (2008–2010) Utah Jazz (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2007)

Jeremy Evans

Jeremy Evans is a American basketball player who was drafted by the Utah Jazz as the 55th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft. A small forward, Evans played in college for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. As a senior at Western Kentucky Evans averaged 10.0 ppg with a field goal percentage of .639. He is the Hilltoppers all-time leader in blocks with 224.^[1] Jeremy Evans was raised in Crossett, Arkansas, where he played basketball for the Crossett Eagles. He graduated from Crossett High School in 2006.

No. 40 Utah Jazz
Small forward
Personal information
Place of birth	Crossett, Arkansas
Nationality	American
High school	Crossett High School
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
College	Western Kentucky
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2010–present

Derrick Favors

Derrick Bernard Favors (born July 15, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He is a 6-foot-10-inch (2.08 m) power forward who played for Georgia Tech. On June 24, 2010, he was drafted 3rd overall by the New Jersey Nets of the NBA.

No. 15 Utah Jazz
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	July 15, 1991 (age 19)
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality	American
High school	South Atlanta HS (Atlanta, Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
College	Georgia Tech
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Career history
2010–2011	New Jersey Nets
2011–present	Utah Jazz
Career highlights and awards
Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2009)

Kyrylo Fesenko

Kyrylo Fesenko (Ukrainian: Кирило Фесенко, born December 24, 1986, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player. He is a 7'1" and 280 lb center.

After playing four seasons in native Ukraine, Fesenko was selected 38th overall in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and then traded to the Utah Jazz, signing a three-year contract with the Jazz on August 15, 2007.^[1] In 2010 he turned down a multiyear deal with the Houston Rockets and resigned with the Jazz for 1 year. He is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2011. ^[2] He spent most of his rookie season with the NBA Development League Utah Flash. Fesenko wears a size 18 shoe. He also owns a 7'4" wingspan and 9'4" standing reach (same standing reach as Greg Oden).^[3]

No. 44 Utah Jazz
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 24, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Ukrainian
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
Azovmash Mariupol (2003–2005) CK Mariupol (2005–2006) Cherkasky Mavpi Cherkasy (2006–2007) Utah Jazz

Devin Harris

Devin Lamar Harris (born February 27, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Harris attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Harris was selected with the fifth pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards.

No. 5 Utah Jazz
Point guard/shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	February 27, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality	American
High school	Wauwatosa East
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Wisconsin
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
Dallas Mavericks (2004–2008) New Jersey Nets (2008–2011) Utah Jazz (2011–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2009)

Gordon Hayward

Gordon Daniel Hayward^[1] (born March 23, 1990), is an American basketball player who plays for the Utah Jazz. He played at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore (second) year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.^[2] He was selected by the Utah Jazz with the ninth overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.

No. 20 Utah Jazz
Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 23, 1990 (age 21)
Place of birth	Brownsburg, Indiana
Nationality	American
High school	Brownsburg High School
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College	Butler
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2010–present
Career highlights and awards
2009 1st Team All-Horizon League 2009 Horizon League Newcomer of the Year 2010 Horizon League Player of the Year 2010 3rd Team Academic All-American 2010 NCAA Tournament West Regional MVP 2010 NCAA Tournament All-Tournament team

Al Jefferson

Al Ricardo Jefferson (born January 4, 1985 in Monticello, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the NBA.

No. 25 Utah Jazz
Center/Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 4, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Monticello, Mississippi
Nationality	American
High school	Prentiss
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
Boston Celtics (2004–2007) Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2010) Utah Jazz (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005)

Andrei Kirilenko

Andrei Gennadyevich Kirilenko (Russian: Андрей Геннадьевич Кириленко; born February 18, 1981) is a Russian-American professional basketball player currently playing at the small forward position for the Utah Jazz in the National Basketball Association. He is 206 cm (6'9") tall and weighs 103 kg (227 lb).

At age fifteen, Kirilenko began playing professional basketball in his native Russia with the Russian Basketball Super League. The Utah Jazz drafted him in 1999, and he became the first Russian player selected in the first round of a draft and youngest European player drafted. After the draft, Kirilenko spent two years with PBC CSKA Moscow and played with the Russian national team in the 2000 Summer Olympics. In 2001, Kirilenko joined the Jazz. In the NBA, Kirilenko played in the 2004 All-Star Game, was an NBA All-Defensive Team pick for three seasons, and made the NBA All-Rookie Team after his first season. Kirilenko continues to compete internationally with the Russian national team. In 2011, Kirilenko became an American citizen.

No. 47^[1] Utah Jazz
Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 18, 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth	Saint Petersburg, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Russian American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	1997–present
Career history
Spartak St. Petersburg (1997–1998) CSKA Moscow (1998–2001) Utah Jazz (2001–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2004) All-Defensive First Team (2006) 2× All-Defensive Second Team (2004–2005) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002) Russian Championship 2000 MVP EuroBasket 2007 MVP European Player of the Year: FIBA Europe 2007

C. J. Miles

Calvin Andre "C. J." Miles, Jr. (born March 18, 1987 in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

No. 34 Utah Jazz
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 18, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Dallas, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Skyline High School (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2005–present

Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap (born February 10, 1985) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. As a 6'8", 250 lbs. power forward from Louisiana Tech University, Millsap was selected by the Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft. His game was initially compared to that of Udonis Haslem.^[1] He was an early entrant to the draft as a junior. He is the only player in NCAA basketball history to lead the nation in rebounding for three consecutive years.

No. 24 Utah Jazz
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 10, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Monroe, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Grambling Laboratory
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Louisiana Tech
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2006–present
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007)

Mehmet Okur

Mehmet Okur (born May 26, 1979 in Yalova, Turkey) is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He is a 211 cm (6' 11")^[1] power forward/center.

No. 13 Utah Jazz
Center-Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 26, 1979 (age 32)
Place of birth	Yalova, Turkey
Nationality	Turkish
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	1997–present
Career history
Oyak Renault (1997–1998) Tofaş S.K. (1998–2000) Efes Pilsen (2000–2002) Detroit Pistons (2002–2004) Utah Jazz (2004-present)
Career highlights and awards
2007 NBA All-Star 1× NBA Champion (2004)

Ronnie Price

Ronald D'Wayne Price (born June 21, 1983 in Friendswood, Texas) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.

No. 17 Utah Jazz
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 21, 1983 (age 27)
Place of birth	Friendswood, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Clear Brook
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Nicholls State Utah Valley
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
Sacramento Kings (2005–07) Utah Jazz (2007–present)

Earl Watson

Earl Joseph Watson, Jr. (born June 12, 1979 in Kansas City, Kansas) is a professional basketball player who currently plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Utah Jazz. Watson is a graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas. In his senior year of high school he averaged 23.4 points, 8.3 assists and 13.2 rebounds per game.

A 6 ft 1 in, 195 lb point guard, Watson was selected in the second round (39th overall) by the SuperSonics in the 2001 NBA Draft. He was a starter in college at UCLA, at one point playing alongside future NBA All-Star Baron Davis. They were the first two freshmen to start at UCLA since the 1979 season. A four-year starter, Watson started the most consecutive games in the history of UCLA basketball.^[1] In the 2007–08 NBA season, Watson averaged 10.7 points and 6.8 assists with the Sonics.

On February 6, 2008, Watson recorded his first-ever triple-double in a game against the Sacramento Kings. Watson logged 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in 32 minutes.^[2] It was Seattle's first triple-double since Ray Allen registered one on January 28, 2004, against the Los Angeles Lakers.^[2]

Watson's father is African American and his mother is Mexican American. Because his maternal grandparents were born in Mexico, Watson is eligible to play for the Mexico national basketball team.^[3]^[4] Watson's foundation "Emagine" is five years old, impacting the youth of his hometown Kansas City, Kansas.^[5]

No. 11 Utah Jazz
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 12, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Kansas City, Kansas
Nationality	American / Mexican
High school	Washington HS (Kansas City, Kansas)
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2002	Seattle SuperSonics
2002–2005	Memphis Grizzlies
2005–2006	Denver Nuggets
2006–2009	Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
2009–2010	Indiana Pacers
2010–present	Utah Jazz

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LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge (born July 19, 1985, in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. He is a 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 240-pound power forward/center and is one of Portland's two team captains, with the other being Brandon Roy.

No. 12 Portland Trail Blazers

Power forward / Center

Personal information

Date of birth

July 19, 1985 (age 25)

Place of birth

Dallas, Texas

Nationality

American

High school

Seagoville HS (Dallas, Texas)

Listed height

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

Listed weight

240 lb (109 kg)

Career information

College

Texas (2004–2006)

2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall

Selected by the Chicago Bulls

Pro career

2006–present

Career history

2006–present

Portland Trail Blazers

Career highlights and awards

Luke Babbitt

Luke Robert Babbitt (born June 20, 1989) is an American basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Nevada-Reno for two seasons before declaring for the 2010 NBA Draft following his sophomore year.^[1] He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

No. 11 Portland Trail Blazers
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 20, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality	American
High school	Galena HS (Reno, Nevada)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Nevada (2008–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Career history
2010–present	Portland Trail Blazers
2010, 2011	→Idaho Stampede (D-League)
Career highlights and awards
WAC Player of the Year (2010

Earl Barron

Earl Daniel Barron, Jr. (born August 14, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

No. 40 Portland Trail Blazers
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	August 14, 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth	Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Clarksdale HS (Clarksdale, Mississippi)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Undrafted
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2004	Tuborg Pilsener (Turkey)
2004–2005	Huntsville Flight (D-League)
2005	Red Bull Barako (Philippines)
2005–2008	Miami Heat
2006	→Florida Flame (D-League)
2008	GMAC Bologna (Italy)
2009	Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League)
2009–2010	Iowa Energy (D-League)
2010	New York Knicks
2010	Phoenix Suns
2011	Milwaukee Bucks
2011–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2006) All-NBA D-League Third Team (2010) NBA D-League All-Star (2010)

Nicolas Batum

Nicolas Batum (born December 14, 1988 in Lisieux^[1]) is a French basketball player with the Portland Trail Blazers, who acquired his rights for the rights to Darrell Arthur and Joey Dorsey. Prior to the draft, Batum was considered one of the most talented young players in Europe.^[2] He was voted the most valuable player in the U-18 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim 2006.

The 6 foot 8 inch (2.03 m) Batum^[1] primarily plays the small forward position, although he is also capable of shifting to the shooting guard position.^[3]

No. 88 Portland Trail Blazers
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	December 14, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Lisieux, France
Nationality	French
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–2008	Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France)
2008–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2006)

Marcus Camby

Marcus D. Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He is a former Defensive Player of the Year during the 2006–07 NBA season, leading the league in blocked shots per game.^[1] Camby is also a two-time member of the NBA all-defensive team.

No. 23 Portland Trail Blazers
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 22, 1974 (age 37)
Place of birth	Hartford, Connecticut
Nationality	American
High school	Conard HS (West Hartford, Connecticut) Hartford Public HS (Hartford, Connecticut)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	UMass
NBA Draft	1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
1996–1998	Toronto Raptors
1998–2002	New York Knicks
2002–2008	Denver Nuggets
2008–2010	Los Angeles Clippers
2010–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007) 2× All-Defensive First Team (2007–2008) 2× All-Defensive Second Team (2005–2006) NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997) Naismith College Player of the Year (1996) John R. Wooden Award (1996) Oscar Robertson Trophy (1996)

Rudy Fernández

Rodolfo "Rudy" Fernández y Farrés (born April 4, 1985) is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is a 6'6" (1.98 m)^[1] tall shooting guard who is currently a member of both the Spanish national basketball team and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.

No. 5 Portland Trail Blazers
Guard / Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 4, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Nationality	Spanish
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2001–2008	DKV Joventut (Spain)
2008–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
2× Spanish King's Cup MVP (2004, 2008) FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year (2006) Euroleague Rising Star (2007) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009)

Armon Johnson

Armon Deshawn Johnson (born February 23, 1989) is a basketball player who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 34th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft. A point guard, Johnson played in college for the Nevada Wolfpack. Johnson signed with the Blazers in August 2010. On January 28, 2011, he was assigned to the Idaho Stampede of the NBA D-League.^[1] He was recalled on February 22, 2011.^[2]

No. 1 Portland Trail Blazers
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	February 23, 1989 (age 22)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Hug HS (Reno, Nevada)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Nevada (2007–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Portland Trail Blazers
2011	→Idaho Stampede (D-League)

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson (born July 15, 1985) is an American professional basketball center with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In January 2010 he signed a contract with Turów Zgorzelec from Poland.^[1] In January 2011, Johnson was called up by the Portland Trail Blazers from the Dakota Wizards of the D-League on a 10-day contract.^[2]

In February 2011, Johnson was waived by the Trail Blazers after his 10-day contract expired and he rejoined the Wizards in the D-League. Later that month, Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics to replace the roster spot vacated by recently traded center Kendrick Perkins.^[3] Following the expiration of the contract, Johnson returned to the Dakota Wizards until March, when the Trail Blazers signed him to a contract for the remainder of the 2010–11 season.^[4]

No. 17 Portland Trail Blazers
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 15, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality	American
High school	Colonial Beach HS (Westmoreland County, Virginia) Laurinburg Institute (Laurinburg, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Louisiana State (2005–2009)
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009	Aliağa Petkim (Turkey)
2010	Turów Zgorzelec (Poland)
2010–2011	Dakota Wizards (D-League)
2011	Portland Trail Blazers
2011	Boston Celtics
2011–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA D-League First Team (2011) NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year (2011) NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2011) NBA D-League All-Star (2011)

Wesley Matthews

Wesley Matthews, Jr. (born October 14, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles. He is the son of former NBA player Wes Matthews.^[1]

No. 2 Portland Trail Blazers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	October 14, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	San Antonio, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	James Madison Memorial HS (Madison, Wisconsin)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Marquette (2005–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Undrafted
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2010	Utah Jazz
2010–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2005)

Andre Miller

Andre Lloyd Miller (born March 19, 1976 in Watts, Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association.

No. 24 Portland Trail Blazers
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	March 19, 1976 (age 35)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
High school	Verbum Dei HS (Los Angeles, California)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Utah (1995–1999)
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
1999–2002	Cleveland Cavaliers
2002–2003	Los Angeles Clippers
2003–2006	Denver Nuggets
2006–2009	Philadelphia 76ers
2009–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000) WAC Player of the Year (1999) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1999)

Patrick Mills

Patrick "Patty" Sammie Mills (born 11 August 1988) is an Indigenous Australian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He is one of the first Indigenous Australians to play basketball in the NBA,^[1]^[2] and is one of the youngest players ever to suit up for the Australia national basketball team, the Boomers.

No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	11 August 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Canberra, Australia
Nationality	Australian
High school	Marist College Canberra
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Saint Mary's
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	Portland Trail Blazers
2009–2010	→Idaho Stampede (D-League)

Greg Oden

Gregory Wayne Oden, Jr. (born January 22, 1988) is an American basketball player at the center position. Oden is a member of the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. Oden played basketball for Ohio State University for one season, during which the team was the Big Ten Champion and the tournament runner-up in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

On June 28, 2007, Oden was selected first overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Trail Blazers. He underwent microfracture knee surgery in September 2007, and missed the entire 2007–08 NBA season as a result. He recovered and made his NBA debut on opening night 2008.

Oden is currently the "Team Oden" spokesperson for Oregon Mentors, promoting mentoring for kids.

No. 52 Portland Trail Blazers
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 22, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Buffalo, New York
Nationality	United States
High school	Lawrence North HS (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State (2006–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2007–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2007) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2006) Indiana Mr. Basketball (2006)

Brandon Roy

Brandon Dawayne Roy (born July 23, 1984)^[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. He was selected sixth in the 2006 NBA Draft, having completed four years playing for the Washington Huskies. In 2009, he served as the team's co-captain, along with LaMarcus Aldridge. His nickname is "B-Roy", but he is also referred to as "The Natural" by announcer Brian Wheeler.^[2]^[3]

Born in Seattle, Washington, Roy became known for his immediate impact on the Trail Blazers.^[4] Zach Randolph, then the team captain, was traded to the New York Knicks at the end of Roy's first season, which cleared the way for Roy to take on a leadership role on the team.^[1] Though hampered by an injured ankle, Roy won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award for 2006–07 in a near-unanimous vote. He played 57 games as a rookie and averaged 16.8 points per game in the 2006–07 season. He was selected as a reserve to the 2008 NBA All-Star Game,^[5] the 2009 NBA All-Star Game,^[6] and the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.^[7] Roy played the most minutes of any Western Conference player, and tied for the most points in the West in the 2008 game, and he played the most minutes of any player during the 2009 game.^[8]

No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	July 23, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Nationality	American
High school	Garfield HS (Seattle, Washington)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Washington (2002–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
NBA Rookie of the Year (2007) 3× NBA All-Star (2008–2010) All-NBA Second Team (2009) All-NBA Third Team (2010) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007)

Gerald Wallace

Gerald Jermaine Wallace (born July 23, 1982) is an American professional basketball forward for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.

No. 3 Portland Trail Blazers
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	July 23, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Sylacauga, Alabama
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Alabama (2000–2001)
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2001–2004	Sacramento Kings
2004–2011	Charlotte Bobcats
2011–present	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2010) NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2000)

Elliot Williams

Elliot Jerell Williams (born June 20, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American professional basketball player with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. He was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Blazers.

No. 9 Portland Trail Blazers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 20, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Memphis, Tennessee
Nationality	American
High school	St. George's Independent School (Memphis, Tennessee)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Portland Trail Blazers

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Cole Aldrich

Cole David Aldrich (born October 31, 1988) is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He completed his junior year at the University of Kansas in March 2010. Aldrich was selected as a McDonald's All American in 2006.^[1] He attended Bloomington Jefferson High School. The New Orleans Hornets selected Aldrich eleventh overall in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft.^[2]

No. 45 Oklahoma City Thunder
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	October 31, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Bloomington Jefferson HS (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Oklahoma City Thunder
2010–2011	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Champion (2008) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2010)

Nick Collison

Nicholas John Collison (born October 26, 1980) is an American professional basketball player, currently a power forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA, and well known in basketball circles for his accomplishments at the University of Kansas.

No. 4 Oklahoma City Thunder
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	October 26, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Orange City, Iowa
Nationality	American
High school	Iowa Falls High School
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	2004–present

Daequan Cook

Daequan Cook (born April 28, 1987 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American basketball player and currently a shooting guard for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.

On June 28, 2007, Cook was taken 21st overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers but summarily traded to the Heat along with cash considerations in exchange for Jason Smith.

In June 2010, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with the 18th overall pick (Kansas center Cole Aldrich) for the 32nd overall pick (Texas center Dexter Pittman).

No. 14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 28, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Dayton, Ohio
Nationality	American
High school	Dunbar (Dayton)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
Miami Heat (2007–2010) Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2009)

Kevin Durant

Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 6'9" small forward/shooting guard who is also capable of playing power forward, Durant was the consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year and the 2006–2007 Big 12 Player of the Year, amongst other awards. After a standout freshman season at the University of Texas,^[2] Durant opted to enter the NBA Draft,^[2] where he was selected second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics. There he went on to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award after his debut season. In 2007, Durant signed an endorsement contract with Nike.^[3] In the 2009–10 season Durant led the NBA in scoring and became the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title.^[4] He would later be named to the 2010 All NBA First Team.

No. 35 Oklahoma City Thunder
Small forward / Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 29, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
High school	Montrose Christian School (MD) Oak Hill Academy (VA)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Texas
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics^[1]
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
2007–present	Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
NBA Rookie of the Year (2008) 2× NBA All-Star (2010–2011) 2× NBA scoring champion (2010–2011) 2× All-NBA First Team (2010–2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 2× H-O-R-S-E Competition winner (2009–2010) 2010 FIBA World Championship MVP Oscar Robertson Trophy (2007) Adolph Rupp Trophy (2007) Naismith College Player of the Year (2007) John R. Wooden Award (2007)

James Harden

James Edward Harden, Jr. (born August 26, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A shooting guard, Harden played collegiate basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected 3rd overall by the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft.^[1] He was born in Los Angeles, California.

No. 13 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 26, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
High school	Artesia High School, Lakewood, California
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona State
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Pro career	2009–present
Career highlights and awards
* NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)

Serge Ibaka

Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila^[1]^[2] (born September 18, 1989), commonly referred to as Serge Ibaka, is a professional Congolese basketball player, playing the power forward position for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Ibaka was drafted by the Thunder's former incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He is referred to as Air Congo by his teammates.^[3] Serge is the 3rd youngest among 18 siblings, and did not speak much English when he first went to Oklahoma City.^[4]

No. 9 Oklahoma City Thunder
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	September 18, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Nationality	Congolese
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
CB L'Hospitalet (LEB) (2007–2008) Ricoh Manresa (2008–2009) Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–present)

Royal Ivey

Royal Terence Ivey (born 20 December 1981, in Harlem, New York) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He started on the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School basketball team in Queens, New York City.^[1]

No. 7 Oklahoma City Thunder
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	20 December 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth	Harlem, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Benjamin N. Cardozo Blair Academy
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Texas
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
Atlanta Hawks (2004–2007) Milwaukee Bucks (2007–2008; 2010) Philadelphia 76ers (2008–2010) Oklahoma City Thunder (2010-present)

Eric Maynor

Eric Demarqua Maynor (born June 11, 1987) is an American professional basketball player at point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He played college basketball for the VCU Rams. As a senior he averaged 22.4 points, 6.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in the 2008-2009 season.

No. 6 Oklahoma City Thunder
Point guard/Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 11, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Raeford, North Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Hoke County High School Raeford, North Carolina, Westover, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College	VCU
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
Utah Jazz (2009) Oklahoma City Thunder (2009-Present)
Career highlights and awards
2008, 2009 CAA Player of the Year 2007, 2008, 2009 First Team All-CAA 2007, 2009 CAA Tournament MVP 2009 SI.com Second Team All-American 2009 AP Honorable Mention All-American

Nazr Mohammed

Nazr Tahiru Mohammed [NAW-zee] (born September 5, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player with the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder. He plays the center position. He is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and 250 lb (113.4 kg). He is aggressive in offensive rebounding and putbacks.

No. 8 Oklahoma City Thunder
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 5, 1977 (age 33)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	United States
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky
NBA Draft	1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	1998–present
League	NBA
Career history
Philadelphia 76ers (1998–2001) Atlanta Hawks (2001–2004) New York Knicks (2004–2005) San Antonio Spurs (2005–2006) Detroit Pistons (2006–2007) Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2011) Oklahoma City Thunder (2011–present)

Byron Mullens

Byron James "B. J." Mullens (born February 14, 1989 in Canal Winchester, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He was drafted 24th overall by the Dallas Mavericks and immediately traded to the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft.

No. 23 Oklahoma City Thunder
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 14, 1989 (age 22)
Place of birth	Canal Winchester, Ohio
Nationality	American
High school	Canal Winchester
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Pro career	2009–present

Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins (born November 10, 1984 in Nederland, Texas) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

During his time with the Boston Celtics, Perkins established himself as an important low-post defender who was capable of defending the league's top centers, despite not posting high scoring numbers.^[1]

No. 5 Oklahoma City Thunder
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	November 10, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Nederland, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Clifton J. Ozen HS (Beaumont, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2011	Boston Celtics
2011–present	Oklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2008)

Nate Robinson

Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson (born May 31, 1984, in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Robinson is listed at just 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) with shoes,^[1] making him one of the shortest players currently in the NBA behind Earl Boykins, but Robinson has an extremely high vertical leap of 43.5 inches (110 cm), ^[2] currently one of the highest vertical leaps of any NBA player. ^[3]

Robinson has served as a successful point guard for both the Knicks and Celtics, achieving career stats of 12 points, 1 steal, and 3 assists in an average of 24 minutes played per game.^[4] Robinson is the NBA's first three-time slam dunk champion.^[5]

No. 3 Oklahoma City Thunder
Point Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 31, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Nationality	American
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	Washington
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
New York Knicks (2005–2010) Boston Celtics (2010–2011) Oklahoma City Thunder (2011–present)
Career highlights and awards
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (2005) 3× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2006, 2009, 2010)

Thabo Sefolosha

Thabo Patrick Sefolosha (pronounced /ˈtɑːboʊ ˌsɛfəˈloʊʃə/) (born May 2, 1984) is a professional basketball player currently playing shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Sefolosha has lived in five countries and speaks three languages (Italian, French and English).^[1] He was born in Vevey, Switzerland to a Swiss mother and a South African father.

No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder
Guard/Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 2, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth	Vevey, Switzerland
Nationality	Swiss / South African
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
Tege Riviera Basket (2001–2003) Chalon-sur-Sâone (2003–2005) Angelico Biella (2005–2006) Chicago Bulls (2006–2009) Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–present)
Career highlights and awards
All-Defensive Second Team (2010)

Robert Vaden

Robert Anthony Vaden (born March 3, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Vaden played college basketball with the Indiana Hoosiers and the UAB Blazers for two years each. After four years in college, he was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 54th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After the draft, his draft rights were immediately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Thunder did not sign him to a contract. As a result, he went on to play in Italy and in the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), a minor league basketball organization owned and run by the NBA, with the Tulsa 66ers. He finally signed with the Thunder on April 2011.

No. 30 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 3, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Cathedral HS (Indianapolis, Indiana) Pike HS (Indianapolis, Indiana) Bridgton Academy (Bridgton, Maine)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Indiana (2004–2006) Alabama-Birmingham (2007–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2010	Aget Imola (Italy)
2010–2011	Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2011–present	Oklahoma City Thunder
2011	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook (born November 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He was drafted by the Thunder's former incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics, which later relocated from Seattle, Washington to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Westbrook was also a member of the 2010 United States national team.

No. 0 Oklahoma City Thunder
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 12, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Long Beach, California
Nationality	American
High school	Leuzinger HS (Lawndale, California)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA (2006–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–present	Oklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2011) All-NBA Second Team (2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)

MINESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Donatas Motiejūnas

Donatas Motiejūnas (born September 20, 1990) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) tall and weights 101 kg (223 lb).^[1] He plays the power forward and center positions.

Motiejūnas is projected by various sources to be a lottery pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.^[2]

Position	Forward-Center
Height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Weight	223 lb (101 kg)
League	Italian League
Team	Benetton Treviso
Born	September 20, 1990 (age 20) Kaunas, Lithuania
Nationality	Lithuanian
Pro career	2007–present
Career history	Žalgiris Kaunas (2007-2008) Aisčiai-Atletas (2008-2009) Benetton Treviso (2009-present)
Awards	Euroleague Youth Championship MVP (2007) FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2008) LKL All-Star (2009) Eurocup Rising Star (2011)

Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valančiūnas (born 6 May 1992 in Utena, Lithuania) is a professional basketball player, currently playing for BC Lietuvos Rytas.

Position	Center
Height	6 ft 10¾ in (2.10 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
League	LKL Euroleague BBL VTB
Team	BC Lietuvos Rytas
Number	17
Born	6 May 1992 (age 19) Utena, Lithuania
Nationality	Lithuanian
Pro career	2008–present
Career history	Perlas (2008–2009) Lietuvos Rytas (2009-present)
Awards	U-16 European Championship MVP (2008) 2x LKL All-Star (2010, 2011) U-18 European Championship MVP (2010) LKL All-Star Game MVP (2011)

Brandon Knight

Brandon Knight (born December 2, 1991 in Miami, Florida), is an American college basketball player for the University of Kentucky. He is a 6-foot-4, 185-pound point guard. He was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year Award. He became just the third junior to receive the prestigious award following LeBron James (2002 and 2003) and Greg Oden (2005 and 2006).^[1]

Brandon Knight
College	Kentucky
Conference	SEC
Sport	Basketball
Position	Point Guard
Jersey #	12
Class	Freshman
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	December 2, 1991 (age 19) Miami, Florida
High school	Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jan Veselý

Jan Veselý (born April 24, 1990 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), Veselý plays the small forward position, but he is also capable of playing at the power forward position. Veselý is now one of the most promising young players in Europe. He decided not to enter the 2010 NBA Draft, but he is predicted to be a lottery pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

Position	Small Forward
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
League	Serbian League Adriatic League Euroleague
Team	Partizan Belgrade
Number	24
Born	April 24, 1990 (age 21) Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
Nationality	Czech
Pro career	2007–present
Career history	Geoplin Slovan (2007–08)
Awards	FIBA European Young Player of the Year 2010

Tristan Thompson

Tristan Trevor James Thompson (born March 13, 1991 in Brampton, Ontario) is a Canadian basketball player from who played for the 2010–11 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He is 6'8" and weighs 225 pounds. Thompson played as a cornerman.^[1]

Honors
College	Texas
Conference	Big 12
Sport	Basketball
Position	Power forward
Jersey #	13
Class	Freshman
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Nationality	Canadian
Born	March 13, 1991 (age 20) Brampton, Ontario
High school	Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
Former school(s)	St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School (ON) Saint Benedict's Preparatory School (NJ)
High School 2010 McDonald's All-American 2010 Jordan Brand Classic All-American 2010 2nd Parade All-American College 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans: Associated Press Honorable Mention 2011 United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VII Team. 2011 Wayman Tisdale Award (USBWA National Freshman of the Year) 2011 USBWA Freshman All-America Team 2011 All-Big 12 Second Team 2011 Big 12 All-Defensive Team 2011 Big 12 Freshman of the Year 2011 Big 12 All-Rookie Team

Kemba Walker

Kemba Hudley Walker (born May 8, 1990)^[1] is an American college basketball player. He is a 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) point guard for the University of Connecticut.^[2]

Awards
College	Connecticut
Conference	Big East
Sport	Basketball
Position	Point Guard
Jersey #	15
Class	Junior
Major	Sociology
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	184 lb (83 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	May 8, 1990 (age 21) Bronx, New York
High school	Rice High School
McDonald's All-American Team (2008) Big East Tournament Champion (2011) Big East Tournament MVP (2011) NCAA Champion (2011) NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2011) Bob Cousy Award (2011) Lute Olson Award (2011)

Alec Burks

Alec Burks (born July 21, 1991) is an American collegiate basketball player for the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Rivals.com listed Burks as the 31st rated point guard in the class of 2009.

No. 10 University of Colorado
Shooting guard/Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	July 21, 1991 (age 19)
Place of birth	Grandview, Missouri, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Grandview High School
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	191 lb (87 kg)

Marcus Morris

Marcus Morris (born September 2, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American American basketball player and a former player for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team.^[1] He was named the 2010-11 Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.^[2] He was also named a second team All-American for his play in the 2010–11 basketball season by both the Associated Press and by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.^[3] On March 30, 2011, Morris was named to the ten member John R. Wooden Award Men’s All American team.^[4] He is the twin brother of Markieff Morris, who also played basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Morris and his brother have signed with a sports agent from Los Angeles and they have announced that they are going to be entering the 2011 NBA draft.[5

Jimmer Fredette

James Taft "Jimmer" Fredette^[3]^[4] (born February 25, 1989) is an American basketball player who gained national fame during his college career at Brigham Young University. In 2011, he was the leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, and earned several National Player of the Year honors, including the Wooden Award^[5], the Naismith Award^[6], the Adolph Rupp Trophy^[7], and the Oscar Robertson Trophy^[8]. Fredette is a native of Glens Falls, New York [9

Career highlights
College	Brigham Young
Conference	Mountain West
Sport	Basketball
Position	Guard
Jersey #	32
Class	Senior
Major	American studies
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	February 25, 1989 (age 22) Glens Falls, New York
High school	Glens Falls High School
Awards
2011 Naismith Award 2011 Oscar Robertson Trophy 2011 Adolph Rupp Trophy 2011 John R. Wooden Award 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Honors
2011 National Player of the Year 2011 MWC Player of the Year 15X MWC Player of the Week^[1] 4X Tournament MVP (2011 MWC Championship, 2010 South Padre Island Invitational, 2009 Las Vegas Classic, 2009 Fiesta Bowl Classic)
Records
BYU: Most Points Scored (game) (52 pts)^[2] Most Points Scored (season) (1068) Most Points Scored (career) (2599) Most Free Throws Made (game) (23) Most Free Throws Made (season) (252) Most Free Throws Made (career) (627) Most Field Goals Made (game) (22) Most Field Goals Made (season) (346) Most Three-Point FGs Made (game) (9) Most Three-Point FGs Made (season) (124) Most Three-Point FGs Made (career) (296) Most 30-point games (career) (24) Most 40-point games (career) (6) MWC: Most Points Scored (game) (52) Most Points Scored (season) (1068) Most Points Scored (career) (2599) Most Field Goals Made (season) (346) Most Field Goals Made (career) (838) Most Three-Point FGs Made (career) (296)

Bismack Biyombo

Bismack Biyombo Sumba (born August 28, 1992 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a Congolese professional basketball player. As of April 19th, 2011, Biyombo was rated the 6th best draft prospect for the 2011 NBA Draft by Draftexpress.com.^[1]

Position	Forward-Center
Height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight	243 lb (110 kg)
League	Spanish ACB League
Team	Fuenlabrada
Born	August 28, 1992 (age 18) Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nationality	Congolese
Pro career	2009–present
Career history	Illescas (2009-10)

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard is an American college basketball small forward with the San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team. In 2009 as a senior at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, he was named Mr. Basketball California. A sophomore, Leonard was the 2010 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament MVP and a first team all MWC Conference selection as a freshman. As a freshman, Leonard led the MWC in rebounding.^[1]

College	San Diego State
Conference	Mountain West
Sport	Basketball
Position	Small forward
Jersey #	15
Class	Sophomore
Nickname	Human Avatar
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	June 29, 1991 Riverside, California
High school	Martin Luther King High School, Riverside, California

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Andrew Irving (born March 23, 1992) is an Australian-American college basketball player for the Duke University Blue Devils men's basketball team. He was one of the top-rated high school basketball players in the United States in the class of 2010.

College	Duke
Conference	ACC
Sport	Basketball
Position	Point guard
Jersey #	1
Class	Freshman
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	191 lb (87 kg)
Nationality	American/Australia
Born	March 23, 1992 (age 19) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
High school	St. Patrick's High School, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Derrick Williams

Derrick Williams (born May 25, 1991) is an American college basketball player with the University of Arizona Wildcats. He is considered one of the top prospects for the 2011 NBA Draft.^[1]

College	Arizona
Conference	Pac 10
Sport	Basketball
Position	Small Forward
Jersey #	23
Class	Sophomore
Nickname	D Will, Superman
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Nationality	American
Born	May 25, 1991 (age 19) La Mirada, California
High school	La Mirada

Enes Kanter

Enes Kanter (born May 20, 1992) is a Turkish basketball player. A 6-foot-11 center, he is currently at the University of Kentucky serving as a student assistant coach. He was recruited to play for the Wildcats, but the NCAA declared him permanently ineligible as a collegiate athlete because he received approximately $33,000 from Fenerbahçe Ülker in excess benefits. The NCAA ruled that this amount was above and beyond what was considered acceptable.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] On January 7, 2011, the NCAA rejected Kentucky's appeal, upholding that Kanter is permanently ineligible.^[6]

Position	Center/Power Forward
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg)
League	Turkish Basketball League Euroleague
Team	Fenerbahçe Ülker
Born	May 20, 1992 (age 19) Zürich, Switzerland
Nationality	Turkish
College	University of Kentucky
Pro career	2008–present
Career history	Fenerbahçe Ülker (2008-2009)

DENVER NUGGETS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:27:00 +0000

Arron Afflalo

Arron Agustin Afflalo (born October 15, 1985) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He completed a three-year career at University of California, Los Angeles in the Pacific-10 Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as the starting shooting guard for the UCLA men's basketball team.

No. 6 Denver Nuggets

Shooting guard

Personal information

Date of birth

October 15, 1985 (age 25)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California

Nationality

Centennial HS (Compton, California)

High school

Listed height

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Listed weight

215 lb (98 kg)

Career information

College

UCLA (2004–2007)

2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall

Selected by the Detroit Pistons

Pro career

2007–present

Career history

2007–2009

Detroit Pistons

2009–present

Denver Nuggets

Career highlights and awards

Pac-10 Player of the Year (2007)
Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2007)

Chris Andersen

Chris Andersen (born July 7, 1978) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "Birdman",^[1] the 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), 228 lb (103 kg; 16.3 st) center/power forward received a two year ban from the NBA in 2006 for violating the league's drug policy,^[2] but was reinstated on March 4, 2008, and re-signed by the Hornets the next day.
Andersen was born in Long Beach, California, grew up in Iola, Texas, and played one year at Blinn College. He went undrafted in the 1999 NBA Draft and began his professional career in the Chinese Basketball League, and has played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans

No. 11 Denver Nuggets
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 7, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Long Beach, California
Nationality	American
High school	Iola HS (Iola, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Blinn College
NBA Draft	1999 / Undrafted
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
1999–2000	Jiangsu Nangang (China)
2000–2001	Fargo-Moorhead Beez (IBA)
2001	Fayetteville Patriots (D-League)
2001–2004	Denver Nuggets
2004–2006, 2008	New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets
2008–present	Denver Nuggets

Wilson Chandler

Wilson Chandler (born May 10, 1987 in Benton Harbor, Michigan) is an American basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets. He played college basketball at DePaul University for two years before declaring for the NBA Draft. Chandler is listed at 6 ft 8 in. and 220 lbs. He plays the forward position. Chandler has exceptional leaping ability, finishes well at the basket, and is improving his mid-range jumper

No. 11 Denver Nuggets
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 7, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Long Beach, California
Nationality	American
High school	Iola HS (Iola, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Blinn College
NBA Draft	1999 / Undrafted
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
1999–2000	Jiangsu Nangang (China)
2000–2001	Fargo-Moorhead Beez (IBA)
2001	Fayetteville Patriots (D-League)
2001–2004	Denver Nuggets
2004–2006, 2008	New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets
2008–present	Denver Nuggets

Melvin Ely

Melvin Anderson Ely (born May 2, 1978 in Harvey, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets.

A 6'10", 255 lb (116 kg), forward-center from Fresno State, Ely was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (12th overall pick) of the 2002 NBA Draft. At Fresno State, he enjoyed a prolific career under the coaching of Jerry Tarkanian.

No. 34 Denver Nuggets
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 2, 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth	Harvey, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Thornton Township (Harvey, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College	Fresno State (1998–2002)
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–2004	Los Angeles Clippers
2004–2007	Charlotte Bobcats
2007	San Antonio Spurs
2007–2009	New Orleans Hornets
2009–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2007) 2× WAC Player of the Year (2001–2002)

Raymond Felton

Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. (born June 26, 1984 in Marion, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Charlotte Bobcats and the New York Knicks.

No. 20 Denver Nuggets
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 26, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Marion, South Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Latta High School(Latta, South Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2002–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2010	Charlotte Bobcats
2010–2011	New York Knicks
2011–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2006) NCAA Champion (2005) Bob Cousy Award winner (2005) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2002)

Gary Forbes

Gary Orlando Forbes (born February 25, 1985 in Colón, Panama) is a Panamanian professional basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets. The 6 ft 7 in, 220 lb (100 kg) swingman played college basketball initially at the University of Virginia, then transferred to the University of Massachusetts following his sophomore season at Virginia.

No. 0 Denver Nuggets
Guard / Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 25, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Colón, Panama
Nationality	Panamanian
High school	Benjamin Banneker Academy (Brooklyn, New York)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Virginia (2003–2005) Massachusetts (2006–2008)
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008	→Sioux Falls Skyforce (D-League)
2008–2009	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2009	Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters (Philippines)
2009	Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela)
2009–2010	Vanoli Cremona (Italy)
2010	Ironi Ramat Gan (Israel)
2010–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2008)

Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari (born August 8, 1988 in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano) is an Italian professional basketball player with the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He is 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) in height and 102.1 kg (225 lbs) in weight.^[1] He plays mainly at the small forward position.^[2]

No. 8 Denver Nuggets
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 8, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–2005	Casalpusterlengo (Italy)
2005–2006	Nuova Pallacanestro Pavia (Italy)
2006–2008	Olimpia Milano (Italy)
2008–2011	New York Knicks
2011–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
Euroleague Rising Star (2008)

Al Harrington

Albert "Al" Harrington (born February 17, 1980 in Orange, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. The forward stands six feet nine inches (2.06 m), and weighs 250 pounds (113 kg).

No. 7 Denver Nuggets
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 17, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Orange, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	St. Patrick HS (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	1998–present
Career history
1998–2004	Indiana Pacers
2004–2006	Atlanta Hawks
2006–2007	Indiana Pacers
2007–2008	Golden State Warriors
2008–2010	New York Knicks
2010–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
Naismith Prep Player of the Year (1998)

Kosta Koufos

Konstantine Demetrios "Kosta" Koufos (Greek: Κώστας Κουφός or Kóstas Koufós) (born February 24, 1989) is a Greek-American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. He was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 23rd overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Koufos played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes for one year before declaring for the 2008 NBA Draft.

No. 41 Denver Nuggets
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 24, 1989 (age 22)
Place of birth	Canton, Ohio
Nationality	American / Greek
High school	GlenOak HS (Canton, Ohio)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State (2007–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–2010	Utah Jazz
2009, 2010	→Utah Flash (D-League)
2010–2011	Minnesota Timberwolves
2011–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP (2007) National Invitation Tournament MVP (2008)

Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson (born November 3, 1987 in Clinton, Maryland) is an American basketball player who is currently playing point guard for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. Lawson was drafted as the 18th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, and was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets for a future 1st round pick. Lawson played college basketball for the University of North Carolina from 2006 to 2009.

Lawson was named the ACC Player of the Year, the first time a point guard had won the ACC's highest honor since fellow Tar Heel Phil Ford won the award in 1978.

No. 3 Denver Nuggets
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 3, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Clinton, Maryland
Nationality	American
High school	Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) Bishop McNamara HS (Forestville, Maryland)
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2006–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Champion (2009) ACC Basketball Player of the Year (2009) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2009) Bob Cousy Award (2009)

Kenyon Martin

Kenyon Lee Martin (born December 30, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "K-Mart", he plays power forward for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He was selected first overall in the 2000 NBA Draft.

No. 4 Denver Nuggets
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	December 30, 1977 (age 33)
Place of birth	Saginaw, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Bryan Adams (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Cincinnati (1996–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2004	New Jersey Nets
2004–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001) Naismith College Player of the Year (2000) Oscar Robertson Trophy (2000) John Wooden Award (2000) NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2000) Conference USA Player of the Year (2000) Sporting News Player of the Year (2000) AP Player of the Year (2000) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2000)

Timofey Mozgov

Timofey Pavlovich Mozgov (Russian: Тимофей Павлович Мозгов, born July 16, 1986 in St. Petersburg, Russia) is a Russian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. He is 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall and he weighs 250 pounds (110 kg). He plays at the center position.

No. 25 Denver Nuggets
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 16, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	St. Petersburg, Russia
Nationality	Russian
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Undrafted
Pro career	2004–present
League	NBA
Career history
2004–2006	LenVo St. Petersburg (Russia)
2006	CSK VVS-2 Samara (Russia)
2006–2010	Khimki Moscow Region (Russia)
2010–2011	New York Knicks
2011–present	Denver Nuggets

Nenê

Nenê (Portuguese pronunciation: [neˈne]; born on September 13, 1982 in São Carlos, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional basketball player who plays for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. His name at birth was Maybyner Rodney Hilário, but it was legally changed to Nenê in 2003.^[1]

Nenê is a member of the Brazil national basketball team.

No. 31 Denver Nuggets
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 13, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	São Carlos, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2002	Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
2002–present	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003)

J. R. Smith

Earl Smith III, known as J. R. Smith (born September 9, 1985, in Freehold, New Jersey), is an American professional basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association.^[1]

No. 5 Denver Nuggets
Smith with the Nuggets
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 9, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Freehold, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Lakewood HS (Lakewood Township, New Jersey) St. Benedict's Preparatory School (Newark, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–2006	New Orleans Hornets
2006–present	Denver Nuggets

MIAMI HEAT

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Joel Anthony

Joel Vincent Anthony (born August 9, 1982, in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian professional basketball player in the NBA who is currently a member of the Miami Heat.

Anthony, nicknamed "The Warden", attended prestigious Selwyn House School in Montreal from 1994 to 1997. He graduated from Emmanuel Christian School, class of '99. After Emmanuel, he attended Dawson College, where he was cut from the preliminary basketball squad.

By the time he graduated from Florida's Pensacola Junior College in 2004, however, he had come into his own on the court. He made the first team all-conference for 2003–04, averaging 9 points, 7 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game.

At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas he made a name for himself, helping lead the Runnin' Rebels to a 30–7 season his senior year, being named Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year and finishing second in the NCAA in shot-blocking.

Anthony made his Canadian national men's basketball team debut in the summer of 2008. He made a tremendous impact on the court for the Canadians, by setting both scoring and block shot records for an individual game. Canada however failed to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.

On July 16, 2010, Joel Anthony re-signed with the Miami Heat on a five-year deal.^[1]

No. 50 Miami Heat
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	August 9, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Montreal, Quebec
Nationality	Canadian
High school	Dawson College
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College	UNLV
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
2007–present	Miami Heat

Chris Bosh

Christopher Wesson Bosh (born March 24, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who plays power forward for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A high school "Mr. Basketball" in Texas, Bosh left college at Georgia Tech after one season to enter the 2003 NBA Draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in a very competitive draft class. While at Toronto, Bosh emerged as one of the young stars in the league; he became a five-time NBA All-Star, was named to the All-NBA second team once, appeared for the US national team (with whom he won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics), and took over former fan-favorite Vince Carter as the face and leader of the Raptors franchise. In the 2006–07 season, Bosh led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and their first ever division title. He left Toronto as its all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, double doubles, free throws made and attempted, and minutes played.

Bosh was nicknamed "CB4" by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator Chuck Swirsky, a combination of Bosh's initials and then jersey number.^[1] Seeking to promote sports and education amongst youths in Dallas and Toronto, Bosh set up the Chris Bosh Foundation and regularly speaks to youths about the benefits of reading.

No. 1 Miami Heat
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 24, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth	Dallas, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Lincoln HS (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)^[a]
Career information
College	Georgia Tech
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2010	Toronto Raptors
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
6× NBA All-Star (2006–2011) All-NBA Second Team (2007) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)

Mario Chalmers

Almario Vernard "Mario" Chalmers (born May 19, 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska)^[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA.^[2] He was selected 34th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chalmers played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–08 national championship team, hitting a dramatic three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation to send the game against the Memphis Tigers into overtime, with Kansas eventually winning the game.^[3]

In the 2006–2007 Big 12 Coaches Awards, Chalmers was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year with Marcus Dove of Oklahoma State. Chalmers was also voted on the All Big 12 Third Team, and the All Big 12 Defensive Team.

In the 2007–2008 season, Chalmers was named Big 12 All-Defensive First Team and All Big 12 Second Team. He was also named Most Outstanding Player of the 2008 NCAA Championship.^[4]

No. 15 Miami Heat
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 19, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Anchorage, Alaska
Nationality	American
High school	Bartlett (Anchorage)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009)

Erick Dampier

Erick Travez^[1] Dampier (born July 14, 1975, in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.

No. 25 Miami Heat
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 14, 1975 (age 35)
Place of birth	Jackson, Mississippi
Nationality	American
High school	Lawrence County High School Monticello, Mississippi
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College	Mississippi State
NBA Draft	1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
1996–1997	Indiana Pacers
1997–2004	Golden State Warriors
2004–2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–present	Miami Heat

Udonis Haslem

Udonis Johneal Haslem (born June 9, 1980) is an American professional basketball player who plays power forward for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He is listed as 6 ft 8 in and 235 lb.

No. 40 Miami Heat
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 9, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Miami, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Miami
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Florida
NBA Draft	2002 / Undrafted
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–2003	Chalon-sur-Saône (France)
2003–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2006) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004)

Eddie House

Edward L. House II (born May 14, 1978), commonly referred to as Eddie House, is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Miami Heat.

No. 55 Miami Heat
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 14, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Berkeley, California
Nationality	U.S.
High school	Hayward
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona State
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2003	Miami Heat
2003–2004	Los Angeles Clippers
2004	Milwaukee Bucks
2004–2005	Charlotte Bobcats
2005	Sacramento Kings
2005–2006	Phoenix Suns
2006–2007	New Jersey Nets
2007–2010	Boston Celtics
2010	New York Knicks
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2008)

Juwan Howard

Juwan Antonio Howard (born February 7, 1973) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As of the 2010-2011 season, Howard is a reserve for the Miami Heat. The Heat is his eighth different NBA team. He was drafted fifth overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. A former All-Star and All-NBA power forward, he also starred as an All-American on the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team during the Fab Five years and, earlier, on the Chicago Vocational Career Academy team as a center. In addition to being an All-American in high school, he was an honors student.

Howard was a member of the Fab Five (along with Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson) that reached the finals of the 1992 and 1993 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Division I Basketball Championship as freshmen and sophomores while starting a combined 304 of a possible 350 games. Howard is the last member of the Fab Five who remains active as a professional basketball player. Most Michigan Wolverines men's basketball records and accomplishments from 1992 to 1998 have been forfeited because of NCAA sanctions stemming from the University of Michigan basketball scandal. However, Howard's 1993–94 All-American season accomplishment has not been.^[1]

He played six and a half seasons for the Bullets/Wizard franchise and three full seasons for the Houston Rockets. He has not played more than two seasons for any other teams. During his rookie year as a professional, he became the first player to graduate on time with his class after leaving college early to play in the NBA. After one season as an All-Rookie player and a second as an All-NBA performer, he became the first NBA player to sign a $100 million contract. Although he continued to be a productive starter, he never again performed at an All-Star level. Near the end of his contract, he was traded at the NBA trade deadline twice to make salary cap room. In 2010, he is entering his 17th NBA season, including five during which his team reached the playoffs. During his first 5 seasons in the NBA, he averaged 19.3 points per game, but has only averaged 17 points in three of his seasons since. The 2005–06 NBA season was the most recent in which he was a starter in more than half of the games in which he played and averaged more than 30 minutes per game. Howard has developed a reputation as a humanitarian for his civic commitment.

No. 5 Miami Heat
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 7, 1973 (age 38)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Chicago Vocational
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (1991–1994)
NBA Draft	1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Washington Bullets
Pro career	1994–present
Career history
1994–2001	Washington Bullets/Wizards
2001–2002	Dallas Mavericks
2002–2003	Denver Nuggets
2003–2004	Orlando Magic
2004–2007	Houston Rockets
2007–2008	Dallas Mavericks
2008	Denver Nuggets
2008–2009	Charlotte Bobcats
2009–2010	Portland Trail Blazers
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (1996) All-NBA Third Team (1996) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1995)

Žydrūnas Ilgauskas

Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (Lithuanian pronunciation [ʒʲǐːˈdruːnɐs ɪlˈɡɐ̂uskɐs]( listen); born June 5, 1975), or "Big Z" (his nickname), is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat of the NBA.^[1] He plays the center position.

No. 11 Miami Heat
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	June 5, 1975 (age 35)
Nationality	Lithuanian
Listed height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	1994–present
Career history
1994–1996	Atletas Kaunas (Lithuania)
1996–2010	Cleveland Cavaliers
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2005) NBA All-Rookie First Team (1998) T-Mobile Rookie Challenge MVP (1998)

LeBron James

LeBron Raymone James (pronounced /ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School. He was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed a shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003–04, NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008–09 and 2009–10, and has been both All-NBA selection and an All-Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much-publicized free agency process ended with James signing with the Miami Heat. He became the third reigning NBA MVP to change teams and the first since Moses Malone in 1982.^[1]

The focal point of the Cleveland offense, James led the team to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2010. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.

No. 6 Miami Heat
Small forward / Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	December 30, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Akron, Ohio, United States
Nationality	American
High school	St. Vincent – St. Mary High School
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2010	Cleveland Cavaliers
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2009–2010) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) 7× NBA All-Star (2005–2011) NBA Scoring Champion (2008) 4× All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008–2010) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007) 3× All-Defensive First Team (2009–2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2003)

James Jones

James Andrew Jones (born October 4, 1980 in Miami, Florida) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Miami Heat.

The 6'8" (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward who attended American Senior High in Miami was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers in the 2003 NBA Draft out of the University of Miami.^[1] After playing in only 26 total minutes^[2] over six games during his rookie campaign, he played almost a full season during 2004–05, averaging 4.9 points per game while also ranking 25th in the NBA in three-point conversion percentage (39.8%).^[2]

Jones was traded by the Pacers to the Phoenix Suns on August 25, 2005, in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick.^[2]

In June 2007, Jones was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with the draft rights to Rudy Fernandez, the 24th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, in exchange for cash considerations.^[3]

During the 2007 season, Jones stayed near the top of the rankings in three-point shooting percentage, finishing third in the league, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%.^[4] Despite his good shooting for the year, Jones was not selected to participate in the Three-point Shootout contest during the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, much to the chagrin of Trail Blazers fans.^[5]

On June 26, 2008, Jones used his player option to opt-out of his contract with the Trail Blazers, making him a free agent for the off season.^[6] On July 9, 2008, Jones signed a contract with the Miami Heat. He earned $4 million in his first year of a potential five-year contract, worth up to $23.2 million. The first two years were guaranteed, while the final three were options held by both the Miami Heat and Jones.

On June 29, 2010, he was released to clear salary cap space worth $400,000. On July 19, 2010, Jones was re-signed by the Miami Heat for the league minimum.^[7]

On February 19, 2011, Jones won the NBA Three-Point Shootout in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.

No. 22 Miami Heat
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	October 4, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Miami, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	American Senior
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	University of Miami
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2003–present
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2005	Indiana Pacers
2005–2007	Phoenix Suns
2007–2008	Portland Trail Blazers
2008–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2011)

Jamaal Magloire

Jamaal Dane Magloire (born May 21, 1978) is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA).^[1] The 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) center was selected out of the University of Kentucky by the Charlotte Hornets with the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, after withdrawing his name from the previous draft. He was voted into the NBA All-Star Game in 2004, becoming only the second Canadian All-Star in NBA history. He attended high school at Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario, and has previously played for the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. He was born in Toronto, and is of Trinidadian heritage.^[2]

No. 21 Miami Heat
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	May 21, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Toronto, Ontario
Nationality	Canadian
High school	Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute (Toronto, Ontario)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2005	Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets
2005–2006	Milwaukee Bucks
2006–2007	Portland Trail Blazers
2007–2008	New Jersey Nets
2008	Dallas Mavericks
2008-present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2004)

Mike Miller

Michael "Mike" Lloyd Miller (born February 19, 1980) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association.^[1] A first round draft pick in 2000 from the University of Florida, Miller was selected 5th overall by the Orlando Magic. He has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards. In 2001 Miller was awarded Rookie of the Year.

No. 13 Miami Heat
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 19, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Mitchell, South Dakota
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
College	Florida
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2003	Orlando Magic
2003–2008	Memphis Grizzlies
2008–2009	Minnesota Timberwolves
2009–2010	Washington Wizards
2010–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA Rookie of the Year (2001) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001) NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2006)

Dexter Pittman

Dexter Jerome Pittman (born March 2, 1988 in Rosenberg, Texas) is an American professional basketball player with the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association.

No. 45 Miami Heat
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	March 2, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rosenberg, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	B. F. Terry HS (Rosenberg, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
College	University of Texas
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Career history
2010–present	Miami Heat
2010, 2011	→Sioux Falls Skyforce (D-League)

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. (born January 17, 1982) nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league. He had the top selling jersey in the NBA for nearly two years, as he led the NBA in jersey sales from the 2005 NBA playoffs, until the mid-point of the 2006–07 season.^[1]

After entering the league as the fifth pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Wade was named to the All-Rookie team and the All-Star team the following seven seasons. In his third season, Wade helped lead the Miami Heat to their first NBA Championship in franchise history. He was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP as he helped lead the Heat to a 4–2 series win over the Dallas Mavericks. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Wade led the United States Men's Basketball team, commonly known as the "Redeem Team", in scoring, as they captured gold medal honors in Beijing, China. In the 2008–09 season, Wade led the league in scoring and earned his first NBA scoring title.

No. 3 Miami Heat
Shooting guard / Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	January 17, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Harold L. Richards High School
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Marquette University
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2006) NBA Finals MVP (2006) 7× NBA All-Star (2005–2011) NBA Scoring Champion (2009) 2× All-NBA First Team (2009–2010) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2005–2006) All-NBA Third Team (2007) 3× All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009–2010) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010) 2× Skills Challenge Champion (2006–2007)

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Andray Blatche

Andray Blatche (born August 22, 1986 in Syracuse, New York) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Washington Wizards.

No. 7 Washington Wizards

Forward/Center

Personal information

Date of birth

August 22, 1986 (age 24)

Place of birth

Syracuse, New York

Nationality

High school

Henninger (Syracuse), South Kent School (Connecticut)

Listed height

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

Listed weight

260 lb (118 kg)

Career information

Small forward/Shooting guard

2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall

Selected by the Washington Wizards

Pro career

2005–present

Career history

Washington Wizards (2005–present)
→Roanoke Dazzle (2005)

Trevor Booker

Trevor Fitzgerald Booker (born November 25, 1987) is an American professional basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He was the starting power forward at Clemson University prior to playing in the NBA. He is also the cousin of Houston Rockets power forward Jordan Hill.^[1]

No. 35 Washington Wizards
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	November 25, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Newberry, South Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Union County (South Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College	Clemson
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights and awards
All-ACC Second Team (2009) ACC All-Defensive Team (2009)

Jordan Crawford

Jordan Lee Crawford (born October 23, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan)^[1] is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Washington Wizards. He played collegiately at Indiana University and then Xavier University.^[2] His brother is Joe Crawford II, who has also played professional basketball.^[2] Crawford is a 6'4", 195 lb guard.

No. 15 Washington Wizards
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	October 23, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Hargrave Military Academy Chatham, Virginia
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Xavier
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
Atlanta Hawks (2010-11) Washington Wizards (2011-present)

Maurice Evans

Maurice Eugene Evans (born November 8, 1978, in Wichita, Kansas) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Washington Wizards of the NBA. A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) guard/forward, Evans weighs 220 lb (100 kg). He is also the Vice President of the NBA Players Association.

No. 6 Washington Wizards
Guard/Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	November 8, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Wichita, Kansas
Nationality	American
High school	Wichita Collegiate
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Wichita State, Texas
NBA Draft	2001 / Undrafted
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
Minnesota Timberwolves (2001–2002) Olympiacos (2002–2003) Benetton Treviso (2003–2004) Sacramento Kings (2004–2005) Detroit Pistons (2005–2006) Los Angeles Lakers (2006–2007) Orlando Magic (2007–2008) Atlanta Hawks (2008–2011) Washington Wizards (2011- )

Josh Howard

Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the NBA's Washington Wizards. At 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) and 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st), he plays as a small forward.^[1]

No. 5 Washington Wizards
Small forward / Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 28, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Glenn HS (Kernersville, North Carolina) Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Wake Forest (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–present	Washington Wizards
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2007) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004) ACC Player of the Year (2003) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2003)

Othyus Jeffers

Othyus Jeffers (born August 5, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jeffers played college basketball with the University of Illinois at Chicago for two years, before transferring to Robert Morris University for his senior season. He then started his professional career with the Iowa Energy in the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), a minor league basketball organization owned and run by the NBA. During his time in the D-League, he has twice received a call-up to the NBA and has played for the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs. He has also spent a short stint in Italy with NGC Cantù.

No. 12 Washington Wizards
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 5, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality	American
High school	Westinghouse HS (Chicago, Illinois) Hubbard HS (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Los Angeles Southwest (2003–2004) Illinois-Chicago (2005–2007) Robert Morris (Illinois) (2007–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Undrafted
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–2009	Iowa Energy (D-League)
2009	NGC Cantù (Italy)
2010	Iowa Energy (D-League)
2010	Utah Jazz
2010–2011	Iowa Energy (D-League)
2011	San Antonio Spurs
2011–present	Washington Wizards
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA D-League Second Team (2011) NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2011) NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2009) 2× NBA D-League All-Star (2009, 2011)

Rashard Lewis

Rashard Quovon Lewis (born August 8, 1979 in Pineville, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.

No. 9 Washington Wizards
Small forward/Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 8, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Pineville, Louisiana
Nationality	U.S.
High school	Alief Elsik (Houston, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	1998–present
Career history
Seattle SuperSonics (1998–2007) Orlando Magic (2007–2010) Washington Wizards (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2009)

JaVale McGee

JaVale McGee (born January 19, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who was selected 18th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA Draft. He is a center who is listed at 7'0" and 252 lb. On July 9, 2008, he signed a two-year, $2.4 million deal with the Wizards.^[1]

No. 34 Washington Wizards
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 19, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Flint, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Detroit Country Day, Providence Christian, Hales Franciscan
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College	Nevada
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
Washington Wizards (2008–present)

Hamady N'Diaye

Hamady Barro N'Diaye (born January 12, 1987 in Dakar, Senegal) is a Senegalese professional basketball player. Prior to the 2010 NBA Draft, N'Diaye was the starting center for the Rutgers men's basketball team, the Scarlet Knights. Hamady grew up in Senegal and came to the United States to attend high school at Stoneridge Preparatory School in Simi Valley, CA. He did not play basketball until he was in high school, instead playing soccer when he was younger.

In the 2009–2010 season N'Diaye had 145 blocks and averaged 4.5 blocks per game (the third highest in the nation). On March 9, 2010 during a 69–68 loss to Cincinnati in the Big East Tournament, N'Diaye ended the season with the 358 blocked shots in his career and 145 for the season. Both broke school records held by former NBA player Roy Hinson. N'Diaye was awarded as the Big East defensive player of the year.

On June 24, 2010, N'Diaye was drafted to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 56th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. His draft rights were then traded to the Washington Wizards. On January 6, 2011, N'Diaye was assigned to the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League.^[1] He was recalled on February 4, 2011.

Washington Wizards
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 12, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Dakar, Senegal
Nationality	Senegalese
High school	Stoneridge Preparatory School (Simi Valley, CA)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Rutgers University
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Career history
Washington Wizards (2010–present) →Dakota Wizards (2011)
Career highlights and awards
2009–10 Big East Defensive Player of the year

Kevin Seraphin

Kevin Seraphin (born December 7, 1989 in Cayenne, French Guiana) is a French professional basketball player who was drafted 17th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. He was subsequently traded to the Washington Wizards after being drafted, along with Kirk Hinrich and cash. He is listed at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall and he plays the power forward and center positions.

No. 13 Washington Wizards
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 7, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Cayenne, Guyane, France
Nationality	French
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
Cholet Basket (2008-10) Washington Wizards (2010-present)
Career highlights and awards
All-Tournament team of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship 2009 France, Silver Medal Team, FIBA Under-20 Champhiship 2009

Mustafa Shakur

Mustafadeen "Mustafa" Abdush Shakur (born August 18, 1984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards. He was not drafted by an NBA team, but he signed with and was subsequently released by the Sacramento Kings, before playing in any NBA regular season games.^[1] Shakur was previously a college basketball point guard for the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team.

No. 22 Washington Wizards
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 18, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Friends' Central School
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona
NBA Draft	2007 / Undrafted
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
Prokom Trefl Sopot (2007-2008) TAU Cerámica (2008-2009) Panellinios BC (2009) Tulsa 66ers (2009-2010) Oklahoma City Thunder (2010) New Orleans Hornets (2010) Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2010-2011) Washington Wizards (2011-present)

John Wall

Johnathan Hildred Wall, Jr.^[1] (born September 6, 1990 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. Wall was chosen first overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Wizards. He played for Garner Magnet High School, Word of God Christian Academy, and the University of Kentucky.

No. 2 Washington Wizards
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 6, 1990 (age 20)
Place of birth	Raleigh, North Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Word of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky (2009–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Career history
2010–present	Washington Wizards
Career highlights and awards
NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (2011) Southeastern Conference Player of the Year (2010) Adolph Rupp Trophy (2010) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2010)

Yi Jianlian

Yi Jianlian (simplified Chinese: 易建联; traditional Chinese: 易建聯; Mandarin Pinyin: Yì Jiànlián; Jyutping: Jik⁶ Gin³lyun⁴, born October 27, 1987 (disputed) in Heshan, Guangdong, China) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Yi played power forward for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) in 2002 and subsequently won the Rookie of the Year Award. In his five-year career with the Tigers, he won three CBA titles, as well as playing with the Chinese national basketball team in the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2006 FIBA World Championships. In the 2007 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the sixth overall pick. Initially, Yi declined to sign with the Bucks for several months before agreeing to a contract with them on August 29, 2007.
There has been controversy over Yi's age, as several reports have testified that his officially listed birth date of October 27, 1987,^[1] was intentionally falsified so he would be able to play longer in junior competitions. Yi has refused to comment on his age.^[2]^[3]

No. 31 Washington Wizards
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	October 27, 1987 (age 23) (disputed)
Place of birth	Heshan, Guangdong
Nationality	Chinese
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Guangdong University of Technology 2003–2007
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
Guangdong Southern Tigers (2002–2007) Milwaukee Bucks (2007–2008) New Jersey Nets (2008–2010) Washington Wizards (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
4× CBA Champion (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) 3× CBA Finals MVP (2004–2006) 4× CBA All-Star (2004–2007)

Nick Young

Nick Young (born June 1, 1985, in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the NBA at both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

No. 1 Washington Wizards
Guard/Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 1, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
High school	Cleveland High School Los Angeles, California
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Southern California
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
Washington Wizards
Career highlights and awards
2006 and 2007 Pac-10 First Team

ORLANDO MAGIC

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Malik Allen

Malik Omar Allen (born June 27, 1978 in Willingboro, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic.

After four years at Villanova University Allen went undrafted in the 2000 NBA Draft. He began his career in the ABA with the San Diego Wildfire and in the International Basketball League with Trenton in 2000–01 season. On July 20, 2001 he was signed by the Miami Heat of the NBA. He stayed with the Heat until he was traded on February 24, 2005 to the Charlotte Bobcats. The Chicago Bulls signed him to a two-year deal on September 2, 2005. Over two seasons with the Bulls Allen played in 114 regular season games making 21 starts and averaged 4.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. On September 10, 2007 the New Jersey Nets signed Allen to a one-year contract worth US$964,636.^[1]^[2]

Allen appeared in 21 NBA Playoff games. He started all six playoff games for Chicago during '06 playoffs.^[3]

On February 19, 2008, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Jason Kidd and Antoine Wright in exchange for Keith Van Horn, Devin Harris, Trenton Hassell, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, $3 million cash and 2008 and the Mavericks' 2010 first round draft pick.^[4]

On July 17, 2008, he, along with Tyronn Lue of the Dallas Mavericks, signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.^[5]

On July 22, 2009, the Denver Post reported that he was set to be traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Sonny Weems and Walter Sharpe.^[6] The trade was made official on July 31, 2009.^[7]

On September 16, 2010, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Allen was signed to an undisclosed deal.^[8]

No. 35 Orlando Magic
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 27, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Willingboro, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Shawnee HS (New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Villanova
NBA Draft	2000 / Undrafted
Pro career	2000–present
League	NBA
Career history
2000–2001	San Diego Wildfire (ABA)
2001–2005	Miami Heat
2005	Charlotte Bobcats
2005–2007	Chicago Bulls
2007–2008	New Jersey Nets
2008	Dallas Mavericks
2008–2009	Milwaukee Bucks
2009–2010	Denver Nuggets
2010–present	Orlando Magic

Ryan Anderson

Ryan James Anderson (born May 6, 1988, in Sacramento, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California.

On April 3, 2008, Anderson declared himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft.^[1] He did not take an agent, leaving himself the option to return to Cal if he withdrew his name from the draft before June 16. On June 26, 2008 Anderson was drafted #21 overall by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the NBA Draft.

No. 33 Orlando Magic
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 6, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Sacramento, California
Nationality	American
High school	Oak Ridge HS (El Dorado Hills, California)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	California
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–2009	New Jersey Nets
2009–present	Orlando Magic

Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Jay Arenas, Jr. (pronounced /əˈriːnɨs/; born January 6, 1982) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays as a point guard and shooting guard.

Arenas attended Grant High School in Valley Glen, California, and accepted a scholarship offer to the University of Arizona late in his junior year. He entered the 2001 NBA Draft and was selected in the second round (30th pick) by the Golden State Warriors.

Arenas is a three-time NBA All-Star, three-time member of the All-NBA Teams, and was voted the NBA Most Improved Player in the 2002–03 season. Arenas was most often nicknamed "Agent Zero," but has increasingly been referred to as "Hibachi," a nod to the small Japanese heating device, which literally translates to "bowl of fire."^[1] Both names have quickly become fan favorites in the Washington area.

Arenas was suspended for most of the 2009–10 season because of handgun violations stemming from an episode on December 24, 2009, and for subsequent actions that appeared to make light of this episode.

In late 2010, Arenas was traded away from the Washington Wizards to the Orlando Magic.

No. 1 Orlando Magic
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	January 6, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Tampa, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Grant HS (Los Angeles, California)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2001–2003	Golden State Warriors
2003–2011	Washington Wizards
2011–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
3× NBA All-Star (2005–2007) All-NBA Second Team (2007) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005–2006) NBA Most Improved Player (2003)

Brandon Bass

Brandon Samuel Bass (born April 30, 1985 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Orlando Magic of the NBA.

A 6'8", 240 lb (110 kg). power forward from LSU, Bass was selected by the Hornets in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft. He originally declared for the draft after his freshman season in 2004 but ultimately withdrew his name^[1] and returned to college. In 2005 he again declared for the draft after his sophomore season at LSU, where he was named the 2005 SEC Player of the Year. He is also a victims' rights advocate in New Orleans and frequently prepares vegetarian dishes although he says he is not a vegetarian.^[2] Bass prepped at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge where he was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country his senior year.

On July 26, 2007, Bass agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, but terms of the deal were not disclosed.^[3] He is signed through the 2008-09 season with a $1.59 million contract.^[4]

On July 10, 2009, Bass signed a contract with the Orlando Magic.^[5] The deal is believed to be worth $18 million for four years.^[6]

His younger brother, Chris Bass is currently playing basketball in college for the LSU Tigers basketball team.^[7]

No. 30 Orlando Magic
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 30, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Capitol High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	LSU
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2007	New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets
2006	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2007–2009	Dallas Mavericks
2009–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
SEC Player of the Year (2005)

Earl Clark

Earl Rashad Clark (born January 17, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Clark played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville men's basketball team and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA Draft.

No. 3 Orlando Magic
Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 17, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Plainfield, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Rahway HS (Rahway, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Louisville
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2010	Phoenix Suns
2010–present	Orlando Magic

Chris Duhon

Chris Nicholas Duhon (born August 31, 1982, in Mamou, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Duhon was a point guard for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team from 2000 to 2004, the Chicago Bulls from 2004 to 2008, and the New York Knicks from 2008 to 2010, and presently plays for the Orlando Magic.

No. 25 Orlando Magic
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 31, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Mamou, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Salmen
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–2008	Chicago Bulls
2008–2010	New York Knicks
2010–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
ACC Freshman of the Year (2001)

Dwight Howard

Dwight David Howard (born December 8, 1985)^[1] is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college and entered the 2004 NBA Draft, and was selected first overall by the Magic. A five-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA team selection, four-time All-Defensive member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Howard has been ranked consistently as one of the best in the league in rebounds, blocks, field goal percentage and free throw attempts, and has set numerous franchise and league records. He has led the Magic to three division titles and one conference title, and he was the winner of the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In the 2008 Olympics, he was the starting center for Team USA, which went on to win the gold medal.

Before he was drafted in 2004, Howard said that he wanted to use his NBA career and Christian faith to "raise the name of God within the league and throughout the world". In November 2009, he was named one of the 10 finalists for the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, which awards athletes for their charitable work.

No. 12 Orlando Magic
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 8, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality	American
High school	Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
3× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009–2011) 5× NBA All-Star (2007–2011) 3× All-NBA First Team (2008–2010) All-NBA Third Team (2007) 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2011) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008) NBA Slam Dunk Champion (2008) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2004)

Jameer Nelson

Jameer Nelson (born February 9, 1982) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. He played college basketball at Saint Joseph's University and was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he has played for his entire professional career.

No. 14 Orlando Magic
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	February 9, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Chester, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Chester HS (Pennsylvania)
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Saint Joseph's
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2009) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005) Naismith College Player of the Year (2004) Oscar Robertson Trophy (2004) John Wooden Award (2004)

Daniel Orton

Daniel Joseph Orton (born August 6, 1990 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American professional basketball player with the New Mexico Thunderbirds, the NBA Development League affiliate of the NBA's Orlando Magic. He is a 6-foot 10-inch, 255-pound center who played collegiately for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

No. 21 Orlando Magic
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	August 6, 1990 (age 20)
Place of birth	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nationality	American
High school	Bishop McGuinness HS (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Orlando Magic

J. J. Redick

Jonathan Clay "J. J." Redick (born June 24, 1984) is an American professional basketball player at the shooting guard position who plays for the Orlando Magic. He was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA Draft. During his collegiate years, Redick played for Duke University. Duke retired his jersey on February 4, 2007.^[1]

Redick is known for his free throw and three-point shooting.^[2] He set ACC records for most points (which has since been surpassed by Tyler Hansbrough, formerly of the University of North Carolina),^[3] consecutive free throws made, and most career ACC tournament points; and set several Duke records, including most points in a single season. Redick is currently the all-time leading scorer for Duke.^[4]^[5]

No. 7 Orlando Magic
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 24, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Cookeville, Tennessee
Nationality	American
High school	Cave Spring HS (Roanoke, VA)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Career history
2006–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
ACC Player of the Year (2005–2006) Naismith College Player of the Year (2006) John R. Wooden Award (2006) Oscar Robertson Trophy (2006) Adolph Rupp Trophy (2005–2006)

Jason Richardson

Jason Anthoney "J-Rich" Richardson (born January 20, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.
A 6'6", 225 lb. shooting guard/small forward, Richardson was taken by the Golden State Warriors as the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft from Michigan State, earning the NBA Rookie Challenge MVP and All-Rookie Team First Team honors his debut season in the league.
He is regarded as one of the NBA's most demonstrative dunkers, winning the NBA Slam Dunk crown in 2002 and 2003, joining Michael Jordan and Nate Robinson as the competition's only back-to-back champions.

No. 23 Orlando Magic
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 20, 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth	Saginaw, Michigan
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan State
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2001–2007	Golden State Warriors
2007–2008	Charlotte Bobcats
2008–2010	Phoenix Suns
2010–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002) 2× NBA Slam Dunk Champion (2002–2003)

Quentin Richardson

Quentin Richardson (born April 13, 1980) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic.^[1] At 6'6" (1.98 m) and 228 lb (104 kg), he plays as a swingman.

No. 5 Orlando Magic
Swingman
Personal information
Date of birth	April 13, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Whitney Young HS (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	DePaul
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
2000–2004	Los Angeles Clippers
2004–2005	Phoenix Suns
2005–2009	New York Knicks
2009–2010	Miami Heat
2010–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2005)

Hedo Türkoğlu

Hidayet "Hedo" Türkoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈhedo ˈtyɾkoːɫu]; born March 19, 1979) is a Turkish professional basketball player in the NBA currently playing for the Orlando Magic. He plays the small forward position, although he has played four positions in his career. He possesses above-average ballhandling and playmaking skills for a forward, and is sometimes used in a point forward role.

No. 15 Orlando Magic
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 19, 1979 (age 32)
Place of birth	Gaziosmanpaşa, İstanbul
Nationality	Turkish
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
1996–2000	Efes Pilsen (Turkey)
2000–2003	Sacramento Kings
2003–2004	San Antonio Spurs
2004–2009	Orlando Magic
2009–2010	Toronto Raptors
2010	Phoenix Suns
2010–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2001) NBA Most Improved Player 2008

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:29:00 +0000

D. J. Augustin

Darryl Gerard "D. J." Augustin, Jr. (born November 10, 1987) is an American basketball player. He played point guard for the University of Texas Longhorns from 2006–2008. He was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association in 2008. Augustin is listed as 6'0" (1.83 m) by the NBA but stands 5'10" (1.78 m) barefoot according to the 2008 pre-draft measurements.^[1]

No. 14 Charlotte Bobcats
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 10, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Brother Martin Hightower
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	Texas (2006–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2008–present
League	NBA
Career history
2008–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009) Bob Cousy Award winner (2008) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2008)

Kwame Brown

Kwame James Brown (born March 10, 1982 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Bobcats. The 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 270 lb (120 kg; 19 st) center was the 1st overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and was the first number one draft pick to be selected straight out of high school. He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Detroit Pistons.

No. 54 Charlotte Bobcats
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	March 10, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Charleston, South Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Glynn Academy
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2005	Washington Wizards
2005–2008	Los Angeles Lakers
2008	Memphis Grizzlies
2008–2010	Detroit Pistons
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
Mr. Georgia Basketball (2001)

Matt Carroll

Matthew Carroll (born August 28, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats in the NBA.

Carroll is 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall and weighs 212 lb (96 kg; 15.1 st). He played high school basketball at Hatboro-Horsham High School in Horsham, Pennsylvania under coach Walt Ostrowski. He played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame.

His brother, Pat, starred at Saint Joseph's University. His grandfather, legendary Pennsylvania high school coach Don Graham began Carroll Camps, a basketball camp run by the brothers to teach the fundamentals of basketball, specifically shooting.

No. 33 Charlotte Bobcats
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 28, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Horsham, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Hatboro-Horsham
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Notre Dame (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Undrafted
Pro career	2003–present
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2004	Portland Trail Blazers
2004	→Roanoke Dazzle (D-League)
2004	San Antonio Spurs
2004–2005	→Roanoke Dazzle (D-League)
2005–2009	Charlotte Bobcats
2009–2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
NBA Development League MVP (2005)

Dante Cunningham

Dante Cunningham (born April 22, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Charlotte Bobcats. Dante was drafted in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. Cunningham, a power forward, attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

No. 44 Charlotte Bobcats
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 22, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Clinton, Maryland
Nationality	American
High school	St. John's (Washington, D.C.) Potomac (Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Villanova (2005–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2009–present
League	NBA
Career history
2009–2011	Portland Trail Blazers
2011–present	Charlotte Bobcats

Boris Diaw

Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw (born April 16, 1982 in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Val-d'Oise), is a French professional basketball player for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. After being traded in a multi-player deal with his former team, the Phoenix Suns on December 10, 2008, he made his debut with the Bobcats on Saturday, December 13.^[1] Diaw is 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and 235 lbs (106.6 kg). He played for Pau Orthez, France's top league team, before joining the NBA. His NBA career averages are 8.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

At the end of the 2005–06 NBA season, Diaw was awarded the Most Improved Player trophy by garnering 80 first-place votes in balloting by 124 sports writers and sportscasters. He received 489 overall points.

No. 32 Charlotte Bobcats
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	April 16, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France
Nationality	French
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2003	Pau-Orthez (France)
2003–2005	Atlanta Hawks
2005–2008	Phoenix Suns
2008–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
NBA Most Improved Player (2006)

DeSagana Diop

DeSagana N'gagne Diop (English pronunciation: /səˈɡɑːnə ˈdʒɒp/ sə-GAH-nə JOP) (born January 30, 1982 in Dakar) is a Senegalese professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. Standing seven feet tall (213 cm) and weighing 280 lbs. (127 kg), Diop's natural position is center.

No. 7 Charlotte Bobcats
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 30, 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth	Dakar, Senegal
Nationality	Senegalese
High school	Oak Hill Academy (Virginia)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2005	Cleveland Cavaliers
2005–2008	Dallas Mavericks
2008	New Jersey Nets
2008–2009	Dallas Mavericks
2009–present	Charlotte Bobcats

Gerald Henderson, Jr.

Jerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson, Jr. (born December 9, 1987, in Caldwell, New Jersey) is an American basketball player who was drafted 12th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Henderson played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.^[1]

No. 15 Charlotte Bobcats
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	December 9, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Caldwell, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Episcopal Academy
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Duke (2006–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2009–present
League	NBA
Career history
2009–present	Charlotte Bobcats

Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jesse Jackson (born April 5, 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas) is an American professional basketball player and captain for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. Jackson, a 6'8" guard-forward, is currently in his 11th NBA season.

No. 1 Charlotte Bobcats
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 5, 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth	Port Arthur, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Lincoln HS (Port Arthur, Texas) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Butler Community College
NBA Draft	1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	1997–present
Career history
1997–1998	La Crosse Bobcats (CBA)
1998–1999	Fort Wayne Fury (CBA)
2000–2001	New Jersey Nets
2001–2003	San Antonio Spurs
2003–2004	Atlanta Hawks
2004–2007	Indiana Pacers
2007–2009	Golden State Warriors
2009–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2003)

Shaun Livingston

Shaun Patrick Livingston (born September 11, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats.

No. 2 Charlotte Bobcats
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 11, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Peoria, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Peoria Central
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2004–present
League	NBA
Career history
2004–2007	Los Angeles Clippers
2008–2009	Miami Heat
2008	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2009 (2 seasons)	Oklahoma City Thunder
2010	Washington Wizards
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
Illinois Mr. Basketball (2004)

Dominic McGuire

Dominic McGuire (born October 20, 1985 in San Diego, California) is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'8" and 210 pound forward.

No. 5 Charlotte Bobcats
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	October 20, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	San Diego, California
Nationality	American
High school	Abraham Lincoln (San Diego)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	California (2003–2005) Fresno State (2006–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2007–present
League	NBA
Career history
2007–2010	Washington Wizards
2010	Sacramento Kings
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats

Eduardo Nájera

Eduardo Alonso Nájera Pérez^[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnaxeɾa]^[2]) (born July 11, 1976 in Chihuahua, Mexico) is a Mexican professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the Charlotte Bobcats.

No. 21 Charlotte Bobcats
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	July 11, 1976 (age 34)
Place of birth	Ciudad Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico
Nationality	Mexican
High school	Cornerstone Christian Academy (San Antonio)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Oklahoma (1996–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Pro career	2000–present
League	NBA
Career history
2000–2004	Dallas Mavericks
2004–2005	Golden State Warriors
2005–2008	Denver Nuggets
2008–2010	New Jersey Nets
2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
Chip Hilton Player of the Year (2000)

Joel Przybilla

Joel Przybilla (English pronunciation: /prɨzˈbɪlə/,^[1] born October 10, 1979) is an American professional basketball player. A 7'1" (2.16 m) center, he currently plays for the Charlotte Bobcats in the NBA.

No. 10 Charlotte Bobcats
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	October 10, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Monticello, Minnesota
Nationality	American
High school	Monticello (Minnesota)
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Minnesota (1998–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Pro career	2000–present
League	NBA
Career history
2000–2004	Milwaukee Bucks
2004	Atlanta Hawks
2004–2011	Portland Trail Blazers
2011–present	Charlotte Bobcats

Tyrus Thomas

Tyrus Wayne Thomas (born August 17, 1986 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player who played one season of college basketball at Louisiana State University and is a member of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.

No. 12 Charlotte Bobcats
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 17, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	McKinley
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	LSU (2005–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2006–present
League	NBA
Career history
2006–2010	Chicago Bulls
2010–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007)

D. J. White

Dewayne "D. J." White, Jr. (born August 31, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. His primary position is power forward but he also plays at center. He was selected with the 29th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons but his rights were traded to the Seattle SuperSonics (now Oklahoma City). He signed with Oklahoma City on July 5, 2008 along with Russell Westbrook.

No. 8 Charlotte Bobcats
Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 31, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nationality	American
High school	Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College	Indiana (2004–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2008–present
League	NBA
Career history
2009	Oklahoma City Thunder
2009	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2009	Oklahoma City Thunder
2009–2010	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2010	Oklahoma City Thunder
2010	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2010–2011	Oklahoma City Thunder
2011–present	Charlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2004) Big Ten Player of the Year (2008) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2008)

ATLANTA HAWKS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:54:00 +0000

Jeff Teague

Jeffrey (Jeff) Demarco Teague (born June 10, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He was selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Hawks. Teague played college basketball for Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He played competitively for Pike High School in Indianapolis. Teague is known for his shooting ability and ability to drive to the basket.^[1]

No. 0 Atlanta Hawks
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 10, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
High school	Pike (Indianapolis)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	Wake Forest (2007–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2009–present
League	NBA
Career history
2009–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2009)

Joe Johnson

Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981) is an American professional basketball player, currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA and a former member of the U.S. national team. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas.

No. 2 Atlanta Hawks
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 29, 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth	Little Rock, Arkansas
Nationality	American
High school	Little Rock Central
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Arkansas (1999–2001)
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2002	Boston Celtics
2002–2005	Phoenix Suns
2005–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
5× NBA All-Star (2007–2011) All-NBA Third Team (2010) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002)

Damien Wilkins

Damien Lamont Wilkins (born January 11, 1980 in Washington, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player playing for the Atlanta Hawks. He attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida and then enrolled at North Carolina State University. After two years at NCSU he transferred to the University of Georgia. He is the son of retired 13-year NBA veteran Gerald Wilkins and nephew of nine-time NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins.

After a quick and promising start to his NCAA career at North Carolina State, Wilkins entered the 2001 NBA Draft but decided to withdraw and transfer to Georgia. There, he had two solid but unspectacular seasons and went undrafted in 2004. A renewed diligence in the weight room helped Wilkins have a big summer league and shine in preseason action for the Sonics, allowing him to make the team. After biding his time and working after practice, Wilkins got his shot in late March of his rookie season and came through, scoring a career-high 21 points, including a few game-saving baskets, at Portland on March 24, 2005.^[1] Wilkins would start seven games the rest of the way as the Sonics battled injuries. He proved himself in the 2005 Playoffs when injuries struck again, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds and five steals in the Sonics' Game 4 win over San Antonio.^[2] A restricted free agent in the summer of 2005, Wilkins received an offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves in August 2005,^[3] which the Sonics matched within 7 days.^[4]

Wilkins playing for the Sonics.

In the 2007 season, the departure of Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen gave way to start Damien Wilkins. On November 16, 2007 he scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a game against the Atlanta Hawks.^[5]

On July 27, 2009, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Chucky Atkins for center Etan Thomas and two future second-round draft picks. ^[6] In the Minnesota 2009 home opener, Damien made a game-winning shot that beat the New Jersey Nets.

On September 28, 2010, he was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies, but he was waived at the end of training camp on October 21.

On December 3, 2010, he signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks after Joe Johnson's injury.^[7] The Hawks released him after one month.^[8]

On January 8, 2011, the Atlanta Hawks signed Wilkins to a 10-day contract.^[9] On January 28, 2011, the Hawks signed him for the remainder of the season.^[10]

No. 3 Atlanta Hawks
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 11, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Washington, North Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Dr. Phillips
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina State (1999–2001) Georgia (2002–2004)
NBA Draft	2002 / Undrafted
Pro career	2004–present
League	NBA
Career history
2004–2009	Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
2009–2010	Minnesota Timberwolves
2010–present	Atlanta Hawks

Josh Smith

Josh Smith (born December 5, 1985 in College Park, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Josh is one of five kids born to Paulette and Pete Smith. His siblings are Walter, Phebe, Kasola and Shanti. His popular nickname is "J-Smoove".^[1]

Smith attended John McEachern High School. For his senior year, Smith transferred to Oak Hill Academy. As a player for Oak Hill's basketball team, he first earned his reputation as a consummate shot-blocker, which he would maintain in the NBA. He played alongside former Atlanta Hawk teammate Randolph Morris and the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard on the highly regarded Atlanta Celtics AAU team in the summer of 2003.^[2]

No. 5 Atlanta Hawks
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	December 5, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	College Park, Georgia
Nationality	American
High school	McEachern Oak Hill Academy
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2004–present
League	NBA
Career history
2004–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005) NBA Slam Dunk Champion (2005)

Kirk Hinrich

Kirk James Hinrich (born January 2, 1981) is an American professional basketball player, currently a guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He has also been a member of the USA National Team. Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa, Hinrich was exposed to basketball at an early age. His father, Jim, coached him from the third grade through high school.^[1]

As a high school senior, Hinrich was named the 1999 Co-Iowa Mr. Basketball, along with future college teammate and roommate Nick Collison.^[1] Hinrich originally committed to play basketball at Iowa State but when the coach at the time, Tim Floyd, took the head coaching position for the NBA's Chicago Bulls, Hinrich changed his mind and decided to attend the University of Kansas.^[2] While playing college basketball for Kansas, Hinrich helped his team reach the Final Four in the NCAA basketball tournament in 2002 and the championship game against the Carmelo Anthony-led Syracuse University in 2003.^[3] Hinrich played all four years at Kansas before being drafted into the NBA. He is often referred to as "Captain Kirk" because he has been voted a team captain for the Bulls for four consecutive years.^[4] Hinrich is the Bulls' all-time leader in three point field goals.^[5] After seven seasons with the Bulls, he was traded to the Washington Wizards on June 8, 2010. He then was traded to the Atlanta Hawks on February 23, 2011.

No. 6 Atlanta Hawks
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	January 2, 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth	Sioux City, Iowa
Nationality	American
High school	West (Sioux City)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2003–present
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2010	Chicago Bulls
2010–2011	Washington Wizards
2011–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)

Jamal Crawford

Jamal Crawford (born March 20, 1980 in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player who plays with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He is a 6'5" and 200 lb (91 kg) shooting guard–point guard. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award for the 2009-2010 NBA season.

No. 11 Atlanta Hawks
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	March 20, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Nationality	American
High school	Rainier Beach (Seattle)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (1999–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2000–present
League	NBA
Career history
2000–2004	Chicago Bulls
2004–2008	New York Knicks
2008–2009	Golden State Warriors
2009–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2010)

Josh Powell

Josh Powell (born January 25, 1983 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks.

No. 12 Atlanta Hawks
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 25, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	Charleston, South Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Riverdale (Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina State (2001–2003)
Pro career	2003–present
League	NBA
Career history
2003	Lokomotiv Mineralnye Vody (Russia)
2003–2004	Scafati Basket (Italy)
2004–2005	JuveCaserta Basket (Italy)
2005–2006	→Fort Worth Flyers (D-League)
2005–2006	Dallas Mavericks
2006–2007	Indiana Pacers
2007	Golden State Warriors
2008–2010	Los Angeles Lakers
2010–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA Champion (2009, 2010)

Al Horford

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso (born June 3, 1986) is a Dominican basketball center for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former NBA player Tito Horford and journalist Arelis Reynoso. He played college basketball at Florida. He was the starting center on both the 2006 and 2007 Division I National Championship teams

No. 15 Atlanta Hawks
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 3, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Nationality	Dominican
High school	Grand Ledge (Michigan)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Florida (2004–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2007–present
League	NBA
Career history
2007–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA All-Star (2010–2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 2× NCAA Champion (2006–2007)

Pape Sy

Pape Sy (born April 5, 1988) is a French-Senegalese professional basketball player who is a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. A versatile combo guard/forward, Sy was drafted by the Hawks as the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft^[1] after spending five seasons with STB Le Havre of the Ligue Nationale de Basketball.^[2]

No. 19 Atlanta Hawks
Guard / forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 5, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Loudéac, France
Nationality	French / Senegalese
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2005–present
League	NBA
Career history
2005–2010	STB Le Havre (France)
2010–2011	Atlanta Hawks
2011	→Utah Flash (D-League)

Marvin Williams

Marvin Gaye Williams, Jr. (born June 19, 1986 in Bremerton, Washington) is an American professional basketball player. He currently is playing for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association and is listed at 6' 9" and 240 pounds. Williams played college basketball under coach Roy Williams at the University of North Carolina.

No. 24 Atlanta Hawks
Small forward / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 19, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Bremerton, Washington
Nationality	American
High school	Bremerton
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2004–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2005–present
League	NBA
Career history
2005–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2006) NCAA Champion (2005) USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2005)

Zaza Pachulia

Zaza Pachulia, born Zaur Pachulia^[1] (Georgian: ზაზა ფაჩულია) (born February 10, 1984 in Tbilisi, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR (present Georgia)), is a Georgian professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.

No. 27 Atlanta Hawks
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 10, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth	Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR
Nationality	Georgian
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	1999–present
League	NBA
Career history
1999–2003	Ülkerspor (Turkey)
2003–2004	Orlando Magic
2004–2005	Milwaukee Bucks
2005–present	Atlanta Hawks

Hilton Armstrong

Hilton A. Armstrong, Jr. (born November 23, 1984,^[1] in Peekskill, New York) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He played forward/center for the University of Connecticut Huskies. He formerly played for the New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Washington Wizards.

No. 31 Atlanta Hawks
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	November 23, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Peekskill, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Peekskill
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Connecticut (2002–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets
Pro career	2006–present
League	NBA
Career history
2006–2010	New Orleans Hornets
2010	Sacramento Kings
2010	Houston Rockets
2010–2011	Washington Wizards
2011–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Champion (2004)

Jason Collins

Jason Paul Collins (born December 2, 1978 in Northridge, California) is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and later attended Stanford University, where he was an All-American in 2000–01 and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated on March 15, 2000. He finished his career ranked #1 in school history for field goal percentage (.608) and #5 in blocked shots (89).

No. 34 Atlanta Hawks
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 2, 1978 (age 32)
Place of birth	Northridge, California
Nationality	American
High school	Harvard-Westlake
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Stanford (1997–2001)
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Pro career	2001–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2008	New Jersey Nets
2008	Memphis Grizzlies
2008–2009	Minnesota Timberwolves
2009–present	Atlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
Pete Newell Big Man Award winner (2001)

Etan Thomas

Dedreck Etan Thomas, commonly referred to as Etan Thomas (born April 1, 1978 in Harlem, New York), is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association.

No. 36 Atlanta Hawks
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 1, 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth	Harlem, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Syracuse (1996–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Pro career	2000–present
League	NBA
Career history
2001–2009	Washington Wizards
2009–2010	Oklahoma City Thunder
2010–present	Atlanta Hawks

MILMAUKEE BUCKS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Tue, 10 May 2011 06:53:00 +0000

Andrew Bogut

Andrew Michael Bogut (born 28 November 1984) is an Australian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.

Bogut was selected first overall by the Bucks in the 2005 NBA Draft. The 7-foot, 260-pound center was a star at the University of Utah for two years before declaring for the draft. Bogut is the first Australian player to be drafted number one overall. He was also the second Utah player to be drafted number one overall.

No. 6 Milwaukee Bucks
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	28 November 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College	Utah (2003–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–present	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2006) All-NBA Third Team (2010) Oscar Robertson Trophy (2005) John R. Wooden Award (2005) Naismith College Player of the Year (2005) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2005)

Earl Boykins

Earl Antoine Boykins (born June 2, 1976)^[2] is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Standing at 5 feet, 5 inches in height, he is the second shortest player in NBA history behind Muggsy Bogues, who was 5 feet, 3 inches tall.^[2] His NBA listed weight is 133 pounds. Despite his light weight, he is reportedly able to bench press 315 pounds.^[2]

No. 11 Milwaukee Bucks
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 2, 1976 (age 34)
Place of birth	Cleveland, Ohio
Nationality	American
Listed height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Listed weight	133 lb (60 kg)
Career information
College	Eastern Michigan
Pro career	1998–present
League	NBA
Career history
* Rockford Lightning (CBA) (1998–1999) New Jersey Nets (1999) Cleveland Cavaliers (1999) Orlando Magic (1999) Los Angeles Clippers (2001–2002) Golden State Warriors (2002–2003) Denver Nuggets (2003–2007) Milwaukee Bucks (2007, 2010–present) Charlotte Bobcats (2008) Virtus Bologna (Italy) (2008–2009) Washington Wizards (2009–2010)
Career highlights and awards
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award ^[1] Led Western Conference in Free throw percentage (2004-05)

Jon Brockman

Jonathan (Jon) Rodney Brockman (born March 20, 1987 in Snohomish, Washington) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was the starting power forward and team captain for the University of Washington men's basketball team. He is the all-time leading rebounder and 2nd all-time scorer in University of Washington history. He grabbed the 1,000th rebound of his career on December 30, 2008 in a win over Morgan State,^[1] and became Washington's all-time leading rebounder on January 15, 2009 in a win over Oregon, breaking Doug Smart's school record of 1,051.^[2]

No. 40 Milwaukee Bucks
Center/Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 20, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Snohomish, Washington
Nationality	American
High school	Snohomish High School
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Washington
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
Sacramento Kings (2009–2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
McDonald's All-American (2005)

Carlos Delfino

Carlos Francisco Delfino (born August 29, 1982, in Santa Fe, Argentina) is an Argentine professional basketball player. He also has Italian citizenship.^[2] Delfino plays at the small forward and shooting guard positions. He stands 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) tall and weighs 104 kg (230 lb). He is also noted for his defensive skills.^[3] He is currently a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.

No. 10 Milwaukee Bucks
Small forward/Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 29, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Santa Fe, Argentina
Nationality	Argentine / Italian^[1]
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	1998–present
Career history
Olimpia de Venado Tuerto (1998–99) Unión de Santa Fe (1999–00) Viola Reggio Calabria (2000–02) Skipper Bologna (2002–04) Detroit Pistons (2004–07) Toronto Raptors (2007–08) Khimki Moscow Region (2008–09) Milwaukee Bucks (2009-present)

Keyon Dooling

Keyon Latwae Dooling (born May 8, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.

No. 55 Milwaukee Bucks
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 8, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Dillard
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Missouri
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2000–present
Career history
Los Angeles Clippers (2000–2004) Miami Heat (2004–2005) Orlando Magic (2005–2008) New Jersey Nets (2008–2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010-present)

Chris Douglas-Roberts

Chris Douglas-Roberts, also known as CDR (born January 8, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers.

No. 17 Milwaukee Bucks
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	January 8, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Cass Technical, Northwestern (Michigan)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
New Jersey Nets (2008-2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010-present)

Drew Gooden

Andrew Melvin "Drew" Gooden (born September 24, 1981 in Oakland, California) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Gooden is a 6'10", 250 lbs. power forward who played collegiately at the University of Kansas.

No. 0 Milwaukee Bucks
Power forward/center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 24, 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth	Oakland, California
Nationality	American
High school	El Cerrito
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2003) Orlando Magic (2003–2004) Cleveland Cavaliers (2004–2008) Chicago Bulls (2008–2009) Sacramento Kings (2009) San Antonio Spurs (2009) Dallas Mavericks (2009-2010) Los Angeles Clippers (2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010-present)

Ersan İlyasova

No. 7 Milwaukee Bucks
Power forward/Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 15, 1987 (age 23)
Nationality	Turkish
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
Ülkerspor (2004-2005) Tulsa 66ers (2005-2006) Milwaukee Bucks (2006-2007; 2009-present) FC Barcelona (2007-2009)
Career highlights and awards
2006 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship MVP

Brandon Jennings

Brandon Jennings (born September 23, 1989 in Compton, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays at point guard.

Jennings was a highly acclaimed high school player, averaging 32.7 points and 7.4 assists as a senior, and won all major player of the year awards in his senior year. After graduating from Oak Hill Academy, he decided to play professional basketball with the Italian club Lottomatica Roma instead of playing collegiately for the University of Arizona Wildcats, leading to controversy and debate on the NBA's "prep-to-pro" policy adopted in 2006. After a year in Italy, Jennings declared for the 2009 NBA Draft and was selected 10th overall by the Bucks.

No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 23, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Compton, California
Nationality	American
High school	Dominguez HS (Compton, California) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	169 lb (77 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–2009	Lottomatica Roma (Italy)
2009–present	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2008)

Corey Maggette

Corey Antoine Maggette (born November 12, 1979 in Melrose Park, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, for the Milwaukee Bucks. He excelled at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where he was an All-American in basketball and also an Illinois high school state track finalist in long jump and triple jump. Along with former Clippers teammate Elton Brand and college teammate William Avery, Maggette is notable as one of the first Duke players to leave before the end of his athletic eligibility during the tenure of coach Mike Krzyzewski.

No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks
Small forward/Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 12, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Melrose Park, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Fenwick High School
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
Orlando Magic (1999–2000) Los Angeles Clippers (2000–2008) Golden State Warriors (2008–2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010-present)
Career highlights and awards
1998 McDonalds All-American Led NBA in free throws made (2003-04)

Luc Mbah a Moute

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (pronounced BAH ah MOO-tay) (born September 9, 1986 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Mbah a Mouté is a prince in his native village of Bia Messe (near Yaounde),^[1] as he is a son of the elected village chief, Camille Mouté à Bidias. His father is a high-ranking government official, managing the National Employment Fund of Cameroon, a training and job-placement national agency.

No. 12 Milwaukee Bucks
Small forward / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	September 9, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Yaoundé, Cameroon
Nationality	Cameroon
High school	Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA (2005–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–present	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
2006 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year

Michael Redd

Michael Wesley Redd (born August 24, 1979) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He also was a member of the U.S. national basketball team.

No. 22 Milwaukee Bucks
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 24, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Columbus, Ohio
Nationality	American
High school	West High
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2000–present
Career highlights and awards
2004 NBA All-Star 2004 All-NBA Team (Third team)

John Salmons

John Rashall Salmons (born December 12, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Miami.

No. 15 Milwaukee Bucks
Shooting guard/Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	December 12, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Plymouth-Whitemarsh
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College	Miami
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
Philadelphia 76ers (2002-2006) Sacramento Kings (2006–2009) Chicago Bulls (2009-2010) Milwaukee Bucks (2010-present)

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders (born November 21, 1988) is an American basketball player drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He played power forward for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams. As a junior Sanders averaged 14.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. He then declared himself eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft and was selected 15th by the Milwaukee Bucks. He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida.

No. 8 Milwaukee Bucks
Forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	November 21, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Fort Pierce, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Port St. Lucie
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	VCU
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall

INDIANA PACERS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Tue, 10 May 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Darren Collison

Darren Michael Collison (born August 23, 1987) is an American professional basketball point guard for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 21st overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by New Orleans. He is a right-hander and a native of Rancho Cucamonga, California. Collison was widely considered to be one of the top point guard prospects in the 2009 NBA Draft coming out of UCLA.^[1]

He was awarded the MVP of the Maui Invitational Tournament in December 2006 and was named the Pacific 10 Conference Player of the Week on December 4, 2006, and again on February 18, 2007. His parents Dennis and June (Griffith) were both elite track and field athletes for Guyana.^[2]

Collison grew up as a fan of the University of Arizona, but was not recruited by Arizona. He chose UCLA over San Diego State University^[3] to serve as a backup to Jordan Farmar in the 2005–06 season. Collison became the starting point guard the following season.

No. 2 Indiana Pacers
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 23, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rancho Cucamonga, California
Nationality	American
High school	Etiwanda HS, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA (2005–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–10	New Orleans Hornets
2010-present	Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010)

Mike Dunleavy, Jr.

Michael Joseph "Mike" Dunleavy, Jr. (born September 15, 1980) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of long-time NBA player and former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy.

No. 17 Indiana Pacers

Personal information

Date of birth

September 15, 1980 (age 30)

Place of birth

Fort Worth, Texas^[1]

Nationality

High school

Jesuit

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College

Duke

2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall

Selected by the Golden State Warriors

Pro career

2002–present

Career history

Golden State Warriors (2002–2007)
Indiana Pacers (2007-present)

T. J. Ford

Terrance Jerod "T.J." Ford (born March 24, 1983) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers. Having been awarded numerous top basketball accolades in high school and college, Ford entered the 2003 NBA Draft and was selected eighth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. Ford's recurring back injuries resulted in him missing many games in his three seasons with the Bucks, but in 2005, it was announced that he was fit to play basketball again. Ford was traded to the Raptors prior to the 2006–07 NBA season, and established himself as the starting point guard, helping the team win the Atlantic Division crown and reach the 2007 NBA Playoffs. Following an injury sustained in the 2007–08 NBA season, however, Ford had difficulties reclaiming the starting spot and was traded to Indiana. Off the court, Ford set up the T.J. Ford Foundation in 2004 to help participants achieve their academic, personal and civil goals.

No. 5 Indiana Pacers

Personal information

Date of birth

March 24, 1983 (age 28)

Place of birth

Houston, Texas

Nationality

High school

Willowridge

Listed height

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Listed weight

165 lb (75 kg)

Career information

College

Texas

2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall

Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks

Pro career

2003–present

Career history

Milwaukee Bucks (2003–2006)
Toronto Raptors (2006–2008)
Indiana Pacers(2008–present)

Career highlights and awards

Naismith College Player of the Year (2003)
John Wooden Award (2003)
NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team (2003–04)
Lead Eastern Conference in Assist Percentage (2006–07)

Jeff Foster

Jeffrey Douglas Foster (born January 16, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.

He was selected 21st overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1999 NBA Draft out of Southwest Texas State University, but his draft rights were immediately traded to the Pacers in exchange for Vonteego Cummings and a future first-round draft pick.

Foster was part of the Pacers' 1999–2000 Eastern Conference championship team, though he played only 19 games that year as he was fourth on the Pacers' depth chart at center behind Rik Smits, Sam Perkins and Zan Tabak. In his second season he played in 71 games, gaining a spot in the rotation as the Pacers rebuilt for the future. He averaged 3.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while averaging only 16.2 minutes per contest.

Foster began the 2001–02 season as the starter, and started 48 games that year before Brad Miller was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. Nevertheless, Foster played in all 82 games for the first time in his career, averaging 5.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

Miller remained the Pacers' starting center throughout the 2002–03 season, and as such Foster was relegated back to the bench, and he produced his lowest point total yet of his career (2.1 ppg) and grabbed only 3.6 rebounds per game.

Before the 2003–04 season, Brad Miller was traded to the Sacramento Kings, and newly-acquired Scot Pollard began as the starting center. But Foster distinguished himself in the Pacers' season opener against the Detroit Pistons and his play, combined with Pollard's poor play, meant a return to the starting line-up for Foster. The energetic, hard-working center became an important rebounding presence for the Pacers, and his offensive rebounds in particular, combined with well-timed tip-ins, finally endeared himself to Indiana fans.

No. 10 Indiana Pacers
Center/Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 16, 1977 (age 34)
Place of birth	San Antonio, Texas
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Southwest Texas State University
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
Indiana Pacers (1999-present)

Paul George

Paul George (born May 2, 1990) is an American basketball player with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. George was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as the 10th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft after playing two years with the Fresno State Bulldogs.

No. 24 Indiana Pacers
Small forward/Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 2, 1990 (age 21)
Place of birth	Palmdale, California
Nationality	American
High school	Pete Knight High School
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Fresno State
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2010–present

Danny Granger

Danny Granger, Jr. (born April 20, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He is mainly a small forward, though he does log time at the power forward position.^[1] Before his professional career, he went to Grace King High School in Metairie, Louisiana where he was a McDonald's All-American nominee before his senior year.^[2] He was an academic student who scored a 30 on the ACT^[3] and was offered a scholarship to attend Yale University. He played for Bradley University and then transferred to University of New Mexico before his junior year.^[4]

No. 33 Indiana Pacers
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	April 20, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Grace King High School
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	New Mexico
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2005–present
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Team (2nd team/2006) NBA All-Star (2009) NBA Most Improved Player (2009)

Tyler Hansbrough

Andrew Tyler Hansbrough (born November 3, 1985 in Columbia, Missouri) is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. Hansbrough completed a college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team in 2009, and was drafted into the NBA by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick of the 1st round of the 2009 NBA Draft. Hansbrough was a unanimous selection for the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference All Conference Team,^[1] 2006 ACC Freshman of the Year, and 2008 ACC Player of the Year. He is the ACC's all-time leading scorer. In 2008, he won the Wooden Award and was the National Player of the Year. His jersey (number 50) was retired on February 10, 2010 during a Duke-North Carolina rivalry game.

No. 50 Indiana Pacers
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	November 3, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Columbia, Missouri
Nationality	American
High school	Poplar Bluff HS, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2009–present

Roy Hibbert

Roy Denzil Hibbert (born December 11, 1986) is a Jamaican American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He plays the center position, and graduated from Georgetown University in 2008. He was drafted 17th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors and was immediately traded to the Pacers on draft night. He also holds Jamaican citizenship and therefore he has represented the Jamaican national team in international competition.^[1]^[2]

No. 55 Indiana Pacers
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 11, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Queens, New York
Nationality	American / Jamaican
High school	Georgetown Prep, North Bethesda, Maryland
Listed height	7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight	278 lb (126 kg)
Career information
College	Georgetown University
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	2008–present
Career highlights and awards
Big East's pre-season player of the year, 2007

Dahntay Jones

Dahntay Lavall Jones (born December 27, 1980 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.

Originally a student at Rutgers University, Jones transferred to Duke University. He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round (20th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft, and his rights were later traded, along with the rights to Troy Bell, to the Grizzlies for the rights to Kendrick Perkins and Marcus Banks. Jones played his first four professional seasons for the Grizzlies, averaging 5.0 points per game.

Jones grew up in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.^[1] and starred in Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, Mercer County from 1995-1998.^[2] He averaged 24 points and 9 rebounds as a senior and was named as a McDonald's All-America honorable mention.

Even though Jones enjoyed a career season in 2007, no team signed him until on September 26, 2007, Jones signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics,^[3] but was later waived by the team on October 25, 2007.^[4]

Jones was signed by the Sacramento Kings on December 10, 2007.^[5] He was waived on February 16, 2008. Jones signed with the Denver Nuggets in July 2008 for the 2008-09 season.^[6] During his stay with the Nuggets, Jones honed his skills and eventually earned a starting position for 72 games. He played on a Denver Nuggets team that reached the Western Conference finals of 2009. On July 14, 2009 Jones signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers.

No. 1 Indiana Pacers
Shooting guard/Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	December 27, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Trenton, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Steinert (Hamilton Township, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
Memphis Grizzlies (2003-2007) Sacramento Kings (2007-2008) Denver Nuggets (2008-2009) Indiana Pacers (2009-present)

Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones III (born July 16, 1984 in Eustis, Florida) is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'10" tall and weighs 230 lb, playing as power forward/center. He played collegiate basketball at Daytona State College (CC) (for two seasons — 2002/03-2003/04), and then at University of South Florida (for two seasons — 2004/05-2005/06). He was then selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 33rd pick (3rd in 2nd round) in the 2006 NBA Draft. As a rookie he played in 58 games for the Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 3.3 points a game and 2.3 rebounds a game in 11.5 minutes. After three seasons for the Atlanta Hawks, he signed a two year deal with the Indiana Pacers.^[1]

No. 44 Indiana Pacers
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 16, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Eustis, Florida
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Daytona State College (CC) (2002/03-2003/04) South Florida (2004/05-2005/06)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
Atlanta Hawks (2006-2009) Indiana Pacers

Josh McRoberts

Joshua (Josh) Scott McRoberts (born February 28, 1987 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. McRoberts, a 6-foot-10-inch (2.08 m) power forward–center, played in college for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

No. 32 Indiana Pacers
Power forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 28, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
High school	Carmel High School Carmel, Indiana
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
Portland Trail Blazers (2007–08) Indiana Pacers (2008-present)

James Posey

James Mikely Mantell Posey, Jr. (born January 13, 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player, currently a small forward for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.

No. 41 Indiana Pacers
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 13, 1977 (age 34)
Place of birth	Cleveland, Ohio
Nationality	American
High school	R. B. Chamberlin (Twinsburg, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Xavier
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
Denver Nuggets (1999–2002) Houston Rockets (2002–2003) Memphis Grizzlies (2003–2005) Miami Heat (2005–2007) Boston Celtics (2007–2008) New Orleans Hornets (2008–2010) Indiana Pacers (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA Champion (2006, 2008) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)

A. J. Price

Anthony Jordan "A.J." Price (born October 7, 1986), is an American professional basketball player at point guard for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised in East Massapequa, New York.^[1]

No. 12 Indiana Pacers
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	October 7, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Orange, New Jersey
Nationality	American
High school	Amityville Memorial
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	UConn
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
Pro career	2009–present

Brandon Rush

Brandon Leray Rush (born July 7, 1985) is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers.^[1] He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team. Rush was selected as a Wooden Award All-American in 2007 and again in 2008 while a player for the Kansas Jayhawks.^[2] He is brothers with former UCLA guard JaRon Rush and former Missouri guard Kareem Rush.

No. 25 Indiana Pacers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	July 7, 1985 (age 25)
Place of birth	Kansas City, Missouri
Nationality	American
High school	Mt. Zion Christian Academy
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2008–present
Career highlights and awards
All Big 12 First Team, Third Team All-American

Lance Stephenson

Lance Stephenson, Jr. (born September 5, 1990 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted with the 40th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. He is a 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) shooting guard and attended Lincoln High School in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn.^[1] Stephenson won city basketball championships in all four years of high school, and is New York State's all-time leading scorer in high school basketball. After his senior year he was named New York State Mr. Basketball and was named to the McDonald's All-American Team in 2009.

No. 6 Indiana Pacers
Shooting guard/Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 5, 1990 (age 20)
Place of birth	Brooklyn, New York
High school	Lincoln High School
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Cincinnati
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall

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Will Bynum

William "Will" Bynum (born January 4, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player, a member of the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He plays the point guard position.

No. 12 Detroit Pistons

Personal information

Date of birth

January 4, 1983 (age 28)

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois

Nationality

High school

Crane

Listed height

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Listed weight

185 lb (84 kg)

Career information

College

Arizona (2001–2003)
Georgia Tech (2003–2005)

2005 / Undrafted

Pro career

2005–present

Austin Daye

Austin Darren Daye (born June 5, 1988) is an American professional basketball player from Irvine, California. He was drafted 15th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Daye follows in the footsteps of his father, Darren Daye, who played five seasons in the NBA.^[1]

During Daye's senior year at Woodbridge High School he averaged 30.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.4 blocks per game. He played college basketball at Gonzaga University.

No. 5 Detroit Pistons
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 5, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Irvine, California
Nationality	American
High school	Woodbridge (Irvine, California)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Gonzaga (2007–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	Detroit Pistons

Ben Gordon

Benjamin "Ben" Gordon (born April 4, 1983) is a British American professional basketball player.^[1] He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. In college he played both shooting guard and point guard for the University of Connecticut.^[2]

He is the only player to receive the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award as a rookie. Gordon is second in career three point field goals for the Chicago Bulls, behind Kirk Hinrich. ^[3]

No. 7 Detroit Pistons
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 4, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	London, England
Nationality	British / American
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Connecticut (2001–2004)
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–2009	Chicago Bulls
2009–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2005) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) NCAA Champion (2004)

Richard Hamilton

Richard "Rip" Hamilton (born February 14, 1978) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. He is 6'7" tall, weighs 193 lbs (2.01 m, 87.5 kg), and plays shooting guard and small forward. He currently is the Pistons' team captain.

No. 32 Detroit Pistons
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 14, 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth	Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Coatesville Area HS
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Connecticut (1996–1999)
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
1999–2002	Washington Wizards
2002–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2004) 3× NBA All-Star (2006–2008) NCAA Champion (1999) NCAA Final Four MOP (1999) 2× Big East Player of the Year (1998–1999) Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1999) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (1998)

Jonas Jerebko

Jonas Jerebko (born March 2, 1987 in Kinna, Sweden) is a Swedish professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall in shoes and he weighs 232 pounds (105 kg). He plays at the power forward and small forward positions. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, becoming the second Swedish-born basketball player to be selected in the NBA Draft.

No. 33 Detroit Pistons
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 2, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Kinna, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2006	Marbo Basket (Sweden)
2006–2007	Plannja Basket (Sweden)
2007–2009	Angelico Biella (Italy)
2009–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)

Jason Maxiell

Jason Dior Maxiell (born February 18, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons.

No. 54 Detroit Pistons
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 18, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Newman Smith (Carrollton, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College	Cincinnati (2001–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–present	Detroit Pistons

Tracy McGrady

Tracy Lamar McGrady, Jr., (born May 24, 1979, in Bartow, Florida) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons. He is a shooting guard, but can also play as a small forward.

Entering the league after graduating from high school, McGrady eventually became a seven-time All-Star. He led the league in scoring in 2003 and 2004. He has also played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. McGrady was ranked on SLAM Magazine's "Top 75 Players of All-Time" in 2003. McGrady's style of play has been compared to that of George Gervin.^[1]

No. 1 Detroit Pistons
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 24, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Bartow, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Auburndale High School (Auburndale, Florida) Mount Zion Christian Academy (Durham, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	1997–present
Career history
1997–2000	Toronto Raptors
2000–2004	Orlando Magic
2004–2010	Houston Rockets
2010	New York Knicks
2010–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA Most Improved Player (2001) 7× NBA All-Star (2001–2007) 2× NBA Scoring Champion(2003–2004) 2× All-NBA First Team (2002–2003) 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2008)

Greg Monroe

Gregory Keith Monroe, Jr. (born June 4, 1990 in Harvey, Louisiana) is a professional basketball center for the Detroit Pistons. He was drafted by the Pistons in the 2010 NBA Draft with the 7th overall pick. In his freshman season at Georgetown University he was named Big East Rookie of the Year.

No. 10 Detroit Pistons
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	June 4, 1990 (age 20)
Place of birth	Harvey, Louisiana
Nationality	American
High school	Helen Cox (Harvey, Louisiana)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Georgetown (2008–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
Pete Newell Big Man Award winner (2010)

Tayshaun Prince

Tayshaun Durell Prince (born February 28, 1980, in Compton, California) is an American basketball player for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. Prince is a small forward, listed at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st). A graduate of Dominguez High School and the University of Kentucky, Prince was drafted in the first round (23rd overall) by the Detroit Pistons in the 2002 NBA Draft. Prince wears the jersey #22 as a result of his draft position, signifying the 22 teams that passed on drafting him.^{[citation needed]} His college #21 was previously retired by the Pistons in honor of guard Dave Bing.

No. 22 Detroit Pistons
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 28, 1980 (age 31)
Place of birth	Compton, California
Nationality	American
High school	Dominguez (Compton, California)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky (1998–2002)
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2004) 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005–2008) SEC Player of the Year (2001) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2001) California Mr. Basketball (1998)

Rodney Stuckey

Rodney Norvell Stuckey (born April 21, 1986 in Kent, Washington) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA.

No. 3 Detroit Pistons
Point guard / Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 21, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Kent, Washington
Nationality	American
High school	Kentwood High School (Covington, Washington)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Eastern Washington (2005–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
2007–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2008) Big Sky Conference Player of the Year (2006)

DaJuan Summers

DaJuan Michael Summers (born January 24, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. In the 2009 NBA Draft Summers was drafted in the 2nd round (35th overall) by the Detroit Pistons.^[1] In college at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Summers was a starting small forward for the Hoyas.

Summers grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and played with the Cecil Kirk Amateur Athletic Union teams. He is a 2006 graduate of the McDonogh School, a private school, in Owings Mills, Maryland, where he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds as a junior and was named the Baltimore City Player of the Year.

No. 35 Detroit Pistons
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 24, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
High school	McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Georgetown (2006–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	Detroit Pistons

Charlie Villanueva

Charlie Alexander Villanueva (born August 24, 1984 in Queens, New York City) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons.^[1]

The son of Dominican immigrants, Villanueva was raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He was drafted at the age of 20, seventh overall pick, in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. He also holds Dominican citizenship and therefore he has represented the Dominican Republic national basketball team in international competition.^[2]^[3]

No. 31 Detroit Pistons
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	August 24, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Queens, New York
Nationality	American Dominican
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
College	Connecticut (2003–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2006	Toronto Raptors
2006–2009	Milwaukee Bucks
2009–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2006) NCAA Champion (2004)

Ben Wallace

Ben Camey Wallace (born September 10, 1974) is an American basketball player for the Detroit Pistons. Nicknamed "Big Ben",^[1] he plays the center and power forward positions, and is listed at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 240 lb (110 kg). He has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, a record he shares with Dikembe Mutombo. Wallace was a member of the Detroit Pistons team that won the NBA championship in 2004

No. 6 Detroit Pistons
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 10, 1974 (age 36)
Place of birth	White Hall, Alabama
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Virginia Union (1994–1996)
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
1996–1999	Washington Bullets / Wizards
1999–2000	Orlando Magic
2000–2006	Detroit Pistons
2006–2008	Chicago Bulls
2008–2009	Cleveland Cavaliers
2009–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2004) 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002–2003, 2005–2006) 4× NBA All-Star (2003–2006) 3× All-NBA Second Team (2003–2004, 2006) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2005) 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2002–2006) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007)

Terrico White

Terrico White (born March 7, 1990) is a basketball player who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the 36th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft. A shooting guard, White played in college for Mississippi. Terrico White graduated from Craigmont High School.

No. 23 Detroit Pistons

Shooting guard

Personal information

Date of birth

March 7, 1990 (age 21)

Place of birth

Memphis, Tennessee

Nationality

American

High school

Craigmont

Listed height

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Listed weight

213 lb (97 kg)

Chris Wilcox

Chris Ray Wilcox (born September 3, 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who is currently a member of the Detroit Pistons. He previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and collegiately at the University of Maryland, where he helped the Terrapins win their first NCAA championship in 2002. While at Whiteville High School in Whiteville, North Carolina, he led the basketball team to the 2A State Championship in 1999, before transferring to William G. Enloe High School in Raleigh, NC for his senior year.^[1] In his five seasons in the NBA, Wilcox is averaging 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds. While playing for the Sonics in 2005–2006, Wilcox averaged 14.1 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game. He was on the starting lineup for 23 of his 29 games with the Sonics that season.

Wilcox was traded on February 14, 2006, to the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for Vladimir Radmanovic.^[2]

On April 4, 2006, Wilcox recorded a career-high 24 rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets. Wilcox's rebound total was the most by a Sonic player since Jack Sikma grabbed 25 at Utah on February 10, 1983.^[3]

On February 19, 2009, Wilcox was traded to the New York Knicks for Malik Rose.^[4] He became a free agent at the end of the season.^{[citation needed]}

On July 22, 2009, Wilcox signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons.^[5]

No. 9 Detroit Pistons
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 3, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Raleigh, North Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Whiteville (Whiteville, North Carolina) William G. Enloe (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Maryland (2000–2002)
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–2006	Los Angeles Clippers
2006–2009	Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
2009	New York Knicks
2009–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Champion (2002)

CLEVELAND CAVELIERS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Baron Davis

Baron Walter Louis Davis (born April 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Drafted as the third pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, Davis was a star at Crossroads School and UCLA.

No. 85 Cleveland Cavaliers

Point Guard

Personal information

Date of birth

April 13, 1979 (age 32)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California

Nationality

American

High school

Crossroads School

Listed height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Listed weight

215 lb (98 kg)

Career information

College

UCLA (1997–1999)

Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets

1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall

Selected by the Charlotte Hornets

Pro career

1999–present

Career history

1999–2005

2005–2008

Golden State Warriors

2008–2011

Los Angeles Clippers

2011–present

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career highlights and awards

Semih Erden

Semih Erden (born 28 July 1986 in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul) is a Turkish professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. The 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), 240 lb (110 kg; 17 st) center formerly played for the Boston Celtics. He was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 60th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.^[1]^[2]^[3]

No. 9 Cleveland Cavaliers
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 28, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality	Turkish
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2004	Darüşşafaka S.K. (Turkey)
2004–2005	KK Partizan (Serbia)
2005–2010	Fenerbahçe Ülker (Turkey)
2010–2011	Boston Celtics
2011–present	Cleveland Cavaliers

Christian Eyenga

Christian Eyenga Moenge (born June 22, 1989) is a Congolese professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. In June 2009, Eyenga was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association with the 30th pick in that year's NBA Draft. When drafted, he played for the Spanish Second Division club Prat, an affiliate of the ACB club DKV Joventut.

No. 8 Cleveland Cavaliers
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 22, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nationality	Congolese
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–2007	Onatra Kinshasa (Congo)
2007–200	Prat (Spain)
2008	DKV Joventut (Spain)
2010	→Erie BayHawks (D-League)
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers

Alonzo Gee

Alonzo Gee (born May 29, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

No. 33 Cleveland Cavaliers
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 29, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Riviera Beach, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	William T. Dwyer High School
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Alabama (2005–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Undrafted
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2010	→Austin Toros (D-League)
2010	Washington Wizards
2010	San Antonio Spurs
2010	Washington Wizards
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2010)

Daniel Gibson

Daniel Hiram Gibson^[1] (born February 27, 1986, in Houston, Texas) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. His nickname, "Boobie," was given to him by his mother.^[2]

No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	February 27, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Houston, Texas
Nationality	American
High school	Jesse H. Jones
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Texas (2004–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–07	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge MVP (2008)

Joey Graham

Joseph "Joey" Graham (born June 11, 1982) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

No. 12 Cleveland Cavaliers
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 11, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Wilmington, Delaware
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Central Florida (2000–2002) Oklahoma State (2002–2004)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2009	Toronto Raptors
2009–2010	Denver Nuggets
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers

Luke Harangody

Lucas Cameron "Luke" Harangody (born January 2, 1988 in Decatur, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Harangody completed his college career at the University of Notre Dame in 2010. He is the only men's player in the history of the Big East Conference to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in conference play for his career.^[1] He was the 2008 Big East Player of the Year,^[2] and was named to the second team on the 2008 Associated Press All-America team.^[3] He is also the first Notre Dame men's player to be a three-time first-team All-Big East selection (2008–2010), and the first men's player to lead the conference in both scoring and rebounding in consecutive seasons (2008 and 2009).^[1]

No. 44 Cleveland Cavaliers
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 2, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Decatur, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Andrean
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College	Notre Dame (2006–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Career history
2010–2011	Boston Celtics
2011–present	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
Big East Player of the Year (2008) 3× Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2008–2010)

Manny Harris

Corperryale "Manny" L'Adorable Harris (born September 21, 1989) is a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is a former All-Big Ten Conference guard who played three seasons for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team.^[1] He decided to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility and declare himself eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft, but went undrafted. Harris previously attended Redford High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he was a two-time All-State first team selection and won the state's Mr. Basketball award as a senior.^[2]^[3] He led his team to three consecutive Detroit Public School League championships.^[4] Harris is one of only five Big Ten Conference basketball players to have finished in the top ten in the conference in scoring, rebounding, and assist average in the same season and prior to Evan Turner's 2009-10 season, Harris' 2008-09 season was the only time a player had finished in the top six of all three categories.

At Michigan, he was a 2008–09 first team All-Big Ten Conference selection, a 2007–08 second team All-Big Ten selection and a 2009–10 third team All-Big Ten selection.^[5]^[6]^[7] Harris also earned Big Ten Academic All-Conference honors as both a sophomore and a junior after the 2008–09 and 2009–10 Big Ten Conference regular seasons.^[8]^[8]^[9]^[9]

He entered his sophomore season as the leading returning scorer in the Big Ten.^[10] During his sophomore season, Harris was the 2008–09 Big Ten leader in free throws made, free throw percentage, and was its second leading scorer.^[11]^[12]^[13] He was among the 2008–09 conference statistical leaders in numerous statistics (points, rebounds, assists and steals).^[14] Harris began the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season by recording the second triple double in school history. At midseason he was named as a finalist for the 2010 Bob Cousy Award and a Midseason Top-30 finalist for the 2010 John Wooden Award.

Harris went undrafted in 2010, he signed with the Cavaliers. Speculation is that he went undrafted partly due to a nagging injury that hampered his workouts. He saw limited action for the team in the summer rookie league. However in preseason, he survived roster cuts to make the 15-man roster. As a rookie, he began the season either on the bench or inactive for some games, but eventually worked his way into the starting lineup.

No. 6 Cleveland Cavaliers
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 21, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Redford High School
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2007–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Undrafted
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
Mr. Basketball of Michigan (2007)

J. J. Hickson

James Edward "J. J." Hickson Jr. (born September 4, 1988 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA by whom he was selected, 19th overall, in the 2008 NBA Draft.

No. 21 Cleveland Cavaliers

Personal information

Date of birth

September 4, 1988 (age 22)

Place of birth

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nationality

Joseph Wheeler (Marietta, Georgia)

High school

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

242 lb (110 kg)

Career information

College

North Carolina State

2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall

Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers

Pro career

2008–present

Career history

Ryan Hollins

Ryan Kenwood Hollins (born October 10, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. He is a 7-foot center who played collegiately for the UCLA Bruins.

No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers

Center

Personal information

Date of birth

October 10, 1984 (age 26)

Place of birth

Pasadena, California

Nationality

High school

John Muir

Listed height

7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)

Listed weight

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College

UCLA (2002–2006)

2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall

Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats

Pro career

2006–present

Career history

Antawn Jamison

No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers

Personal information

Date of birth

June 12, 1976 (age 34)

Place of birth

Shreveport, Louisiana

Nationality

Providence (North Carolina)

High school

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

235 lb (107 kg)

Career information

College

North Carolina (1995–1998)

Shooting Guard / Small Forward

1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall

Selected by the Toronto Raptors

Pro career

1998–present

Career history

1998–2003

Golden State Warriors

2004–2011

2010–present

Career highlights and awards

NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2005)
2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2008)
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)
Naismith Trophy winner (1998)
Wooden Award winner (1998)
Oscar Robertson Trophy winner (1998)
Adolph Rupp Trophy winner (1998)
ACC Player of the Year (1998)
Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1998)
Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (1997)
North Carolina Mr. Basketball (1995)

Anthony Parker

Anthony Michael Parker (born June 19, 1975) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After graduating from Bradley University with a major in liberal arts, he entered the 1997 NBA Draft and played briefly in the NBA before plying his trade in Europe. There, Parker spent five seasons with the Israeli Super League basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv and one season with the Italian Lega A club Lottomatica Roma. With Maccabi he won five Israeli Super League national championships, five Israeli National Cups, three Euroleague titles (including the Suproleague in 2001), and was voted two consecutive times Euroleague MVP. After returning to the NBA as a free agent in 2006, Parker established himself as the Toronto Raptors' starting shooting guard, as well as one of the best three point shooters and perimeter defenders in the league. In his first season with the Raptors, Parker helped the team clinch their first ever division title, first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and best regular season record in franchise history. He helped the Raptors reach the playoffs again in the 2007–08 season, before becoming a free agent in 2009.

No. 18 Cleveland Cavaliers

Personal information

Date of birth

June 19, 1975 (age 35)

Place of birth

Naperville, Illinois

Nationality

American

High school

Naperville Central HS (Naperville, Illinois)

Listed height

6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Listed weight

215 lb (98 kg)

Career information

College

Bradley (1993–1997)

1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall

Selected by the New Jersey Nets

Pro career

1997–present

Career history

1997–1999

Philadelphia 76ers

1999–2000

Orlando Magic

2000

Quad City Thunder (CBA)

2000–2002

Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

2002–2003

Lottomatica Roma (Italy)

2003–2006

Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

2006–2009

Toronto Raptors

2009–present

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career highlights and awards

3× Euroleague Champion (2001, 2004–2005)
Euroleague Final Four MVP (2004)
Israeli League MVP (2004)
2× Euroleague MVP (2005–2006)
2× All-Euroleague First Team (2005–2006)
Euroleague 2001–10 All-Decade Team
Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year (1996)

Samardo Samuels

Samardo Samuels (born January 9, 1989 in Trelawny) is a Jamaican professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. He is a 6-foot-8-inch, 265-pound power forward/center who attended college at the University of Louisville.

No. 24 Cleveland Cavaliers
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 9, 1989 (age 22)
Place of birth	Trelawny, Jamaica
Nationality	Jamaican
High school	Saint Benedict's Preparatory School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College	Louisville (2008–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Undrafted
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010	Cleveland Cavaliers
2010	→Erie BayHawks (D-League)
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers

CHICAGO BULLS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:09:00 +0000

Derrick Rose

Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since being drafted first overall in 2008, Rose has led the Bulls to the NBA Playoffs every year, along the way garnering significant personal accolades. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year of his draft class, became an NBA All-Star by his second season, and at the age of 22, in 2011, was named the youngest recipient of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, joining Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls players to win the honor.

Born in Chicago, Rose learned the game of basketball from his three older brothers. In high school, he won two state championships and was rated by scouts as the top point guard prospect in the country after graduation. He played for the University of Memphis Tigers and reached the NCAA national championship game in 2008. Shortly after, Rose declared for the 2008 NBA Draft and was selected by the Chicago Bulls.^[1] In his first year of professional basketball, Rose was voted the Rookie of the Year^[2] and was selected to the All-Rookie Team.^[3] In only his second season, Rose was selected as an All-Star for the first time for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game;^[4] he was also named a starter for the U.S. Team at the 2010 FIBA World Championships.^[5]

In 2009, an NCAA investigation revealed that Rose's SAT scores had been invalidated, making him retroactively ineligible to play for Memphis. As a result, the NCAA vacated Memphis's entire 2007–08 season.^[6]^[7]

No. 1 Chicago Bulls
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	October 4, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Simeon Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
2008–present	Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
NBA Most Valuable Player (2011) NBA Rookie of the Year (2009) 2× NBA All-Star (2010–2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009) Skills Challenge Champion (2009)

Luol Deng

Luol Michael Deng (born April 16, 1985 in Wau, Sudan) is a Sudanese-British^[1] professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls and the Great Britain national basketball team. He plays the small forward position.

No. 9 Chicago Bulls

Small forward

Personal information

Date of birth

April 16, 1985 (age 26)

Place of birth

Wau, Sudan

Nationality

British

High school

Blair Academy

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

220 lb (100 kg)

Career information

College

Duke (2003–2004)

2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall

Selected by the Phoenix Suns

Pro career

2004–present

Career history

2004–present

Chicago Bulls

Career highlights and awards

Joakim Noah

Joakim Simon Noah^[1] (pronounced /ˈdʒoʊ.əkɪm/^[2]) (born February 25, 1985) is a French-American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).^[3]^[4] He played collegiate basketball for the University of Florida from 2004-2007. Noah was a member of the Gators' teams that won the 2006 and 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournaments. On June 28, 2007, Noah was selected 9th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

No. 13 Chicago Bulls
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 25, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	New York City, New York
Nationality	American / French
High school	Poly Prep Country Day School (New York, NY) Lawrenceville School (Lawrence Township, NJ)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
College	Florida (2004–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2007–present
League	NBA
Career history
2007–present	Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
2× NCAA Champion (2006, 2007) NCAA Final Four MOP (2006) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2007)

Carlos Boozer

Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. (born November 20, 1981) is an American professional basketball player with the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. As a member of the Team USA, Boozer won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

No. 5 Chicago Bulls

Juneau-Douglas HS (Juneau, Alaska)

Personal information

Date of birth

November 20, 1981 (age 29)

Place of birth

Aschaffenburg, West Germany

Nationality

American

High school

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

266 lb (121 kg)

Career information

College

Duke (1999–2002)

2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall

Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers

Pro career

2002–present

Career history

2002–2004

Cleveland Cavaliers

2004–2010

Utah Jazz

2010–present

Chicago Bulls

Career highlights and awards

Kyle Korver

Kyle Elliot Korver^[1]^[2] (born March 17, 1981) is an American basketball player, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He plays as a guard-forward.

No. 26 Chicago Bulls
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 17, 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth	Lakewood, California
Nationality	American
High school	Pella (Iowa)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Creighton (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2003–present
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2007	Philadelphia 76ers
2007–2010	Utah Jazz
2010–present	Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
2× Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year (2002–2003) Consensus NCAA All-American Second Team (2003)

Keith Bogans

Keith Ramon Bogans (born May 12, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls.

No. 6 Chicago Bulls
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	May 12, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
High school	DeMatha Catholic
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2004	Orlando Magic
2004–2006	Charlotte Bobcats
2006	Houston Rockets
2006–2009	Orlando Magic
2009	Milwaukee Bucks
2009–2010	San Antonio Spurs
2010–present	Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
SEC Player of the Year (2003)

Taj Gibson

Taj Jami Gibson (born June 24, 1985) is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Following the 2010 signing of Carlos Boozer, he played as the second string power forward. Gibson played three seasons of collegiate basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected 26th overall by the Bulls in the 2009 NBA Draft.

No. 22 Chicago Bulls

Personal information

Date of birth

June 24, 1985 (age 25)

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York

Nationality

High school

Calvary Christian
(San Fernando, California)

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

225 lb (102 kg)

Career information

College

USC (2006–2009)

2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall

Selected by the Chicago Bulls

Pro career

2009–present

League

NBA

Career history

2009–present

Chicago Bulls

Career highlights and awards

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010)

C. J. Watson

Charles Akeem Watson, Jr.^[1] (born April 17, 1984,^[2] in Las Vegas, Nevada^[3]) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. He is 6' 2" (1.88 m) tall and plays the point guard position.^[1]

No. 32 Chicago Bulls
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 17, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth	Las Vegas, Nevada
Nationality	American
High school	Bishop Gorman^[1]
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College	University of Tennessee (2002–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Undrafted
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–2007	Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia (Italy)
2006–2007	PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece)
2007–2008	→Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League)
2008–2010	Golden State Warriors
2010–present	Chicago Bulls

Ronnie Brewer

Ronnie Brewer (born March 20, 1985, in Portland, Oregon) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Chicago Bulls. The Utah Jazz selected him with the 14th pick of the 2006 NBA Draft. Brewer played collegiately at the University of Arkansas, where his father Ron Brewer was a star in the late 1970s. Brewer is known for having an unorthodox shooting technique, the result of a childhood water slide injury.^[1]

No. 11 Chicago Bulls
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	March 20, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Portland, Oregon
Nationality	American
High school	Fayetteville (Arkansas)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Arkansas
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
Utah Jazz (2006–2010) Memphis Grizzlies (2010) Chicago Bulls (2010–present)

Kurt Thomas

Kurt Vincent Thomas (born October 4, 1972) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Chicago Bulls. Thomas is a 6'9", 230 lb. power forward/center known for his hard-nosed playing style and tough defense. Drafted by the Miami Heat in 1995, Thomas played college basketball at Texas Christian University.

No. 40 Chicago Bulls

Power forward / Center

Personal information

Date of birth

October 4, 1972 (age 38)

Place of birth

Dallas, Texas

Nationality

High school

Hillcrest (Dallas)

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College

Texas Christian University (TCU) (1990–1995)

Shooting Guard/Small Forward

1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall

Selected by the Miami Heat

Pro career

1995–present

RasualButler

Rasual Butler (born May 23, 1979) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in the Point Breeze area of south Philadelphia. After a career at La Salle University, Butler was a second round draft choice of the Miami Heat in the 2002 NBA Draft. After three seasons, he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets as part of the largest trade in NBA history. The 4 team trade involved the Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Utah Jazz, and featured thirteen players, most notably Eddie Jones, Antoine Walker, Jason Williams and James Posey.^{[citation needed]} Rasual starred in Trina's music video "Here We Go".^[1]
His outside shooting is considered to be his greatest strength, achieving 36 percent over the course of his career and even 46 percent (50 total) during the 2003–04 season from behind the three-point line according to NBA.com. His career-high total were 134 made three-point shots (37 percent) during the 2006–07 NBA season.
During the 2007–08 regular season (still with the New Orleans Hornets) he averaged 17 minutes of action, 4.9 points and 2 rebounds per game while coming mostly from the bench.

On August 12, 2009, the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Butler by trading a conditional 2016 second round draft pick.^[2] He was waived by the Clippers on February 28, 2011,^[3] and signed with the Chicago Bulls on March 3, 2011.^[4]

No. 45 Chicago Bulls
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 23, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
High school	Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	La Salle (1998–2002)
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–2005	Miami Heat
2005–2009	New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets
2009–2011	Los Angeles Clippers
2011–present	Chicago Bulls

Ömer Aşık

Ömer Aşık (born July 4, 1986 in Bursa, Turkey) is a Turkish professional basketball player, currently playing for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. Aşık (pronounced "ah sheek"), standing at 7'0", was a sought after player by many of the top Euroleague basketball teams at the age of 19. Aşık got his first chance playing professionally with the Turkish basketball league team Fenerbahçe in 2005–06. Aşık moved around the Turkish league and eventually ended his Turkish club career with Fenerbahçe in 2008–2009. He gained recognition playing for the Turkish National Team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and as the starting center, he helped Turkey win the silver medal. In July 2010, Aşık signed a contract to become a Chicago Bull.^[1] He has been nicknamed "The Turkish Hammer"^[2] and "Asik and Destroy" by Bulls color commentator Stacey King.

No. 3 Chicago Bulls
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	July 4, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Bursa, Turkey
Nationality	Turkish
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
2005–2006	Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
2006–2007	Alpella (Turkey)
2007–2010	Fenerbahçe Ülker (Turkey)
2010–present	Chicago Bulls

Ramon Sessions

Ramon Sessions (born April 11, 1986 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted by Milwaukee with the 56th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Sessions played collegiately at the University of Nevada for three years. Sessions ranks second in career assists at Nevada with 478. In Sessions' final season at Nevada he averaged 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game.^[1]

No. 3 Cleveland Cavaliers
Point guard / Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 11, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Nationality	American
High school	Myrtle Beach
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Nevada (2004–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
2007	Milwaukee Bucks
2007–2008	→Tulsa 66ers (D-League)
2008–2009	Milwaukee Bucks
2009–2010	Minnesota Timberwolves
2010–present	Cleveland Cavaliers

Anderson Varejão

Anderson França Varejão (Portuguese pronunciation: [vaɾeˈʒɐ̃w̃]; born September 28, 1982, in Colatina ^[1]) is a Brazilian professional basketball player, who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won the gold medal with Brazil at the 2003 Pan American Games.

No. 17 Cleveland Cavaliers
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	September 28, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	1998–present
Career history
1998–2002	Franca Basquetebol Clube (Brazil)
2002–2004	FC Barcelona (Spain)
2004–present	Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010)

TORONTO RAPTORS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:03:00 +0000

Andrea Bargnani

Andrea Bargnani (lahir 26 Oktober, 1985 di Roma, Italia) adalah pemain bola basket professional Italia yang bermain dengan Toronto Raptors di kompetisi National Basketball Association. Ia secara keseluruhan terpilih di urutan pertama dalam 2006 NBA Draft. Dari 2003 sampai 2006, Bargnani bermain untuk klub Italia Benetton Treviso pada kompetisi European professional basketball league dan Italian Lega A. Ia bertinggi badan 213 cm.

DeMar DeRozan

DeMar Darnell DeRozan (born August 7, 1989) is an American professional basketball player, selected ninth overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. DeRozan played college basketball at USC for the Trojans. He is a 6'7", 220 lb shooting guard for the Toronto Raptors.

No. 10 Toronto Raptors

Personal information

Date of birth

August 7, 1989 (age 21)

Place of birth

Compton, California

Nationality

High school

Compton,
Compton, California

Listed height

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Listed weight

220 lb (100 kg)

Career information

College

USC

Point guard/Shooting guard

2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall

Selected by the Toronto Raptors

Pro career

2009–present

Career highlights and awards

2009 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team
2009 Pac-10 Tournament Most Valuable Player

Leandro Barbosa

Leandro Mateus Barbosa (born November 28, 1982 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional basketball player, who plays at the guard position with the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association. In Brazil he is nicknamed "Leandrinho" (Little Leandro), and in the USA he is nicknamed "The Brazilian Blur", referring to the fact that he is one of the fastest players in the NBA.^[1]

No. 20 Toronto Raptors
shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 28, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	São Paulo, São Paulo
Nationality	Brazilian
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
Palmeiras (1999–2001) Tilibra/Copimax (2001–2003) Phoenix Suns (2003–2010) Toronto Raptors (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2007)

Linas Kleiza

Linas Kleiza (pronounced [ˈlinɐs kleiˈzɐ]; born January 3, 1985) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. He is also a member of the Lithuanian national team. He can play either forward position. Kleiza signed a four year, $18.8 million contract in prior to the 2010–11 NBA season.^[1]

No. 11 Toronto Raptors
Small Forward-Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 3, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Kaunas, Lithuania
Nationality	Lithuanian
High school	Montrose Christian School
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Missouri
NBA Draft	2005 / 27th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2005–present
League	NBA
Career history
Denver Nuggets (2005-09) Olympiacos Piraeus (2009-10) Toronto Raptors (2010-present)
Career highlights and awards
Alphonso Ford Trophy 2010 2010 FIBA World Championship All-Tournament Team

Jerryd Bayless

Jerryd Bayless (born August 20, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors.^[1] He played a year of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions, Desert Mountain. He was selected 11th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers, and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with Ike Diogu in exchange for the rights to Brandon Rush (13th pick), Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. He was traded to the New Orleans Hornets for a first round pick on October 23, 2010, and to the Toronto Raptors on November 20, 2010.

No. 5 Toronto Raptors

Personal information

Date of birth

August 20, 1988 (age 22)

Place of birth

Phoenix, Arizona

Nationality

High school

St. Mary's (Phoenix)

Listed height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Listed weight

200 lb (91 kg)

Career information

College

Arizona

2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall

Selected by the Indiana Pacers

Pro career

2008–present

Career history

José Calderón

This name uses Spanish naming customs. The first or paternal family name is "Calderón" and the second or maternal family name is "Borrallo".

José Manuel Calderón Borrallo (born September 28, 1981, in Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz) is a Spanish professional basketball player who plays for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Toronto Raptors and the Spanish national team.

No. 8 Toronto Raptors

Personal information

Date of birth

September 28, 1981 (age 29)

Place of birth

Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz, Spain

Nationality

Spanish

Listed height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Listed weight

210 lb (95 kg)

Career information

Pro career

1998–present

Career history

Diputación Foral Alava (Spain)
(1998–1999)
CB Lucentum Alicante (Spain)
(1999–2001)
Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain)
(2001–2002)
Tau Cerámica (Spain) (2002–2005)
Toronto Raptors (2005–present)

Career highlights and awards

Led NBA in Free throw percentage (2008-09)
Led Eastern Conference in Assists per turnover (2008-09)
Led Eastern Conference in APG (2008-09)

NBA Records

Highest Free throw percentage in a season: .981 (2008-09)

Amir Johnson

Amir Jalla Johnson (born May 1, 1987 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He plays the position of power forward.

No. 15 Toronto Raptors
Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 1, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California
Nationality	American
High school	Westchester (Los Angeles)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	None
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
Detroit Pistons (2005–2009) Fayetteville Patriots (D-League) (2006) Sioux Falls Skyforce (D-League) (2006–07) Toronto Raptors (2009-present)

Sonny Weems

Clarence^[1] "Sonny" Weems (born July 8, 1986 in West Memphis, Arkansas^[2]) is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft and shortly thereafter traded to the Denver Nuggets. Weems played collegiate basketball at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. At 6'6" (1.98 m) Weems is able to play both guard positions as well as small

No. 24 Toronto Raptors

Forward/Guard

Personal information

Date of birth

July 8, 1986 (age 24)

Place of birth

West Memphis, Arkansas

Nationality

Arkansas-Fort Smith,
Arkansas

High school

West Memphis

Listed height

6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Listed weight

203 lb (92 kg)

Career information

College

2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall

Selected by the Chicago Bulls

Pro career

2008–present

Career history

Colorado 14ers (D-League) (2008–09)
Denver Nuggets (2008–09)
Toronto Raptors (2009–present)

Career highlights and awards

1st Team All-SEC, 2008 NJCAA 3rd Team All-American, 2005 NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American, 2006

James Johnson

James Patrick Johnson^[1] (born February 20, 1987 in Cheyenne, Wyoming) is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted 16th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. Johnson was the starting power forward for the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University from 2007-2009. He declared his eligibility for the 2009 NBA Draft following his sophomore year. Johnson is listed as 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 245 lb (111 kg). During Johnson's senior year at Cheyenne East High School he averaged 28 points and nine rebounds per game. ^[2]

No. 0 Toronto Raptors
Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 20, 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth	Cheyenne, Wyoming
Nationality	American
High school	Cheyenne East High School in Cheyenne
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Wake Forest University
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Career history
Chicago Bulls (2009–2011) →Iowa Energy (2011) Toronto Raptors (2011-present)
Career highlights and awards
2008 third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference 2008 first team ACC All-Rookie 2009 third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference

Ed Davis

Edward Adam "Ed" Davis (born June 5, 1989 in Washington, D.C.) is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors. He played high school basketball at Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia. He is the son of former NBA player Terry Davis, who played 10 seasons (1989–2001) in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards.^[1] Davis is considered by scouts as a dynamic scorer around the basket due to his smooth play and left-handed shot. Not only known for his offense, scouts praise his shot blocking and rebounding abilities.^[2] He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors.

No. 32 Toronto Raptors
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 5, 1989 (age 21)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
High school	Benedictine High School, Richmond, Virginia
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
Toronto Raptors (2010-present)

Alexis Ajinça

Alexis Ajinça (born May 6, 1988 in Saint-Étienne, France) is a French professional basketball player with the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. The 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m), 248 lb (112 kg; 17.7 st) center was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.^[1]

On October 29, 2009, the Bobcats exercised their third-year team option on Ajinça, thus keeping him under contract through 2010-11 season.^[2]

On November 30, 2009, the Charlotte Bobcats assigned Ajinça to the Maine Red Claws, the NBA Developmental League affiliate. He was recalled on February 2, 2010.^[3]

On July 13, 2010, Ajinça was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Tyson Chandler for Erick Dampier, Matt Carroll, Eduardo Najera, and cash consideration.^[4] On December 27 of 2010, Ajinca made his first three-pointer.^[5]

The Mavericks traded him to the Toronto Raptors on January 24th, 2011.^[6]

No. 42 Toronto Raptors
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	May 6, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Saint-Étienne, France
Nationality	French
High school	INSEP (Paris, France)
Listed height	7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight	248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2006–present
League	NBA
Career history
Pau-Orthez (2006–2007) Hyères-Toulon (2007–2008) Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2010) →Maine Red Claws (2009–2010) Dallas Mavericks (2010–2011) Toronto Raptors (2011–present)

Reggie Evans

Reginald Jamaal "Reggie" Evans (born May 18, 1980, in Pensacola, Florida) is an American professional basketball player. The power forward currently plays for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. While limited in his offensive game, Evans is known for his rebounding, tenacity and hustle on the defensive end; skills that have made him a serviceable role player in the NBA.

No. 30 Toronto Raptors

Coffeyville Community College,
University of Iowa

Personal information

Date of birth

May 18, 1980 (age 30)

Place of birth

Pensacola, Florida

Nationality

American

High school

Woodham (Pensacola)

Listed height

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

Listed weight

245 lb (111 kg)

Career information

College

Chicago Heights, Illinois

2002 / Undrafted

Pro career

2002–present

Julian Wright

JulianEmil-Jamaal Wright (born May 20, 1987, in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. He played collegiately for the University of Kansas.

No. 14 Toronto Raptors

Forward/Guard

Personal information

Date of birth

May 20, 1987 (age 23)

Place of birth

Nationality

American

High school

Homewood-Flossmor,
Flossmoor, Illinois

Listed height

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

Listed weight

225 lb (102 kg)

Career information

College

Kansas

2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall

Selected by the New Orleans Hornets

Pro career

2007–present

Joey Dorsey

Richard Elmer "Joey" Dorsey is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the University of Memphis Tigers, where he was an interdisciplinary studies major. He is most famous for leading the Memphis Tigers to the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship game with Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts during his senior year.

During both his sophomore and junior years on the team, the Tigers went to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight.^[1]

During the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Dorsey famously called Ohio State center Greg Oden "overrated as a big man", said that Oden "might be as good as Joey Dorsey", and labeled himself "Goliath" and Oden "the little man". The Buckeyes, however, defeated the Tigers by a score of 92–76; Oden had 17 points and 9 rebounds while Dorsey finished with no points and three rebounds, and did not attempt a field goal in the 19 minutes he spent on the court.^[2]^[3]

No. 9 Toronto Raptors
Forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	December 16, 1983 (age 27)
Place of birth	Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
High school	Laurinburg Institute Laurinburg, North Carolina
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2008–present
League	NBA
Career history
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2008) Houston Rockets (2008–2010) Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2009–2010) Sacramento Kings (2010) Toronto Raptors (2010 - present)
Career highlights and awards
Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2004–05) Conference USA All-Tournament Team (2006) All-Conference USA First-Team (2006–07) Conference USA All-Defensive Team (2006–07) Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year (2006–07) Conference USA All-Tournament Team (2007)

Solomon Alabi

Makafan Solomon Alabi (born on March 21, 1988 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional basketball player with the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He attended Florida State University where he helped them to a third-place finish in the ACC standings and a trip to the NCAA Tournament where they fell to Gonzaga in the first round.The 7-foot-1 Alabi was a two-time ACC All- Defensive team selection in both his freshman and sophomore years. He played soccer before taking up basketball at age 15 .^[1]

Toronto Raptors
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	March 21, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Kaduna, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
High school	Montverde Academy, Montverde, Florida
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Florida State
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Career history
Toronto Raptors (2010-present) →Erie BayHawks (2010-2011)

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:14:00 +0000

Tony Battie

Demetrius Antonio Battie (born February 11, 1976 in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers.

No. 4 Philadelphia 76ers

Power forward/Center

Personal information

Date of birth

February 11, 1976 (age 35)

Place of birth

Dallas, Texas

Nationality

High school

South Oak Cliff

Listed height

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

Listed weight

240 lb (109 kg)

Career information

College

Texas Tech

1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall

Selected by the Denver Nuggets

Pro career

1997–present

Career history

Craig Brackins

Craig Lee Brackins (born October 9, 1987 in Lancaster, California) is an American basketball player with the Springfield Armor of the NBA D-League, on assignment from the Philadelphia 76ers. He played collegiately for the Iowa State Cyclones.^[1] A power forward, Brackins was the highest-touted recruit to choose Iowa State after spending time at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. In March 2009, Brackins was predicted to be a first round draft pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He was picked by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 21st overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. He was immediately traded to the New Orleans Hornets, and later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Springfield Armor

Power Forward

Personal information

Date of birth

October 9, 1987 (age 23)

Place of birth

Lancaster, California

Nationality

American

High school

Brewster Academy

Listed height

6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)

Listed weight

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College

Iowa State

2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall

Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder

Pro career

2010–present

Career history

Philadelphia 76ers (2010–present)
→Springfield Armor (2010, 2011-present)

Elton Brand

Elton Tyron Brand (born March 11, 1979 in Cortlandt Manor, New York^{[citation needed]}) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was the 1st overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, selected by the Chicago Bulls.

No. 42 Philadelphia 76ers
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	March 11, 1979 (age 32)
Place of birth	Cortlandt Manor, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Peekskill
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
College	Duke
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	1999–present
Career history
Chicago Bulls (1999–2001) Los Angeles Clippers (2001–2008) Philadelphia 76ers (2008-present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA co-Rookie of the Year (2000) 2× NBA All-Star (2002, 2006) All-NBA Second Team (2006) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000) NBA Sportsmanship Award (2006) Naismith College Player of the Year (1999) Oscar Robertson Trophy (1999) John Wooden Award (1999) ACC Player of the Year (1999)

Antonio Daniels

Antonio Robert Daniels (born March 19, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player. He is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

No. 22 Philadelphia 76ers

Point Guard

Personal information

Date of birth

March 19, 1975 (age 36)

Place of birth

Columbus, Ohio

Nationality

St. Francis DeSales (Columbus, Ohio)

High school

Listed height

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Listed weight

205 lb (93 kg)

Career information

College

Bowling Green State

1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall

Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies

Pro career

1997–present

Career history

Spencer Hawes

Spencer Mason Hawes (born April 28, 1988, in Seattle, Washington) is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2007 NBA Draft and is the nephew of Steve Hawes, a retired NBA player.^[1]

No. 00 Philadelphia 76ers
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	April 28, 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington
Nationality	U.S.
High school	Seattle Prep, Seattle, Washington
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Washington
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Pro career	2007–present
Career history
Sacramento Kings (2007–2010) Philadelphia 76ers (2010-present)

Jrue Holiday

Jrue Randall Holiday (born June 12, 1990 in Chatsworth, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. He is the first player born in the 1990s to play in the NBA.^[1]^[2] He played his only college basketball season for the UCLA Bruins before jumping to the pros. His older brother Justin plays for the Washington Huskies.

No. 11 Philadelphia 76ers
Point Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 12, 1990 (age 20)
Place of birth	Chatsworth, California
Nationality	American
High school	Campbell Hall School
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	Philadelphia 76ers

Andre Iguodala

Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984), also known as "Iggy" and "A.I.," is an American professional basketball player with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. He can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

No. 9 Philadelphia 76ers
Shooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	January 28, 1984 (age 27)
Place of birth	Springfield, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	Lanphier
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
Philadelphia 76ers (2004–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) Rookie Challenge MVP (2006) FIBA Gold Medal (2010)

Jason Kapono

Jason Alan Kapono (born February 4, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.

No. 72 Philadelphia 76ers
Small forward/Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	February 4, 1981 (age 30)
Place of birth	Long Beach, California
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2004) Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2005) Miami Heat (2005–2007) Toronto Raptors (2007–2009) Philadelphia 76ers (2009–present)
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2006) 2× NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (2007–2008)

Jodie Meeks

Jodie Meeks (born August 21, 1987 in Nashville, TN)^[2] is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.

Meeks played college basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. On January 13, 2009, he gained national recognition by breaking the Kentucky single-game scoring record by scoring 54 points in a nationally-televised game on ESPN against Tennessee. In the same game, he broke the university's single-game three-point record by making 10 three-pointers.

No. 20 Philadelphia 76ers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Date of birth	August 21, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Nashville, Tennessee^[1]
Nationality	American
High school	Norcross (Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
Milwaukee Bucks (2009–10) Philadelphia 76ers (2010–present)
Career highlights and awards
2009 Consensus Second Team All-American 2009 All-SEC First Team (AP) 2009 All-SEC First Team (Coaches) 2009 USBWA All-American 2009 USBWA (United States Basketball Writers Association) District IV Player of the Year All-America Freshman Team[1] 2007 All-SEC Freshman team CBS/Chevrolet Player of the Game during nationally televised game versus Louisville December 16, 2006 Georgia Class AAAAA State Champion (2006) Gwinnett County High School Player of the Year (2006) AJC Class AAAAA Player of the Year (2006) Metro Atlanta Tip-off Club Player of the Year (2006)

Andrés Nocioni

Andrés Marcelo Nocioni (born November 30, 1979 in Santa Fe, Argentina) is an Argentine professional basketball player for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, and for the Argentine national team. Nocioni won a gold medal with the Argentine national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.^[2] In the 2008 Summer Olympics, he helped the Argentine national team win the bronze medal.^[3] His natural position is small forward, though in the NBA he has played some minutes at power forward.

No. 5 Philadelphia 76ers
Small forward/Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	November 30, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth	Santa Fe, Argentina
Nationality	Argentine/Italian^[1]
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2001 / Undrafted
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
Olimpia Venado Tuerto (Argentina) (1996–97) Independiente General Pico (Argentina) (1997–99) TAU Cerámica (Spain) (1999–2000; 2001–04) Manresa (Spain) (2000–01) Chicago Bulls (2004–09) Sacramento Kings (2009–10) Philadelphia 76ers (2010–Present)
Career highlights and awards
2x All-Euroleague Second Team 2003, 2004 Spanish League MVP 2004

Darius Songaila

Darius Songaila (born February 14, 1978) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers. He is also a member of the Lithuania national team. He can play power forward and center positions.

No. 25 Philadelphia 76ers

Power forward/Center

Personal information

Date of birth

February 14, 1978 (age 33)

Place of birth

Kapsukas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union

Nationality

Lithuanian

Listed height

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight

248 lb (112 kg)

Career information

College

Wake Forest

2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall

Selected by the Boston Celtics

Pro career

2002–present

Career history

CSKA Moscow (2002–2003)
Sacramento Kings (2003–2005)
Chicago Bulls (2005–2006)
Washington Wizards (2006-2009)
New Orleans Hornets (2009-2010)
Philadelphia 76ers (2010-present)

Marreese Speights

Marreese Akeem Speights (born August 4, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. A former starting center for the University of Florida men's basketball team, he won the NCAA national championship in 2007.

No. 16 Philadelphia 76ers
Forward/Center
Personal information
Date of birth	August 4, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	St. Petersburg, Florida
High school	Hargrave Military Academy
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	University of Florida
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall

Evan Turner

Evan Marcel Turner (born October 27, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois),^[1] nicknamed The Villain, is an American basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Turner was drafted 2nd overall by the 76ers in the 2010 NBA draft. Turner plays the point guard, shooting guard and small forward positions. Turner is a first-team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American and 2010 National Player of the Year. Turner is the incumbent two-time Big Ten Conference scoring champion and the reigning Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He has twice been the only player named as a unanimous first-team selection by both the coaches and the media to the All-Big Ten team (2008–09, 2009–10). By finishing first in scoring and second in both rebounds and assists in the conference in the 2009–10 season, he is the first men's basketball player to finish in the top two in each of these categories and in fact, the first to finish in the top five in each category in the same season.

Turner attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester.^[2]^[3] By his senior season, he was one of the top high school basketball players at his position in the nation.^[4]^[5]^[6] As a true freshman, he helped lead the Buckeyes to the 2008 National Invitation Tournament championship. The following year, he was the Big Ten Conference scoring champion for the 2008–09 season and was a first-team 2009 All-Big Ten selection.^[7]^[8] That season, he was also an honorable mention All-American and was selected as a member of the 2009 All-Big Ten Conference Tournament team,^[9] and he became one of five Big Ten players to have been among the top ten in the conference in average points, rebounds, and assists in the same season.

He was selected to various 2009–10 preseason All-American teams including ESPN and FOX Sports. Turner was named among the 50 preseason 2010 Wooden Award watch list nominees and the 50 preseason Naismith College Player of the Year watchlist nominees. He was selected as a Midseason Top-30 finalists for the Wooden Award. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as the second pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.^[10] He is the conference record-holder for most career Conference Player of the Week awards and despite missing over a month of his junior season for the 2009–10 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team he also set the single-season record for Player of the Week awards.

No. 12 Philadelphia 76ers
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	October 27, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	American
High school	St. Joseph, Westchester, Illinois
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Career highlights and awards
2010 National Player of the Year (AP, FOX, NABC, Naismith, SN, USBWA-Robertson, Wooden) 2009–10 Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Year 2010 Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player 2010 All-American first-team (AP, FOX, NABC, TSN, Wooden (10-man team), USBWA, YS)

Louis Williams

No. 23 Philadelphia 76ers

Guard

Personal information

Date of birth

October 27, 1986 (age 24)

Place of birth

Memphis, Tennessee

Nationality

High school

South Gwinnett

Listed height

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Listed weight

175 lb (79 kg)

Career information

2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall

Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers

Pro career

2005–present

Career history

2005–present

Philadelphia 76ers

2006

→Fort Worth Flyers (D-League)

Career highlights and awards

Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005)

Thaddeus Young

Thaddeus Charles Young (born June 21, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. Young is a small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Prior to his professional career, he attended Georgia Tech, where he studied management.^[1] He is 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and weighs 217 pounds (98 kg). His nickname is Thad-Yo or just simply Thad.^[2]

Young was drafted 12th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was signed by the team on July 11, 2007.^[3]

No. 21 Philadelphia 76ers
Small Forward/Power Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 21, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality	United States
High school	Mitchell Memphis, Tennessee
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Georgia Tech
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	2007–present
Career highlights and awards
2008 All-Rookie Second Team

NEW YORK KNICKS

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Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire^[1] (pronunciation: /əˈmɑreɪ ˈstɒdəmaɪər/; born November 16, 1982) is an American professional basketball center and power forward for the New York Knicks. Taken in the first round with the ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, he spent the first eight years of his career with the Phoenix Suns. He is listed by NBA.com as 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) and 240 pounds (110 kg).

Stoudemire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003, made six appearances in the NBA All-Star Game, made first-team All-NBA in 2007, and won a Bronze Medal with the United States men's national basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Stoudemire's first name had previously been listed in the Phoenix Suns media guide as Amaré or Amare, but it was changed to Amar'e in October 2008.^[2] Stoudemire told NBA.com that his name had always been spelled Amar'e, but the media had been spelling it incorrectly since he joined the NBA.

No. 1 New York Knicks
Stoudemire (center) with the Knicks
Power forward / center
Personal information
Date of birth	November 16, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Lake Wales, Florida
Nationality	American
High school	Cypress Creek HS (Orlando, Florida)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2002–2010	Phoenix Suns
2010–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
NBA Rookie of the Year (2003) 6× NBA All-Star (2005, 2007–2011) All-NBA First Team (2007) 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2008, 2009) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003)

Derrick Brown

Derrick Paul Brown (September 8, 1987 in Oakland, California) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks. Brown played three years at Xavier University, where he graduated in 2009.

No. 2 New York Knicks
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	September 8, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Oakland, California
Nationality	American
High school	Chaminade-Julienne HS (Dayton, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Xavier
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2011	Charlotte Bobcats
2011–present	New York Knicks

Shawne Williams

Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He was originally selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft out of University of Memphis by the Indiana Pacers.

In his freshman year of 2005–06 at Memphis, Williams averaged 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while also averaging 1.4 steals and blocks, playing in 36 games while starting 34. He led all Conference USA freshmen in scoring and rebounding. Williams averaged 18.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games in the Conference USA tournament, being named the tournament MVP. He can also play at the guard position.

Williams signed with the Indiana Pacers July 6, 2006. Williams scored 13 points in his NBA debut against the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 2006. He now ranks second among Pacers rookies of all time with points scored in a rookie debut.

On October 10, 2008, Williams was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Eddie Jones, two second round draft picks and cash.^[1]

On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded him and Kris Humphries to the New Jersey Nets for Eduardo Najera.^[2] Four days later, the Nets waived Williams.^[3]

On September 23, 2010, the New York Knicks signed Williams to a 1-year contract.

No. 3 New York Knicks
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 16, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Memphis, Tennessee
Nationality	American
High school	Laurinburg Institute/Hamilton
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2006–present
League	NBA
Career history
Indiana Pacers (2006–2008) Dallas Mavericks (2008–2010) New York Knicks (2010–present)

Chauncey Billups

Chauncey Ray Billups (born September 25, 1976, in Denver, Colorado) is an American professional basketball point guard for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also played for Team USA. Billups won the NBA Finals MVP in 2004, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals,^[1] and was given the nickname "Mr. Big Shot" for making late-game shots with Detroit.^[2] A five-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, he was chosen third overall in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, and has also played for the Toronto Raptors, the Denver Nuggets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Billups played college basketball at the University of Colorado, where he was honored in 2004 as the fifth player to have his jersey (number 4) retired.

No. 4 New York Knicks
Billups during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets
Point Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 25, 1976 (age 34)
Place of birth	Denver, Colorado
Nationality	American
High school	George Washington HS (Denver, Colorado)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College	Colorado
NBA Draft	1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career	1997–present
Career history
1997–1998	Boston Celtics
1998–1999	Toronto Raptors
1999–2000	Denver Nuggets
2000–2002	Minnesota Timberwolves
2002–2008	Detroit Pistons
2008–2011	Denver Nuggets
2011–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2004) NBA Finals MVP (2004) 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010) All-NBA Second Team (2006) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005–2006) J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2008) NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009)

Bill Walker

William "Bill" Henry Walker^[2] (born October 9, 1987 in Huntington, West Virginia) is an American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. The 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) small forward was selected out of Kansas State University by the Washington Wizards with the 47th overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly thereafter to the Boston Celtics in exchange for cash considerations. He was acquired by the Knicks in a deal sending Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry to the Celtics for Walker, Eddie House and J. R. Giddens.

No. 5 New York Knicks
Swingman
Personal information
Date of birth	October 9, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth	Huntington, West Virginia
Nationality	American
High school	Rose Hill Christian),^[1] North College Hill)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas State
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
Boston Celtics (2008–2010) New York Knicks (2010–present)

Landry Fields

Landry Fields (born June 27, 1988 in Long Beach, California) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.

No. 6 New York Knicks
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	June 27, 1988 (age 22)
Place of birth	Long Beach, California
Nationality	American
High school	Los Alamitos (Los Alamitos, California)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Stanford
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2010–present
League	NBA
Career history
2010–present	New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Kiyan Anthony (born May 29, 1984), nicknamed "Melo", is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a successful high school career at Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy, Anthony attended Syracuse University for college where he led the Orangemen to their first National Championship in 2003. He earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award and was named the Most Valuable Player of NCAA East Regional. After one season at Syracuse University, Anthony left college to enter the 2003 NBA Draft, where he was selected as the third pick by the Nuggets. He was traded to the Knicks several days prior to the 2011 trade deadline.

Since entering the NBA, Anthony has emerged as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league. He was named to the All-Rookie team, to the All-Star team four times and to the All-NBA team four times. Anthony led the Nuggets to two division titles and to the playoffs every year from 2004 to 2010. In 2009, he helped the Nuggets advance to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1985. As a member of the USA National Team, Anthony won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.

No. 7 New York Knicks
Small forward
Personal information
Date of birth	May 29, 1984 (age 26)^[1]
Place of birth	Brooklyn, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Towson Catholic HS (Towson, Maryland) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Syracuse
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career	2003–present
Career history
2003–2011	Denver Nuggets
2011–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
4× NBA All-Star (2007–2008, 2010–2011) All-NBA Second Team (2010) 3× All-NBA Third Team (2006–2007, 2009) NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (2005) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NCAA Basketball Tournament MOP (2003) NCAA Champion (2003)

Jared Jeffries

Jared Scott Carter Jeffries (born November 25, 1981) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. He was drafted in 2002 by the Washington Wizards as the 11th overall pick. At 6'11", he plays at the forward/center position, although he started at shooting guard position on many occasions with the Wizards.

No. 9 New York Knicks
Forward / center
Personal information
Date of birth	November 25, 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth	Bloomington, Indiana
Nationality	American
High school	Bloomington North HS (Bloomington, Indiana)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Indiana
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
2003–2006	Washington Wizards
2006–2010	New York Knicks
2010–2011	Houston Rockets
2011–present	New York Knicks

Andy Rautins

Andrew Jay "Andy" Rautins (born November 2, 1986) is a 6 ft 5 in, 205 lbs. guard for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He was born in Syracuse, New York. He is a Canadian citizen and played for the Syracuse Orange and Canadian Men's National Basketball team. He was drafted by the Knicks in 2010 with the 8th pick of the second round (38th overall).

No. 11 New York Knicks
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	November 2, 1986 (age 24)
Place of birth	Syracuse, New York
Nationality	Canadian
High school	Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, New York)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Syracuse
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2010–present
Career history
2010–present	New York Knicks

Shelden Williams

Shelden DeMar Williams (born October 21, 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks. He played college basketball at Duke University, where his #23 jersey was retired on January 28, 2007.^[1]

His size (6'9", 250 lbs), aggressive style of play, and shot-blocking ability earned him the nickname "The Landlord."^[2] During high school, Williams was a member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He earned the 2005 and 2006 NABC Defensive Player of the Year Awards while at Duke, becoming only the fifth player in history to earn the award two consecutive years. He holds Duke's career blocks record, single-season blocks record, and career rebounding record, while he is 17th in career blocks on the NCAA charts. He is the third player in ACC history to have 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds and 350 blocks (joining Tim Duncan and Ralph Sampson). His 1,217 rebounds and 1,859 career points rank him seventh in ACC history and sixteenth in Duke history, respectively. Williams became only the third Duke basketball player^[3] to record a triple-double when Duke defeated Maryland on January 11, 2006, recording 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks.^[4]

No. 13 New York Knicks
Power forward / Center
Personal information
Date of birth	October 21, 1983 (age 27)
Place of birth	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	Duke (2002–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006–2008	Atlanta Hawks
2008–2009	Sacramento Kings
2009	Minnesota Timberwolves
2009–2010	Boston Celtics
2010–2011	Denver Nuggets
2011–present	New York Knicks

Ronny Turiaf

Ronny Turiaf (born January 13, 1983) is a French professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He also plays as a member of the French national basketball team.

Turiaf grew up in Martinique then attended high school in Paris and Gonzaga University in the United States. At Gonzaga, Turiaf played for the Bulldogs basketball team and was the leading West Coast Conference scorer in his senior year. After graduating from Gonzaga, Turiaf entered the 2005 NBA Draft and was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would play until 2008. He then spent two seasons with the Golden State Warriors and then joined the Knicks.

No. 14 New York Knicks
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	January 13, 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth	Le Robert, Martinique
Nationality	French
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Gonzaga
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
2006	Yakama Sun Kings (CBA)
2005–2008	Los Angeles Lakers
2008–2010	Golden State Warriors
2010–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
WCC Player of the Year (2005)

Roger Mason, Jr.

Roger Philip Mason, Jr. (born September 10, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.

No. 18 New York Knicks
Shooting guard/Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	September 10, 1980 (age 30)
Place of birth	Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
High school	Sidwell Friends School Good Counsel
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Virginia
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
Chicago Bulls (2002–2003) Toronto Raptors (2003–2004) Olympiacos (2004–2005) Hapoel Jerusalem (2005–2006) Washington Wizards (2006–2008) San Antonio Spurs (2008–2010) New York Knicks (2010–present)

Toney Douglas

Toney Bernard Douglas (born March 16, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Jonesboro, Georgia, he attended Jonesboro High School, where he was a starter and top player on the basketball team for three years.

Douglas played college basketball at Auburn for one year, and became frustrated with his role on the team as a shooting guard. Douglas transferred to the Florida State University for the remainder of his collegiate career, where he switched to the point guard position—after forgoing eligibility for a season because of college basketball transfer regulations. In his sophomore season, Douglas initially struggled in his transition to a new team and position, but soon resumed a high level of play, overcoming a hand injury in the middle of the season. He emerged as a defensive force in his junior season, setting school and conference records for steals. Douglas stepped up as a team leader in his final season; he broke personal records in several statistical categories and helped lead the Seminoles to their first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament in 11 years.

Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2009 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft with the 29th overall pick, Douglas was traded to the New York Knicks for their 2011 second-round pick and $3 million in cash considerations.

Douglas' brother Harry plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).^[1] Toney and Harry are the sixth pair of brothers to play in the NBA and NFL, respectively.^[2]

No. 23 New York Knicks
Guard
Personal information
Date of birth	March 16, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Jonesboro, Georgia
Nationality	American
High school	Jonesboro High School (Georgia)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Florida State Auburn
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro career	2009–present
Career history
2009–present	New York Knicks

Anthony Carter

Anthony Bernard Carter (born June 16, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks.

No. 25 New York Knicks

Personal information

Date of birth

June 16, 1975 (age 35)

Place of birth

Atlanta, Georgia

Nationality

High school

Crim HS (Atlanta, Georgia)

Listed height

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Listed weight

190 lb (86 kg)

Career information

College

Hawaii

1998 / Undrafted

Pro career

1999–present

Career history

1999–2003

Miami Heat

2003–2004

San Antonio Spurs

2004–2006

Minnesota Timberwolves

2006–2011

Denver Nuggets

2011–present

New York Knicks

Career highlights and awards

WAC Player of the Year (1997)

Renaldo Balkman

Renaldo Balkman (born July 14, 1984 in Staten Island, New York) is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the University of South Carolina. He currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has represented the Puerto Rico national team in international competition.^[1]^[2] His nickname is "Taz".^[3]

No. 32 New York Knicks
Small forward/Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	July 14, 1984 (age 26)
Place of birth	Staten Island, New York
Nationality	American / Puerto Rican
High school	Laurinburg Institute
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College	South Carolina
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2006–present
Career history
New York Knicks (2006–2008, 2011–present) Denver Nuggets (2008–2011)
Career highlights and awards
Gold medal winner at Centrobasket (2010)

NEW JERSEY NETS

noreply@blogger.com (Sunday Pangalinan) — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:44:00 +0000

Jordan Farmar

Jordan Robert Farmar (born November 30, 1986) is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA.

In high school he was the Los Angeles Times High-School Player of the Year in 2003–04. Playing for UCLA in college, he was the Rivals.com National Freshman of the Year in 2004–05. A first round draft pick by the Los Angeles Lakers, he was named to the NBA Rookie Team in 2006–07 and the NBA Sophomore Team in 2007–08. He played for the Lakers from 2006-10, winning NBA Championships with them in 2009 and 2010.

No. 2 New Jersey Nets

Personal information

Date of birth

November 30, 1986 (age 24)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California

Nationality

American

High school

Taft HS (Los Angeles, California)

Listed height

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Listed weight

180 lb (82 kg)

Career information

College

UCLA (2004–2006)

2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall

Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers

Pro career

2006–present

Career history

2006–2010

Los Angeles Lakers

2010–present

New Jersey Nets

Career highlights and awards

2× NBA Champion (2009–2010)

Dan Gadzuric

Dan Gadzuric (born February 2, 1978 in The Hague) is a Dutch professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA.

Gadzuric, a center, attended preparatory school at The Governor's Academy in Massachusetts, U.S., before playing college basketball for the Bruins at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

No. 50 New Jersey Nets
Center
Personal information
Date of birth	February 2, 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth	The Hague, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
High school	Governor Dummer Academy
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	UCLA
NBA Draft	2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2002–present
Career history
Milwaukee Bucks (2002-2010) Golden State Warriors (2010-2011) New Jersey Nets (2011-present)

Sundiata Gaines

Sundiata Kofi Gaines (born April 18, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Jersey Nets.

A 6'1" point guard, Gaines was signed by the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association on January 5, 2010. Before joining the Jazz, he had averaged 23.9 points and 6.9 assists in 14 games with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. He also played professionally in Italy.^[1]

On January 14, 2010, in just his fifth NBA game, and after just one practice with the Utah Jazz, Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Jazz a dramatic 97-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.^[2] It was the first 3-pointer of his NBA career.^[3]

On November 11, 2010, Gaines signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.^[4] He was waived on January 4, 2011.

On January 13, 2011, Gaines signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.^[5] He was signed to a second 10-day contract on January 24, 2011, but was released by the Raptors on January 26, 2011 when they signed Trey Johnson to a 10-day contract.

On February 28, 2011, Gaines signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets. ^[6] After taking part in the London 2011 Nets vs. Raptors games, Sundiata Gaines signed a second 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets. ^[7] On March 21, 2011, Gaines signed a multi-year contract with the Nets. ^[8] On March 23, 2011, Gaines fractured his right hip.

No. 0 New Jersey Nets
Point guard
Personal information
Date of birth	April 18, 1986 (age 25)
Place of birth	Jamaica, Queens, New York City
Nationality	American
High school	Archbishop Molloy High School
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Georgia
NBA Draft	2008 / Undrafted
Pro career	2008–present
Career history
NGC Cantù (2008–2009) Idaho Stampede (2009–2010) Utah Jazz (2010) Minnesota Timberwolves (2010-2011) Toronto Raptors (2011) New Jersey Nets (2011-present)

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham (born June 11, 1982, in Wilmington, Delaware) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. After playing through his senior year with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Graham declared for the NBA Draft in 2005. However, he was not selected. He played for the Phoenix Suns in the Las Vegas Summer League, and then for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2005 preseason, but was not offered a longer contract by either team. He then joined the CBA, a minor league, signing with the Sioux Falls Skyforce; he appeared in the 2006 CBA All-Star game. Graham's twin brother, Joey, was his college teammate and also plays in the NBA.

No. 26 New Jersey Nets
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Personal information
Date of birth	June 11, 1982 (age 28)
Place of birth	Wilmington, Delaware
Nationality	American
High school	Brandon
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Central Florida Oklahoma State
Pro career	2005–present
Career history
Houston Rockets (2005) Chicago Bulls (2006) Cleveland Cavaliers (2006) Portland Trail Blazers (2006–2007) Indiana Pacers (2007–2009) Charlotte Bobcats (2009–2010) New Jersey Nets (2010–present)

Kris Humphries

Kris Nathan Humphries (born February 6, 1985 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a professional basketball player who is currently a member of the NBA's New Jersey Nets.

No. 43 New Jersey Nets
Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 6, 1985 (age 26)
Place of birth	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nationality	American
High school	Hopkins Senior HS (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Minnesota
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2004–present
Career history
2004–2006	Utah Jazz
2006–2009	Toronto Raptors
2009–2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–present	New Jersey Nets

Damion James

Damion Marquez Williams James (born October 7, 1987 in Hobbs, New Mexico) is an American professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He previously played for the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team.

No. 10 New Jersey Nets

Small Forward

Personal information

Date of birth

October 7, 1987 (age 23)

Place of birth

Hobbs, New Mexico

Nationality

High school

Nacogdoches High School,
Nacogdoches, TX

Listed height

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Listed weight

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College

Texas

North Hollywood, California

2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall

Selected by the Atlanta Hawks

Career highlights and awards

Second-team High School All-American (Parade)
2006 Gatorade Player of the Year (Texas)
College awards and honors

Brook Lopez

Brook Lopez (born April 1, 1988) is a 7'0" American basketball center who plays for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Robin Lopez. Lopez was selected 10th overall by the Nets in the 2008 NBA Draft, after playing two years for Stanford in the Pacific-10 Conference of the NCAA.

No. 11 New Jersey Nets

Center

Personal information

Date of birth

April 1, 1988 (age 23)

Place of birth

Nationality

American

High school

San Joaquin Memorial High School

Listed height

7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)

Listed weight

265 lb (120 kg)

Career information

College

Stanford