Players
This 2003 first overall pick was nicknamed "The Chosen One" in highschool.
LeBron James
This NBA team was eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA finals.
Indiana Pacers
The "Black Mamba" was a self given nickname by this NBA superstar.
This player led the league in three pointers made during the 2015-16 regular season.
Stephen Curry
This coach won the 2025 Coach of the Year award after leading his team to the best record in the eastern conference.
Kenny Atkinson
This two time NBA MVP and NBA Champion was the cover athlete for 2K19.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
This team was famously nicknamed "Bad Boys" for their physical style of play.
Detroit Pistons
This player got the nickname "Vinsanity" from his jaw dropping dunks and insane athleticism.
Vince Carter
This NBA player averaged 50.2 points in a single season.
Wilt Chamberlain
He was the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs for 29 seasons before getting promoted last season.
Greg Popovich
Known for his clutch performances, he led the Miami Heat to there 2006 NBA Championships.
Dwyane Wade
This team holds the record for the longest winning streak in NBA history with 33 straight wins in the 1971-1972 season.
Los Angeles Lakers
This player famously got his nickname "Superman" during the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Dwight Howard
This player led the league in blocks last season despite only playing 46 games.
Victor Wembanyama
This coach won 6 championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.
Phil Jackson
This Syracuse star had his career high of 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Carmelo Anthony
This is the only NBA team to have gone 16-0 in a playoff run, and win the title.
Golden State Warriors
This NBA player was given the unique and somewhat forgotten nickname "Wave Papi" early in his career for his charm and good looks.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
This player lead the league in assist during the 2019-20 NBA regular season.
LeBron James
This coach is currently the longest tenured head coach in the NBA at 17 seasons and counting.
Erik Spoelstra
Drafted 4th overall in 2007, This player spent his first 12 seasons with the team that drafted him.
Mike Conley
This team is known for its mascot, the gorilla which originated from a fan in a gorilla suit who quickly became a sensation.
Phoenix Suns
This player got his nickname "The Paradox" from the 2024 Twitter trend when NBA fans thought nicknames were getting boring.
Cade Cunningham
This player led the Detroit Pistons in scoring during the 2004 NBA finals.
Richard Hamilton
This three time MVP coached the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000 winning Coach of the Year in 1998.
Larry Bird