Apay
A tenacious rebounder and defender known for his off-court antics, this player was often likened to a clown as opposed to a basketball player.
Dennis Rodman
PG, PHX vs MIL (2021)
Chris Paul
SF and 3-time consecutive MVP
Bird
SG, 23
Michael Jordan
Willis Reed
PF, UTA VS CHI (1997, 1998)
Karl Malone
Every shot attempt is called a field "this"
goal
PG, 12
Magic Johnson
Often described more as a Sasquatch than an ape, none could compete with the brawn and intellect of this MVP-winning big man.
Bill Walton
SG, IND vs LAL (2000)
Reggie Miller
The mascot of this former Western conference NBA champion turned Eastern conference NBA champion
Buck
C, 12
Dwight Howard
His capacity for inhalation is matched only by his lack of championship hardwarer
Patrick Ewing
SG, PHX vs BOS (1976)
Paul Westphal
The rim is also called the front or back "this"
iron
PF, 9
Bob Pettit
Standing at an enormous 7'4", this gargantuan Neanderthal impersonator is known more for his humor and friendly demeanor than his actual abilities.
Boban Marjanovic
C, GSW vs PHI (1967)
Nate Thurmond
Champion off the bench, champion on the bench
Kerr
SF, 42
James Worthy