Franchise Foundations
Before winning 17 championships and being the face of the NBA, the Lakers were based in this city, which makes a lot more sense when you think about it.
Minneapolis (Lakers)
This point guard never played a game in the Western Conference, and even though he won a championship in 2021, is known better for his post-career media work.
Jeff Teague
Mr. Platinum Glove - This player won 6 in a row from 2017-2022
Nolan Arenado
This guy took all the fun out of the event by getting signed to a ten day contract every year just so he could participate in this contest even though he was a professional dunker and people just stopped watching
This Hall of Fame quarterback was drafted to a southern team, before being traded after one year and winning 3 MVP and one Super Bowl
Brett Favre
Following in their cross-borough rivals footsteps, this New York team relocated out west in 1958
Brooklyn Dodgers
A write-in for an injury, this quarterback made it in his rookie season after leading his team to a wild card birth in 2021.
Mac Jones
This national league catcher won 4 awards in 5 years from 2011-2015
Yadier Molina
This 2022 champion won the wooden award after playing for an A-10 team, before going on to play in an NBA finals in 2025.
Obi Toppin
This slugger was a flame-out prospect for the Twins, before finding his home and leading this team to 3 world series.
David Ortiz
This franchise was coached by the legendary Connie Mack, before moving out west and winning world series' in '72 and '74
Philadelphia A's (Oakland A's)
This running back debuted for the Green Bay Packers with back-to-back 1000 yard seasons, before eventually being too heavy for the NFL
Eddie Lacy
This Texas Rangers third baseman won back to back platinum gloves in his first season in the awards existence, and his with the club
Adrian Beltre
This dunker reminds all short guys that there's still a chance, as he took home a record 3 dunk contest titles.
Nate Robinson
This player bounced around to 4 teams in 4 years, before finding his home up north, making 5 all star games and hitting one of the most legendary playoff home runs of all time
Jose Bautista
With a legendary quarterback at the helm, this team moved from Baltimore to become ___ in 1984, not winning a super bowl until over 20 years later
Indianapolis Colts
This pitcher has a WAR of 38.0, and three world series wins including being on the hill for the clinching game of a west coach franchise's only title. He then went to break the longest world series drought at the time.
John Lackey
In 2016 the award was won in both the American and National League by players who appeared in their first world series' this season, name one
Francisco Lindor (Indians), Anthony Rizzo (Cubs)
This Celtics dunker won by putting his head in his elbow and dunking blindly in 1991
Dee Brown
This guard played 6 seasons in the western conference, before eventually moving to the east and winning a championship
Kyle Lowry
Originally being named the Boston Red Stockings, this team is the oldest continuously running sports franchise in America, even after leaving Boston.
Atlanta Braves
This point guard made his all star game in the mid 90's, also winning Most Improved Player that season for the 76'ers before a big move to Boston. HINT: the member of our team not here works for this guy
Dana Barros
This catcher is known for holding the single-season home run record among his position, but also took home a platinum glove in 2024.
Cal Raleigh
This player won the first ever dunk contest in 1984, and his son went on to play for the lakers, cavs, blazers, pelicans and hawks.
Larry Nance
This receiver had 3 forgettable seasons, before moving to a division rival and netting 5 1,000 yard seasons, and 5 straight pro bowl appearances
Wes Welker