90s Legends
This Chicago Bulls guard was famous for being a Dynamic Duo partner with Scottie Pippen; he recently turned 60 years old.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This Lakers guard known for his shooting was a four-time NBA champion during the 2000s and died, sadly, in a plane crash in Calabasas, California, in 2020. He was also a 10-time NBA All Star during the 2000s.
Who was Kobe Bryant?
Who is LeBron James?
This New Orleans Pelicans forward played at Duke University, where he did not get any further than the Elite 8 in 2019 (when UVA won the championship). He is known for his fiery dunks.
Who is Zion Williamson?
This former NBA all-time scoring leader known as Lew Alcindor was a six-time NBA champ, two-time Finals MVP, and played from 1969 to 1989 (21 seasons) with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. He teamed up with Lakers legend Elgin Baylor to win several titles in LA.
Who is "The Captain," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
This Sixers guard wore number 3 and was nicknamed "AI" and "The Answer." He is compared to modern-day Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
Who is Allen Iverson?
This Lakers legendary center was a 4-time NBA champ with an aforementioned teammate (see this category's question for 100 for info), and he is nicknamed "Big Diesel." He is considered one of the greatest players of the 2000s.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
With the 3rd pick, the Denver Nuggets select...this former NBA player who was nicknamed "Melo" and a gold medalist with the US's "Redeem Team."
Who is Carmelo Anthony?
Who is Devin Booker?
This point guard for the Lakers was one of the best-no doubt-and he won 5 NBA championships during the Lakers' "Showtime" era.
Who is Magic Johnson?
This Indiana Pacers former guard stars in Wendy's commercials and works as a commentator for Turner Sports-owned channel TNT.
Who is Reggie Miller?
This San Antonio Spurs center won 3 Finals with the Spurs in the 2000s. He was also a two-time MVP during that period. He is considered one of the greatest players under Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
Who is Tim Duncan?
With the 4th pick, the Toronto Raptors select...a former teammate of LeBron's and an eventual Miami Heat cohort alongside LeBron and Dwyane Wade.
Who is Chris Bosh?
This Dallas guard (#77) is one of the leading NBA scorers this season, and he posted a triple-double of 60-20-10 on December 27, 2022, vs. the Knicks. He is one of the hottest current NBA three-point shooters, and is teamed up with Kyrie Irving.
Who is Luka Doncic?
This Celtics former legendary player was honored in 2022 when his No. 6 was retired throughout the league after his death on July 31, 2022. He won 11 NBA championships with the Celtics, a number that is still unmatched today.
Who was Bill Russell?
This 7-foot Houston Rockets center was (in the 90s) a 2-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, 1994 MVP, 7-time All Star and nicknamed "The Dream."
Who is Hakeem Olajuwon?
Who is Kevin Garnett?
With the 5th pick, the Miami Heat select...this former guard who won several NBA championships with LeBron and Chris Bosh, forming an unbreakable trio.
Who is Dwyane Wade?
(correct pronunciation: like Duane)
Who is Joel "The Process" Embiid?
This Celtics legend is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, MVP, Finals MVP, All Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year-all in one lifetime. He won 3 NBA championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986. He was often called "The Hick from French Lick (Indiana)".
Who is Larry Bird?
This Suns power forward, nicknamed "Chuck," did not win a championship in the 90s, but he was a 1993 NBA MVP, an 8-time All Star, and a 1991 All-Star Game MVP. He currently works on TNT's Inside the NBA with host Ernie Johnson, whom he often jokes around with.
Who is Charles Barkley?
This current Dallas Mavericks coach was a champion in 2011. He is one of the all-time NBA assists leaders and was drafted out of Cal-Berkeley.
Who is Jason Kidd?
With the 51st pick, the New Jersey (now Brooklyn) Nets select...a former NBA guard who won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015-16. He serves as Assistant GM for the Atlanta Hawks.
Who is Kyle Korver?
DUAL QUESTION!
1. This Boston forward led his team to a NBA Finals last season (a loss to Golden State) and is leading one of the hottest teams in the NBA, along with Jaylen Brown.
2. This Denver center won back-to-back MVPs in 2021 and 2022, and he continues to be the reason Denver is so good as of late. He tends to score a lot of triple-doubles.
1. Who is Jayson Tatum?
2. Who is Nikola Jokic?
This two-time NBA champion is a current exemplification of perseverance. After being traded to the Phoenix Suns, he will make his home debut sometime in the future in Phoenix. He formerly played for Golden State, Brooklyn, and Oklahoma City/Seattle. He grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Who is Kevin Durant?