Darryl Dawkins (also known as Chocolate Thunder—a name music legend Stevie Wonder gave him) was born in Orlando, Florida, on January 11, 1957. Born to Harriet James and Frank Dawkins, he was raised by his grandmother, Amanda Celestine Jones, in Orlando, where he attended Maynard … Read MoreDarryl Dawkins (1957-2015)
Wardell Stephen Curry II, also known as Stephen Curry, is a professional basketball player with the Golden State (California) Warriors. Curry is considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and an “elite” all-time scorer. As the 7th overall pick in the 2009 NBA … Read MoreStephen Curry (1988- )
Draymond Jamal Green, Sr. is a professional basketball player with the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently playing with the Golden State (California) Warriors. Green was born on March 4, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mary Babers and Wallace Davis. Green was raised by … Read MoreDraymond Jamal Green, Sr. (1990- )
Kyrie Andrew Irving is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, the New Jersey Nets, and the Dallas Mavericks. Since joining the NBA in 2011, Irving has established himself as one of … Read MoreKyrie Andrew Irving (1992- )
Kevin Wayne Durant is a professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association (NBA) who has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder (formally known as Seattle Supersonics), the Golden State Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Phoenix Suns. Durant was born September 29, 1988, in … Read MoreKevin Wayne Durant (1988- )
Klay Alexander Thompson is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Thompson was born February 8, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, to Mychal Thompson, a former NBA player, and Julie Leslie Thompson, a former volleyball … Read MoreKlay Alexander Thompson (1990- )
Longtime University of Washington head basketball coach Lorenzo Romar was born November 13, 1958, and grew up in Compton, California, where he went on to play at Cerritos Community College after high school. After playing two years for Cerritos, he transferred and played for the … Read MoreLorenzo Romar (1958- )
Lusia “Lucy” Harris, a former American basketball player, is considered to be one of the pioneers of women’s basketball. She played for Delta State University in Mississippi and won a silver medal with the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team in the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic Games … Read MoreLusia Harris (1955- )
Lisa Deshaun Leslie is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the Women’s Basketball Association (WNBA) for her twelve-year career from 1997 to 2009. She is a two-time WNBA champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and a four-time Olympic gold … Read MoreLisa Deshaun Leslie (1972- )
Dwayne Tyrone Wade Jr. is an American basketball player whose National Basketball Association (NBA) career so far has been with Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. During his NBA career, Wade won three championships with the Miami Heat in 2006, 2012, and 2013. Along with being … Read MoreDwayne Tyrone Wade Jr. (1982- )
