Tag: basketball

Anthony Davis

Name Anthony Davis
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1993-03-11
Place of Birth Chicago, IL
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About Anthony Davis

NBA power forward/center who was drafted first overall in 2012 and spent his first seven NBA seasons with the New Orleans Hornets before a 2019 trade sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. He spent one year at the University of Kentucky, earning the 2012 National Player of the Year award while leading his team to a 38-2 record and an NCAA Championship.  

Early Life of Anthony Davis

He began his high school career at Perspectives Charter School as a guard, standing at 6’0″ his freshman year. A growth spurt over the next three years enabled him to become a unique forward, standing around 6’8″ with guard-like quickness. He’d reached about 6’10” by the time he began his career at Kentucky.

Trivia

He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2013 and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. He was selected to his first NBA All-Star game in 2014 and led the NBA in blocked shots in both 2014 and 2015. He set a record by scoring 52 points at the 2017 NBA All-Star Game and he was named the game’s MVP. 

Family Life

He was raised with two sisters, Antoinette and Lesha. 

Associated With

He was teammates with Kobe Bryant on the Olympic gold-medal winning U.S. basketball team in 2012.

Jordan Farmar

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Name Jordan Farmar
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1986-11-30
Place of Birth Los Angeles, CA
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About Jordan Farmar

Point guard who won two NBA Championships as a backup with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Early Life of Jordan Farmar

Inheriting his love of basketball from his biological father, he grew up playing and watching adults play, then joined UCLA, where he was considered among the elite point guards.

Trivia

With the help of his father’s Israeli connections, he was able to obtain citizenship and join the Maccabi Tel Aviv club in 2011. He also began playing for the Israeli national team in the Olympics.

Family Life

He was born in Los Angeles, California, his mother an African American and his stepfather from Tel Aviv, Israel. In 2012, he married Jill Oakes.

Associated With

He became teammates with Steve Nash when he rejoined the Lakers in 2013.

Paul Westphal

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Name Paul Westphal
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1950-11-30
Place of Birth Torrance, CA
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Birth Sign Sagittarius

About Paul Westphal

5-time NBA All-Star guard from 1977 to 1981 for the Phoenix Suns and Seattle SuperSonics. After retirement, he went on to coach for both the Suns and SuperSonics.

Early Life of Paul Westphal

He attended the University of Southern California before being drafted 10th overall by the Boston Celtics.

Trivia

He made many memorable plays in game 5 of the 1976 Finals as a member of the Boston Celtics, a game many considered to be the greatest basketball game ever played.

Family Life

His wife Cindy was treated for an undisclosed illness in 2010.

Associated With

He coached Charles Barkley and the rest of the Phoenix Suns to a Finals appearance in his first season as head coach.

Jershon Cobb

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Name Jershon Cobb
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1991-11-30
Place of Birth Georgia
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Birth Sign Sagittarius

About Jershon Cobb

Basketball player who joined the Northwestern Wildcats after becoming a star high school player Columbia High School. He was named to the All-Tournament team for the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational.

Early Life of Jershon Cobb

He played AAU basketball for the Atlanta Express.

Trivia

He was 2010 Metro Atlanta Boys Player of the Year at Columbia High School.

Family Life

His parents are Jerran and Kesia Cobb.

Associated With

He and Rex Walters both played basketball at Northwestern University.

Andres Nocioni

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Name Andres Nocioni
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1979-11-30
Place of Birth Argentina
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About Andres Nocioni

Professional basketball player who won gold at the 2004 Olympics and silver at the 2002 FIBA World Championships representing his native Argentina. He spent 8 years in the NBA and was named the Chicago Bulls’ Player of the Year for the 2005-06 season.

Early Life of Andres Nocioni

He started his professional career with Olimpia Venado Tuerto in the Argentine league LNB.

Trivia

He was named MVP of the Spanish league ACB with Tau Ceramica in 2004.

Family Life

He married and had children with Paula Raquel Aimonetto.

Associated With

He won an Olympic gold medal alongside countryman Manu Ginobili.

Nick Richards

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Name Nick Richards
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1997-11-29
Place of Birth Kingston,
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About Nick Richards

Jamaican professional basketball player who is known for his work with the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference. He is known for his work as a center and participated in the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic. 

Early Life of Nick Richards

He started with soccer, track and field, and volleyball before dedicating himself to basketball in 2013. He attended St. Mary’s High School in New York and later attended the University of Kentucky in 2016. 

Trivia

He is known for having played in the 2017 McDonalds All-American Boys Game as well as the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica but relocated himself to the United States in 2013. 

Associated With

Other basketball players also known for having played in the Nike Hoop Summit include Dante Exum, Kyle Wiltjer, and Terrance Ferguson. 

Abby Bishop

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Name Abby Bishop
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1988-11-29
Place of Birth Australia
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About Abby Bishop

Forward who became a member of the Seattle Storm in the WNBA and the Australian Olympic team.

Early Life of Abby Bishop

In her rookie WNBA season she gathered minutes toward the end of the season, when the Storm were resting stars in advance of the playoffs.

Trivia

Internationally, she represented Australia in the junior competitions, and played for the Olympic squad in qualifiers for 2012 London Olympics.

Family Life

She was born in Booleroo Centre, South Australia.

Associated With

She and Kyrie Irving became two of the best-known Australians playing basketball in the U.S.

Jamal Mashburn

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Name Jamal Mashburn
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1972-11-29
Place of Birth New York City, NY
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About Jamal Mashburn

Former NBA small forward who earned the nickname Monster Mash during his 12-year career.

Early Life of Jamal Mashburn

He was an NCAA All-American and SEC Player of the Year at the University of Kentucky.

Trivia

He was named to his first NBA All-Star team while playing with the Charlotte Hornets in 2003.

Family Life

He raised a daughter named Taylor with wife Michelle Mashburn.

Associated With

He retired from the New Orleans Hornets one year before Chris Paul was drafted by the team.

Mike Penberthy

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Name Mike Penberthy
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1974-11-29
Place of Birth California
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About Mike Penberthy

Point guard best known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers as well as European teams like Basket Napoli. He won his only NBA Championship with the Lakers in 2001.

Early Life of Mike Penberthy

He attended The Master’s College, where he was a NAIA First-Team All-American selection in 1996 and 1997.

Trivia

He won the German National Cup with Penberthy in 2006.

Family Life

He married Wendy Jones, who played volleyball at The Master’s College.

Associated With

He won an NBA title under 11-time champion head coach Phil Jackson.

Julius Randle

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Name Julius Randle
Profession Basketball Player
Date of Birth 1994-11-29
Place of Birth Dallas, TX
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About Julius Randle

Forward who was selected 7th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. After spending his first four NBA seasons in Los Angeles, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2018. 

Early Life of Julius Randle

He was a McDonald’s All-American his senior year at Prestonwood Christian Academy. 

Trivia

He was named ESPN’s #3 overall player for the high school graduating class of 2013. He joined the University of Kentucky in one of the school’s top recruiting classes ever and helped lead the Wildcats to the NCAA Championship game as a freshman in 2014. 

Family Life

He and his fiancee Kendra Shaw welcomed a son, Kyden, in 2016. They later married in August 2017.

Associated With

He was recruited by head coach John Calipari to play at Kentucky and spent one season playing under him before declaring for the 2014 NBA Draft.