American Sports Legends
The greatest american sports people of all time — across 21 sports.
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🏀 Basketball
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Michael Porter Jr.
Small Forward / Power Forward
Smooth and highly talented Denver Nuggets forward who overcame serious injury to help win the franch…
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Aaron Gordon
Power Forward / Center
Versatile and explosive Denver big man whose athleticism and toughness were crucial to the Nuggets' …
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Derrick White
Guard
Versatile and underrated defensive guard whose elite shot-blocking and winning pedigree earned him a…
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Marcus Smart
Guard
Elite defensive guard and heart-and-soul leader whose toughness and tenacity made him one of the mos…
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Mikal Bridges
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Elite two-way wing whose defence, three-point shooting and winning mentality have made him one of th…
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Josh Hart
Small Forward / Power Forward
High-energy, relentlessly hustling forward whose motor, rebounding and winning spirit made him a fan…
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Julius Randle
Power Forward
Powerful and versatile Knicks power forward whose 2020-21 season earned him Most Improved Player and…
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Desmond Bane
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Sharpshooting Memphis guard whose three-point shooting and clutch scoring have made him one of the N…
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Fred VanVleet
Point Guard
Undrafted underdog who became an NBA champion with Toronto and one of the most beloved point guards …
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Myles Turner
Center
Elite shot-blocker and perimeter-shooting center whose unique skills have made him one of the NBA's …
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Keegan Murray
Small Forward / Power Forward
Consistent and polished Sacramento Kings forward who announced himself as a legitimate NBA talent wi…
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Harrison Barnes
Small Forward / Power Forward
Veteran small forward with a long and distinguished NBA career spanning multiple championship conten…
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Terry Rozier
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Scoring guard nicknamed 'Scary Terry' for his ability to erupt for big offensive nights at any momen…
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Kevon Looney
Center
Unsung hero of the Golden State Warriors dynasty whose selfless play, rebounding and basketball IQ e…
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Anfernee Simons
Shooting Guard
Explosive Portland scoring guard whose three-point shooting and athletic playmaking have made him on…
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Jerami Grant
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile and underrated forward whose scoring, defence and professionalism have made him a valued c…
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Collin Sexton
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Fearless and dynamic scoring guard whose pace, athleticism and competitive edge have made him one of…
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Walker Kessler
Center
Elite shot-blocking center whose defensive dominance and winning results at Utah made him one of the…
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Jalen Williams
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Emerging Oklahoma City star whose scoring, versatility and leadership have made him a cornerstone of…
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Chet Holmgren
Center / Power Forward
Historically unique young center whose combination of 7ft 1in frame, elite mobility and skill make h…
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Ayo Dosunmu
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Chicago-born guard whose energy, passing and scoring have provided Chicago Bulls fans with hope as o…
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Coby White
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Explosive Chicago Bulls guard whose scoring outbursts and improved playmaking have made him one of t…
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Patrick Williams
Power Forward / Small Forward
Athletic and defensively gifted Chicago Bulls forward whose versatility and upside made him a top-fi…
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Tyler Herro
Shooting Guard
Gifted and confident Miami Heat guard whose clutch shooting, scoring ability and resilience have mad…
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Caleb Martin
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile Heat forward whose defensive tenacity, toughness and clutch contributions were central to …
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Jalen Suggs
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Athletic and competitive guard whose defensive intensity and improving scoring have made him an impo…
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Wendell Carter Jr.
Center / Power Forward
Versatile and skilled big man who has been a key part of Orlando Magic's exciting young core during …
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John Collins
Power Forward
Dynamic and athletic power forward whose scoring, athleticism and shot-blocking made him one of the …
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De'Andre Hunter
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Elite defensive wing and key member of Atlanta Hawks' young core whose athleticism and improving sco…
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PJ Washington
Power Forward / Center
Versatile and tough forward who has emerged as a key two-way contributor at multiple franchises, inc…
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Devin Vassell
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Smooth two-way guard whose three-point shooting and improving defensive contributions have made him …
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Jabari Smith Jr.
Power Forward / Center
Highly touted young power forward whose length, shooting and defensive ceiling have made him a corne…
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Kyle Kuzma
Power Forward / Small Forward
Versatile and improving Washington Wizards forward who won an NBA Championship with the Lakers and h…
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Daniel Gafford
Center / Power Forward
Athletic and efficient shot-blocking center whose lob athleticism and defensive impact have made him…
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Nic Claxton
Center
Explosive and versatile Brooklyn Nets center whose shot-blocking, athleticism and ball-handling make…
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Small Forward / Power Forward
Versatile and reliable defensive wing who has been a cornerstone of multiple playoff teams including…
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Jarrett Allen
Center
Athletic and polished Cleveland Cavaliers center whose rim protection, rebounding and developing off…
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Isaac Okoro
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Defensive-minded wing whose athletic tools and competitive spirit made him one of Cleveland's most i…
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Jaden Ivey
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Athletic and explosive Detroit Pistons guard whose speed, finishing ability and improving playmaking…
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Marvin Bagley III
Power Forward / Center
Former first overall pick who has found his footing in the NBA after a difficult start, emerging as …
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Sabrina Ionescu
Point Guard
Generational WNBA point guard whose elite scoring, playmaking and three-point shooting have made her…
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Arike Ogunbowale
Guard
Electric Dallas Wings guard known for her jaw-dropping scoring explosions, clutch shooting and game-…
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Kelsey Plum
Guard
Record-breaking scorer and WNBA champion whose prolific three-point shooting and winning mentality m…
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Jackie Young
Guard / Forward
WNBA champion and versatile two-way player who was a key piece of the Las Vegas Aces' back-to-back t…
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Dearica Hamby
Forward / Center
Powerfully built WNBA forward whose scoring, rebounding and energy off the bench have made her a val…
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Brittney Griner
Center
Dominant and decorated WNBA center whose records, championships and harrowing detention in Russia ma…
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Jewell Loyd
Guard
Explosive scoring guard whose prolific offense and clutch performances have established her as one o…
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Rhyne Howard
Guard
Explosive scoring guard whose first overall pick status and dynamic offensive game have made her one…
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Aliyah Boston
Forward / Center
Skilled and fundamentally excellent Indiana Fever forward who won WNBA Rookie of the Year and has de…
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Kahleah Copper
Guard / Forward
Explosive WNBA scorer and Olympic gold medallist whose athleticism and relentless play have made her…
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Courtney Vandersloot
Point Guard
Elite playmaking point guard and all-time great passer whose creative vision and WNBA championship m…
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Nneka Ogwumike
Forward
WNBA champion, former MVP and one of the most decorated and respected players in league history, ren…
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Skylar Diggins-Smith
Guard
Dynamic and skilled guard whose scoring, athleticism and leadership have made her one of the WNBA's …
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Napheesa Collier
Forward / Center
Elite defensive anchor, WNBA champion and founder of her own league whose dominance has made her one…
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Kayla McBride
Guard
Two-time Olympic gold medallist and experienced WNBA guard whose shooting and winning experience hav…
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Angel Reese
Forward
WNBA's most dominant double-double machine and Chicago Sky power forward.…
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Cameron Brink
Center
Stanford Cardinal's star center turned WNBA number two overall pick and rising defensive force.…
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Michael Jordan
Shooting Guard
Six-time NBA champion and universally regarded as the greatest basketball player in history.…
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LeBron James
Small Forward
LeBron Raymone James was born in Akron, Ohio in 1984, the son of a single mother, and was christened…
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Kobe Bryant
Shooting Guard
Five-time NBA champion and Lakers legend whose Mamba Mentality and 81-point game defined a generatio…
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Magic Johnson
Point Guard
Five-time NBA champion who revolutionised the point guard position and sparked the Showtime Lakers e…
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Larry Bird
Small Forward
Boston Celtics legend and three-time champion whose rivalry with Magic Johnson revived the NBA in th…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Center
The NBA's all-time scorer before LeBron — six-time champion and inventor of the unstoppable skyhook …
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Shaquille O'Neal
Center
The most physically dominant player in NBA history — four-time champion whose sheer size and power w…
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Kevin Durant
Small/Power Forward
One of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history — a seven-footer with guard-like handles and a si…
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Wilt Chamberlain
Center
The most statistically dominant player in NBA history — scored 100 points in a single game and avera…
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Scottie Pippen
Small Forward
Michael Jordan's indispensable partner in Chicago — six-time champion and member of the 1992 Dream T…
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Charles Barkley
Power Forward
The Round Mound of Rebound — NBA MVP in 1993 and one of the most dominant power forwards in history …
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James Harden
Shooting Guard
The Beard — one of the most prolific individual scorers in NBA history who averaged 36.1 points per …
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Russell Westbrook
Point Guard
The most spectacular triple-double machine in NBA history — averaged a triple-double for three conse…
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Chris Paul
Point Guard
The Point God — considered one of the finest point guards in NBA history whose basketball IQ is matc…
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Kawhi Leonard
Small Forward
Silent assassin — two-time champion, two-time Finals MVP and two-time Defensive Player of the Year.…
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Caitlin Clark
Guard
The most watched college basketball player in history — WNBA Rookie of the Year and Iowa's record-br…
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A'ja Wilson
Forward/Center
Three-time WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medallist — the most dominant player in women's basketball.…
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Oscar Robertson
Guard
The Big O — averaged a triple-double for an entire season, a feat not matched for 55 years.…
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George Mikan
Center
The first great center — so dominant they had to change the rules to limit his advantage.…
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Dave DeBusschere
Forward
The anchor of the Knicks' championship teams — one of the finest two-way forwards in NBA history.…
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Nate Archibald
Guard
Tiny — the only player to lead the NBA in scoring and assists in the same season.…
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Karl-Anthony Towns
Center
The most skilled offensive center of the modern era — shooting range extended to 35 feet.…
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Jerry West
Shooting Guard
The Logo — his silhouette is the NBA logo, and his performances in 14 seasons with the Lakers combin…
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Bill Russell
Center
The greatest winner in American team sports history — 11 NBA Championships in 13 seasons, including …
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Tim Duncan
Power Forward/Center
The Big Fundamental — Tim Duncan's five NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs across three di…
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Maya Moore
Small Forward
The most decorated women's basketball player of her generation — four WNBA championships, two Olympi…
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Cynthia Cooper
Guard
The first WNBA dynasty was built around Cynthia Cooper — four consecutive championships with the Hou…
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Diana Taurasi
Guard
The greatest women's basketball player of all time — five WNBA championships, five Olympic golds and…
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Cheryl Miller
Small Forward
Considered the greatest female basketball player before the WNBA era — Cheryl Miller's USC career (1…
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Lisa Leslie
Center
The first player to dunk in a WNBA game and one of the most decorated women's basketball players in …
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Sue Bird
Point Guard
The most decorated player in women's basketball history — four Olympic gold medals, five WNBA champi…
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Breanna Stewart
Forward
The defining player of the modern WNBA era — two-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, Olympic go…
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Sheryl Swoopes
Small Forward/Guard
The first player ever signed to the WNBA and three-time league MVP — Swoopes' combination of scoring…
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Candace Parker
Power Forward/Center
The most versatile player in WNBA history — two-time MVP, two-time WNBA champion and the only player…
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Tina Charles
Center
One of the WNBA's greatest centres — two-time Olympic gold medallist, WNBA scoring champion and the …
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Elena Delle Donne
Forward/Guard
The most versatile scorer in WNBA history — two-time MVP, the only player to average both 20 points …
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Seimone Augustus
Guard/Forward
One of the most clutch players in WNBA history — three-time WNBA All-Star, Olympic gold medallist wi…
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Sylvia Fowles
Center
The greatest defensive center in WNBA history — two Olympic gold medals, two WNBA championships and …
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Cappie Pondexter
Guard
One of the WNBA's most gifted scorers and leaders — two-time WNBA champion, multiple All-Star select…
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Stephen Curry
Point Guard
The greatest shooter in basketball history and the player who most fundamentally changed how basketb…
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Dwyane Wade
Shooting Guard
Miami's greatest basketball player — three-time NBA champion and the most athletic shooting guard of…
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Kevin Garnett
Power Forward
The most intense defensive force of his generation — redefined the power forward with his versatilit…
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Allen Iverson
Point Guard
The most culturally influential player in NBA history — pound for pound the most explosive scorer th…
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Paul Pierce
Small Forward
The Truth — Boston Celtics legend and one of the finest clutch performers in NBA history.…
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Reggie Miller
Shooting Guard
The greatest clutch shooter of his era — tormentor of the New York Knicks and the player who defined…
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Isiah Thomas
Point Guard
The driving force of the Bad Boy Pistons — two-time NBA champion and the fiercest competitor at his …
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John Stockton
Point Guard
The all-time assists and steals leader — the most efficient point guard in NBA history alongside Kar…
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Karl Malone
Power Forward
The Mailman — second all-time scorer in NBA history and the most reliable power forward of his era.…
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Clyde Drexler
Shooting Guard
Clyde the Glide — one of the most complete two-guards in NBA history and Portland's greatest ever pl…
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David Robinson
Center
The Admiral — two-time NBA champion and one of the most complete big men in basketball history.…
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Dennis Rodman
Power Forward
The greatest rebounder in NBA history — five-time champion whose defensive intensity and rebounding …
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Anthony Davis
Power Forward/Center
The most physically gifted big man of his generation — NBA champion with an unguardable combination …
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Damian Lillard
Point Guard
Dame Time — the most clutch shooter of his generation and Portland's greatest ever player.…
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Jayson Tatum
Small Forward
Boston's cornerstone — four-time All-Star and NBA champion who led the Celtics back to glory in 2024…
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Seth Curry
Shooting Guard
One of the most accurate three-point shooters in NBA history — Stephen's younger brother and a speci…
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Devin Booker
Shooting Guard
Book — one of the NBA's elite scorers and Phoenix's franchise cornerstone, an Olympic gold medallist…
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Bam Adebayo
Center
The Bam — Miami's defensive anchor and one of the most versatile big men in the modern NBA.…
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Trae Young
Point Guard
Ice Trae — the most prolific scoring and passing point guard of his draft class.…
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Ja Morant
Point Guard
The most explosive point guard of his generation — a highlight-reel athlete who electrifies every ga…
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Zion Williamson
Power Forward
The most physically powerful young forward the NBA has ever seen — a force of nature when healthy.…
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Ray Allen
Shooting Guard
The greatest pure shooter in NBA history — 2,973 career three-pointers and the most clutch shot in F…
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Vince Carter
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Half Man Half Amazing — the most spectacular dunker in NBA history and an 22-season career spanning …
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Carmelo Anthony
Small Forward/Power Forward
Melo — one of the most prolific pure scorers in NBA history and a three-time Olympic gold medallist.…
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Kyrie Irving
Point Guard
Uncle Drew — one of the most skilled ball-handlers in basketball history and the man who hit the sho…
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Dwight Howard
Center
Superman — three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the most dominant defensive centre of the 200…
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Ben Wallace
Center/Power Forward
The most celebrated undrafted player in NBA history — four-time Defensive Player of the Year without…
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Chris Webber
Power Forward
C-Webb — the most naturally gifted power forward of the 1990s and the face of the Sacramento Kings d…
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Blake Griffin
Power Forward
The most explosive power forward of his generation — five-time All-Star and the face of Lob City.…
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Deron Williams
Point Guard
One of the finest point guards of his generation — three-time All-Star and 2008 Olympic gold medalli…
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Penny Hardaway
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Penny — one of the most gifted players of the 1990s whose career was cut short by devastating knee i…
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Klay Thompson
Shooting Guard
The Splash Brother — four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest shooters and defenders at his po…
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Grant Hill
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
The most heralded prospect of his era — brilliant early career curtailed by ankle injuries, yet last…
American
Kyle Lowry
Point Guard
Toronto's championship leader — the toughest, most competitive point guard of his generation.…
American
Kemba Walker
Point Guard
Connecticut's finest — four-time All-Star and Charlotte's greatest ever player whose career peaked i…
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De'Aaron Fox
Point Guard
The fastest player in the NBA — Sacramento's franchise cornerstone and one of the league's elite lea…
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CJ McCollum
Shooting Guard
Portland's backcourt partner — Most Improved Player and a consistent scorer across 11 NBA seasons.…
American
Gilbert Arenas
Point Guard
Agent Zero — one of the most explosively talented scorers of his era whose career was derailed by of…
American
Baron Davis
Point Guard
BD — the most explosive point guard of his era and the leader of the greatest upset in modern NBA pl…
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Andre Iguodala
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
The Finals MVP who stopped LeBron — the most important complementary player of the Warriors dynasty.…
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Elton Brand
Power Forward
The most underrated power forward of his generation — Co-Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star.…
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Brandon Ingram
Small Forward
Duke's finest — Most Improved Player and New Orleans' franchise cornerstone.…
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Gary Payton
Point Guard
The Glove — the greatest defensive point guard in NBA history and the voice of the Seattle SuperSoni…
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Monta Ellis
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
The most prolific undrafted scorer in NBA history — a lightning-quick guard who averaged over 19 poi…
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Jrue Holiday
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
The most underrated champion — defensive anchor of the 2021 Bucks title team and serial Olympic gold…
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Jerry Lucas
Power Forward/Center
A New York Knicks champion and one of the most fundamentally gifted big men of his era.…
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Walt Frazier
Point Guard
Clyde — the most stylish player in NBA history and the defensive architect of the championship Knick…
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Rick Barry
Small Forward
One of the greatest pure scorers in basketball history — NBA and ABA champion whose underhand free t…
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James Worthy
Small Forward
Big Game James — three-time NBA champion and the 1988 Finals MVP who was Michael Jordan's toughest F…
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Robert Parish
Center
The Chief — four-time NBA champion and the most durable player in NBA history at 21 seasons.…
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George Gervin
Shooting Guard
The Iceman — four-time ABA/NBA scoring champion whose finger roll was the most elegant individual sh…
American
Bob Lanier
Center
One of the most skilled centers of the 1970s — an eight-time All-Star whose career was constrained b…
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Gary Trent Jr.
Shooting Guard
One of the most reliable three-point shooters and defenders of his generation in the modern NBA.…
American
Shawn Kemp
Power Forward/Center
Reign Man — the most spectacular dunking big man of the 1990s and the face of the Seattle SuperSonic…
American
Mitch Richmond
Shooting Guard
The Rock — six-time All-Star and one of the most underrated elite scorers in NBA history.…
American
Chris Mullin
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Dream Team member and Golden State's beloved star — one of the purest shooters the NBA has ever prod…
American
Stephon Marbury
Point Guard
Starbury — one of the most gifted point guards of his generation who became a global star in China a…
American
Jason Kidd
Point Guard
The most complete point guard of his generation — eight-time All-Star, NBA champion and one of the g…
American
Elgin Baylor
Small Forward
The original artist — invented modern basketball's aerial game and inspired every high-flying player…
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Dolph Schayes
Power Forward/Center
The first great scorer of the NBA era — 12-time All-Star and one of the defining players of the 1950…
American
Hal Greer
Shooting Guard
The most reliable jump-shooter of the 1960s — 10-time All-Star and the linchpin of the Philadelphia …
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Billy Cunningham
Small Forward
The Kangaroo Kid — NBA champion as player and coach, one of the most complete forwards of the 1960s …
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Bob McAdoo
Center/Power Forward
Three-time NBA scoring champion and MVP — the most prolific scorer of the mid-1970s.…
American
Sid Moncrief
Shooting Guard
Five-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year — the first great perimeter defender of…
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Michael Cooper
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Five-time NBA champion and the defensive specialist who guarded Magic, Bird and Jordan at the Showti…
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Joe Dumars
Shooting Guard
The most respected defender of his era — two-time NBA champion and the award for sportsmanship bears…
American
Clyde Drexler Bio
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Clyde the Glide — Dream Team member and the most complete two-guard of the late 1980s and early 1990…
American
Mookie Blaylock
Point Guard
The most prolific steal artist of his era — two-time All-Star whose defensive instincts were unmatch…
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Muggsy Bogues
Point Guard
The shortest player in NBA history at 5'3" — a remarkable career that proved size was no barrier.…
American
Nick Van Exel
Point Guard
LA's fan favourite point guard — an explosive scorer and leader for the Showtime-era Lakers successo…
American
Allan Houston
Shooting Guard
The most reliable mid-range shooter of the late 1990s — his buzzer-beater ended the Miami Heat dynas…
American
Tim Hardaway
Point Guard
The inventor of the killer crossover — five-time All-Star whose UTEP Two-Step changed basketball for…
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Glen Rice
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Three-time All-Star and 1997 All-Star Game MVP — the most prolific three-point shooter of his genera…
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Steve Francis
Point Guard
The Franchise — co-Rookie of the Year and the most electrifying guard in Houston Rockets history aft…
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Sam Cassell
Point Guard
Two-time NBA champion and one of the great clutch point guards — famous for his big-balls dance cele…
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Robert Horry
Power Forward
Big Shot Bob — seven-time NBA champion and the most decorated role player in basketball history.…
American
Lou Williams
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Sweet Lou — three-time Sixth Man of the Year and the greatest bench scorer in NBA history.…
American
Bill Sharman
Shooting Guard
Four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest free throw shooters in basketball history.…
American
Tom Heinsohn
Power Forward
Eight-time NBA champion as player and coach — the ultimate Boston Celtic.…
American
Sam Jones
Shooting Guard
The greatest clutch shooter of the dynasty Celtics — 10-time NBA champion and Bill Russell's most de…
American
K.C. Jones
Point Guard
Eight-time NBA champion as player and coach — Bill Russell's defensive partner and the Celtics' floo…
American
World B. Free
Shooting Guard
The ultimate gunslinger — one of the most prolific and fearless shooters in NBA history.…
American
Bob Dandridge
Small Forward/Power Forward
Two-time NBA champion and one of the most complete forwards of the 1970s — overlooked in any histori…
American
Fat Lever
Point Guard
One of only two guards in NBA history to average a double-double — the engine of the Denver Nuggets'…
American
Paul Westphal
Shooting Guard
Five-time All-Star and the creative force behind some of the most entertaining basketball of the 197…
American
Terry Porter
Point Guard
The steady hand behind the Portland Trail Blazers dynasty — 17 seasons of consistent brilliance.…
American
Cedric Ceballos
Small Forward/Power Forward
The 1992 Slam Dunk champion and explosive scorer who averaged over 21 points for the Los Angeles Lak…
American
Hersey Hawkins
Shooting Guard
Consistent elite scorer and three-point pioneer across 13 NBA seasons.…
American
Horace Grant
Power Forward
Three-time champion with the Bulls and the defensive linchpin of the first Chicago dynasty.…
American
John Paxson
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Three-time champion with the Bulls who hit the most important shot in Chicago sports history.…
American
B.J. Armstrong
Point Guard
Three-time NBA champion as the backup point guard of the dynasty Bulls who hit crucial shots in mult…
American
Bill Laimbeer
Center
The most physical center of his era — two-time champion and the villain everyone loved to hate.…
American
Xavier McDaniel
Small Forward/Power Forward
The X-Man — the most physically intimidating small forward of the 1980s, one of the first NBA player…
American
Dale Ellis
Shooting Guard
One of the NBA's first true three-point specialists — his 38-point game from the arc in a single gam…
American
Anthony Edwards
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Ant-Man — the most explosive young guard in the NBA and the face of the next generation.…
American
Paolo Banchero
Power Forward
The first Italian-American first overall pick — 2023 Rookie of the Year and Orlando's franchise corn…
American
Cade Cunningham
Point Guard
Detroit's franchise saviour — first overall pick and the most complete young point guard of his draf…
American
Evan Mobley
Center/Power Forward
Cleveland's defensive cornerstone — the most gifted young big man in the modern NBA since Anthony Da…
American
Jalen Brunson
Point Guard
Villanova's gift to New York — transformed the Knicks into a legitimate contender through sheer will…
American
Darius Garland
Point Guard
Cleveland's lead guard and one of the most creative passers of his generation.…
American
LaMelo Ball
Point Guard
Showtime reborn — Rookie of the Year and the most electrifying passer of his generation.…
American
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Center/Power Forward
Defensive Player of the Year — the most dominant shot-blocker of his generation and Memphis' anchor.…
American
Neil Johnston
Center
Three-time NBA scoring champion of the early 1950s — dominated professional basketball before the Bi…
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Paul Arizin
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Ten-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion who helped establish the Philadelphia Warriors as an…
American
Jack Twyman
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Six-time All-Star and scoring champion remembered as much for his humanity as his basketball excelle…
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Bob Cousy
Point Guard
The Houdini of the Hardwood — invented the position of point guard and led the Celtics to six champi…
American
Chet Walker
Small Forward
Seven-time All-Star and NBA champion — one of the most consistent scorers of the late 1960s and earl…
American
Wes Unseld
Center
One of only two players to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season — the most physical cen…
American
Gail Goodrich
Shooting Guard
Five-time All-Star and NBA champion alongside Jerry West — the smallest elite scorer of his era.…
American
Jo Jo White
Point Guard
Two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP with the Boston Celtics — the most underrated point guard of th…
American
Tom Van Arsdale
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
A model of NBA consistency — averaged nearly 16 points per game across 12 seasons for multiple franc…
American
Charles Oakley
Power Forward
The NBA's most feared enforcer — Michael Jordan's bodyguard and one of the greatest rebounders of th…
American
Mitch Richmond Bio
Shooting Guard
Six-time All-Star and the most underappreciated elite scorer of the 1990s — spent his peak on a stru…
American
Anfernee Hardaway Bio
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Penny — the most gifted player of the 1990s whose career was devastated by knee injuries before it c…
American
Kenny Anderson
Point Guard
One of the most talented point guards of the 1990s — a New York City legend whose brilliance came in…
American
Rex Chapman
Shooting Guard
One of the NBA's most exciting players of the early 1990s — famous for his athleticism and a miracul…
American
Nate Thurmond
Center
The first player to record an official quadruple-double — an elite defensive center of the 1960s and…
American
Bob Davies
Point Guard
The first great backcourt player in professional basketball — pioneer of the behind-the-back dribble…
American
Cliff Hagan
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Five-time All-Star and NBA champion — one of the most polished scorers of the late 1950s and early 1…
American
Bob Pettit
Power Forward/Center
The first NBA player to score 20,000 career points and the first unanimous All-Star Game MVP.…
American
Cazzie Russell
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
The scoring specialist whose career as scorer and role player spanned multiple championship contendi…
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George McGinnis
Power Forward
Two-time ABA champion and a dominant force across both leagues — the most powerful forward of the mi…
American
Dan Issel
Center/Power Forward
The most prolific scorer in ABA history — NBA champion and the greatest player in Denver Nuggets fra…
American
Artis Gilmore
Center
The most dominant center in ABA history — six-time All-Star with the highest field goal percentage i…
American
Connie Hawkins
Small Forward/Power Forward
The most gifted player of his era who was banned from the NBA for seven years — won the ABA title be…
American
Kevin Johnson
Point Guard
Three-time All-Star and the most explosive point guard of the early 1990s — Sacramento's beloved may…
American
Mark Jackson
Point Guard
NBA assists record holder at retirement — legendary commentary career followed a consistent 17-year …
American
Sean Elliott
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
NBA champion and author of the Memorial Day Miracle — the most celebrated shot in San Antonio Spurs …
American
Jamal Mashburn
Small Forward/Power Forward
Monster Mash — a prolific scorer for Charlotte who averaged 20+ points in his best years.…
American
Larry Johnson
Power Forward
GrandMama — the Rookie of the Year who hit the most dramatic four-point play in Knicks postseason hi…
American
Kendall Gill
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Versatile two-guard who averaged over 17 points per game at his peak for multiple franchises.…
American
Antonio McDyess
Power Forward
Two-time All-Star and powerful forward whose career was repeatedly interrupted by catastrophic knee …
American
Monta Ellis Bio
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
The most prolific undrafted scorer in NBA history — 19 points per game across 13 seasons.…
American
Vin Baker
Power Forward
Four-time All-Star whose brilliant career was derailed by alcoholism — one of the NBA's most public …
American
Jamaal Wilkes
Small Forward
Four-time NBA champion whose silky shooting stroke was among the most distinctive of his era.…
American
Lenny Wilkens
Point Guard
Hall of Famer as both player and coach — nine-time All-Star and the winningest coach in NBA history.…
American
Bailey Howell
Small Forward/Power Forward
Six-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion — a reliable cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty.…
American
Nate Bowman
Center
Journeyman center who contributed to the 1970 Knicks championship team.…
American
Truck Robinson
Power Forward
Two-time All-Star and rebounding champion — the most physical power forward of the late 1970s.…
American
Walter Davis
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Six-time All-Star and Phoenix legend — one of the most gifted pure scorers of the late 1970s and 198…
American
Tree Rollins
Center
NBA's all-time blocks leader per game in his era — defensive anchor for the Atlanta Hawks across 13 …
American
Ron Harper
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Five-time NBA champion whose defensive intelligence and off-the-ball movement were essential to two …
American
Vinnie Johnson
Shooting Guard
The Microwave — two-time NBA champion who could heat up instantly off the bench for Detroit's Bad Bo…
American
Buck Williams
Power Forward
Rookie of the Year and three-time All-Star — the most reliable power forward of the 1980s who never …
American
Alvan Adams
Center
Rookie of the Year and the cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns franchise across 13 seasons.…
American
Norm Nixon
Point Guard
Two-time NBA champion alongside Magic Johnson — the underappreciated backcourt partner of the Showti…
American
John Drew
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Six-time All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in Atlanta Hawks history.…
American
Tobias Harris
Small Forward/Power Forward
Consistent 18-point scorer across 13 NBA seasons — versatile wing who contributes on both ends.…
American
Khris Middleton
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Milwaukee's co-star and 2021 champion — the clutch performer who helped end the Bucks' 50-year droug…
American
Zach LaVine
Shooting Guard
Two-time Slam Dunk champion and Chicago's elite scorer — one of the most athletically gifted guards …
American
Duncan Robinson
Shooting Guard
The most accurate three-point shooter of his draft class — a specialist sniper who set the Miami Hea…
American
Jalen Green
Shooting Guard
Houston's franchise star — the second overall pick who skipped college for the G League and became a…
American
Earl Monroe
Shooting Guard
Black Jesus — the most creative one-on-one scorer of the 1960s and 1970s whose moves invented playgr…
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Bernard King
Small Forward
The most explosive scorer of the early 1980s — overcame a devastating knee injury to win the scoring…
American
Chuck Person
Small Forward
The Rifleman — Indiana Pacers' beloved star and one of the NBA's first elite three-point specialists…
American
Richie Guerin
Point Guard
Six-time All-Star and the New York Knicks' defining player of the late 1950s and early 1960s.…
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Dave Bing
Point Guard
Detroit's beloved scorer — seven-time All-Star who became a steel magnate and mayor after basketball…
American
Norm Van Lier
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Three-time All-Defensive First Team — the most tenacious defender at the guard position of his era.…
American
John Havlicek
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Hondo — eight-time NBA champion and the greatest all-around Celtic of the dynasty era.…
American
Spencer Haywood
Power Forward/Center
The most important legal pioneer in basketball — his Supreme Court case opened the NBA to underclass…
American
Jack Sikma
Center
Seattle's 1979 championship center — seven-time All-Star whose outside shooting redefined the center…
American
Slater Martin
Point Guard
Minneapolis Lakers dynasty guard — five-time NBA champion and the defensive anchor of the Mikan era.…
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Bill Bridges
Power Forward
A tireless rebounder and defender across 12 seasons — one of the most underrated big men of the 1960…
American
Bob Boozer
Power Forward/Center
Olympic gold medallist and versatile big man who contributed across 11 NBA seasons.…
American
Don Buse
Point Guard
ABA and NBA steals leader — the most effective perimeter defender and turnover creator of the mid-19…
American
James Silas
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Captain Late — the San Antonio Spurs' original clutch performer and ABA champion.…
American
Mel Daniels
Center
Two-time ABA MVP and the most dominant big man in the league's history outside of Artis Gilmore.…
American
Dan Roundfield
Power Forward
Three-time All-Star and the Atlanta Hawks' most dependable big man of the late 1970s and early 1980s…
American
Adrian Dantley
Small Forward
Six-time All-Star and the NBA's most efficient mid-range scorer — drew fouls and converted at near-p…
American
Michael Ray Richardson
Point Guard
Four-time steals champion whose brilliance was derailed by substance abuse — one of basketball's gre…
American
Otis Birdsong
Shooting Guard
Four-time All-Star whose effortless scoring touch made him one of the most gifted pure scorers of hi…
American
Marques Johnson
Small Forward
UCLA champion who became a five-time All-Star — the most complete small forward of the late 1970s.…
American
Jeff Hornacek
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
The most accurate shooter on the most efficient offence of his era — three-time All-Star for Utah an…
American
Joe Kleine
Center
Arkansas legend and two-time NBA champion — a reliable reserve center across 15 professional seasons…
American
Dale Davis
Power Forward/Center
Indiana's defensive anchor — a two-time All-Defensive team selection who protected the rim for 15 se…
American
Lindsey Hunter
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Three-time NBA champion and one of the most versatile defensive guards of the 1990s and 2000s.…
American
Paul George
Small Forward
PG-13 — six-time All-Star and one of the most complete two-way wings of the 2010s.…
American
Jaylen Brown
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Boston's second star — 2024 NBA champion and Finals MVP who developed into an elite two-way player.…
American
Tyrese Haliburton
Point Guard
Indiana's franchise point guard — the NBA's most creative passer of the new generation.…
American
Donovan Mitchell
Shooting Guard
Spida — four-time All-Star and Cleveland's explosive franchise scorer.…
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Bradley Beal
Shooting Guard
Washington's franchise scorer — three-time All-Star who averaged 31 points in one of the most prolif…
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Zelmo Beaty
Center
A dominant center across both the NBA and ABA whose career bridged two professional leagues.…
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Mike Mitchell
Small Forward
San Antonio's reliable scoring forward — averaged 20+ points per game across multiple seasons in the…
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Kevin McHale
Power Forward/Center
The most technically skilled post player in basketball history — three-time champion with the Celtic…
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Larry Nance Sr.
Power Forward/Center
First-ever NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion — athletic forward whose career spanned 13 productive seas…
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A.C. Green
Small Forward/Power Forward
The NBA's Iron Man — played 1,192 consecutive games, a record that may never be broken.…
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Dan Majerle
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Thunder Dan — three-time All-Star and the long-range weapon of the Charles Barkley Suns.…
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Derek Harper
Point Guard
Dallas's most beloved point guard — a 16-season veteran who was one of the finest two-way guards of …
American
Draymond Green
Power Forward
The engine of four Golden State championships — the most statistically unique defender and playmaker…
American
Mike Conley
Point Guard
The most underrated point guard of his generation — six All-Star worthy seasons before his first sel…
American
LaMarcus Aldridge
Power Forward/Center
Six-time All-Star and Portland's most complete franchise player since Clyde Drexler.…
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Andy Phillip
Point Guard
The first great playmaker in professional basketball — led the BAA in assists twice and won an NBA t…
American
Vern Mikkelsen
Power Forward/Center
Four-time NBA champion with Minneapolis — one of the pillars of the first great dynasty.…
American
Willis Reed
Center
The heart of the champion Knicks — his limping emergence for Game 7 of the 1970 Finals is sport's mo…
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Dave Cowens
Center
Co-Rookie of the Year, NBA MVP and two-time champion — the most intense competitor of the 1970s Celt…
American
Adrian Dantley Full
Small Forward
The most prolific free throw-drawing scorer in NBA history — 24.3 points per game across 15 seasons.…
American
Mike Gminski
Center
Duke legend and reliable NBA center across 14 seasons — the original Duke big man to make the profes…
American
Jay Vincent
Power Forward
Michigan State teammate of Magic Johnson who had a solid 9-season NBA career as a versatile scorer.…
American
Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Guard
NBA champion with the 1979 Seattle SuperSonics who became more prominent as a successful head coach.…
American
Andre Drummond
Center
Two-time rebounding champion and the NBA's most prolific rebounder of the 2010s.…
American
DeMar DeRozan
Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Toronto's most beloved player — six-time All-Star and the pioneer of the midrange revival.…
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Chris Bosh
Power Forward/Center
Two-time NBA champion with Miami — the unsung third element of the Heat's Big Three.…
American
Jimmy Butler
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
The ultimate competitor — undrafted from high school, 30th pick from college, six-time All-Star and …
American
Jim Pollard
Small Forward
The Kangaroo Kid original — Minneapolis Lakers dynasty star who was the first great leaping forward.…
American
Easy Ed Macauley
Center/Power Forward
Six-time All-Star traded for Bill Russell — the most impactful trade in NBA history began with his d…
American
Bobby Wanzer
Guard
Five-time All-Star and NBA champion — one of the finest guards of the early professional era.…
American
Don Nelson
Small Forward/Power Forward
Five-time NBA champion as a player who became the third-winningest coach in NBA history.…
American
Spencer Haywood II
Power Forward/Center
The most important legal pioneer in basketball — his Supreme Court victory opened the NBA to all und…
American
Dick Barnett
Shooting Guard
Two-time Knicks champion whose fall-back jumper was one of the most distinctive shots in basketball …
American
Paul Silas
Power Forward
Three-time NBA champion across three different franchises — the premier defensive rebounder of the 1…
American
Isiah Thomas Full
Point Guard
Two-time champion and the heart of the Bad Boy Pistons — the most competitive point guard of the 198…
American
Dennis Rodman Full
Power Forward
The greatest rebounder in the modern NBA era — five-time champion whose defensive intensity was trul…
American
John Starks
Shooting Guard
The Knicks' fiery guard — undrafted and cut multiple times before becoming one of New York's most be…
American
Glen Rice Full
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Three-time All-Star and the most prolific tournament scorer of 1989 — his 1997 All-Star MVP in his n…
American
Nate McMillan
Point Guard
Defensive specialist who became an NBA head coach — one of the most respected basketball minds of hi…
American
Brian Grant
Power Forward
Portland's ferocious rebounder — played through Parkinson's disease diagnosis and became an advocate…
American
Rod Strickland
Point Guard
One of the most skilled pure point guards of the 1990s — never received All-Star recognition his pro…
American
Terry Mills
Power Forward
Michigan and Detroit Pistons power forward who contributed reliably across 10 NBA seasons.…
American
Alonzo Mourning
Center
NBA champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year — overcame a kidney transplant to win a champ…
American
Latrell Sprewell
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
All-Star who choked his own coach — and then reached the NBA Finals the season after.…
American
Damon Stoudamire
Point Guard
Mighty Mouse — Toronto's first great player and Rookie of the Year in the franchise's inaugural seas…
American
Avery Johnson
Point Guard
Little General — undrafted, won an NBA championship, and made the All-Star game from sheer determina…
American
Bob Cousy Full
Point Guard
The Houdini of the Hardwood — invented the point guard position and won six championships with the C…
American
Jerry West Full
Shooting Guard
The Logo — the player whose silhouette defines the NBA itself, the greatest clutch performer of his …
American
Oscar Robertson Full
Point Guard
The Big O — the first player to average a triple-double for an entire season, redefining what a poin…
American
Artis Gilmore Full
Center
The A-Train — the highest field goal percentage in NBA history and the most dominant center in ABA h…
American
Julius Erving
Small Forward
Dr. J — the player who invented the modern game, combining artistry and athleticism no one had ever …
American
Moses Malone
Center
The original one-and-done — went straight from high school to the ABA and became the greatest offens…
American
Alex English
Small Forward
The most prolific scorer of the 1980s — 25,000 points in a decade while playing for consistently ave…
American
Dominique Wilkins
Small Forward
The Human Highlight Film — Atlanta's greatest player and the most spectacular dunker in basketball h…
American
Tracy McGrady
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
T-Mac — seven-time scoring champion and the most naturally gifted player of his generation.…
American
Chauncey Billups
Point Guard
Mr. Big Shot — NBA champion and Finals MVP who rebuilt his career from journeyman to legend.…
American
Metta Sandiford-Artest
Small Forward
The most complex figure in NBA history — Defensive Player of the Year, champion, and author of the M…
American
Amar'e Stoudemire
Power Forward/Center
STAT — Rookie of the Year who powered the Seven Seconds or Less Suns offence as the most explosive b…
American
Rashard Lewis
Small Forward/Power Forward
High school first-round pick who developed into a versatile three-point shooting big man across 16 s…
American
Louis Williams Full
Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Sweet Lou — three-time Sixth Man of the Year and the most prolific bench scorer in NBA history.…
American
Elvin Hayes
Center/Forward
The Big E — one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in NBA history.…
American
Terry Cummings
Power Forward
Two-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year — a versatile scorer who competed at a high level across 18…
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Micah Parsons
Linebacker
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher and the most versatile defensive player in the NFL, whose ability to wrea…
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Cornerback
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Wide Receiver
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Tight End
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Quarterback
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Wide Receiver
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Wide Receiver
Detroit Lions wide receiver and back-to-back Pro Bowl selection whose precise route-running, reliabl…
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Defensive End
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Jared Goff
Quarterback
Detroit Lions quarterback who has transformed into one of the league's most efficient passers, leadi…
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Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver whose size, physicality and yards-after-catch ability have made him on…
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Tight End
Atlanta Falcons tight end whose extraordinary athleticism and receiving ability made him the fourth …
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Bijan Robinson
Running Back
Atlanta Falcons running back whose combination of power, vision and receiving ability out of the bac…
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Washington Commanders quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner whose electrifying dual-threat abil…
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Wide Receiver
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Wide Receiver
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and two-time All-Pro whose blazing speed, crisp routes and explosiv…
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Tee Higgins
Wide Receiver
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver whose physical style of play, contested catch ability and reliabili…
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Mark Andrews
Tight End
Baltimore Ravens tight end and one of the best pass-catching tight ends in NFL history, known for hi…
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Running Back
Miami Dolphins running back whose otherworldly burst and change of direction have made him one of th…
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Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver
Miami Dolphins wide receiver whose exceptional speed, precision routes and rapport with Tua Tagovail…
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Wide Receiver
New Orleans Saints wide receiver whose fluid route-running, reliable hands and game-breaking speed h…
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New Orleans Saints running back and multiple Pro Bowl selection whose versatility, vision and receiv…
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Running Back
Seattle Seahawks running back whose powerful inside running and exceptional vision behind the offens…
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Wide Receiver
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver whose combination of elite physical traits — imposing size, blazing s…
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Tyler Lockett
Wide Receiver
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver whose fluid route-running, consistency and ability to come up big in …
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Linebacker
San Francisco 49ers linebacker and one of the finest coverage linebackers in NFL history, renowned f…
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Offensive Tackle
San Francisco 49ers left tackle widely regarded as the best offensive lineman in the NFL, whose phys…
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Tight End
Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs tight end whose combination of hands, athleticism and blocking revol…
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Shannon Sharpe
Tight End
Hall of Fame tight end whose trash talk, athleticism and relentless motor made him one of the most e…
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Jason Witten
Tight End
Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys tight end who retired as the franchise's all-time leading receiver, with…
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Ozzie Newsome
Tight End
Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns tight end who defined graceful receiving at the position and later bec…
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Terrell Suggs
Linebacker
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker and six-time Pro Bowl selection whose explosive pass-rushing abi…
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Jonathan Ogden
Offensive Tackle
Hall of Fame Baltimore Ravens left tackle whose dominant pass-blocking and run-blocking made him the…
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Champ Bailey
Cornerback
Hall of Fame Denver Broncos cornerback whose exceptional coverage, athleticism and nine Pro Bowl sel…
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Darrelle Revis
Cornerback
Hall of Fame New York Jets cornerback whose shutdown coverage was so dominant that opposing teams si…
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Cornerback
Seattle Seahawks cornerback and anchor of the famed 'Legion of Boom' secondary, whose physicality, b…
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Patrick Peterson
Cornerback
Arizona Cardinals cornerback and six-time Pro Bowl selection whose outstanding ball skills, coverage…
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Jalen Ramsey
Cornerback
Los Angeles Rams cornerback whose elite coverage skills and aggressive style have made him one of th…
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J.J. Watt
Defensive End
Houston Texans defensive end and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year whose relentless motor,…
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T.J. Watt
Linebacker
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker and the NFL's all-time sack leader among active players, whos…
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Von Miller
Linebacker
Denver Broncos linebacker and Super Bowl MVP whose speed off the edge, athleticism and leadership fo…
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Linebacker
Oakland Raiders linebacker whose dominance at the edge of the line of scrimmage earned him the first…
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Cameron Jordan
Defensive End
New Orleans Saints defensive end who has been the heart of the team's pass rush for over a decade, e…
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Maxx Crosby
Defensive End
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end and one of the most relentless pass-rushers in the NFL, whose motor,…
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Luke Kuechly
Linebacker
Carolina Panthers linebacker whose exceptional football IQ, sideline-to-sideline speed and leadershi…
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Patrick Willis
Linebacker
San Francisco 49ers linebacker whose combination of blitzing, coverage and run-stopping ability made…
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Derrick Brooks
Linebacker
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame linebacker whose speed, instincts and pass-coverage made him one o…
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Junior Seau
Linebacker
San Diego Chargers linebacker and Hall of Famer whose relentless energy, passion and 12 Pro Bowl sel…
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Ray Nitschke
Linebacker
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame middle linebacker nicknamed 'The Assassin' whose fierce play and lead…
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Jack Ham
Linebacker
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame outside linebacker who was the defensive backbone of the 1970s Supe…
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Ted Hendricks
Linebacker
Hall of Fame Raiders linebacker nicknamed 'The Mad Stork' whose outstanding athleticism allowed him …
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Bruce Matthews
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Tennessee Titans Hall of Fame offensive lineman who played 19 seasons and was selected to 14 Pro Bow…
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Larry Allen
Guard
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame guard whose superhuman strength and athleticism allowed him to both over…
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Gene Upshaw
Guard / Tackle
Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame guard and left tackle whose intelligence, technique and physical domina…
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John Hannah
Guard
New England Patriots Hall of Fame guard widely considered the greatest offensive lineman in NFL hist…
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Jim Parker
Guard / Tackle
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Quarterback
The greatest quarterback in NFL history — seven Super Bowl championships with two different franchis…
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Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver
Widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history — all-time leader in receiving yards and…
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Lawrence Taylor
Linebacker
The most dominant defensive player in NFL history — changed how the linebacker position was played.…
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Joe Montana
Quarterback
Four-time Super Bowl champion who never threw an interception in Super Bowl play.…
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Emmitt Smith
Running Back
NFL's all-time leading rusher — three Super Bowl championships with the Dallas Cowboys.…
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Josh Allen
Quarterback
Buffalo's beloved franchise quarterback — the most physically imposing thrower in the modern NFL.…
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Russell Wilson
Quarterback
Two Super Bowl appearances and the shortest Super Bowl champion in the NFL's modern era.…
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Odell Beckham Jr
Wide Receiver
The one-handed catch that went viral worldwide — and the most gifted wide receiver of his generation…
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Running Back
Beast Mode — the most physically powerful runner of his era and the media's most reluctant subject.…
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Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver
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Tyreek Hill
Wide Receiver
Cheetah — the fastest player in NFL history and the league's most explosive offensive weapon.…
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Christian McCaffrey
Running Back
The NFL's most complete back — the second player in history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in t…
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Jalen Hurts
Quarterback
Philadelphia's franchise quarterback — Super Bowl finalist and the Eagles' most important player sin…
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Nick Bosa
Defensive End
The NFL's most dominant defensive player — Defensive Player of the Year and the highest-paid non-qua…
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Quarterback
Four Super Bowl rings — the quarterback of the Steel Curtain dynasty.…
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Five championships in seven years — the trophy bears his name.…
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Lynn Swann
Wide Receiver
Super Bowl X catches so acrobatic they played as art — four Super Bowls with Pittsburgh.…
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Ronnie Lott
Safety
The most feared hitter in NFL history — had the tip of a finger amputated rather than miss the seaso…
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Art Monk
Wide Receiver
Washington's all-time leading receiver — one of the NFL's most prolific and underappreciated receive…
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Mike Singletary
Linebacker
Samurai Mike — the heart of the 1985 Bears defence and the most intense player of his era.…
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Eric Dickerson
Running Back
Single-season rushing record holder — 2,105 yards in 1984, a record that has stood for 40 years.…
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Dan Fouts
Quarterback
The architect of the Air Coryell offence — transformed passing statistics in the early 1980s.…
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Earl Campbell
Running Back
The Tyler Rose — the most powerful running back of his era, pure strength and will.…
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Mike Webster
Center
Iron Mike — the greatest center in NFL history and the man whose death triggered the NFL CTE investi…
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Steve McMichael
Defensive Tackle
The Sack Master of the 1985 Bears — the most fearsome interior lineman of the decade.…
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Randy White
Defensive Tackle
The Monster — co-MVP of Super Bowl XII and the most dominant defensive tackle of his era.…
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Sam Mills
Linebacker
Keep Pounding — the undersized linebacker who built a championship career on will and intelligence.…
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Anthony Muñoz
Offensive Tackle
The greatest offensive lineman in NFL history — the standard for the position.…
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Mike Haynes
Cornerback
One of the finest cover corners in NFL history — Super Bowl champion with the Raiders.…
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Gale Sayers
Running Back
The Kansas Comet — the most elusive running back in NFL history, whose career ended after just 68 ga…
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Jack Lambert
Linebacker
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Mel Blount
Cornerback
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Herschel Walker
Running Back
The greatest college football player ever — Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star.…
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Jim Kelly
Quarterback
Four consecutive Super Bowl appearances — the most in NFL history — and never won one.…
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Terrell Owens
Wide Receiver
T.O. — the most talented and most disruptive wide receiver of his generation.…
American
Antonio Gates
Tight End
The undrafted basketball player who became the greatest receiving tight end of his era.…
American
Aaron Donald
Defensive Tackle
The greatest defensive player of the modern era — three Defensive Player of Year awards.…
American
Justin Herbert
Quarterback
The most physically gifted quarterback of the new generation — 5,000 yards in his debut season.…
American
Davante Adams
Wide Receiver
The most technically precise route runner in the NFL — Rodgers' target and one of the finest receive…
American
Tua Tagovailoa
Quarterback
Miami's franchise quarterback — led the Dolphins to the playoffs and battled back from severe concus…
American
Stefon Diggs
Wide Receiver
The most explosive receiver in Buffalo Bills history — his 2020 season with Josh Allen transformed b…
American
Cooper Kupp
Wide Receiver
The 2021 Triple Crown — the only receiver since Jerry Rice to lead the NFL in receptions, yards and …
American
Jim Brown
Running Back
The greatest running back in NFL history — Jim Brown retired at the peak of his powers at 29, having…
American
Dick Butkus
Linebacker
The most feared middle linebacker in NFL history — Dick Butkus set the standard for defensive play i…
American
Ray Lewis
Linebacker
The greatest middle linebacker of the modern era — two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the…
American
Bruce Smith
Defensive End
The all-time sack leader — Bruce Smith's 200 career sacks is the NFL record, achieved across 19 seas…
American
Otto Graham
Quarterback
The most consistently winning quarterback in pro football history — Otto Graham led Cleveland to a c…
American
Mean Joe Greene
Defensive Tackle
The anchor of the Steel Curtain — Mean Joe Greene's dominance as a defensive tackle made Pittsburgh'…
American
Michael Irvin
Wide Receiver
The Playmaker — the heart of the Dallas Cowboys dynasty, whose tenacious route-running, physical abi…
American
Franco Harris
Running Back
The Immaculate Reception — the most famous play in NFL history, and four Super Bowl rings as the wor…
American
Steve Young
Quarterback
The most accurate passer in NFL history — Steve Young's perfect 112.8 passer rating in 1994 led the …
American
Mike Ditka
Tight End / Head Coach
The greatest tight end of his era and the only man to win a Super Bowl as both a player and a head c…
American
Alan Page
Defensive Tackle
The first defensive player to win the NFL MVP award — Alan Page's extraordinary athletic ability and…
American
John Elway
Quarterback
The Drive — John Elway led the most famous comeback in NFL Championship history in 1987, before winn…
American
Rod Woodson
Cornerback/Safety
The finest cornerback-turned-safety in NFL history — Rod Woodson recorded 71 career interceptions an…
American
Chuck Noll
Head Coach
The only head coach to win four Super Bowls — Chuck Noll built the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty throu…
American
Ed Reed
Safety
The greatest ball-hawking safety in NFL history — Ed Reed's 64 career interceptions, extraordinary i…
American
Jen Welter
Linebacker/Coach
A trailblazer for women in American football — the first woman to coach in the NFL (Arizona Cardinal…
American
Sarah Fuller
Kicker
A landmark figure in American collegiate football — became the first woman to play in a Power Five c…
American
Sami Grisafe
Quarterback
The most decorated player in the history of women's American football — multiple Women's Football Al…
American
Becca Longo
Kicker
The first woman to receive an American football scholarship at the NCAA level — a kicker who broke b…
American
Patricia Palinkas
Holder
The first woman to play professional American football — played as a holder for the Orlando Panthers…
American
Odessa Jenkins
Linebacker
The most influential figure in women's professional American football — founder and CEO of the Women…
American
Jessica Mendoza
Athlete/Broadcaster (Softball)
America's most influential female sports broadcaster — two-time Olympic softball medallist who becam…
American
Peyton Manning
Quarterback
Five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion — Peyton Manning is the most cerebral quarterback…
American
Brett Favre
Quarterback
The Iron Man of quarterbacking — Brett Favre's 297 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010 is the most …
American
Dan Marino
Quarterback
The greatest pure passer in NFL history — Dan Marino threw for over 60,000 career yards and set reco…
American
Joe Namath
Quarterback
Broadway Joe — the quarterback who guaranteed Super Bowl III victory for the New York Jets over the …
American
Johnny Unitas
Quarterback
The architect of modern quarterback play — Johnny Unitas threw touchdown passes in 47 consecutive ga…
American
Walter Payton
Running Back
Sweetness — Walter Payton was the most complete running back in NFL history, combining 16,726 rushin…
American
Barry Sanders
Running Back
The most elusive runner in NFL history — Barry Sanders retired at 29 with 15,269 rushing yards, just…
American
Reggie White
Defensive End
The Minister of Defense — Reggie White's 198 career sacks is the NFL's all-time record, achieved thr…
American
Deion Sanders
Cornerback
Prime Time — the only athlete in history to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series, Deion Sand…
American
Randy Moss
Wide Receiver
The most physically gifted wide receiver in NFL history — Randy Moss combined 6ft 4in height with wo…
American
Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback
Four-time MVP and Super Bowl champion — the most accurate deep passer in NFL history.…
American
Drew Brees
Quarterback
New Orleans' greatest ever player — holder of the NFL's all-time passing yards record at retirement.…
American
Eli Manning
Quarterback
Two-time Super Bowl MVP who beat Tom Brady and the Patriots twice — the ultimate big-game quarterbac…
American
Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback
Two-time Super Bowl champion and Pittsburgh's greatest modern quarterback.…
American
Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback
The most gifted quarterback of his generation — four Super Bowl championships by age 29.…
American
Lamar Jackson
Quarterback
Two-time NFL MVP — the most electrifying dual-threat quarterback in the history of the position.…
American
Joe Burrow
Quarterback
The most poised young quarterback in the NFL — led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in just his second …
American
Julio Jones
Wide Receiver
The most physically gifted wide receiver of his generation — led the NFL in receiving yards multiple…
American
Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
Megatron — the most physically dominant wide receiver in NFL history, holder of the single-season re…
American
Antonio Brown
Wide Receiver
The most productive wide receiver of his generation — four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl sele…
American
Odell Beckham Jr.
Wide Receiver
OBJ — the most thrilling receiver of his generation whose one-handed catch became the most replayed …
American
Rob Gronkowski
Tight End
The greatest tight end in NFL history — four-time Super Bowl champion and the most dominant blocker-…
American
Travis Kelce
Tight End
The greatest tight end of the modern era — four Super Bowl championships and eight consecutive 1,000…
American
Marshall Faulk
Running Back
The most complete running back in NFL history — the only player to score touchdowns, rush and receiv…
American
LaDainian Tomlinson
Running Back
LT — holder of the NFL single-season touchdown record with 28, the greatest Charger in franchise his…
American
Adrian Peterson
Running Back
All Day — holder of the NFL single-game rushing record and one of the most powerful runners in histo…
American
Michael Strahan
Defensive End
New York Giants' most dominant pass rusher and the man who broke the NFL single-season sack record w…
American
Bo Jackson
Running Back
The most naturally gifted athlete in American sport — the only professional All-Star in football and…
American
O.J. Simpson
Running Back
2,003 yards in 1973 — the first 2,000-yard season, before the murder trial changed everything.…
American
Marcus Allen
Running Back
The most versatile running back in Raiders history and one of the most complete all-around backs the…
⚾ Baseball
American
Matt Olson
First Baseman
Atlanta Braves first baseman and prodigious home run hitter whose consistent power, plate discipline…
American
Spencer Strider
Pitcher
Atlanta Braves right-handed ace whose otherworldly strikeout rate and devastating slider made him on…
American
Austin Riley
Third Baseman
Atlanta Braves third baseman whose powerful swing, reliable defence and consistent production have m…
American
Freddie Freeman
First Baseman
Canadian-born first baseman whose calm leadership, exceptional hitting and 2020 World Series perform…
American
Clayton Kershaw
Pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed ace and three-time Cy Young Award winner whose curveball, durability…
American
Walker Buehler
Pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed power pitcher whose electric stuff and two World Series performance…
American
Corey Seager
Shortstop
Texas Rangers shortstop and two-time World Series MVP whose sweet left-handed swing, outstanding def…
American
Marcus Semien
Second Baseman
Texas Rangers second baseman whose consistent contact hitting, on-base skills and veteran leadership…
American
Bobby Witt Jr.
Shortstop
Kansas City Royals shortstop whose combination of elite defence, powerful hitting and exceptional at…
American
Corbin Carroll
Outfielder
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder and 2023 NL Rookie of the Year whose electrifying speed, gap-to-gap …
American
Trea Turner
Shortstop
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop whose elite speed, consistent batting and exciting hustle play have …
American
Kyle Schwarber
Outfielder
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder whose extraordinary power, aggressive plate approach and mammoth …
American
Zack Wheeler
Pitcher
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace whose exceptional control, sharp command and consistent strik…
American
Gunnar Henderson
Shortstop
Baltimore Orioles shortstop and leading candidate to be the next great player in the game, whose pow…
American
Adley Rutschman
Catcher
Baltimore Orioles catcher and the centrepiece of a rapidly ascending franchise, whose combination of…
American
Jackson Holliday
Second Baseman
Baltimore Orioles second baseman and son of former major leaguer Matt Holliday whose debut season es…
American
Gerrit Cole
Pitcher
New York Yankees ace whose overpowering fastball, elite splitter and multiple Cy Young Award wins ha…
American
Giancarlo Stanton
Outfielder
New York Yankees slugger whose towering home runs and remarkable physical strength have combined wit…
American
Paul Skenes
Pitcher
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed phenom and number one overall pick in 2023 whose blazing fastball, d…
American
Bryan Reynolds
Outfielder
Pittsburgh Pirates switch-hitting outfielder whose patient plate approach, gap-to-gap power and cons…
American
Paul Goldschmidt
First Baseman
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and 2022 NL MVP whose disciplined plate approach, powerful swing a…
American
Nolan Arenado
Third Baseman
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and the finest defensive third baseman of his generation, whose ei…
American
Cal Raleigh
Catcher
Seattle Mariners catcher nicknamed 'Cal Raleigh' whose powerful left-handed swing, excellent receivi…
American
George Kirby
Pitcher
Seattle Mariners right-handed starter whose pinpoint command, ability to generate weak contact and c…
American
Bo Bichette
Shortstop
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop whose aggressive free-swinging approach, consistent contact hitting and …
American
Pete Alonso
First Baseman
New York Mets first baseman and three-time Home Run Derby champion whose massive power, consistent s…
American
Manny Machado
Third Baseman
San Diego Padres third baseman and the game's smoothest player, whose exceptional defensive range, c…
American
Kyle Tucker
Outfielder
Houston Astros right fielder whose powerful left-handed swing, consistent production and defensive a…
American
Frank Thomas
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'The Big Hurt' whose imposing 6'5" frame, exceptional plate discipl…
American
Jim Thome
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose consistent left-handed power, patient approach and reliable run product…
American
Chipper Jones
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer and switch-hitting Atlanta Braves legend whose combination of power, speed an…
American
Johnny Bench
Catcher
American Hall of Famer and the greatest catcher in baseball history, whose two MVP awards, consisten…
American
Carlton Fisk
Catcher
American Hall of Famer whose passionate play, famous 1975 World Series home run and consistent excel…
American
Craig Biggio
Second Baseman / Catcher
American Hall of Famer whose combination of speed, power and durability produced a rare career 3,000…
American
Jeff Bagwell
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer and the most feared right-handed power hitter of the late 1980s and early 199…
American
George Brett
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals icon whose legendary .390 batting average in 1980 and …
American
Robin Yount
Shortstop / Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and the Milwaukee Brewers' greatest player, whose career .285 batting average…
American
Paul Molitor
Third Baseman / DH
American Hall of Famer whose 3,319 career hits, .306 batting average and 504 stolen bases combined t…
American
Ryne Sandberg
Second Baseman
American Hall of Famer and the finest second baseman of the 1980s, whose exceptional glove work, con…
American
Ernie Banks
Shortstop
American Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend nicknamed 'Mr. Cub' whose exuberant personality, cons…
American
Reggie Jackson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Mr. October' whose legendary postseason performances, five World S…
American
Harmon Killebrew
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose 573 home runs, remarkable home run frequency and quiet dignity made him…
American
Frank Robinson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both leagues, wh…
American
Al Kaline
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and Detroit Tigers legend who played his entire career with one club, produci…
American
Tony Gwynn
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer whose career .338 batting average, eight batting titles and pure contact hitt…
American
Wade Boggs
Third Baseman
American Hall of Famer whose five batting titles, career .328 average and outstanding defence at thi…
American
Dave Winfield
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer whose 3,110 career hits, 465 home runs and powerful throwing arm made him one…
American
Kirby Puckett
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and beloved Minnesota Twins centre fielder whose pure joy in playing the game…
American
Eddie Murray
First Baseman
American Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Steady Eddie' whose switch-hitting power, 504 career home runs and…
American
Andre Dawson
Outfielder
American Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend whose 1987 NL MVP season, exceptional arm and consist…
American
Dennis Eckersley
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer who transformed the closer role by revolutionising relief pitching, combining…
American
Trevor Hoffman
Pitcher (Closer)
American Hall of Famer whose 601 career saves, devastating changeup and consistent excellence redefi…
American
Bob Gibson
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and the most intimidating pitcher of the 1960s and 1970s, whose 1.12 ERA in 1…
American
Steve Carlton
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and left-handed legend whose devastating slider, remarkable durability and 32…
American
Don Drysdale
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and one of the most intimidating pitchers of his era, whose willingness to pi…
American
Whitey Ford
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and New York Yankees pitching legend nicknamed 'The Chairman of the Board' wh…
American
Warren Spahn
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer whose 363 career wins, eight 20-win seasons and the most victories by a left-…
American
Gaylord Perry
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer who was long suspected of doctoring baseballs during a career that produced 3…
American
Jim Palmer
Pitcher
American Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend whose exceptional control, late-career comeback …
American
Madison Bumgarner
Pitcher
American left-handed ace whose extraordinary 2014 World Series performance — seven scoreless innings…
American
Justin Verlander
Pitcher
American right-handed ace whose Cy Young Award, World Series ring and sustained excellence across ne…
American
Max Scherzer
Pitcher
American three-time Cy Young Award winner whose overpowering fastball, devastating slider and relent…
American
Jacob deGrom
Pitcher
American right-handed ace whose back-to-back Cy Young Awards, devastating slider and remarkable reco…
American
CC Sabathia
Pitcher
American left-handed ace and World Series champion whose 251 career victories, durability and vetera…
American
Josh Gibson
Catcher
American Negro Leagues legend whose extraordinary home run power and statistical dominance were wide…
American
Satchel Paige
Pitcher
American Negro Leagues legend whose extraordinary longevity, baffling pitches and showmanship made h…
American
Mike Trout
Center Field
The unanimous choice as the best player of his generation — three MVPs and the purest talent in base…
American
Aaron Judge
Right Field
99 — New York Yankees captain, home run record holder and the most imposing physical presence in mod…
American
Mookie Betts
Right Field
World Series champion with two different teams — the most complete outfielder in baseball.…
American
Bryce Harper
Right Field/First Base
The $330 million man — NL MVP twice and baseball's most visible celebrity for a decade.…
American
Joe DiMaggio
Center Field
The Yankee Clipper — 56-game hitting streak and the most graceful athlete of his era.…
American
Pete Rose
Multiple Positions
Charlie Hustle — the all-time hits leader permanently banned from baseball for gambling.…
American
Yogi Berra
Catcher
10 World Series rings and the most quotable man in sport — Yogi-isms became a cultural institution.…
American
Ken Griffey Jr
Center Field
The Kid — 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, and the most aesthetically beautiful swing in baseball hist…
American
Mike Piazza
Catcher
The greatest hitting catcher in baseball history — selected in the 62nd round as a favour to Tommy L…
American
Greg Maddux
Pitcher
The Professor — four consecutive Cy Young Awards through precision rather than power.…
American
Babe Ruth
Right Field / Pitcher
The greatest baseball player ever — the Sultan of Swat transformed batting statistics so completely …
American
Willie Mays
Center Field
The Say Hey Kid — the greatest all-around baseball player ever, whose combination of hitting, power,…
American
Hank Aaron
Right Field
Hammerin' Hank — the all-time home run record holder for 33 years, who broke Babe Ruth's record whil…
American
Ted Williams
Left Field
The last man to hit .400 in a season — Ted Williams' .406 average in 1941, combined with six batting…
American
Lou Gehrig
First Base
The Iron Horse — 2,130 consecutive games played, two World Series, a career .340 average, and a fare…
American
Ty Cobb
Center Field
The most ferocious and statistically dominant player of the dead-ball era — Ty Cobb's .366 career ba…
American
Mike Schmidt
Third Base
The greatest third baseman in baseball history — three NL MVP awards, ten Gold Gloves and 548 home r…
American
Lou Brock
Left Field
The greatest base stealer of the modern era — Lou Brock's 938 career stolen bases and three World Se…
American
Rickey Henderson
Left Field
The greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in baseball history — 1,406 stolen bases, 2,295 runs an…
American
Cy Young
Pitcher
The pitcher the award is named after — Cy Young's 511 career wins is so far beyond any other pitcher…
American
Honus Wagner
Shortstop
The Flying Dutchman — the greatest shortstop in baseball history, whose eight batting titles and T20…
American
Stan Musial
Left Field/First Base
Stan the Man — three NL MVP awards, seven batting titles and 22 seasons of extraordinary consistency…
American
Jackie Robinson
Second Base
The most important player in baseball history — Jackie Robinson broke MLB's colour barrier in 1947, …
American
Dot Richardson
Shortstop (Softball)
America's most celebrated softball player and the face of the sport at the 1996 Olympics — her home …
American
Jennie Finch
Pitcher (Softball)
The most recognisable face in softball history — two-time Olympic medallist whose strikes out of bas…
American
Cat Osterman
Pitcher (Softball)
The most dominant pitcher in softball history — a three-time Olympian with a career ERA under 0.50, …
American
Lisa Fernandez
Pitcher/Third Base (Softball)
One of the greatest two-way softball players in history — three Olympic gold medals, a career battin…
American
Crystl Bustos
Third Base (Softball)
The most feared power hitter in softball history — two Olympic gold medals, the highest on-base perc…
American
Stacy Nuveman
Catcher (Softball)
The finest catcher in softball history — three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medallist and th…
American
Natasha Watley
Shortstop (Softball)
The most electrifying base runner in softball history — USA's stolen base record holder, two-time Ol…
American
Keilani Ricketts
Pitcher (Softball)
The most dominant collegiate pitcher in softball history — three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player…
American
Mickey Mantle
Center Field
The Commerce Comet — seven World Series championships with the New York Yankees and the most powerfu…
American
Roger Clemens
Pitcher
The Rocket — seven Cy Young Awards, the most in baseball history, and a career spanning four decades…
American
Alex Rodriguez
Shortstop/Third Base
696 career home runs and three MVP awards — Alex Rodriguez was the most talented all-around shortsto…
American
Ken Griffey Jr.
Center Field
The Kid — the most aesthetically gifted player of his generation and the purest hitter of the 1990s …
American
Barry Bonds
Left Field
The greatest hitter who ever lived by statistical measure — and the most controversial. Barry Bonds …
American
Cal Ripken Jr.
Shortstop/Third Base
The Iron Man — Cal Ripken Jr played 2,632 consecutive games from 1982 to 1998, breaking Lou Gehrig's…
American
Randy Johnson
Pitcher
The Big Unit — five-time Cy Young Award winner and the most dominant left-handed pitcher in baseball…
American
Tom Seaver
Pitcher
Tom Terrific — three-time Cy Young Award winner and the greatest Mets player in franchise history.…
American
Sandy Koufax
Pitcher
The most dominant five-year stretch in pitching history — three Cy Young Awards, four no-hitters inc…
American
Nolan Ryan
Pitcher
The Ryan Express — the all-time strikeout leader with 5,714 and seven no-hitters.…
American
Derek Jeter
Shortstop
The Captain — New York Yankees legend and the most celebrated shortstop of the modern era.…
🥊 Boxing
American
Shakur Stevenson
Lightweight
Undefeated American southpaw whose technical brilliance, defensive genius and Olympic pedigree have …
American
Jermell Charlo
Super Welterweight
American undisputed super-welterweight champion whose devastating punching power, relentless aggress…
American
Jermall Charlo
Middleweight
American WBC middleweight champion whose power, athletic ability and unbeaten record make him one of…
American
Caleb Plant
Super Middleweight
American IBF super-middleweight champion whose technical boxing skills, disciplined approach and und…
American
Teófimo López
Lightweight
American unified lightweight champion who announced himself on the world stage with a stunning upset…
American
Devin Haney
Lightweight
Undefeated American undisputed lightweight champion whose hand speed, movement and ring generalship …
American
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Welterweight
Undefeated American knockout artist whose thunderous punching power has resulted in an extraordinary…
American
Jaron Ennis
Welterweight
Undefeated American welterweight contender nicknamed 'Boots' whose elite hand speed, accurate punchi…
American
Sebastian Fundora
Super Welterweight
American junior middleweight contender whose extraordinary height and reach for the division, combin…
American
Jesse Rodriguez
Super Flyweight
American unified super-flyweight champion nicknamed 'Bam' whose technical mastery, angles and compos…
American
Jack Johnson
Heavyweight
Pioneering African-American heavyweight champion whose ring brilliance, courage and refusal to serve…
American
Gene Tunney
Heavyweight
Undefeated American heavyweight champion of the 1920s, a scientific boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey …
American
Jack Dempsey
Heavyweight
Ferocious American heavyweight champion of the 1920s whose savage punching power, relentless aggress…
American
James J. Braddock
Heavyweight
The 'Cinderella Man' — an American heavyweight who overcame poverty and adversity during the Great D…
American
Sonny Liston
Heavyweight
Menacing and powerful American heavyweight champion of the early 1960s, whose fearsome aura and deva…
American
Ken Norton
Heavyweight
American heavyweight contender who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw during their first fight, giving Ali his…
American
Leon Spinks
Heavyweight
American heavyweight who shocked the boxing world by defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, holding the WBC…
American
Michael Spinks
Light Heavyweight
American light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion whose undefeated record in the light-heavyweight…
American
Pernell Whitaker
Welterweight
Supremely gifted American southpaw nicknamed 'Sweet Pea' who is widely regarded as the finest defens…
American
Shane Mosley
Welterweight
American three-division world champion nicknamed 'Sugar Shane' whose combination of hand speed, powe…
American
Winky Wright
Super Welterweight
American two-time light-middleweight champion renowned for an impenetrable defensive shell that neut…
American
Jermain Taylor
Middleweight
American two-time middleweight champion who defeated Bernard Hopkins in a major upset, establishing …
American
Kelly Pavlik
Middleweight
American middleweight champion nicknamed the 'Ghost of Youngstown' whose devastating straight right …
American
Andre Ward
Super Middleweight
Undefeated American super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion widely regarded as the best po…
American
Muhammad Ali
Heavyweight
The Greatest — three-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medallist and the most celebrated…
American
Mike Tyson
Heavyweight
The youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years and 145 days — the most feared boxer of his…
American
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Welterweight/Super Welterweight
50-0 — the most financially successful boxer in history and the unbeaten defensive genius who many c…
American
George Foreman
Heavyweight
Two-time world heavyweight champion who returned to boxing at 45 and became the oldest heavyweight c…
American
Joe Frazier
Heavyweight
Olympic gold medallist and world heavyweight champion who defeated Muhammad Ali in the Fight of the …
American
Rocky Marciano
Heavyweight
The only heavyweight champion in history to retire undefeated — a perfect 49-0 record including 43 k…
American
Marvin Hagler
Middleweight
Undisputed middleweight champion and one of the most fearsome fighters in boxing history — changed h…
American
Thomas Hearns
Welterweight to Light Heavyweight
The Hitman — five-division world champion whose right hand was considered the most powerful single p…
American
Floyd Mayweather
Professional Boxer
50-0 — the undefeated professional record and the most commercially successful boxing career in hist…
American
Deontay Wilder
Professional Boxer
The Bronze Bomber — the hardest puncher in heavyweight history and WBC champion for five years.…
American
Roy Jones Jr
Professional Boxer
The most athletically gifted boxer of the 1990s — light heavyweight champion who moved up to heavywe…
American
Ryan Garcia
Professional Boxer
KingRy — 23 million social media followers and boxing's most polarising young star.…
American
Gervonta Davis
Professional Boxer
Tank — Floyd Mayweather's protégé and the most devastating knockout puncher in the lighter weight cl…
American
Sugar Ray Robinson
Professional Boxer
The greatest boxer of all time by the consensus of boxing historians — the pound-for-pound pinnacle.…
American
Joe Louis
Professional Boxer
The Brown Bomber — 25 consecutive heavyweight title defences across 11 years, the most in boxing his…
American
Sugar Ray Leonard
Professional Boxer
Five-weight world champion — boxing's most marketable champion of the 1980s.…
American
Oscar De La Hoya
Professional Boxer
The Golden Boy — six-weight world champion and the most commercially successful Hispanic boxer of hi…
American
Evander Holyfield
Professional Boxer
The Real Deal — four-time heavyweight champion and the man who bit off part of his ear.…
American
Larry Holmes
Professional Boxer
48-0 as champion — the most underrated dominant heavyweight of modern boxing.…
American
Terence Crawford
Professional Boxer
Bud — the pound-for-pound number one who unified the welterweight division as the first southpaw cha…
American
David Benavidez
Professional Boxer
The Mexican Monster — the most feared active super middleweight and the man Canelo avoided.…
American
Floyd Patterson
Heavyweight
The first heavyweight champion to regain the world title — Floyd Patterson lost to Ingemar Johansson…
American
Riddick Bowe
Heavyweight
Three-time heavyweight champion whose trilogy with Holyfield produced the finest series of heavyweig…
American
Aaron Pryor
Junior Welterweight
The Hawk — pound-for-pound best of the early 1980s, his two fights with Alexis Argüello are the fine…
American
Claressa Shields
Middleweight/Super Middleweight
The greatest female boxer of all time and the only boxer — male or female — to hold all four major w…
American
Laila Ali
Super Middleweight
Muhammad Ali's daughter and the most commercially successful female boxer in history — 24-0 with 21 …
American
Ann Wolfe
Super Middleweight/Light Heavyweight
The hardest punching female boxer in history — her knockout power was so exceptional that male train…
American
Holly Holm
Welterweight/Light Welterweight
The most accomplished combat sports crossover athlete — 33-2-3 professional boxing record with world…
American
Seniesa Estrada
Minimumweight/Light Flyweight
The fastest knockout artist in women's boxing history — recorded a 7-second TKO, the fastest in any …
American
Bernard Hopkins
Middleweight/Light Heavyweight
The Executioner — Bernard Hopkins holds the record for the most consecutive middleweight title defen…
American
Errol Spence Jr.
Professional Boxer
The Truth — unified welterweight champion who held three of four major belts before his showdown wit…
🏀 College Basketball
American
Lew Alcindor
Center
The most dominant college basketball player ever — three national championships at UCLA, three tourn…
American
Bill Walton
Center
Two-time national champion at UCLA — the most complete center in college basketball history.…
American
Pete Maravich
Point Guard
The most prolific scorer in college basketball history — averaged 44.2 points per game across three …
American
Bill Bradley
Small Forward
Princeton's transcendent player — set the Final Four scoring record and won a Rhodes Scholarship.…
American
Phi Slama Jama Era
Shooting Guard
Houston's Final Four hero — Phi Slama Jama was the most exciting college basketball team of the earl…
American
Christian Laettner
Center/Power Forward
The greatest college basketball player of his era — four Final Fours, two national championships and…
American
Danny Manning
Small Forward/Power Forward
The Miracle at Midfield — led the 11-seed Kansas Jayhawks to the 1988 national championship.…
American
Ralph Sampson
Center
Three-time Naismith Award winner at Virginia — the most decorated college center of the early 1980s.…
American
Sleepy Floyd
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Georgetown's 1982 Final Four guard — the most complete scorer in Hoya history before the Ewing era.…
American
Sam Bowie
Center
Kentucky legend drafted before Michael Jordan — one of history's great what-ifs after devastating in…
American
Glen Robinson
Small Forward
Big Dog — 1994 Naismith Award winner and Purdue's greatest player.…
American
Anfernee Hardaway
Point Guard
Memphis State legend who emerged from the mid-major level to become a top-three NBA draft pick.…
American
Lonzo Ball
Point Guard
UCLA's Pac-12 sensation — the most complete playmaking freshman since Magic Johnson at Michigan Stat…
American
Sam Perkins
Power Forward/Center
Four-time All-American at North Carolina — the cornerstone of the 1982 championship team alongside J…
American
Phil Ford
Point Guard
National Player of the Year at North Carolina — ran Dean Smith's Four Corners offence to perfection.…
American
Frank Ramsey
Small Forward/Guard
Kentucky champion and the original Sixth Man — his college career launched the concept of elite rese…
American
Earvin Johnson Jr.
Point Guard
Two seasons at Michigan State produced a national championship and the most watched college game in …
American
Len Bias
Small Forward
Maryland's greatest player — drafted second overall by Boston Celtics, dead two days later at 22.…
American
J.J. Redick
Shooting Guard
Duke's all-time leading scorer and the most prolific shooter in ACC history.…
American
Tyler Hansbrough
Power Forward
Four-time All-American at North Carolina — the ACC's all-time leading scorer and 2009 national champ…
American
Eric Floyd
Point Guard
Georgetown's scoring guard — two Final Fours before Allen Iverson defined the position for the Hoyas…
American
Troy Bell
Shooting Guard
Boston College's explosive scorer — led the Big East in scoring as a sophomore before the NBA.…
American
Walter Berry
Power Forward
St. John's national player of the year — the most decorated player in Big East history who never won…
American
Sidney Wicks
Power Forward
Two-time national champion at UCLA alongside Kareem and Bill Walton — the forgotten dynasty star.…
American
Wayman Tisdale
Power Forward
Three-time All-American at Oklahoma — dominated the Big Eight and led Team USA at 18.…
American
David Thompson
Small Forward
NC State's Skywalker — the most athletic college player of his era who denied UCLA a third straight …
American
Mark Aguirre
Small Forward
DePaul's Naismith Award winner — the most prolific scorer in Blue Demon history.…
American
Pervis Ellison
Center
Louisville's Never Nervous Pervis — the most clutch tournament performer of the 1986 championship.…
American
Stacey Augmon
Small Forward
UNLV's defensive specialist and teammate of LJ — the most suffocating defender of his college era.…
American
Shawn Bradley
Center
BYU's 7ft 6in phenomenon — played one college season before the NBA at 21.…
American
Derrick Rose
Point Guard
Memphis's freshman phenomenon — led the Tigers to the national championship game before winning the …
American
John Wall
Point Guard
Kentucky's electric freshman — the most explosive point guard prospect college basketball had seen.…
American
Brandon Knight
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Kentucky's Final Four guard and one of the most explosive scorers in the Wildcats' 2011 run.…
American
Michael Carter-Williams
Point Guard
Syracuse's Final Four point guard — the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year who excelled under Jim Boeheim.…
American
Tom Gola
Forward/Center
La Salle's four-time All-American — won the national championship in 1954 and was the complete colle…
American
Austin Carr
Shooting Guard
Notre Dame's scoring record holder — produced the greatest individual tournament scoring performance…
American
Albert King
Small Forward
Maryland's most versatile scorer — led the Terrapins to the 1980 ACC title.…
American
Cotton Nash
Center/Forward
Three-time All-American at Kentucky — the SEC's dominant scorer of the early 1960s.…
American
Jack Givens
Small Forward
Kentucky's 1978 title game hero — scored 41 points in the championship to deliver Rupp Arena its fir…
American
Darrell Griffith
Shooting Guard
Dr. Dunkenstein — Louisville's Naismith Award winner who led the Cardinals to the 1980 national cham…
American
Johnny Dawkins
Point Guard
Duke's first great guard under Coach K — the foundation of the Blue Devils dynasty.…
American
Bobby Hurley
Point Guard
Duke's two-time national champion — holds the all-time NCAA assists record.…
American
Shane Battier
Small Forward
Duke's most complete player — four-time All-American who won everything the college game could offer…
American
Jason Williams
Point Guard
Duke's magical point guard — two-time All-American whose creativity and fearlessness thrilled the co…
American
Scott May
Small Forward
Indiana's perfect season hero — led the 1975-76 undefeated national champions under Bob Knight.…
American
Calbert Cheaney
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Indiana's all-time leading scorer — the Big Ten's most prolific individual in the modern era.…
American
Richard Hamilton
Shooting Guard
Connecticut's national champion — two-time All-American who launched the modern UConn dynasty.…
American
Ben Gordon
Shooting Guard
UConn's 2004 national champion and tournament hero — the spark plug who delivered the title.…
American
Pistol Pete Maravich
Point Guard
The most prolific scorer in college history — 44.2 points per game is a record that will never be br…
American
Billy Donovan
Point Guard
Providence's forgotten great — recruited by Rick Pitino and became the blueprint for the modern poin…
American
Terry Dischinger
Forward
Three-time All-American at Purdue — the Big Ten's most dominant scorer of the early 1960s.…
American
Danny Ainge
Point Guard/Shooting Guard
BYU's two-sport star — the only player to be named college basketball and baseball All-American simu…
American
Kelly Tripucka
Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Notre Dame's explosive scorer — the Fighting Irish's best player in the late 1970s.…
American
Lorenzo Charles
Forward
NC State's miracle man — caught the most famous shot in tournament history to deny Houston's dynasty…
American
Keith Smart
Guard
Indiana's unlikely championship hero — his corner jumper won the 1987 national title for Bob Knight.…
⛳ Golf
American
Jordan Spieth
Professional Golfer
American major champion who won three of golf's four majors before the age of 24, combining an elega…
American
Patrick Cantlay
Professional Golfer
Methodical and ice-cool American who rose to world number one and won multiple PGA Tour titles with …
American
Tony Finau
Professional Golfer
Long-hitting American whose prodigious power off the tee and exciting ball-striking have made him a …
American
Sam Burns
Professional Golfer
Consistent and reliable American who has won multiple PGA Tour titles and represented the United Sta…
American
Max Homa
Professional Golfer
Popular and articulate American who achieved a lifelong dream of winning the US Open while also buil…
American
Wyndham Clark
Professional Golfer
American champion who won the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club with a superb final round, ca…
American
Sahith Theegala
Professional Golfer
Indian-American professional who has won multiple PGA Tour titles with an exciting attacking style, …
American
Davis Love III
Professional Golfer
American major champion and US Ryder Cup stalwart whose smooth swing and consistent excellence produ…
American
Fred Couples
Professional Golfer
American Masters champion and crowd favourite whose languid swing, effortless rhythm and undeniable …
American
Payne Stewart
Professional Golfer
American two-time US Open champion renowned for his plus-fours, theatrical personality and genuine c…
American
Tom Kite
Professional Golfer
American PGA Tour career earnings record-holder during his playing days whose meticulous preparation…
American
Hale Irwin
Professional Golfer
American three-time US Open champion and the only player to win the title after the age of 45, whose…
American
Ray Floyd
Professional Golfer
American Masters champion and PGA Championship winner whose determination and longevity produced vic…
American
Billy Casper
Professional Golfer
American three-time major champion whose remarkable consistency across three decades produced 51 PGA…
American
Gene Sarazen
Professional Golfer
American golfing pioneer who invented the sand wedge and was the first player to win all four modern…
American
Walter Hagen
Professional Golfer
Flamboyant American showman nicknamed 'The Haig' whose four consecutive PGA Championship victories a…
American
Bobby Jones
Amateur Golfer
American amateur legend who completed the Grand Slam in 1930 by winning all four major championships…
American
Danielle Kang
Professional Golfer
American LPGA Tour winner whose powerful game, versatility and fighting spirit across multiple forma…
American
Lexi Thompson
Professional Golfer
American professional who became the youngest major champion in LPGA Tour history at 16, a powerful …
American
Stacy Lewis
Professional Golfer
American major champion and former world number one whose tidy ball-striking and dependable putting …
American
Cristie Kerr
Professional Golfer
American two-time major champion and former world number one whose fiercely competitive approach, co…
American
Patty Sheehan
Professional Golfer
American Hall of Famer whose consistent excellence on the LPGA Tour produced four major championship…
American
Beth Daniel
Professional Golfer
American Hall of Famer whose 33 LPGA Tour victories and consistent brilliance at the major champions…
American
Pat Bradley
Professional Golfer
American Hall of Famer whose 31 LPGA Tour victories included six major championships, a remarkable c…
American
Nancy Lopez
Professional Golfer
American Hall of Famer who transformed women's professional golf with her extraordinary charisma, da…
American
Tiger Woods
Professional Golfer
15-time major champion who transformed golf globally.…
American
Jack Nicklaus
Professional Golfer
18 major championships — the all-time record in golf.…
American
Tom Watson
Professional Golfer
Eight major titles including five British Opens — and nearly won a sixth at age 59.…
American
Brooks Koepka
Professional Golfer
Five major championships including three US Opens — the most dominant major player of the late 2010s…
American
Scottie Scheffler
Professional Golfer
World number one and back-to-back Masters champion — the most dominant golfer of the 2020s.…
American
Dustin Johnson
Professional Golfer
Two major champions and world number one — and the LIV Golf defection that changed the sport's lands…
American
Justin Thomas
Professional Golfer
Two-time Players Champion and PGA Championship winner — Ryder Cup talisman and Tiger's protégé.…
American
Arnold Palmer
Professional Golfer
Arnie's Army — the man who made golf television, with seven majors and an impossible personal magnet…
American
Phil Mickelson
Professional Golfer
Lefty — six majors and the most popular US Tour player, then LIV Golf's most controversial supporter…
American
Xander Schauffele
Professional Golfer
Olympic champion and PGA champion — the most consistent non-major winner who finally broke through.…
American
Collin Morikawa
Professional Golfer
Two majors before 25 — the most technically precise iron player of the new generation.…
American
Ben Hogan
Professional Golfer
Golf demands extraordinary technical precision, strategic course management and the mental strength …
American
Sam Snead
Professional Golfer
Slammin' Sam — 82 PGA Tour victories including the all-time wins record, yet he never won the US Ope…
American
Lee Trevino
Professional Golfer
The Merry Mex — six majors and one of golf's most entertaining personalities, who taught himself to …
American
Mickey Wright
Professional Golfer
The most technically gifted women's golfer in history — 82 LPGA Tour victories including 13 majors, …
American
Kathy Whitworth
Professional Golfer
The winningest professional golfer of all time, male or female — 88 LPGA Tour victories, the most wi…
American
Nelly Korda
Professional Golfer
America's dominant force in modern women's golf — Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020, world No.1 a…
American
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Professional Golfer
The greatest female athlete of the first half of the 20th century — Olympic gold medallist in athlet…
American
Juli Inkster
Professional Golfer
One of the five players to achieve the career Grand Slam — seven major championships across four dec…
American
Bryson DeChambeau
Professional Golfer
The Mad Scientist of golf — US Open champion whose obsession with physics, biomechanics and distance…
🏒 Ice Hockey
American
Jack Hughes
Centre
American New Jersey Devils centre and top overall pick in the 2021 Draft whose extraordinary skating…
American
Jason Robertson
Left Wing
American Dallas Stars left winger whose consistent 40-plus goal seasons, effective two-way play and …
American
Jake Oettinger
Goaltender
American Dallas Stars goaltender whose athleticism, focus and outstanding save percentage have quick…
American
Jack Eichel
Centre
American Vegas Golden Knights centre who overcame a career-threatening neck injury to revitalise his…
American
Dylan Larkin
Centre
American Detroit Red Wings captain whose skating, leadership and consistent offensive production hav…
American
Tage Thompson
Centre
American Buffalo Sabres centre whose towering 6'6" frame, power game and extraordinary consistency a…
American
Seth Jones
Defenceman
American Chicago Blackhawks defenceman whose size, offensive ability and previous time as the second…
American
Zach Werenski
Defenceman
American Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman whose powerful point shot and offensive instincts have pro…
American
Quinn Hughes
Defenceman
American Vancouver Canucks captain and Norris Trophy winner whose exceptional skating, offensive pro…
American
Brock Boeser
Right Wing
American Vancouver Canucks right winger whose smooth skating, scoring touch and consistent offensive…
American
Jake Guentzel
Left Wing
American Carolina Hurricanes winger whose combination of skating, power and clutch goal-scoring — hi…
American
Trevor Zegras
Centre
American Anaheim Ducks centre whose creative playmaking, elite hands and spectacular lacrosse-style …
American
Troy Terry
Right Wing
American Anaheim Ducks captain whose consistent offensive production, leadership and compete level h…
American
Clayton Keller
Centre
American Utah Hockey Club centre whose smooth skating, consistent scoring and versatility across dif…
American
Matthew Tkachuk
Left Wing
The Rat — the most disruptive and skilled power forward in the modern NHL.…
American
Cammi Granato
Forward
America's greatest female ice hockey player — captain of the 1998 Olympic gold medal team that put w…
American
Angela Ruggiero
Defence
America's most decorated female ice hockey player — four Olympic medals including gold, the most cap…
American
Hilary Knight
Forward
America's most celebrated women's ice hockey player of the modern era — four-time Olympic silver med…
American
Meghan Duggan
Forward
America's most important captain in women's ice hockey — led the USA to the long-awaited Olympic gol…
American
Brett Hull
Right Wing
The Golden Brett — 741 career goals and the Stanley Cup winner on the most controversial goal in Fin…
American
Mike Modano
Centre
The greatest American-born player in NHL history — 561 goals and a Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars…
American
Adam Oates
Centre
The most efficient passer in modern NHL history — Brett Hull's centre and a 1,079-assist career prod…
American
Chris Chelios
Defenceman
Three-time Norris Trophy winner and the most durable defenceman in NHL history — played until age 48…
American
Jeremy Roenick
Centre
513 career goals and the most outspoken personality in American hockey history.…
American
Pat LaFontaine
Centre
The most gifted American scorer of his generation — 468 goals before concussions ended his career.…
American
Joe Mullen
Right Wing
The first American-born player to score 500 NHL goals — three Stanley Cups.…
American
Keith Tkachuk
Left Wing
538 career goals and the most physically dominant American forward of his generation.…
American
Phil Housley
Defenceman
The greatest American-born defenceman in NHL history — 1,232 career points from the blue line.…
American
Patrick Kane
Right Wing
Kaner — three Stanley Cups and the first American-born player to win the Hart Trophy.…
American
Joe Pavelski
Centre/Right Wing
Undrafted until the seventh round — 749 career points and a Stanley Cup at 36.…
American
Auston Matthews
Centre
The greatest goal scorer of his generation — two consecutive 60-goal seasons and the Rocket Richard …
American
Brian Leetch
Defenceman
Two Norris Trophies and the Conn Smythe — the greatest American-born defenceman in NHL history.…
American
Tom Barrasso
Goalie
Two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh — went directly from high school to the NHL and won the Vezina as a…
American
Mike Richter
Goalie
The hero of the 1994 championship — the Rangers' Stanley Cup goaltender and a World Cup legend.…
American
Ryan Kesler
Centre
The best defensive centre of his generation — Selke Trophy winner and Vancouver's backbone.…
American
Max Pacioretty
Left Wing
Montreal's most productive modern scorer — 337 goals before injury ended his career.…
🏃 Athletics
American
Fred Kerley
Sprinter (100m)
American sprint champion who won the 100m at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, combining devastatin…
American
Christian Coleman
Sprinter (100m)
American sprint champion whose raw acceleration and sub-10-second consistency have made him a domina…
American
Trayvon Bromell
Sprinter (200m)
American teenage sprint sensation who turned professional at 16 and broke Usain Bolt's age records, …
American
Erriyon Knighton
Sprinter (200m)
American teenage sprinting phenomenon who ran the 200m in under 19.5 seconds at just 18, breaking Us…
American
Quincy Hall
Sprinter (400m)
American 400m world champion whose stunning late surge in the Paris 2024 final produced one of athle…
American
Rai Benjamin
Sprinter (400m H)
American 400m hurdles silver medallist whose blistering speed, technical hurdling and rivalry with K…
American
Ryan Crouser
Shot Put
American two-time Olympic shot put champion and multiple world record holder whose enormous power an…
American
Joe Kovacs
Shot Put
American shot put world champion whose powerful throwing and consistent performance at the top level…
American
JuVaughn Harrison
High Jump / Long Jump
American double jumper who competes in both the high jump and long jump, becoming the first athlete …
American
Athing Mu
Middle Distance (800m)
American 800m Olympic champion who became the first American woman to win Olympic gold at 800m in ov…
American
Melissa Jefferson
Sprinter (100m)
American 100m world champion whose electric acceleration and consistent sub-11-second performances l…
American
Valarie Allman
Discus
American discus throw Olympic champion whose consistent performances and powerful throwing have prod…
American
Ed Moses
Sprinter (400m H)
American 400m hurdles legend who went 122 races without a defeat across ten years between 1977 and 1…
American
Kevin Young
Sprinter (400m H)
American 400m hurdles Olympic champion who set a world record of 46.78 seconds at the Barcelona 1992…
American
Gabby Thomas
Sprinter (200m)
American multiple Olympic medallist in the 200m and 4x100m relay whose elegant running style, consis…
American
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Heptathlon
American Hall of Famer who is widely considered the greatest female multi-event athlete of all time,…
American
Gail Devers
Sprinter (100m H)
American sprinting legend and Olympic champion who overcame Graves' disease to win Olympic gold at t…
American
Marion Jones
Sprinter (100m/200m)
American sprint queen who won five Olympic gold medals in Sydney 2000 before voluntarily returning t…
American
Carl Lewis
Sprinter / Long Jumper
Nine-time Olympic gold medallist and winner of four consecutive long jump titles at the Games — wide…
American
Jesse Owens
Sprinter / Long Jumper
The hero of the 1936 Berlin Olympics — won four gold medals in front of Adolf Hitler, directly chall…
American
Florence Griffith-Joyner
Sprinter
Flo-Jo — the fastest woman in history whose world records of 10.49s (100m) and 21.34s (200m) have st…
American
Allyson Felix
Sprinter (200m, 400m)
The most decorated US track and field Olympic athlete in history with eleven medals across five Game…
American
Noah Lyles
Sprinter
World 100m champion and the most charismatic sprinter since Usain Bolt — anime, advocacy and gold.…
American
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sprinter
The orange hair, the longest nails in sprinting — and the 100m World Champion who came back from a b…
American
Maurice Greene
Sprinter
The world's fastest man 1997-2002 — two Olympic sprint golds from the most physical 100m style.…
American
Mary Slaney
Middle Distance Runner
America's greatest middle-distance runner — and the fall that defined the 1984 Olympics.…
American
Tommie Smith
Sprinter
The Black Power salute — the most politically significant individual gesture in Olympic history.…
American
Grant Holloway
Hurdler
The world record holder in the 60m hurdles — the most dominant indoor hurdler of his era.…
American
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Hurdles/Sprints
Four consecutive world records in the 400m hurdles — the most technically improving event in modern …
American
Michael Johnson
Sprinter 200m/400m
The most dominant 200m and 400m runner in history — the unprecedented 200m/400m Olympic double at At…
🥋 MMA
American
Aljamain Sterling
Bantamweight
American bantamweight champion nicknamed 'Funk Master' whose unconventional striking, relentless vol…
American
Cory Sandhagen
Bantamweight
American bantamweight contender whose flying knees, creative striking and outstanding finishing abil…
American
Henry Cejudo
Bantamweight
American double champion who became the first fighter to simultaneously hold titles in two weight di…
American
Brian Ortega
Featherweight
American featherweight contender whose slick submission game, iron chin and ability to absorb punish…
American
Bryce Mitchell
Featherweight
American featherweight contender whose aggressive wrestling-based style, iron chin and passionate pe…
American
Belal Muhammad
Welterweight
American welterweight champion whose elite wrestling, effective jab and suffocating pressure game ha…
American
Curtis Blaydes
Heavyweight
American heavyweight contender whose devastating grappling ability and tenacious wrestling have made…
American
Jamahal Hill
Light Heavyweight
American light-heavyweight former champion whose explosive punching power and elite boxing have prod…
American
Anthony Smith
Light Heavyweight
American light-heavyweight contender nicknamed 'Lionheart' whose never-quit mentality, veteran exper…
American
Matt Hughes
Welterweight
American two-time welterweight champion from Illinois whose dominant wrestling and relentless physic…
American
Tito Ortiz
Light Heavyweight
American former light-heavyweight champion nicknamed 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' whose trash talk…
American
Dan Henderson
Welterweight
American two-sport champion who held world titles in both UFC and Pride FC, a devastating hand fight…
American
Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight
American two-time UFC heavyweight champion of Mexican heritage whose aggressive top-game wrestling, …
American
Daniel Cormier
Heavyweight
American two-division UFC champion who held titles at both heavyweight and light-heavyweight simulta…
American
Derrick Lewis
Heavyweight
American heavyweight contender nicknamed 'The Black Beast' whose legendary knockout power in both hi…
American
Rose Namajunas
Strawweight
American two-time strawweight champion nicknamed 'Thug Rose' whose violent finishes, competitive nat…
American
Carla Esparza
Strawweight
American strawweight former champion whose relentless wrestling, physical endurance and takedown off…
American
Tatiana Suarez
Strawweight
American strawweight contender whose elite wrestling, physical dominance and undefeated record have …
American
Sean O'Malley
MMA Fighter
Sugar — former UFC Bantamweight Champion and the most entertaining striker in the sport.…
American
Jon Jones
MMA Fighter
Possibly the greatest MMA fighter in history — undefeated across two weight classes despite repeated…
American
Dustin Poirier
MMA Fighter
The Diamond — two wins over Conor McGregor and one of the most loved fighters in the sport.…
American
Chuck Liddell
Light Heavyweight
The Iceman — the UFC's first genuine mainstream star whose knockout power transformed the light heav…
American
Ronda Rousey
Bantamweight
The first female UFC champion and the athlete who made women's MMA mainstream — Ronda Rousey's undef…
American
Randy Couture
Heavyweight/Light Heavyweight
Captain America — five UFC championship reigns across two weight classes and title victories in his …
American
Demetrious Johnson
Flyweight
Mighty Mouse — holder of the UFC record for consecutive title defences with 11 and considered the mo…
American
Nate Diaz
Lightweight/Welterweight
The most beloved underdog in MMA — his submission of Conor McGregor at 11 days' notice is the sport'…
American
BJ Penn
Lightweight/Welterweight
Champion at two UFC weight classes and the first non-Brazilian to win a Brazilian jiu-jitsu world ch…
American
Miesha Tate
Bantamweight
One of the founding figures of women's MMA — UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, the rival who helped…
American
Kayla Harrison
Lightweight/Featherweight
The most decorated judoka in American history transitioning to become one of MMA's most dominant cha…
American
Max Holloway
MMA Fighter
Blessed — the greatest featherweight of the modern era with the UFC record for most significant stri…
🎾 Tennis
American
Taylor Fritz
Singles
America's top-ranked men's player and a fan favourite with a big serve-and-forehand game.…
American
Tommy Paul
Singles
Fan-favourite American with a powerful game and magnetic personality on the ATP Tour.…
American
Frances Tiafoe
Singles
Inspirational American star nicknamed 'Big Foe' who lit up stadiums with his personality and power g…
American
Ben Shelton
Singles
Hard-hitting left-hander with one of the loudest serves on the ATP Tour and explosive all-round game…
American
Sebastian Korda
Singles
Next-generation American talent and son of an ATP great who is fulfilling his considerable potential…
American
Pancho Gonzales
Singles
Pancho Gonzales — the greatest player of the 1950s who ruled the professional tour for two decades.…
American
Don Budge
Singles
Don Budge — the first player ever to complete the Grand Slam in a single calendar year.…
American
Jessica Pegula
Singles
Powerful American and top-five regular who is one of women's tennis's biggest hitters.…
American
Madison Keys
Singles
2025 Australian Open champion and American ace who finally delivered on her enormous promise.…
American
Maureen Connolly
Singles
Little Mo — the first woman to complete the calendar Grand Slam, a champion cut short by tragedy.…
American
Althea Gibson
Singles
Pioneer who broke the colour barrier in tennis and won two Wimbledon and two US Championship titles.…
American
Helen Wills Moody
Singles
Dominant champion who won 19 Grand Slams and was unbeaten in singles for six years in the 1920s.…
American
Serena Williams
Professional Tennis Player
23-time Grand Slam champion and the greatest female athlete of her generation — transformed tennis a…
American
Venus Williams
Professional Tennis Player
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and pioneer of power tennis in the women's game. Won five Wim…
American
Pete Sampras
Professional Tennis Player
14-time Grand Slam champion who dominated the 1990s with an unmatched serve-and-volley game and seve…
American
Andre Agassi
Professional Tennis Player
Career Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medallist whose journey from rebellious teenager to elder …
American
Jimmy Connors
Professional Tennis Player
Eight Grand Slam singles titles and the most combative champion tennis has produced — Jimmy Connors …
American
John McEnroe
Professional Tennis Player
You cannot be serious — the most gifted touch player men's tennis has produced and the sport's most …
American
Chris Evert
Professional Tennis Player
18-time Grand Slam champion and holder of a 90% career win rate — one of the most consistent players…
American
Coco Gauff
Professional Tennis Player
Tennis's most anticipated teenager since Serena — US Open champion at 19 and already a global ambass…
American
Billie Jean King
Professional Tennis Player
The Battle of the Sexes — the most important tennis match in history, for reasons beyond sport.…
American
Jim Courier
Tennis Player
Jim Courier — two consecutive French Opens and two consecutive Australian Opens in the early 1990s, …
American
Andy Roddick
Tennis Player
The last American man to win a Grand Slam — Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open and 155mph serve defined US …
American
Arthur Ashe
Tennis Player
The first African-American man to win Wimbledon — Arthur Ashe's grace, intelligence and activism mad…
American
Lindsay Davenport
Tennis Player
Three Grand Slams and Olympic gold — Lindsay Davenport's powerful baseline game made her the dominan…
American
Jennifer Capriati
Professional Tennis Player
The greatest comeback story in tennis history — a child prodigy who reached the top 10 at 14, then b…
🏈 College Football
American
Archie Griffin
Running Back
The only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in history — Ohio State's greatest player.…
American
Charles Woodson
Cornerback
The only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy in the award's history.…
American
Cam Newton
Quarterback
The most dominant single season by a quarterback in college football history — national champion and…
American
Tim Tebow
Quarterback
The most decorated player in SEC history — two national championships and the first sophomore to win…
American
Vince Young
Quarterback
The most clutch performance in college football history — the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC.…
American
Reggie Bush
Running Back
The most electric player in college football history — 2005 Heisman winner whose trophy was vacated.…
American
Johnny Manziel
Quarterback
The first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy — Johnny Football became college football's most compel…
American
Deshaun Watson
Quarterback
Two-time national finalist and Clemson's greatest quarterback — the most clutch college player of hi…
American
Eddie George
Running Back
Ohio State Heisman winner whose bruising style defined Big Ten running back play.…
American
Ricky Williams
Running Back
Texas legend who shattered all-time NCAA rushing records — won the 1998 Heisman by the largest margi…
American
Troy Smith
Quarterback
Ohio State's 2006 Heisman winner — the most accurate deep-ball passer in Big Ten history that season…
American
Sam Bradford
Quarterback
Oklahoma's Heisman quarterback who set the record for most touchdown passes in a single season.…
American
Derrick Henry
Running Back
Alabama's Heisman winner and national champion — the last of the great SEC power backs.…
American
Doug Flutie
Quarterback
The most famous play in college football history — Flutie's Hail Mary against Miami in 1984.…
American
Ron Dayne
Running Back
Wisconsin's gentle giant — the all-time Big Ten rushing leader who won the 1999 Heisman Trophy.…
American
Tony Dorsett
Running Back
Pittsburgh's national champion and Heisman winner — the all-time NCAA rushing record holder for deca…
American
Billy Cannon
Running Back
LSU's only Heisman winner — famous for the Halloween punt return that remains the greatest play in S…
American
Doak Walker
Halfback
SMU legend and three-time All-American — the most decorated college player of the late 1940s.…
American
Tommie Frazier
Quarterback
Nebraska's national championship quarterback — produced the most celebrated individual bowl performa…
American
Paul Hornung
Quarterback/Halfback
Notre Dame's 1956 Heisman winner — won the award on a losing team, the only player to do so.…
American
Danny Wuerffel
Quarterback
Florida's 1996 Heisman winner who led the Gators to his first national championship.…
American
Andre Ware
Quarterback
Houston's Heisman quarterback who shattered passing records in the run-and-shoot offence.…
American
Troy Aikman
Quarterback
UCLA's Heisman finalist who became the first overall pick and three-time Super Bowl champion.…
American
Jadeveon Clowney
Defensive End
South Carolina's most feared defender — the most physically dominant defensive player in college foo…
American
Myles Garrett
Defensive End
Texas A&M's most dominant pass rusher — arrived in the NFL as a ready-made elite defender.…
🏊 Swimming
American
Bobby Finke
Freestyle (Distance)
American distance freestyle champion whose astonishing final-length surges in the 800m and 1500m hav…
American
Regan Smith
Backstroke
American backstroke world record holder whose dominant performances across 100m and 200m backstroke …
American
Torri Huske
Butterfly / Freestyle
American butterfly and freestyle sprinter who produced multiple gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympi…
American
Gretchen Walsh
Freestyle / Butterfly
American freestyle and butterfly sprinter whose extraordinary 100m freestyle split and world record …
American
Kate Douglass
Individual Medley
American versatile swimmer whose exceptional technique across backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly an…
American
Missy Franklin
Backstroke
American backstroke legend who won six Olympic gold medals between 2012 and 2016, breaking multiple …
American
Allison Schmitt
Freestyle
American freestyle swimmer and relay specialist whose consistent international performances and mult…
American
Ryan Murphy
Backstroke
American backstroke Olympic champion and world record holder whose consistent excellence and relay c…
American
Matt Biondi
Freestyle (Sprint)
American freestyle sprint legend whose eight Olympic medals at the 1984 and 1988 Games, exceptional …
American
Rowdy Gaines
Freestyle (Sprint)
American freestyle legend whose three Olympic gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and consiste…
American
John Naber
Backstroke
American backstroke legend who won four Olympic gold medals at the 1976 Montreal Games, setting worl…
American
Don Schollander
Freestyle (Sprint)
American freestyle legend who became the first swimmer to win five individual gold medals at a singl…
American
Duke Kahanamoku
Freestyle (Sprint)
Hawaiian surfing and swimming legend who introduced surfing to the world and won multiple Olympic go…
American
Johnny Weissmuller
Freestyle (Sprint)
American swimming and acting legend who won three Olympic gold medals and set 67 world records, tran…
American
Michael Phelps
Swimmer
The most decorated Olympian in history — 23 gold medals across four Games.…
American
Mark Spitz
Swimmer
Seven gold medals at Munich 1972 — a record that stood for 36 years.…
American
Katie Ledecky
Swimmer
The most dominant female swimmer in history — world records by margins never seen in the sport.…
American
Caeleb Dressel
Freestyle/Butterfly Sprinter
Five gold medals at Tokyo 2020 — the most by any swimmer at a single Games since Michael Phelps.…
American
Janet Evans
Distance Freestyle Swimmer
The greatest female distance swimmer before Katie Ledecky — four Olympic gold medals and a 400m worl…
American
Ryan Lochte
Multi-Stroke Swimmer
Twelve Olympic medals including six gold — the second most decorated Olympic swimmer in history.…
American
Tracy Caulkins
Swimmer (Individual Medley)
The greatest all-round swimmer in US history — 48 national titles, three Olympic gold medals at the …
American
Natalie Coughlin
Swimmer (Backstroke/Freestyle)
The first American woman to win six medals at a single Olympics — Natalie Coughlin's 12 Olympic meda…
American
Debbie Meyer
Swimmer (Freestyle)
The first swimmer in Olympic history to win three individual gold medals at a single Games — Debbie …
American
Simone Manuel
Swimmer (Freestyle)
The first African American woman to win an individual Olympic swimming gold medal — Manuel's 100m fr…
🏁 Motorsport
American
Josef Newgarden
IndyCar Driver
Two-time IndyCar champion and back-to-back Indy 500 winner in 2023 and 2024 whose late-race composur…
American
Colton Herta
IndyCar Driver
American IndyCar racer and Indy 500 pole position holder whose natural speed and ability to perform …
American
Kyle Larson
NASCAR Driver
Japanese-American NASCAR champion whose fearless driving style, exceptional short-track ability and …
American
Chase Elliott
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR Cup Series champion whose consistent performances, fan-friendly personality and fami…
American
Joey Logano
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR champion whose consistent winning record, memorable Daytona 500 victories and experi…
American
Denny Hamlin
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR driver whose extraordinary consistency across more than two decades, multiple Dayton…
American
Martin Truex Jr.
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR champion whose 2017 title and multiple Talladega victories produced the finest seaso…
American
Kevin Harvick
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR champion nicknamed 'Happy' whose 2014 title, consistent pace and respected veteran p…
American
Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend and three-time champion known as 'The Intimidator' whose ferocious driving st…
American
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR driver and son of Dale Earnhardt whose enormous popularity with fans, multiple Dayto…
American
Jeff Gordon
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend and four-time champion whose brilliant driving style, DuPont paint scheme and…
American
Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend and record seven-time champion who dominated the Cup Series from 2006 to 2016…
American
Richard Petty
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend and seven-time champion nicknamed 'The King' whose record 200 Cup Series wins…
American
David Pearson
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend nicknamed 'The Silver Fox' who won 105 races across a brilliant career, the s…
American
Cale Yarborough
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR legend and three-time champion who dominated the sport in the late 1970s with except…
American
Tony Stewart
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR champion nicknamed 'Smoke' whose aggressive driving style, multiple Cup Series victo…
American
Rusty Wallace
NASCAR Driver
American NASCAR champion and Hall of Famer whose aggressive style, 55 career wins and fierce racing …
American
Kenny Roberts Sr.
MotoGP/500cc Rider
King Kenny — the first American to win the 500cc World Championship, who revolutionised motorcycle r…
American
Danica Patrick
Racing Driver (IndyCar/NASCAR)
The most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel and stock car racing — winner of the…
🌊 Surfing
American
Griffin Colapinto
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer whose explosive surfing style, consistent Championship Tour performance…
American
Conner Coffin
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer whose flowing style, reliable power surfing and multiple Championship T…
American
Dane Reynolds
Professional Surfer
American freesurfer widely regarded as the most progressive and technically innovative surfer of his…
American
Rob Machado
Professional Surfer
American surfing legend whose dreamy, flowing style and calm approach in powerful surf produced an a…
American
Tom Curren
Professional Surfer
American three-time world surfing champion whose consistency, technical mastery and powerful turn wo…
American
Caitlin Simmers
Professional Surfer
American teenage surfing sensation who became one of the fastest-rising talents on the WSL Champions…
American
Courtney Conlogue
Professional Surfer
American surfing champion whose powerful surfing, consistent Championship Tour results and multiple …
American
Andy Irons
Surfer
Three World Championships — the most naturally gifted surfer of his generation and a tragically shor…
American
Kelly Slater
Professional Surfer
15 World Surf League Championship titles — Kelly Slater is the greatest surfer in history and won hi…
American
Laird Hamilton
Big Wave Surfer
The pioneer of big wave surfing — Laird Hamilton's Teahupo'o ride on August 17 2000 is considered th…
American
John John Florence
Professional Surfer
Two World Championship titles and an aerial surfing ability that some coaches consider the greatest …
American
Carissa Moore
Professional Surfer
Five World Championship titles and the first surfing Olympic gold medallist — Carissa Moore won gold…
American
Lisa Andersen
Surfer
The surfer who changed everything — four consecutive World Championship titles from 1994 to 1997 and…
American
Caroline Marks
Professional Surfer
Olympic gold medallist at Paris 2024 — the youngest surfer to qualify for the Championship Tour at 1…
American
Bethany Hamilton
Surfer
One of sport's most extraordinary stories — lost her left arm to a tiger shark attack in 2003 at age…
⛷️ Winter Sports
American
Brian Boitano
Figure Skater
American figure skating legend whose 1988 Olympic gold medal, famous battle with Brian Orser and ext…
American
Scott Hamilton
Figure Skater
American figure skating champion whose compact, powerful style, back flip signature move and four Wo…
American
Dick Button
Figure Skater
American figure skating legend who was the first person to land a double Axel in competition in 1948…
American
Lindsey Jacobellis
Snowboard Cross
American snowboard cross legend whose eight World Championship wins and long-awaited Olympic gold at…
American
Chloe Kim
Snowboarder
Snowboarding's golden girl — two consecutive Olympic halfpipe gold medals and the sport's most celeb…
American
Apolo Anton Ohno
Short Track Speed Skater
The most decorated American Winter Olympian — eight medals across three Games.…
American
Picabo Street
Downhill Skier
The most famous American female skier — Olympic gold and comeback from a near-career-ending knee inj…
American
Mikaela Shiffrin
Alpine Skier
The most successful alpine skier in history — over 90 World Cup victories and multiple Olympic gold …
American
Lindsey Vonn
Alpine Skier
82 World Cup victories and four overall World Cup titles — Lindsey Vonn is the most successful femal…
American
Eric Heiden
Speed Skater
Five gold medals at Lake Placid 1980 across every speed skating distance — the greatest single-Games…
American
Shaun White
Snowboarder
Three Olympic halfpipe gold medals — Shaun White's dominance of snowboard halfpipe from Turin 2006 t…
American
Tara Lipinski
Figure Skater
The youngest Olympic figure skating champion in history — won gold at Nagano 1998 at just 15 years a…
American
Michelle Kwan
Figure Skater
The most decorated figure skater in US history — five World Championship titles, nine US National Ch…
American
Bonnie Blair
Speed Skater
America's most decorated female Winter Olympian — five Olympic gold medals across three Games and th…
American
Nathan Chen
Figure Skater
Olympic champion at Beijing 2022 and three-time World Champion — the most technically advanced men's…
🤸 Gymnastics
American
Sunisa Lee
All-Around
American all-around Olympic champion of 2020 whose exceptional beam work, consistent all-round perfo…
American
Jade Carey
Floor Exercise / Vault
American Olympic floor exercise champion whose clean and powerful tumbling, reliable performances an…
American
Shilese Jones
Uneven Bars
American uneven bars specialist whose extraordinary technical mastery of the apparatus and consisten…
American
Simone Biles
Artistic Gymnast
The most decorated gymnast in World Championship history — seven Olympic golds and skills named afte…
American
Mary Lou Retton
Gymnast
America's golden girl — the first American woman to win the all-around Olympic gold medal.…
American
Shannon Miller
Gymnast
The most decorated American gymnast — seven Olympic medals and the 1993 World all-around champion.…
American
Paul Hamm
Gymnast
The only American to win the Olympic all-around — the most controversial gold medal in Olympic gymna…
American
Kurt Thomas
Gymnast
The man who put American men's gymnastics on the map — the first American to win a World Championshi…
American
Jordan Chiles
Gymnast
Team USA' power gymnast — Paris 2024 controversy and a World Championship medallist.…
American
Aly Raisman
Gymnast
Captain America — the most decorated US gymnast alongside Simone Biles and an advocate for abuse sur…
American
Nastia Liukin
Gymnast
Five Olympic medals — the 2008 Olympic all-around champion with the most elegant style in modern gym…
🏇 Horse Racing
American
Mike Smith
Jockey
American Hall of Fame jockey whose three Triple Crown victories on different horses and extraordinar…
American
Bob Baffert
Trainer
American Hall of Fame trainer whose extraordinary record of Triple Crown champions including America…
American
Todd Pletcher
Trainer
American Hall of Fame trainer whose record of training over 5,000 winners and multiple Eclipse Award…
American
Sea Biscuit
Racehorse
American racing legend of the 1930s whose rags-to-riches story, iconic rivalry with War Admiral and …
American
Man o' War
Racehorse
American racing legend widely regarded as the greatest Thoroughbred of the twentieth century, whose …
American
Citation
Racehorse
American Triple Crown winner of 1948 and 16-time consecutive winner whose sustained dominance at the…
American
American Pharoah
Racehorse
American Triple Crown winner of 2015 whose historic achievement ended a 37-year wait for a Triple Cr…
American
Justify
Racehorse
American Triple Crown winner of 2018 who completed the feat undefeated in his first 12 starts, the m…
American
California Chrome
Racehorse
American racing champion and two-time Horse of the Year whose workmanlike appearance but brilliant p…
American
Dancing Brave
Racehorse
British-bred racing champion whose brilliant 1986 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and Eclipse Stakes victo…
American
Secretariat
Racehorse
The greatest racehorse in history — Triple Crown winner by 31 lengths in the Belmont in a world reco…
🏐 Volleyball
American
Micah Christenson
Setter
American volleyball setter whose elite game management, impressive physical tools and consistent per…
American
Jordan Thompson
Outside Hitter
Australian volleyball outside hitter whose consistent international performances and leadership of t…
American
Andrea Drews
Outside Hitter
American volleyball outside hitter whose exceptional athleticism, powerful attacking and consistent …
American
Karch Kiraly
Volleyball Player
The only player to win Olympic gold in both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball.…
American
Misty May-Treanor
Beach Volleyball Player
Three consecutive Olympic gold medals with Kerri Walsh — the greatest partnership in beach volleybal…
American
Kerri Walsh Jennings
Beach Volleyball Player
Three Olympic golds and the partner of Misty May-Treanor — the most decorated beach volleyball champ…
American
Logan Tom
Outside Hitter
Four-time Olympian — the most decorated American women's indoor volleyball player.…
American
Matt Anderson
Outside Hitter
The USA's top scorer — Olympic silver medallist and one of the sport's finest servers.…
American
Destinee Hooker
Outside Hitter
The most athletic blocker in women's volleyball history — Olympic silver medallist.…
American
Matthew Anderson
Volleyball Player
The most versatile outside hitter of the modern era — Matthew Anderson's career with both the US nat…
American
Gabrielle Reece
Outside Hitter (Beach)
The most influential figure in the globalisation of beach volleyball — model, athlete and ambassador…
⚽ Football
American
Landon Donovan
Forward/Attacking Midfielder
The greatest American footballer of his generation — MLS all-time top scorer and scorer of the most …
American
Clint Dempsey
Forward/Attacking Midfielder
The Deuce — American footballer who became the first from the USA to score 50 Premier League goals a…
American
Cobi Jones
Winger/Midfielder
The most capped American footballer of his era — LA Galaxy legend and one of the pioneers of America…
American
Megan Rapinoe
Winger
Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and the most decorated American in women's football history —…
American
Alex Morgan
Centre Forward
America's most recognisable female footballer — a two-time World Cup winner whose combination of pac…
American
Abby Wambach
Centre Forward
The most capped international footballer in history at the time of her retirement — 184 goals for th…
American
Mia Hamm
Forward
The player who built women's football globally — Mia Hamm was the first women's player to become a g…
American
Carli Lloyd
Midfielder
Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and the hero of two Women's World Cup finals — her hat-trick …
American
Tobin Heath
Right Winger
America's most creative and technically gifted winger — two-time Women's World Cup champion whose dr…
🚴 Cycling
American
Greg LeMond
Professional Cyclist
The American who conquered the Tour — three victories and the comeback after being shot.…
American
Lance Armstrong
Road Cyclist
Seven Tour de France titles — all stripped — Lance Armstrong's cancer survival made him a global ico…
American
Kristin Armstrong
Road Cyclist (Time Trial)
The greatest time trialist in women's Olympic cycling history — three Olympic gold medals in the tim…
🏎️ Formula 1
American
Mario Andretti
Driver
The only American Formula One World Champion, whose victories in the 1978 title battle with Lotus ma…
American
Sarah Fisher
Racing Driver (IndyCar)
The most successful female open-wheel racing driver in American history — eight Indianapolis 500 sta…