5th. DeMarcus Cousins was the 2009–10 SEC Freshman of the Yea while playing for Kentucky.

Phoenix Suns. Before his NBA days, Stephen Jackson had a brief stint with the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League.

2004-2005. Mike Bibby started his NBA career with the now defunct Vancouver Grizzlies.

Houston Rockets. Jeff Van Gundy began his NBA coaching career with the New York Knicks in 1996.

New York Knicks. Jordan Hill is the cousin of fellow NBA player Trevor Booker.

LA Clippers. Jeff Green played three seasons of college basketball for Georgetown.

Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2016, The Atlanta Hawks traded guard Jeff Teague to the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks. Dirk Nowitzki won the ESPY for Best Male Athlete in 2011.

Portland Trailblazers. NBA legend Bill Walton led the Portland Trailblazers to a NBA title in 1977.

Craig. Atlanta Hawk Speedy Claxton's parents are from Antigua.

Lakers. The Detroit Pistons actually began in Ft. Wayne, IN but were moved to Detroit in 1957.

Ollie Johnson. John "Honey" Russell was the first coach of the Boston Celtics.

6. Michael Jordan won six championships in his 13 year career with the Bulls.

Bethel HS. Allen Iverson's #3 Bethel High School jersey was retired at a 2003 ceremony honoring its 1993 State Championship.

Theo Ratliff. Theo Ratliff led the NBA in blocks in 2001, 2003, and 2004.

Cleveland Cavaliers. On November 4, 1998, the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-93.

10. Phil Jackson coached the L.A. Lakers to an NBA championship for the fourth time in 2009 after coaching the Chicago Bulls to six titles.

Dan Dickau. Dan Dickau was an All-American at Gonzaga before being drafted 28th in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.

Steve Nash. Steve Nash averaged 11.0 assists per game during the 2009-10 NBA regular season.

1,000. George Karl became the 7th coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games in 2010.