Larry Nance. Larry Nance at 6'10" won the first Slam Dunk Contest in 1984 while playing for the Phoenix Suns.

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.

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

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

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