European-Born. Dirk Nowitzki, 2007 NBA MVP, follows Tim Duncan, Steve Nash and Hakeem Olajuwon as only the fourth internationally-born NBA MVP.

Track And Field. While at the University of San Francisco, future NBA great Bill Russell was ranked the 7th best high jumper in the world in 1956.

Point Guard. Brandon Jennings was named Eastern Conference NBA Rookie of the Month 4 times during his first season.

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.