Basketball Players From Florida

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Florida has produced a number of Basketball Players who have made it big. These include Vince Carter, Julian Newman, Chandler Parsons, Jaden Newman, Tina Ball and others.
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Vince Carter
(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as the Shooting Guard / Small Forward )
Vince Carter
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Birthdate: January 26, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Widely regarded as the greatest dunker ever in basketball history, Vince Carter is an American former basketball player. His leaping ability during his playing career often entertained crowds, earning him nicknames like Half Man, Half Amazing and Vinsanity. Also a philanthropist, Carter set up the Embassy of Hope Foundation, which helps children in places like New Jersey, Florida, and Ontario.

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Tracy McGrady
(Shooting Guard, Small Forward)
Tracy McGrady
12
Birthdate: May 24, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
 3 
David Robinson
(Basketball player)
David Robinson
5
Birthdate: August 6, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
 4 
Amar'e Stoudemire
(American-Israeli Professional Basketball Coach and Former Player)
Amar'e Stoudemire
6
Birthdate: November 16, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Known as much for his basketball skills, as for his towering 6’10” height, Amar'e Stoudemire has played for major teams such as the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. An Olympic bronze medal winner, he now coaches the NBA team Brooklyn Nets. He also founded the Each One, Teach One foundation.

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Gilbert Arenas
(Basketball player)
Gilbert Arenas
5
Birthdate: January 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 6 
Steve Blake
(Basketball player)
Steve Blake
4
Birthdate: February 26, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
 7 
Trevor Ariza
(Basketball Player)
Trevor Ariza
4
Birthdate: June 30, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
 8 
Jordan Clarkson
(Basketball player)
Jordan Clarkson
2
Birthdate: June 7, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
 9 
Artis Gilmore
(American Former Professional Basketball Player)
Artis Gilmore
3
Birthdate: September 21, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
 10 
Udonis Haslem
(Basketball player)
Udonis Haslem
3
Birthdate: June 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
 11 
Grayson Allen
(Basketball player)
Grayson Allen
2
Birthdate: October 8, 1995
Sun Sign: Libra
 12 
Sylvia Fowles
(Basketball player)
Sylvia Fowles
4
Birthdate: October 6, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
 13 
Chandler Parsons
(Basketball player)
Chandler Parsons
3
Birthdate: October 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 14 
Julian Newman
(American Basketball Player Who Plays at the Point Guard Position)
Julian Newman
7
Birthdate: September 6, 2001
Sun Sign: Virgo

Julian Newman is an amateur basketball player who specializes in playing the point guard position. He started hogging the limelight in 2012 when his YouTube videos, showcasing his basketball skills, went viral. While many praised Newman for his skills, some criticized the videos for the way Newman was marketed as he was only a child at the time.

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Darryl Dawkins
(Basketball player)
Darryl Dawkins
3
Birthdate: January 11, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: August 27, 2015
 16 
Scottie Barnes
(Basketball player)
Scottie Barnes
2
Birthdate: April 1, 2001
Sun Sign: Aries
 17 
Anfernee Simons
(Basketball player)
Anfernee Simons
2
Birthdate: June 8, 1999
Sun Sign: Gemini
 18 
Anthony Mason
(Basketball Player)
Anthony Mason
4
Birthdate: December 14, 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 28, 2015
 19 
Brandon Knight
(Basketball Player)
Brandon Knight
3
Birthdate: December 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 20 
Eddie Jones
(Basketball player)
Eddie Jones
3
Birthdate: October 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
 21 
Mitchell Robinson
(Basketball player)
Mitchell Robinson
2
Birthdate: April 1, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
 22 
Mitch Richmond
(Basketball Players)
Mitch Richmond
3
Birthdate: June 30, 1965
Sun Sign: Cancer
 23 
Killian Hayes
(Basketball player)
Killian Hayes
7
Birthdate: July 27, 2001
Sun Sign: Leo
 24 
James Jones
(Basketball player)
James Jones
1
Birthdate: October 4, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra

James Jones is an American basketball executive who is currently serving as the general manager for the popular National Basketball Association (NBA) team, the Phoenix Suns. A former player, Jones played 14 seasons in the NBA during which he represented teams like Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. A three-time NBA champion, James Jones helped the Heat win two NBA championships.  

 25 
Nassir Little
(Basketball player)
Nassir Little
1
Birthdate: February 11, 2000
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 26 
Frank Martin
(Basketball coach)
Frank Martin
2
Birthdate: March 23, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
 27 
Marreese Speights
(Basketball player)
Marreese Speights
1
Birthdate: August 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
 28 
Larry Sanders
(Basketball player)
Larry Sanders
1
Birthdate: November 21, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 29 
Nick Calathes
(Basketball player)
Nick Calathes
7
Birthdate: February 7, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Though born and trained in the US, Nick Calathes now plays for the national basketball team of Greece. He also plays for Barcelona. Nick began his career with Florida University, and in spite of being drafted by the NBA, he gained recognition by winning the Greek League with Panathinaikos.

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Dwayne Bacon
(Basketball player)
Dwayne Bacon
1
Birthdate: August 30, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Leonard Skinner
(Basketball coach, Businessman)
Leonard Skinner
1
Birthdate: January 11, 1933
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: September 20, 2010
 32 
Jason Preston
(Basketball player)
Jason Preston
1
Birthdate: August 10, 1999
Sun Sign: Leo
 33 
Vin Baker
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
Vin Baker
1
Birthdate: November 23, 1971
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 34 
Tre Mann
(Basketball player)
Tre Mann
1
Birthdate: February 3, 2001
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 35 
Tony Bradley
(Basketball player)
Tony Bradley
1
Birthdate: January 8, 1998
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 36 
Vernon Maxwell
(Basketball player)
Vernon Maxwell
1
Birthdate: September 12, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
 37 
John Chaney
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
John Chaney
1
Birthdate: January 21, 1932
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: January 29, 2021
 38 
Vernon Carey Jr.
(Basketball player)
Vernon Carey Jr.
1
Birthdate: February 25, 2001
Sun Sign: Pisces
 39 
Joel Berry II
(Basketball player)
Joel Berry II
1
Birthdate: April 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
 40 
Scottie Wilbekin
(Basketball player)
Scottie Wilbekin
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
 41 
Davey Johnson
(Baseball player, Baseball manager)
Davey Johnson
0
Birthdate: January 30, 1943
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 42 
Dee Brown
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
Dee Brown
1
Birthdate: November 29, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Paul Reed
(Basketball player)
Paul Reed
1
Birthdate: June 14, 1999
Sun Sign: Gemini
 44 
Anthony Grant
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
Anthony Grant
1
Birthdate: April 15, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
 45 
Mike Williams
(American football player)
Mike Williams
0
Birthdate: January 4, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 46 
Will Perdue
(Basketball player)
Will Perdue
1
Birthdate: August 29, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
 47 
Philip Champion
(Basketball player)
Philip Champion
1
Birthdate: June 13, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
 48 
Glen Rice Jr.
(Basketball player)
Glen Rice Jr.
1
Birthdate: January 1, 1991
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Chaundee Brown
(Basketball Player)
Chaundee Brown
0
Birthdate: December 4, 1998
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 50 
Reggie Evans
(Basketball Player)
Reggie Evans
1
Birthdate: May 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus