Basketball Players From Michigan

Michigan has produced a number of Basketball Players who have made it big. These include Magic Johnson, Devin Booker, Draymond Green, Kyle Kuzma, George Gervin and others.
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 1 
Magic Johnson
(The Greatest Point Guard of All Time)
Magic Johnson
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Birthdate: August 14, 1959
Sun Sign: Leo

Magic Johnson, the now retired American basketball player was one of the most powerful players of the 1980s and led NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to five championships during his thirteen years career. His real name is Earvin Johnson and he earned his nickname Magic during his high school days. He retired after testing positive for HIV and currently heads Magic Johnson Enterprises.

 2 
Chris Webber
(Basketball player Power Forward, Businessperson)
Chris Webber
5
Birthdate: March 1, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
 3 
Devin Booker
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as the Shooting guard)
Devin Booker
11
Birthdate: October 30, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Devin Armani Booker is a star basketball player of the NBA team Phoenix Suns. His achievements include playing in the McDonald's All-American Game, representing the University of Kentucky, and becoming the youngest NBA player to score 50 points in consecutive games. In 2020, Devin made it to the NBA All-Star.
 4 
Draymond Green
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as the Power Forward)
Draymond Green
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Birthdate: March 4, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces

Professional basketball player Draymond Green currently plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays primarily at the power forward position. A three-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA All-Star, he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. He identifies himself as a Christian and follows a modest lifestyle.

 5 
Jalen Rose
(Basketball player)
Jalen Rose
7
Birthdate: January 30, 1973
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 6 
Kyle Kuzma
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Power Forward)
Kyle Kuzma
10
Birthdate: July 24, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo
Kyle Kuzma began his career with the Utah Utes and was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team. He was later drafted by the Brooklyn Nets but traded to the LA Lakers. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and in 2020, he scored his first NBA championship win.
 7 
JaVale McGee
(Basketball player)
JaVale McGee
10
Birthdate: January 19, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 8 
Tom Izzo
(Coach)
Tom Izzo
3
Birthdate: January 30, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 9 
Miles Bridges
(Basketball player)
Miles Bridges
2
Birthdate: March 21, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
 10 
George Gervin
(Basketball Player)
George Gervin
0
Birthdate: April 27, 1952
Sun Sign: Taurus
 11 
Don Nelson
(Basketball Player)
Don Nelson
3
Birthdate: May 15, 1940
Sun Sign: Taurus
 12 
Rudy Tomjanovich
(Basketball Player)
Rudy Tomjanovich
3
Birthdate: November 24, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 13 
Emoni Bates
(Basketball player)
Emoni Bates
2
Birthdate: January 28, 2004
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 14 
Shane Battier
(Basketball player)
Shane Battier
5
Birthdate: September 9, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
 15 
B. J. Armstrong
(Basketball player)
B. J. Armstrong
2
Birthdate: September 9, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
 16 
Kenyon Martin
(Basketball Player)
Kenyon Martin
3
Birthdate: December 30, 1977
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 17 
Jason Richardson
(Basketball player)
Jason Richardson
3
Birthdate: January 20, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 18 
Tyler Ulis
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Played as Point Guard)
Tyler Ulis
3
Birthdate: January 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 19 
Dan Majerle
(Basketball player, Actor)
Dan Majerle
2
Birthdate: September 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
 20 
Darvin Ham
(Basketball player)
Darvin Ham
1
Birthdate: July 23, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
 21 
Jordan Crawford
(Basketball player)
Jordan Crawford
3
Birthdate: October 23, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
 22 
Steve Smith
(Basketball player, Journalist)
Steve Smith
1
Birthdate: March 31, 1969
Sun Sign: Aries
 23 
Dave DeBusschere
(Basketball player)
Dave DeBusschere
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1940
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: May 14, 2003
 24 
Kay Felder
(Basketball Player)
Kay Felder
1
Birthdate: March 29, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
 25 
Bryn Forbes
(Basketball player)
Bryn Forbes
2
Birthdate: July 23, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
 26 
Bobby Joe Hill
(Basketball Player)
Bobby Joe Hill
1
Birthdate: June 12, 1943
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: December 8, 2002
 27 
Denzel Valentine
(Basketball player)
Denzel Valentine
3
Birthdate: November 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 28 
Chris Kaman
(Former German-American Basketball Player)
Chris Kaman
3
Birthdate: April 28, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
 29 
James Young
(Basketball player)
James Young
1
Birthdate: August 16, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo
 30 
Avery Brundage
(5th President of the International Olympic Committee)
Avery Brundage
3
Birthdate: September 28, 1887
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: May 8, 1975

Avery Brundage was an American track and field athlete who took part in the 1912 Summer Olympics, competing in the decathlon and pentathlon events. He went on to become an influential figure in the Olympic movement and served as the president of the IOC for two decades. Avery Brundage is remembered for his involvement with Berlin 1936 and Munich 1972. 

 31 
Cassius Winston
(Basketball player)
Cassius Winston
1
Birthdate: February 28, 1998
Sun Sign: Pisces
 32 
Pamela McGee
(Basketball player)
Pamela McGee
5
Birthdate: December 1, 1962
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 33 
Robert Traylor
(Basketball player)
Robert Traylor
1
Birthdate: February 1, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 11, 2011
 34 
Wilson Chandler
(Basketball player)
Wilson Chandler
1
Birthdate: May 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
 35 
Brian Bowen
(Basketball Player)
Brian Bowen
1
Birthdate: October 2, 1998
Sun Sign: Libra
 36 
Jeff Hephner
(Actor, Basketball player)
Jeff Hephner
1
Birthdate: June 22, 1975
Sun Sign: Cancer
 37 
Monté Morris
(Basketball Player)
Monté Morris
1
Birthdate: June 27, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
 38 
Jim Boylen
(Basketball Coach)
Jim Boylen
1
Birthdate: April 18, 1965
Sun Sign: Aries
 39 
Willie Green
(Basketball player)
Willie Green
0
Birthdate: July 28, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
 40 
Mateen Cleaves
(Basketball player)
Mateen Cleaves
1
Birthdate: September 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
 41 
Xavier Tillman
(Basketball player)
Xavier Tillman
1
Birthdate: January 12, 1999
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 42 
Kysre Gondrezick
(Basketball player)
Kysre Gondrezick
1
Birthdate: July 27, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
 43 
Deyonta Davis
(Basketball player)
Deyonta Davis
1
Birthdate: December 2, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 44 
Keith Appling
(Basketball player)
Keith Appling
2
Birthdate: February 13, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 45 
Morris Peterson
(Basketball Player)
Morris Peterson
1
Birthdate: August 26, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
 46 
Mel Daniels
(Basketball Player)
Mel Daniels
6
Birthdate: July 20, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 30, 2015
 47 
Ralph Simpson
(Basketball player)
Ralph Simpson
1
Birthdate: August 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
 48 
LaVall Jordan
(Basketball coach)
LaVall Jordan
1
Birthdate: April 16, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
 49 
Ricky Berry
(Basketball player)
Ricky Berry
1
Birthdate: October 6, 1964
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: August 14, 1989
 50 
Dane Fife
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Dane Fife
1
Birthdate: July 26, 1979
Sun Sign: Leo