Basketball Players From New Jersey

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New Jersey has produced a number of Basketball Players who have made it big. These include Shaquille O’ Neal, Dennis Rodman, J. R. Smith, Tom Heinsohn, Jalen Brunson and others.
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Shaquille O’ Neal
(Basketball player)
Shaquille O’ Neal
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Birthdate: March 6, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces

Shaquille O'Neal is an American former basketball player who currently works as a sports analyst. Considered one of the greatest basketballers ever, O'Neal was also one of the heaviest and tallest players of all time. One of the most important players in the history of LA Lakers, O'Neal helped the team win three consecutive NBA championships between 2000 and 2002.

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Dennis Rodman
(Former Professional Basketball Player Who was Arguably the Best Rebounding Forward in NBA History)
Dennis Rodman
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Birthdate: May 13, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus

Former professional basketball player, Dennis Rodman came to prominence in the 1980s as a power forward known for his defensive and rebounding abilities. Hailed as "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history," he earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times. He has a media presence as well and has appeared in many TV shows.

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Rick Barry
(Basketball Player and Radio Personalities)
Rick Barry
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Birthdate: March 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Aries
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Karl-Anthony Towns
(Basketball player)
Karl-Anthony Towns
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Birthdate: November 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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J. R. Smith
(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as the Shooting Guard)
J. R. Smith
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Birthdate: September 9, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Shooting guard J. R. Smith was initially drafted by the New Orleans Hornets and later played with the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks, too. He won one NBA Championship each with the Cavaliers and the LA Lakers. He has also been part of controversies related to reckless driving.
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Tamika Catchings
(Basketball player)
Tamika Catchings
5
Birthdate: July 21, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Bam Adebayo
(Basketball player)
Bam Adebayo
2
Birthdate: July 18, 1997
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Andrew Bynum
(Basketball player)
Andrew Bynum
6
Birthdate: October 27, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Mike Bibby
(Basketball player)
Mike Bibby
3
Birthdate: May 13, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Jalen Brunson
(Basketball player)
Jalen Brunson
3
Birthdate: August 31, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Te'a Cooper
(Basketball player)
Te'a Cooper
12
Birthdate: April 16, 1997
Sun Sign: Aries
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Bobby Hurley
(Basketball coach, Basketball player,)
Bobby Hurley
2
Birthdate: June 28, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
(Basketball player)
Jaren Jackson Jr.
2
Birthdate: September 15, 1999
Sun Sign: Virgo
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David West
(Basketball player)
David West
1
Birthdate: August 29, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Kenneth Faried
(Basketball player)
Kenneth Faried
3
Birthdate: November 19, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Jay Williams
(Basketball player)
Jay Williams
7
Birthdate: September 10, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Tom Heinsohn
(Basketball Player and Coach)
Tom Heinsohn
3
Birthdate: August 26, 1934
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: November 9, 2020
Tom Heinsohn is remembered for his 6-decade-long association with the NBA team Boston Celtics, first as a forward/center player, and then as a coach and a broadcaster. He was instrumental in forming the NBA Players Association. Heinsohn was part of the 17 NBA Championship wins of the Celtics.
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Al Harrington
(Basketball Player)
Al Harrington
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Birthdate: February 17, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Rakeem Christmas
(Basketball player)
Rakeem Christmas
4
Birthdate: December 1, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Ron Harper Jr.
(Basketball player)
Ron Harper Jr.
2
Birthdate: April 12, 2000
Sun Sign: Aries
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Gary Garland
(Basketball player)
Gary Garland
2
Birthdate: October 12, 1957
Sun Sign: Libra
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Paul Tagliabue
(Former Commissioner of the National Football League)
Paul Tagliabue
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Birthdate: November 24, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was initially a lawyer who had worked with Covington & Burling. He is also part of the board of directors of Georgetown University and the Latin American retailer Netshoes. Apart from investing in business and higher education, he also participates in global public policy discussions.

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Dajuan Wagner
(Basketball player)
Dajuan Wagner
1
Birthdate: February 4, 1983
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Sharife Cooper
(Basketball player)
Sharife Cooper
2
Birthdate: June 11, 2001
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Dan Hurley
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Dan Hurley
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Birthdate: January 16, 1973
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Lenny Cooke
(Basketball player)
Lenny Cooke
1
Birthdate: April 29, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Jason Thompson
(Basketball player)
Jason Thompson
3
Birthdate: July 21, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Dahntay Jones
(Basketball player)
Dahntay Jones
1
Birthdate: December 27, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Randy Foye
(Basketball player)
Randy Foye
3
Birthdate: September 24, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
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MarShon Brooks
(Basketball player)
MarShon Brooks
1
Birthdate: January 26, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Isaiah Briscoe
(Basketball player)
Isaiah Briscoe
1
Birthdate: April 13, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
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Bill Raftery
(Basketball coach)
Bill Raftery
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Birthdate: April 19, 1943
Sun Sign: Aries
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Nikos Galis
(Basketball player)
Nikos Galis
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Birthdate: July 23, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo

Legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis, or The Basketball Gangster, led Greece to the 1987 Eurobasket Championship victory. Galis also made it to FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players list in 1991. He was one of the rare players to be named to the Basketball Hall of Fame without representing the NBA.

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Myles Powell
(Basketball player)
Myles Powell
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Birthdate: July 7, 1997
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Markus Howard
(Basketball player)
Markus Howard
2
Birthdate: March 3, 1999
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Rollie Massimino
(Basketball coach)
Rollie Massimino
2
Birthdate: November 13, 1934
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 30, 2017
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Naz Reid
(Basketball player)
Naz Reid
1
Birthdate: August 26, 1999
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Wade Baldwin IV
(Basketball Player)
Wade Baldwin IV
2
Birthdate: March 29, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
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Al Attles
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
Al Attles
1
Birthdate: November 7, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Malachi Richardson
(Basketball player)
Malachi Richardson
2
Birthdate: January 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Tim Thomas
(Basketball Player)
Tim Thomas
1
Birthdate: February 26, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Nick Piantanida
(Parachute Jumper)
Nick Piantanida
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Birthdate: August 15, 1932
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 29, 1966

Nick Piantanida was an American parachute jumper. In 1966, he created a record by reaching 123,500 feet with his Strato Jump II balloon, a record that stood until 2012, when it was broken by Felix Baumgartner. Nick Piantanida's life and career inspired the 2015 film Angry Sky, which was premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Earl Clark
(Basketball player)
Earl Clark
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Birthdate: January 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Kelly Tripucka
(Basketball Player)
Kelly Tripucka
1
Birthdate: February 16, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Anne Donovan
(Basketball Player)
Anne Donovan
3
Birthdate: November 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: June 13, 2018
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Gerald Henderson Jr.
(Basketball player)
Gerald Henderson Jr.
2
Birthdate: December 9, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Troy Murphy
(Basketball Player)
Troy Murphy
1
Birthdate: May 2, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Naji Marshall
(Basketball player)
Naji Marshall
1
Birthdate: January 24, 1998
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Chris Copeland
(Basketball player)
Chris Copeland
0
Birthdate: March 17, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Gary Williams
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Gary Williams
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Birthdate: March 4, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces