Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, February 17, 1963. He was the fourth of five children born to James and Deloris. In June 2006, he became part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Later that year, he filed for divorce from Juanita, his wife of 17 years. They have three children together.
Wilt Chamberlain was born in 21th August 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. His nick name is The big dipper. He was unmarried. He personally believed that "Nobody roots for Goliath". He was the only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring average and rebounding average in the same season. He died in 12th October 1999.
Kareem Abdul Jabber was born in 16th April 1947 in New York City, New York, USA. His nick name is Lew. His spouse name was Janice Habiba' Brown' (divorced). He coached the Oklahoma Storm of the United States Basketball League in 2002, leading them to the league championship before resigning.
Larry Bird was born December 7, 1956. He was the fourth of Joe and Georgia Bird's six children. His birthplace was West Baden, Indiana. Bird was always somewhat injury-prone. He missed much of the 1988-89 seasons after major surgery on both heels.
Earvin Johnson was born August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, the fourth of Earvin and Christine Johnson's seven children. In 1977 Johnson and his Everett High School team won the state championship.
William Felton Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a former American basketball player remembered for his central role in the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons, during which he led the Boston Celtics to eight straight championships. Bill Russell's famous saying was "Don't knock the ball in the stands, keep it in your hands.
Oscar Palmer Robertson was born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte Tennessee. His nick name was the big O of O Train. He came from a poor family. As a result instead of baseball he played basketball. His parents could not afford baseball.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born in 6th March 1972, New Jersey, USA. His nick name was Superman. O'Neal graduated from Louisiana State University and is the only current NBA player with an MBA (Master of Business Administration). He intends to pursue a career in politics and/or sports ownership upon retiring from the NBA.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born January 21, 1963. His birth place is Lagos, Nigeria. His nick name is the dream. He has wife, Dalia Asafi with children. Prior to coming to the U.S. to attend the University of Houston, he had never played basketball and actually came to Houston to play soccer.
Tim Duncan's full name is Timothy Theodore Duncan and he was born April 25, 1976 in American Virgin Islands to Ione and William Duncan. His father is a mason, while his mother is a midwife. He has two older sisters, Cheryl and Tricia. He plays professional basketball for the San Antonio Spurs and he is also the captain of the team.
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