Faces of the NBA

Basketball players are in a sense the full package athlete. Unlike some other sports, Basketball requires all proficiency in all categories of athleticism including, speed, agility, endurance, strength, and vertical leap. This combination makes basketball players some of the most well balanced athletes. When taken to the professional level in the NBA, basketball players become some of the best athletes in the world. Here you can learn more about the Faces of the NBA, the top players who excel even at the professional level.

Lebron James “The King”

Lebron James is a name that is recognized in almost any household in America. At 18 years old, he entered the NBA as the number one draft pick to the Cleveland Caviliers and was an overnight sensation in the NBA setting numerous NBA records and aquiring the Rooking of the Year Award. His highlight tape says it all.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is yet another player that went straight to the NBA from high school. At 6’6″ this all star shooting guard has received numerous honors, including multiple NBA championships, the leagues MVP award, the finals MVP award. On top of all these awards, he holds the number 2 spot in single game scoring with 81, and has been invited to every All-Star game hosted by the NBA since his second year in the league. Check out this all star’s highlights!

Chris Paul

At 6’0″, 175 pounds, Chris Paul is one of the most explosive and entertaining point guards in the NBA. After coming out of Wake Forest at the conclusion of his sophomore season, he went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award, and has been invited to the All-Star game two times. Watch this guy shake n bake and break some ankles.