Gary Payton II comes from one of basketball’s best-known families. Born Gary Dwayne Payton II on December 1, 1992, in Seattle, Washington, the Golden State Warriors guard is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and Monique Payton. He grew up with an older sister, Raquel, and younger brother, Julian, and also has […]
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Georges Niang comes from a close family whose support helped him develop from a young basketball player in Massachusetts into a longtime NBA forward. Born on June 17, 1993, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Niang is the son of Sidy Niang and Alison Niang. His family background combines American and Senegalese roots, with his father having been […]
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Moses Moody comes from a close family in Little Rock, Arkansas, that has played a major role in shaping his character and basketball career. Born Moses Josiah Moody on May 31, 2002, the Golden State Warriors guard is the son of Kareem Moody and Rona Moody. He also has one older brother, Miles Moody, whose […]
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De’Anthony Melton comes from a large and close family that played an important role in his journey from North Hollywood, California, to the NBA. Born on May 28, 1998, the Golden State Warriors guard is the son of Monique Young and Anthony Melton. He grew up primarily with his mother and five siblings, and he […]
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Malevy Leons comes from a close and athletic family that played a major role in his journey from IJmuiden, Netherlands, to the NBA. Born on September 23, 1999, the Dutch forward is the son of Iwan Leons and Monique Leons. His father played soccer, while his mother played basketball and was the person who first […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg comes from a basketball family with strong Dominican roots. Born on September 30, 2002, in Puerto Rico, the Golden State Warriors forward is the son of Yissel Raposo and Okary Lendeborg, two former athletes who competed at a high level. His mother played both basketball and volleyball, while his father also played basketball. […]
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Miles Kelly’s family has been central to his basketball journey, particularly after he experienced the death of his father while still in elementary school. Born on January 26, 2003, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Kelly grew up in the Atlanta area with his mother, Sheila Kelly, and his older sister, Myla Kelly. His late father, Melvin […]
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Graham Ike comes from a family with an impressive sporting history, particularly in American football. Born Graham Chidube Ike on August 3, 2002, in Denver, Colorado, the Golden State Warriors forward was raised primarily by his mother, Ebony Graham, in a single-parent household. His maternal grandfather was former NFL linebacker Tom Graham, while his uncle […]
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Al Horford comes from a family with deep connections to basketball, the Dominican Republic and professional sports. Born Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso on June 3, 1986, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the Golden State Warriors veteran is the son of former NBA player Alfredo “Tito” Horford and sports journalist Arelis Reynoso. Basketball also runs through […]
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Draymond Green’s family has played an important role in shaping the toughness, confidence and competitive personality that have defined his NBA career. Born Draymond Jamal Green on March 4, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, the Golden State Warriors star was primarily raised by his mother, Mary Babers, and grew up in a large family that included […]
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