Andrew Nembhard comes from a Canadian basketball family that has become increasingly prominent at the highest levels of the sport. Born on January 16, 2000, and raised in Aurora, Ontario, the Indiana Pacers guard is the older son of Claude and Mary Nembhard and the older brother of NBA guard Ryan Nembhard. Basketball has been […]
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Larry Nance Jr. was born into one of professional basketball’s most recognizable families. The Indiana Pacers forward-center is the son of former NBA star Larry Nance Sr. and Jaynee Nance and grew up in Ohio alongside an older sister, Casey Nance, and a younger brother, Pete Nance. Basketball connects almost every member of the Nance […]
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T.J. McConnell comes from a basketball family whose influence extends far beyond his career with the Indiana Pacers. Born Timothy John McConnell II on March 25, 1992, in the Pittsburgh area, McConnell is the oldest of three children born to Tim and Shelly McConnell. His younger brother, Matty, played Division I basketball at Robert Morris, […]
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James Johnson comes from one of the most distinctive athletic families in professional basketball. Born on February 20, 1987, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the longtime NBA forward was raised by Willie Johnson and Vi Johnson in a household where martial arts was an important part of everyday life. Johnson is the middle child of nine children, […]
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Quenton Jackson’s journey to the NBA is a story of persistence, development and taking advantage of opportunities. Born on September 15, 1998, and raised in the Los Angeles area, Jackson took an unconventional route from California high school basketball through junior college, Texas A&M and the NBA G League before establishing himself with the Indiana […]
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Jay Huff comes from a family with deep basketball roots. The Indiana Pacers center grew up in Durham, North Carolina, as the son of Mike Huff and Kathy Huff, two former college basketball players who helped introduce him to the game long before he reached the NBA. He also has one sister, Katrina Huff. Basketball […]
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Tyrese Haliburton has become one of the most recognizable stars in the NBA, but his journey from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to the Indiana Pacers was built around a close and supportive family. Born on February 29, 2000, Haliburton is the son of John and Brenda Haliburton and grew up with three brothers, including his younger brother […]
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Johnny Furphy comes from one of the more athletic families surrounding a young NBA player. Born on December 8, 2004, in Melbourne, Australia, the Indiana Pacers guard is the youngest child of Richard Furphy and Liza Alpers and grew up alongside two older siblings, Joe Furphy and Holly Furphy. Sport has always been central to […]
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Kobe Brown comes from a basketball family that played an important role in turning him from a talented youngster in Huntsville, Alabama, into an NBA player. Born on January 1, 2000, Brown is the son of Greg Brown and Sheryll Brown, while his younger brother, Kaleb Brown, also pursued college basketball. Basketball was more than […]
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JJ Redick comes from a large, close-knit family with strong connections to basketball and education. Born Jonathan Clay Redick on June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the Los Angeles Lakers head coach is the son of Ken and Jeanie Redick. He grew up with four siblings: older twin sisters Alyssa and Catie, younger brother David […]
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