Jordan Hawkins comes from a close basketball-loving family that played an important role in his journey from Gaithersburg, Maryland, to becoming an NCAA champion and NBA first-round draft pick. Hawkins is the son of Craig and Jasmine Hawkins and grew up with three sisters: Alexis, Chynna and Paris Hawkins. Basketball runs beyond Jordan’s immediate family […]
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Jerami Grant belongs to one of the most recognizable basketball families in the United States. The Memphis Grizzlies forward is the son of former NBA player Harvey Grant and Beverly Grant, while two of his brothers, Jerai and Jerian Grant, have also played professional basketball. His uncle, Horace Grant, won four NBA championships during a […]
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Zach Edey comes from a close and supportive Canadian family that played an important role in his unusual journey from a young baseball and hockey player in Toronto to one of the most dominant college basketball players of his generation and eventually an NBA center with the Memphis Grizzlies. His parents, Julia and Glen Edey, […]
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Cedric Coward’s remarkable journey from Division III basketball to the NBA was built around a close and supportive family in Fresno, California. The Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward was raised primarily by his mother, Shanel Moore, and his stepfather, Willie Ray Moore Jr., whom Cedric has described as his father in every meaningful sense. He also has […]
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Carson Cooper comes from a close-knit family in Jackson, Michigan, that has supported his development from a multi-sport high school athlete into a professional basketball player. The Memphis Grizzlies center is the son of Michael and Allison Cooper and grew up alongside two younger brothers, Hudson and Bryson Cooper. Although Carson has become increasingly recognizable […]
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Walter Clayton Jr. comes from an athletic and supportive Florida family that played an important role in his journey to professional basketball. The Memphis Grizzlies guard is the son of Walter Clayton Sr. and Cherie Quarg, both of whom participated in sports during their younger years. He also grew up with two sisters, Asia Harris […]
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Cameron Boozer comes from one of basketball’s most recognizable sporting families. The Memphis Grizzlies forward is the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, while his twin brother, Cayden Boozer, has developed into a highly regarded basketball player in his own right. Away from basketball, Cameron’s family story also includes his mother, CeCe Boozer, older […]
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Quin Snyder comes from a close-knit family in Mercer Island, Washington, where sports, education and discipline were important parts of his upbringing. The Atlanta Hawks head coach is the son of the late Gary Snyder and Alene “Tonette” Snyder and grew up with two brothers, Matt and Nate Snyder. Snyder has since built a large […]
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Jalen Wilson comes from an athletic family in Texas where basketball has been part of life across multiple generations. The Atlanta Hawks forward is the son of former college basketball players Lisa and Derale Wilson and grew up alongside two younger brothers, Jace and Jevin Wilson. Wilson’s parents helped guide him through his development from […]
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Aaron Wiggins comes from a close-knit and athletic family in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Atlanta Hawks guard is the son of Timothy “Tim” Wiggins and Serena Wiggins and grew up alongside four siblings: Shekinah, Joshua, Zacchaeus and Imanai Wiggins. Basketball runs through the Wiggins household. Aaron’s father played college basketball, while his mother also competed […]
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