Jeremy Sochan comes from an international and deeply athletic family whose story stretches across Poland, the United States and England. Born on May 20, 2003, in Guymon, Oklahoma, the Polish-American basketball player is the son of former basketball players Aneta Sochan and the late Ryan Williams. Sochan spent most of his childhood in England, where […]
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Shaedon Sharpe comes from a close and athletic Canadian family that played an important role in his journey from London, Ontario, to the NBA. Born on May 30, 2003, the Portland Trail Blazers guard is the son of Julia Bell and Robert Sharpe and grew up as the middle of three children. Sharpe has repeatedly […]
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Micah Potter comes from a large and exceptionally athletic family that played an important role in his journey from Mentor, Ohio, to professional basketball. Born on April 6, 1998, the Portland Trail Blazers forward-center is the son of Tim and Ronda Potter and grew up alongside three siblings: Caleb, Noah and Emma. Sports have been […]
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Ja Morant comes from a close and highly athletic family that played a major role in turning him from an overlooked basketball prospect in South Carolina into an NBA superstar. Born Temetrius Jamel Morant on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, he is the son of Tee Morant and Jamie Morant. Basketball was deeply […]
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Damian Lillard comes from a close-knit Oakland family that has remained central to his life throughout his NBA career. Born on July 15, 1990, in Oakland, California, the longtime Portland Trail Blazers star is the son of Gina Johnson and Houston Lillard Sr. and grew up alongside his sister LaNae and brother Houston Jr. Lillard […]
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Vít Krejčí comes from a close and basketball-loving family in the Czech Republic that made considerable sacrifices to help him pursue his dream of reaching the NBA. Born on June 19, 2000, in Strakonice, Czech Republic, the Portland Trail Blazers guard is the son of Pavla Krejčí and Vít Krejčí Sr. Basketball was part of […]
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Jayson Kent comes from a family in which basketball has been part of everyday life for generations. Born on February 3, 2002, in Austin, Texas, the Portland Trail Blazers forward is the son of Jason Kent and Anna Kent, two former college basketball players who later remained closely involved in the sport through coaching, training […]
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Jrue Holiday comes from one of the most accomplished basketball families in the United States. Long before he became an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist and one of the league’s most respected defensive guards, basketball was already an important part of life in the Holiday household. Born on June 12, 1990, in California, Jrue is […]
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Scoot Henderson comes from one of basketball’s most closely connected sporting families. Born Sterling Henderson on February 3, 2004, in Marietta, Georgia, the Portland Trail Blazers guard is the son of Chris Henderson and Crystal Freeman Henderson and is one of seven children. The Henderson family has played a central role in Scoot’s development both […]
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Yang Hansen comes from a supportive family in Zibo, Shandong, China, that played an important role in transforming him from a reluctant young basketball player into an NBA first-round draft pick. Born on June 26, 2005, the Chinese center is the son of Yang Lin and Zhu Jing. His father’s passion for basketball provided the […]
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