Basketball stars

2. He plays center for the Philadelphia 76ers and is great at blocking shots. He was born in Cameroon and is one of the best big men in the NBA. He has a funny personality and likes to joke around off the court.
3. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and wears jersey number 23. People call him "King James" because he's one of the best ever. He can pass, shoot, dunk, and still plays amazing basketball even though he's older than most players.
5. He’s from Slovenia and started playing pro basketball when he was just a teen. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks and wears number 77. He’s super good at passing and scoring, even though he’s still very young.
6. He plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and is famous for his amazing dunks. He’s super fast and can jump really high even though he’s not very tall. He won Rookie of the Year and became a fan favorite quickly.
8. He's super famous for making really long three-point shots. He plays for the Golden State Warriors and wears number 30. People say he's changed the way basketball is played because of his shooting.

1. He's from Greece and is called the “Greek Freak” because he’s super tall and fast. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and can dunk from really far away. He won the MVP award and helped his team win the championship in 2021.
4. He plays for the Phoenix Suns and is great at shooting and scoring. He once scored 70 points in a single game—wow! He helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021.
7. He plays for the Boston Celtics and is known for scoring lots of points. His smooth style and step-back shots are fun to watch. He helped his team reach the NBA Finals and is a rising star.