From bonafide guaranteed All-Star selections like the freshly retired Dwyane Wade to flat out ring-achievers like Magic Johnson, all 50 states have their most notorious NBA alumni. Unfortunately, your favorite player of all-time might not be able to make the cut to represent their hometown states. With that said, we have compiled the 50 best NBA players to ever hit the professional hardwood from each state in the US of A. See if your favorite NBA great has made the cut below.
Every year a new NBA prospect pops up with hopes of working hard enough to become an honorary member of the world's greatest basketball players of all-time. Unfortunately, for most, things don't pan out. Untimely injuries, poor work ethic, or sometimes just bad luck can plague an excellent NBA player into the forgotten oblivion of NBA hopefuls looking to become one of the greatest of all time.
Then there some players that have an irrefutable passion for the game and are constantly developing their skill set, allowing them to supersede their NBA peers and stack up the accolades necessary to be considered a Hall of Fame-caliber talent. Do you agree with our picks?
