Deandre Ayton is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Born on July 23, 1998, he was the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. Ayton was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2019 and helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021. He is known for his athletic abilities and smooth scoring touch but has faced criticism for his lack of effort and consistency, particularly since joining the Trail Blazers. Siblings Deandre comes from a large family with six siblings. While specific details…
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Domantas Sabonis is a Lithuanian-American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings and the Lithuanian national team. Born on May 3, 1996, he is the son of Hall of Fame player Arvydas Sabonis. Sabonis has had a successful career, being a two-time All-NBA Team member and three-time NBA All-Star. He was recently named Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 12 of the 2024-25 season, averaging 22.0 points, 20.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists during that period. Siblings Domantas has three siblings who have been involved in basketball to varying degrees. Žygimantas Sabonis, born in 1991, is the oldest of…
Isaiah Joe is an American professional basketball player born on July 2, 1999. He currently plays as a shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Joe played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks, where he was known for his three-point shooting skills. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA draft with the 49th overall pick and later joined the Thunder in 2022. Notably, Joe recently scored a career-high 31 points with 8 three-pointers in a game against the Knicks. Siblings Isaiah has two younger brothers, Jacob Joe and Jon Joe. However, nothing much…
Trae Young is an American professional basketball player born on September 19, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas. He plays as a point guard for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Young is known for his exceptional scoring and playmaking abilities, earning him the nickname Ice Trae. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the fifth pick in the 2018 NBA draft but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks on draft night. Young is a three-time NBA All-Star and has led the Hawks to several playoff appearances, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 20213. Recently, Young scored a…
Jalen Williams is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Born on April 14, 2001, he was drafted by the Thunder in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. Williams played college basketball for the Santa Clara Broncos before entering the NBA. He is known for his versatility, playing both shooting guard and power forward positions. Currently, he averages 20.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, making him a key player for the Thunder. Siblings Jalen has two siblings, a younger brother named Cody Williams and an older sister named Jasmine Williams. Cody Williams…
Garrison Mathews is an American professional basketball player born on October 24, 1996, in Franklin, Tennessee. He plays as a shooting guard for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Mathews attended Lipscomb University, where he was named the ASUN Conference Player of the Year in 2019. After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, he signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards. Matthews has also played for the Houston Rockets before joining the Atlanta Hawks. Siblings Garrison has two older siblings, a brother named Braden Mathews and a sister named Juliet Mathews. However, compared to Garrison, not much is…
Melvin Obinna Ejim is a Nigerian-Canadian professional basketball player born on March 4, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario. He stands at 6’7″ and plays as a power forward. Ejim played college basketball for Iowa State University, where he was named Big 12 Player of the Year in 2014 and earned All-American honors. Professionally, he has played in Italy, Russia, Spain, and the NBA G League. Ejim has represented Canada internationally, contributing to their bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. Siblings Melvin has several siblings who are also involved in basketball. His siblings include Yvonne Ejim, a professional…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018 before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and later to the Thunder in 2019. Known for his scoring prowess and efficiency, Gilgeous-Alexander averages 31.5 points per game and is a consistent MVP contender. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and the All-NBA First Team in 2023. Siblings Shai has a younger brother named Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander. Thomasi is a college basketball player…
Andrew Nembhard is a Canadian professional basketball player born on January 16, 2000, in Aurora, Ontario. He stands at 6-5 (196 cm) and weighs 193 lbs (87 kg)3. Nembhard plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, primarily as a point guard and shooting guard. He was drafted by the Pacers with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Nembhard’s college career included stints at the University of Florida and Gonzaga University. At Florida, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team and later transferred to Gonzaga, where he was named the West Coast Conference’s Sixth Man of…
Cade Cunningham is an American professional basketball player born on September 25, 2001, in Arlington, Texas. He was drafted first overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA draft after a standout freshman season at Oklahoma State, where he was named a consensus first-team All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year. Cunningham has been instrumental in the Pistons’ recent success, averaging 24.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game, a feat not achieved by a fourth-year player since Oscar Robertson. He recently led the Pistons to a 124-119 win over the New York Knicks with a game-high…
MarShon Brooks is an American professional basketball player born on January 26, 1989, in Long Branch, New Jersey. He stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall and plays as a shooting guard and small forward. Brooks was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th pick in the 2011 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the New Jersey Nets. He has played for several NBA teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies. Currently, he plays for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Siblings MarShon has a younger sister named…
Luguentz Dort is a Canadian professional basketball player born on April 19, 1999, in Montreal, Quebec. He currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Dort is known for his defensive prowess, earning him the nickname “the Dorture Chamber”. He played college basketball for Arizona State University, where he was named Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Year. Despite going undrafted in 2019, Dort has established himself as a key player for the Thunder, known for his tenacious defense and scoring ability. Siblings Luguentz has five siblings, namely Daphney, Ludnie, Berline, Frantz Jr., and Eveno. They were raised in…
Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor born on November 17, 1978, in Cardiff, Wales. He gained recognition for his role as Gary Preston in the BBC sitcom Miranda and later became internationally known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the Fox series Lucifer, which later moved to Netflix. Ellis reprised his role as Lucifer in the Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths and has appeared in various other TV shows and films, including Doctor Who and Isn’t It Romantic. In 2024, he starred in the Netflix film Players as Nick Russel. Siblings Tom has three sisters, namely Annwen Ellis, Naomi Ellis,…
Harry Charles Salusbury Lloyd is a British actor born on November 17, 1983, in London. He is known for his roles in several notable series, including Will Scarlet in Robin Hood, Jeremy Baines in Doctor Who and Viserys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Lloyd has also appeared in Counterpart, Brave New World and voiced characters in Arcane and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. He is a descendant of Charles Dickens and has been involved in various film and theater projects throughout his career. Siblings Harry has two younger brothers, record executive Theo Lloyd-Hughes and actor Ben Lloyd-Hughes. However, not much is known…
Scarlett Madeline Estevez is an American actress, disc jockey, and music and television producer, born on December 4, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. She began her career at the age of three with national commercials and transitioned into film and television roles. Notable roles include Megan in Daddy’s Home and its sequel, Trixie in Lucifer, Gwen in Bunk’d, and Violet Rodriguez in Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion. Siblings Scarlett has two siblings, an older sister named Eloise and a younger brother named Ben. Eloise is also involved in the entertainment industry, though she might not be as prominently known as…