The NBA is a league of superstars, and February has been the month where some of the greatest players to ever play basketball were born. Here are 10 best NBA players born in February: Dirk Nowitzki
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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The “best nba players of all time” is a list of 10 NBA players born in February. The month when the GOAT was born, the NBA has seen some of its best athletes.
Some of the most popular players in NBA history have participated in the month of love. When you look at the top players born in February, you’ll see that they provided fans with lots of memorable moments, so it’s no surprise that they were born in February as well. Even Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, D’Angelo Russell, and Joakim Noah didn’t make the cut because the February talent pool is that deep.
This list includes two of the greatest champions in history, as well as Hall of Fame and future Hall of Fame talent. A trophy cabinet might be filled with MVPs and championship rings. Without further ado, here are the top 10 NBA players born in the month of February.
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Divac, Vlade
Date of Birth: 3 February 1968
11.8 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, 3.1 assists per game, 1.1 steals per game, 1.4 blocks per game
All-Star (2001), All-Rookie First Team (1990), No. 21 retired by the Kings, and inducted into the Hall of Fame
Divac played center for the most of his career and was regarded as a reliable passer. He was a forerunner for European talent in the future. In the late 1980s, he was one of the first European players to move to the NBA.
He concluded his career as one of the finest players in the EuroLeague, and one of just seven players to ever have at least 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists, and 1,500 blocks in a single season. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett, Pau Gasol, and Hakeem Olajuwon are among others on the list, which isn’t terrible company to be in.
Luka Doncic is a Serbian footballer who plays for the
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Date of Birth: February 28, 1999
26.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 7.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG throughout his career
Rookie of the Year, 3x All-Star (2020-2022), 2x All-NBA First Team (2020, 2021). (2019)
Doncic is one of the top young players in the game. He has already been named to the NBA First Team many times at the age of 23. He was the first player to be signed to a supermax contract after signing a rookie contract. We’ll continue to follow his progress, which will most certainly include a season in which he averages a triple-double.
Because Doncic has only played four seasons in the NBA, he is just an honorable mention for now. With a little more time, we may be talking about Doncic as an MVP or Finals MVP. The Mavericks were fortunate in that they were able to quickly transition from Dirk Nowitzki to Luka Doncic.
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Date of Birth: February 4, 1929
19.4 points per game, 11.3 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game
NBA Champion (1956), 6x All-Star (1953-1958), 4x All-NBA First Team (1953-1956), All-NBA Second Team (1956), All-NBA Third Team (1956). (1957), Three-time scoring champion (1953-1955), Rebounding Leader (1955), and Hall of Fame inductee
Johnston was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors from 1951 until 1959. In the 1950s, he was one of the game’s finest scorers, earning three consecutive scoring championships. In 1955, he also won the scoring and rebounding titles in the same season.
Due to a knee ailment, Johnston was forced to resign from the league early. During his eight-year career, he posted a great stat line that included a 44.4 percent field-goal percentage. In the end, Johnston was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Date of Birth: February 22, 1940
18.2 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, 0.1 steals per game, 0.0 blocks per game
NBA Champion (1967), 7-time All-Star (1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974), All-Rookie First Team (1963), and Hall of Fame inductee.
Walker was selected by the Syracuse Nationals, and he spent the most of his career with them. When the club relocated to Philadelphia, he accompanied them there. When the 76ers won 68 games in 1966-1967, he was a member of the first NBA-winning team. The Boston Celtics’ eight-year title streak was likewise stopped by the same club.
Walker also spent six seasons with the Bulls, averaging 19 points per game in each of those seasons. He had approximately 19,000 lifetime points at the end of his career. He was a great free throw shooter while playing forward, topping the league in free throws in 1971. Later, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Adrian Dantley (#10)
Date of Birth: February 28, 1955
24.3 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 3.0 assists per game, 1.0 steals per game, 0.2 blocks per game
Six-time All-Star (1980-1982, 1974-1986), two-time All-NBA Second Team (1981, 1984), Comeback Player of the Year (1984), Rookie of the Year (1977), All-Rookie First Team (1977), two-time Scoring Champion (1981, 1984), Jazz No. 4 retired
During his prime, Dantley was a true scorer. Two times he led the league in scoring, and six times he led the league in free throws. With 28 free throws in a regular-season game, he shares the record with Wilt Chamberlain.
James Harden recognized Dantley’s scoring style. He had a fantastic talent to score in the low post. Even more astounding was the fact that he accomplished all of this despite having shorter legs than his opponent.
Alonzo Mourning (#9)
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Date of Birth: February 8, 1970
17.1 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, 1.1 assists per game, 0.5 steals per game, 2.8 blocks per game
NBA Champion (2006), 7-time All-Star (1994-1997, 2000-2002), All-NBA First Team (1999), All-NBA Second Team (1999), All-NBA Third Team (1999), All-NBA First Team (1999), All-NBA Second Team (1999), All-NBA Third Team (1999), All-NBA (2000), 2x Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000), 2x All-Defensive First Team (1999, 2000), 2x Blocks Leader (1999, 2000), All-Rookie First Team (2013), Heat’s No. 33 retired, Hall of Fame inductee
Mourning was one of the league’s top defensive centers. Mourning was a capable post player on offense, but his main claim to fame in the late 1990s was his defense. Mourning won the Defensive Player of the Year award back-to-back in 1999 and 2000, and he also led the league in blocks.
Later in his career, Mourning was a key component in the Miami Heat’s 2006 championship victory. Mourning was also a well-liked figure in the locker room. He was a full package, which helped him earn a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Klay Thompson (#8)
Date of Birth: February 8, 1990
19.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game, 0.9 steals per game, 0.5 blocks per game
3x NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018), 5x All-Star (2015-2019), 2x All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016), All-Defensive Second Team (2019), Three-Point Contest Champion (2016), All-Rookie First Team (2016, 2017). (2012)
Klay Thompson might finish behind Steph Curry in the all-time three-point field goal rankings if he plays the next two seasons. Thompson was injured for the previous two seasons, but when fit, he was one of the finest two-way players in the game. He had a great spell when he was one of the finest shooters in the game, which is why he was paired with Steph Curry as the “Splash Bros.”
From 2015 through 2019, Thompson was a key part of the Warriors’ three titles and five consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. Thompson might play a key role in the Warriors’ quest for a fourth championship this season. That remains to be seen, but his shooting has cemented his place in NBA history.
James Worthy, no. 7
Date of Birth: February 27, 1961
17.6 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, 3.0 assists per game, 1.1 steals per game, 0.7 blocks per game
3x NBA Champion (1985, 1987, 1988), Finals MVP (1988), 7x All-Star (1986-1992), All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1991), All-Rookie First Team (1983), NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Hall of Fame inductee, No. 42 retired by the Lakers
“Big Game James” was a unique individual. In the 1980s, Worthy may have been able to ride the coattails of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Both of those guys were capable of carrying the Lakers, but Worthy created his own narrative. In 1987 and 1988, Worthy led the Lakers in postseason scoring and was named Finals MVP in 1988.
Worthy’s colleagues gave him the moniker because he scored more points in the playoffs than he did during the regular season. During the regular season, Worthy averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Those averages improved to 21.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in the playoffs, while shooting over 50% from the field.
Nikola Jokic, No. 6
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Date of Birth: February 19, 1995
19.6 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, 6.2 assists per game, 1.2 steals per game, 0.7 blocks per game
MVP (2021), four-time All-Star (2019-2022), two-time All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021), two-time All-NBA Second Team (2020), and two-time All-Rookie First Team (2016)
Jokic is still developing into one of the finest passing centers we’ve ever seen at the age of 26. Jokic is on pace to win MVP for the second consecutive season. As a seven-footer, the four-time All-Star has never been in the NBA Finals, but he is virtually averaging a triple-double at times.
Jokic is a modern-day powerhouse. He has the ability to run the court, shoot from the perimeter, and pass. His court vision is comparable to that of an exceptional point guard, despite the fact that he is a center. If he maintains this up, Jokic will be a Hall of Famer, but he must first bring his team to the finals before moving up this list.
Charles Barkley, No. 5
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Date of Birth: February 20, 1963
22.1 points per game, 11.7 rebounds per game, 3.9 assists per game, 1.5 steals per game, 0.8 blocks per game
MVP (1993), 11x All-Star (1987-1997), All-Star Game MVP (1991), 5x All-NBA First Team (1988-1991, 1993), 5x All-NBA Second Team (1987, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995), All-NBA Third Team (1996), All-Rookie First Team (1985), Rebounding Leader (1988), NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 34 retired by the 76ers, Hall of Fame inductee, NBA 50
As one of the finest players to never win a championship, Barkley ranks among Karl Malone, John Stockton, and Steve Nash. Barkley was a versatile forward who could play small forward, power forward, or center. In his peak, he was a contentious character in the league because of his brash and outspoken confidence, which helped him win the rebounding championship in 1988.
From 1987 through 1991, Barkley was the league’s best inside the arc, topping the league in two-point field goal % every season. This is even more amazing since Barkley was considered small. After all, he was the league’s smallest player to ever win a rebounding championship.
Steve Nash is number four.
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Date of Birth: February 7, 1974
14.3 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, 8.5 assists per game, 0.7 steals per game, 0.1 blocks per game
2x MVP (2005, 2006), 8x All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005-2008, 2010, 2012), 3x All-NBA First Team (2005-2007), 2x All-NBA Second Team (2008, 2010), 2x All-NBA Third Team (2008, 2010), 2x All-NBA First Team (2008, 2010), 2x All-NBA Third Team (2008, 2010), 2x All-NBA First Team (2008, 2010), 2x All-NBA Second Team (2008 (2002, 2003), 5x Assists Leader (2005-2007, 2010, 2011), 4x 50-40-90 Club (2006, 2008-2010), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and Hall of Fame selection
Nash gets the nod over Barkley because he was a two-time MVP winner. Nash was recognized for his playmaking and shooting, but his efficiency was even more impressive. Five times, Nash led the league in assists, assisting players like Amar’e Stoudemire in developing into one of the game’s top centers. Nash was not only a good playmaker, but he was also a good shooter.
Nash was a four-time member of the 50-40-90 Club. In such position, he is the league’s leader. Only Larry Bird (two times) is the only player to have done it more than once, while the rest of the team has only done it once. Nash is one of just three point guards (together with Magic Johnson and Steph Curry) to win multiple MVP awards, and one of only four guards (along with Johnson, Curry, and Michael Jordan) to win back-to-back MVP awards.
Julius Erving, No. 3
Date of Birth: February 22, 1950
22.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG throughout his career
NBA Champion (1983), MVP (1981), 11x All-Star (1977-1987), 2x All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983), 5x All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980-1983), 2x All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1984), No. 32 retired by the Nets, No. 6 retired by the 76ers, 5x All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980-1983), 5x All-NBA Second Team (1978, 1980-1983), 5x All-N NBA Hall of Fame, NBA 35th Anniversary Team, NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team
One may argue that Erving is the greatest player to ever emerge from the ABA. He is the first player to win MVP in both the ABA and the NBA. He was equally as good in the NBA as he was in college. With nearly 30,000 career points, he is the eighth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history. Erving was the face of dunking, with memorable dunks from the free-throw line in Slam Dunk Contests.
Erving was a gifted athlete. By winning the MVP award and an NBA championship, he solidified his status as a great NBA player. He was also a seven-time All-NBA member and made the All-Star squad 11 times. At the end of the day, there is no greater dunker than Erving, who was born in February.
Bill Russell is number two.
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Date of Birth: February 12, 1934
11 NBA Championships (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969), 5 MVP awards (1958, 1961-1963, 1965), 12 All-Star appearances (1958-1969), All-Star Game MVP (1963), 3x All-NBA First-Team selections (1959, 1963, 1965), All-NBA Second Team eight times (1958, 1960-2962, 1964, 1966-1968), All-Defensive First Team once (1958, 1960-2962, 1964, 1966-1968). (1969), The Celtics retired his No. 6 jersey, which he won four times as a rebounding champion (1959, 1959, 1964, and 1965). NBA Hall of Fame, NBA 25th Anniversary Team, NBA 35th Anniversary Team, NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Russell never scored 20 points in a season, but he didn’t have to. He had a certain function to play on the squad, and he succeeded at it. He was a formidable defender and one of the all-time best rebounders in NBA history. He would have concluded his career with the most appearances if All-Defensive First Teams hadn’t begun until his last year in the league.
Russell had four seasons in which he led the league in rebounds and 12 seasons in which he had at least 1,000 rebounds. He’s also one of just two players (the other being Wilt Chamberlain) to have have at least 50 rebounds in a single game. Russell has the record for most championships in the sport, with 11 trophies and five regular-season MVP awards.
Michael Jordan is number one.
Date of Birth: February 17, 1963
30.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.3 APG, 2.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG throughout his career
6x NBA Champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998), 6x Finals MVP (1991-1993, 1996-1998), 5x MVP (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), 14x All-Star (1985-1993, 1996-1998, 2002, 2003), 3x All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), 10x All-NBA First Team (1987-1993, 1996-1998), Defensive Player of the Year (1985), 10x All-NBA Second Team (1987-19 (1988), Rookie of the Year (1985), All-Rookie First Team (1985), 9x All-Defensive First Team (1988-1993, 1996-1998) (1985), ten-time scoring champion (1987-1993, 1996-1998), 3x Steals Leader (1988, 1990, 1993), 2x Slam Dunk Champion (1987, 1988), No. 23 retired by the Bulls, No. 23 retired by the Heat, No. 23 retired by the Bulls, No. 23 retired by the Heat, No. 23 retired by the Bulls, No. 23 retired by the Heat, No. 23 retired by the Bulls, No. 23 retired Hall of Fame, NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team
The only player who has ever defeated the best champion is perhaps the greatest player in history. Michael Jordan is the man in the picture. The Chicago Bulls’ 14-time All-Star led two distinct three-peats, including a perfect 6-0 record in the NBA Finals. Six Finals MVPs came with his six championships. He won 10 scoring championships and was named to the All-Defensive First Team nine times, confirming his reputation as a premier two-way player.
Jordan accomplished about all that could be expected of a player throughout his career. It was all about getting the ball to Jordan and getting out of the way when it came to take over. Jordan was adored by his supporters, who continue to hail him as the greatest player of all time. Given how well-liked he is among the NBA community, it’s only right that he was born during “love month.”
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