Florida’s Top Players Of All-Time

A list I put together of the Top Players to ever come out of the state of Florida. Who is the best ever?

VINCE CARTER

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  • Height: 6’6
  • Nicknames: “Vinsanity,” “Air Canada,” and “Half-Man, Half-Amazing.”
  • Hometown:  Daytona Beach, FL
  • High School: Mainland High School (Class of 1995)
  • College: University of North Carolina
  • NBA Teams: (1999–2004) Toronto Raptors, (2004–2009) New Jersey Nets, (2009–2010) Orlando Magic, (2010–2011) Phoenix Suns, (2011–present) Dallas Mavericks
  • Awards:
    NBA Rookie of the Year (1999), NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion (2000), Gold Medal in the 2000 Olympics, 8× NBA All-Star (2000–2007), All-NBA Second Team (2001), All-NBA Third Team (2000)

Vince Carter is in my opinion the best dunker in NBA history, A high school McDonald’s All-American, then went to play three years at the University of North Carolina, where he reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament two times, then went on to be selected as the fifth overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, who traded him to the Toronto Raptors on draft day. A few notable achievements are: 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion, Gold Medal in the 2000 Olympics

AMARE STOUDEMIRE

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  • Height: 6’11
  • Nickname: “STAT”
  • Hometown:  Lake Wales, FL
  • High School: Cypress Creek High School (Class of 2002)
  • NBA Teams: Phoenix Suns (2002–2010), New York Knicks (2010–present)
  • Awards: NBA Rookie of the Year (2003), 6× NBA All-Star, All-NBA First Team (2007), 4× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2008, 2010, 2011), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003), NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (2004), Florida Mr. Basketball (High School)

One of the top forwards in the NBA this past decade, an aggressive/fearless player, has dunked on so many players in his career, Picked 9th overall out of high school by the Phoenix Suns in 2002. A few notable achievements are: NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003, 6 time NBA All-Star and made All-NBA First Team in 2007

TRACY MCGRADY

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  • Height: 6’8
  • Nickname: “T-Mac”
  • Hometown:  Auburndale, FL
  • High School: Auburndale High School/Mount Zion Christian Academy (Class of 1997)
  • NBA Teams: (1997–2000) Toronto Raptors, (2000–2004) Orlando Magic, (2004–2010) Houston Rockets, (2010) New York Knicks, (2010–2011) Detroit Pistons, (2011–present) Atlanta Hawks
  • Awards: 2× NBA Scoring Champion (2003, 2004), 7× NBA All-Star, 7× All-NBA, First Team (2002, 2003), Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007), Third Team (2005, 2008), NBA Most Improved Player Award (2001)

In his prime he was one of the most exciting 1 on 1 scorers in NBA history, Picked 9th overall out of high school by the Toronto Raptors in 1997. A few notable achievements are: Back to back scoring champ in 2003 and 2004 with the Orlando Magic, Scored 13 points in 35 seconds to beat the Spurs in 2004

MITCH RICHMOND

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  • Height: 6’5
  • Nickname: “The Rock”
  • Hometown:  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • High School: Boyd Anderson High School (Class of 1984)
  • NBA Teams: (1988–1991) Golden State Warriors, (1991–1998) Sacramento Kings, (1998–2001) Washington Wizards, (2001–2002) Los Angeles Lakers
  • Awards: Gold Medal In 1996 Olympics, NBA Champion (2002), NBA Rookie of the Year (1989), 6× NBA All-Star (1993–1998), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1994–1995, 1997), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1996, 1998), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1995), #2 Retired by the Sacramento Kings

He played collegiately at Kansas State University. He was a 6-time NBA All-Star, a 5-time All-NBA Team member and a former NBA Rookie of the Year. In 976 NBA games, Richmond averaged 21.0 points per game and 3.5 assists per game. #2 has been retired in his honor by the Sacramento Kings, for whom he played seven seasons. He was on the cover of video game NBA Live 97. Was part of Golden State Warriors Run TMC.

Artis Gilmore

  • Height: 7’2
  • Hometown:  Chipley, FL
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    Darryl Dawkins

  • Height: 6’11
  • Nickname: “Chocolate Thunder”
  • Hometown:  Orlando, FL
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    Dee Brown

  • Height: 6’1
  • Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL
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    Eddie Jones

  • Height: 6’6
  • Hometown:  Pompano Beach, FL
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    Keyon Dooling

  • Height: 6’3
  • Hometown:  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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    Marquis Daniels

  • Height: 6’6
  • Hometown:  Orlando, FL
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    Otis Thorpe

  • Height: 6’9
  • Hometown:  Boynton Beach, FL
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    Darius Washington

  • Height: 6’1
  • Hometown:  Boynton Beach, FL
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    David Robinson

  • Height: 7’1
  • Born:  Key West, FL <–Born in Key West, military family that moved around alot
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    Marreese Speights

  • Height: 6’10
  • Hometown:  St. Petersburg, FL
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    Udonis Haslem

  • Height: 6’8
  • Hometown:  Miami, FL
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    Anthony Mason

  • Height: 6’7
  • Hometown:  Miami, FL
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    Julius Jenkins

  • Height: 6’1
  • Hometown:  Deerfield Beach, FL
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    Vin Baker

  • Height: 6’11
  • Hometown:  Lake Wales, FL
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    Trevor Ariza

  • Born:  Miami, FL
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    Next In Line:

    Brandon Knight

  • Height: 6’3
  • Hometown:  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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    Chandler Parsons

  • Height: 6’9
  • Hometown:  Casselberry, FL
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    Austin Rivers

  • Height: 6’5
  • Hometown:  Winter Park, FL
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    Kasey Hill

  • Height: 6’1
  • Hometown:  Clermont, FL
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    Kenny Boynton

  • Height: 6’2
  • Hometown:  Pompano Beach, FL
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    Chris Walker

  • Height: 6’9
  • Hometown:  Bonifay, FL
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    Joel Berry

  • Height: 6’0
  • Hometown:  Orlando, FL
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    Stefan Moody

  • Height: 5’9
  • Hometown:  Kissimmee, FL
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    Demarcus Croaker

  • Height: 6’3
  • Hometown:  Orlando, FL
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    Ray Taylor

  • Height: 5’6
  • Hometown:  Miami, FL
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    Nick Calathes

  • Height: 6’6
  • Hometown:  Casselberry, FL
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