Texas is the second biggest state in the united states. with that being said it has some of the best talent. So many good players don’t even make it to the NBA because of ho many people each year are trying to get there. But some of the stars of the NBA were born right here in Texas.
1. LaMarcus Aldridge
he is a 6’11 center that plays for the San Antonio spurs who was born in Dallas Tx. He played two seasons with the Longhorns before being drafted to the NBA in 2006. He played nine seasons with the Portland trailblazers before signing with the spurs in 2015. He is a 7 time all star and he has a lot of experience in the playoffs because the spurs go almost every year. And he is also known for his signature fade away jump shot.
2. Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler is a 6’8 shooting guard from Houston TX. He was kicked out by his mom when he was 13 and he was pretty much on his own then his friend’s mother took him in. Later on in life went to Tyler Junior College where he played and averages 18 points 8 rebounds and 3 assists. He was the 30th pick of the 2011 NBA draft and went to the Chicago bulls. He is a 4 time all star and 4 time All first NBA defensive team. Later on he went to play for the Timberwolves and would get into a alteration with players and his coach then went to play fot the 76ers who we curently playes for.
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