Records, Titles, and Unmatched Skills: Nike’s NBA Class of 2023 Ready to Shine
Nike has consistently partnered with leading athletes, molding the bridge between unparalleled athletic prowess and dynamic brand identity. From basketball legends to rising phenoms, Nike’s roster of athletes stands unmatched. The brand takes immense pride in introducing its 2023 NBA Rookie Class, a vibrant mix of budding stars setting the course to redefine basketball’s future.
- Anthony Black – Guard, Orlando Magic
- Remarkably, the only Arkansas player to surpass 450 points, 180 rebounds, and 140 assists in a single season.
- A top-25 SEC player in multiple facets: scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks.
- Kobe Brown – Forward, Los Angeles Clippers
- Made waves with back-to-back 30-point performances against nationally ranked teams during his senior year at Missouri.
- Exceptional shooting stats, hitting 55% from the field and 45% from the three-point line.
- Bilal Coulibaly – Guard, Washington Wizards
- Shot to prominence in France’s senior-level team with a 21.9 PPG average.
- Represents France on the international basketball stage.
- Keyonte George – Guard, Utah Jazz
- His impressive 506-point tally during his freshman year at Baylor is second in the university’s record.
- Holds the record for the most 20-point games at Baylor.
- Jordan Hawkins – Guard, New Orleans Pelicans
- Stands second in the all-time UConn record for single-season three-pointers, trailing only the iconic Ray Allen.
- Instrumental in UConn’s 2023 NCAA National Title triumph.
- Dereck Lively II – Dallas Mavericks
- ESPN’s No. 1 High School Basketball Player from the class of 2022.
- Registered the second-highest block record for a Duke freshman with 82 blocks.
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper – Forward, Dallas Mavericks
- Culminated his high school journey at NBA’s Latin American Academy in Mexico City.
- Shined in the NBA Summer League 2023 with an average of 12.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG.
- Brandon Miller – Forward, Charlotte Hornets
- Made history at the University of Alabama by clinching three coveted titles: SEC Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Tournament MVP in one season.
- Led the scoring charts among Division I freshmen.
- Amen Thompson – Forward, Houston Rockets
- Emerged as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- Boasted an average of 16.4 PPG, 5.9 APG, and 5.9 RPG during the OTE 2022-23 season.
- Ausar Thompson – Forward, Detroit Pistons
- Teamed up with his brother, Amen, to clinch a state title at Pine Crest High School.
- Scooped the MVP title in the OTE 2022-23 season with stats like 21.0 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 5.2 RPG.
- Julian Strawther – Forward, Denver Nuggets
- Averaged a stellar double-double in high school with 31.5 PPG and 11.1 RPG.
- Represents Puerto Rico at the international level.
- Cason Wallace – Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Twice crowned Player of the Year in Texas during his high school days.
- At the University of Kentucky, he shined in assists per game, assist-to-turnover ratio, and steals per game.
- Victor Wembanyama – Forward, San Antonio Spurs
- After a title with ASVEL of the EuroLeague, he dominated with the Metropolitans 92, leading the league in scoring and blocks.
- Crowned as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA 2023 Draft.
These rookies, with their unique talents and untapped potential, are set to continue Nike’s legacy of elevating sports and inspiring the next generation. The basketball world eagerly awaits the magic they’re poised to create on the court.
Gear up for a new 2023-2024 basketball season with Nike’s NBA Rookie Class. Stay ahead of the game. For the latest updates, follow @coolbruthas on Twitter and Instagram.
