Who's the best American born player...

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

Somebody asked me this question a couple of years ago and I think it is still a very interesting question.

Who's the best American born player in the NBA that is White?

By "White" I mean no African American bloodlines.

2 years ago when I was asked this question, Nash first came to mind. But of course, he is Canadian.

Is there a clear cut winner or answer to this question? When you start thinking about it, the list is pretty bad IMO.

Let's hear your nominations and why.

billhill999 · Mar 22, 2009

Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, there are tons of them.

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

Sorry. Need to clarify....

CURRENT NBA PLAYERS only.

D2bets · Mar 22, 2009

David Lee
Troy Murphy
Is Mike Bibby white?

kingbill · Mar 22, 2009

D2bets said:
David Lee
Troy Murphy
Is Mike Bibby white?

Bibby's mixed

JakeT. · Mar 22, 2009

Brad Miller
Chris Kaman
Mike Miller
Kyle Korver
Brent Barry
Mike Dunleavy
Kirk Hinrich
David Lee

Just some names to consider...

barman · Mar 22, 2009

Mike Miller

or

JJ Reddick of course

:drink:

D2bets · Mar 22, 2009

kingbill said:
Bibby's mixed

Well, whites are a serious minority in the NBA so I think we ought to claim him.

barman · Mar 22, 2009

Jake T. said:
Brad Miller
Chris Kaman
Mike Miller
Kyle Korver
Brent Barry
Mike Dunleavy
Kirk Hinrich
David Lee

Just some names to consider...

No fair listing the entire group of white Americans in NBA

kingbill · Mar 22, 2009

D2bets said:
Well, whites are a serious minority in the NBA so I think we ought to claim him.

Just like asian people claim tiger woods

Ironman_8 · Mar 22, 2009

No love for the Birdman (Chris Andersen)?

TomGshotput · Mar 22, 2009

Good Sports Illustrated article on Adam Morrison and JJ Reddick recently

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

Not too many of the above listed names have even sniffed an all-star game. Although a couple have.

Very interesting that Brad Miller is the best we can come up with? :think2:

JohnnyMac · Mar 22, 2009

Wally Szczerbiak. Former All-Star.

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

JohnnyMac said:
Wally Szczerbiak. Former All-Star.

Wally is the best white american born player in the NBA? Wow. That is sad.

He's only started 4 games this year. Averages 7 points and 3 rebounds a game. Impressive....

Betallsports · Mar 22, 2009

Current is Tough

hno:

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

Betallsports said:
Current is Tough hno:

No kidding. The list is not that impressive.

Unless we are missing someone?

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

David Lee might be the winner. Averaging 16ppg and close to 12 boards for the Knicks this season.

Really? David Lee? The best white American player in the NBA?

Betallsports · Mar 22, 2009

Wildcat Coach said:
No kidding. The list is not that impressive.

Unless we are missing someone?

Only because you are talking about White Players Only.

If it was American Born, we would have a Star Studded List :103631605

DesertDevil · Mar 22, 2009

Betallsports said:
Only because you are talking about White Players Only.

If it was American Born, we would have a Star Studded List

For sure. But that list would be much easier to come up with obviously. Just wanted to get people to dig deep and think a little.

And dig you have to for sure!

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