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David Lee
David Lee (David Cameron Lee, born 1982, Alpine, California) is an American middle blocker, three-time Olympian: 2008 volleyball gold, 2012 fifth, 2016 bronze; 2015 World Cup captain, later AVP beach player. Distinct from the 1948 Canadian shooter and other namesakes.
David Lee (basketball)
David Lee (born 1983), NBA forward-center, 2005 first-round pick (30th) of the Knicks, two-time All-Star, 2012-13 All-NBA Third Team, and 2015 champion with the Golden State Warriors; retired 2017 after 12 seasons.
David Robinson
David Robinson, "The Admiral," NBA center for the San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003), 1995 MVP, 1994 scoring champion with a 71-point game, two-time NBA champion, and Hall of Famer class of 2009.
David Stern
David Joel Stern (1942-2020), NBA commissioner 1984-2014, the league's longest-serving and fourth commissioner; grew the NBA into a global brand, launched the WNBA and G League, added seven franchises, and was succeeded by Adam Silver.
David Stockton
David Stockton (born 1991, Spokane) is an American point guard, son of John Stockton, Gonzaga alum, undrafted 2014; 6 NBA games with Kings and Jazz, long G League and European career.
David Thompson (basketball)
David Thompson, "Skywalker" (born 1954, Shelby, NC), NC State star and 1974 NCAA champion, ABA Rookie of the Year with Denver, 73-point game in 1978, Hall of Fame 1996.
David West (basketball)
David Moorer West Sr. (born 1980), American power forward, 15 NBA seasons with Hornets, Pacers, Spurs, Warriors; two-time All-Star, 2003 AP National Player of the Year at Xavier, two-time NBA champion (2017, 2018).
Davidson Wildcats men's basketball
Davidson Wildcats men's basketball: Davidson College's NCAA Division I program in the Atlantic 10, based at Belk Arena; 15 NCAA bids, Elite Eights in 1968, 1969, and 2008 under Lefty Driesell and Bob McKillop, with Stephen Curry as assistant GM.
Davion Mitchell
Davion Mitchell, NBA point guard for the Miami Heat, born 1998. Drafted ninth overall in 2021 by Sacramento, won the 2021 NCAA title with Baylor, traded to Miami in 2025, re-signed for two years, $24 million.
Dāvis Bertāns
Dāvis Bertāns, the Latvian Laser, Latvian forward born 1992, drafted 42nd in 2011 by Indiana, nine NBA seasons (Spurs, Wizards, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets), career 39.6% from three, $80M Wizards deal, now Dubai Basketball.
Davor Dominikovic
Davor Dominiković, Croatian handball left back born 1978 in Metković; Olympic gold 2004 and World Champion 2003 with Croatia, Champions League winner 2005 with Barcelona, later national team coach.
Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley (born 1970, Philadelphia) is a Hall of Fame point guard and coach: three Olympic golds as a player, WNBA All-Star, and South Carolina head coach with NCAA titles in 2017, 2022, and 2024.
De La Salle Green Archers basketball
De La Salle Green Archers basketball: DLSU's UAAP men's team, nicknamed in 1939 after an NCAA title upset of Ateneo; five NCAA and eleven UAAP championships, including Season 88 in 2025.
De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox, NBA point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, drafted fifth overall by Sacramento in 2017 from Kentucky; All-Star, 2023 Clutch Player of the Year, All-NBA Third Team, and NBA steals leader.
De'Andre Hunter
De'Andre Hunter, born 1997 in Philadelphia, is an NBA forward-guard for the Sacramento Kings. The 2019 fourth overall pick won the NCAA title with Virginia and played for Atlanta (2019-2025) and Cleveland.
De'Anthony Melton
De'Anthony Melton (born 1998) is an American NBA combo guard, "Mr. Do Something", drafted 46th in 2018 by Houston; Suns, Grizzlies, 76ers, Warriors; career-best 12.3 PPG in 2025-26 and re-signed by Golden State for two years, $11 million.
Dean Smith
Dean Smith (1931-2015), American college basketball coach, head coach at North Carolina 1961-1997, 879-254 record, NCAA titles 1982 and 1993, 1976 Olympic gold, Four Corners offense innovator, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton, Bahamian NBA center born 1998 in Nassau; first overall 2018 draft pick by Phoenix Suns, later Portland, Lakers, and Washington Wizards; 2021 Finals runner-up.
DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan (born 1988) is an American NBA center, 6'11", drafted 35th overall by the Clippers in 2008; a Lob City-era All-Star, All-NBA center, Nuggets champion, and current New Orleans Pelicans veteran.
Death Lineup
Death Lineup: Golden State Warriors small-ball five (Curry, Thompson, Barnes/Iguodala, Green; later Durant), born Game 4 of the 2015 Finals, plus-47.0 net rating in 2015-16.
Dejan Milojević (Дејан Милојевић)
Dejan Milojević (Дејан Милојевић), Serbian basketball player and coach, three-time Adriatic League MVP (2004-06), Partizan star, Nikola Jokić's coach at Mega 2012-15, Golden State Warriors assistant and 2022 NBA champion; died 17 January 2024, aged 46.
Dejounte Murray
Dejounte Murray, NBA guard (Seattle, 1996), Spurs 2016 draftee, 2022 All-Star and steals champion, later Hawks and Pelicans; All-Defensive guard whose career was interrupted by ACL and Achilles tears.
DeJuan Blair
DeJuan Blair (born 1989) is an American former basketball player, a 6'7" power forward-center from Pittsburgh who played seven NBA seasons for the Spurs, Mavericks, and Wizards after a consensus All-American career at the University of Pittsburgh.
Delaware Blue Coats
Delaware Blue Coats, NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers based in Wilmington, Delaware, at the Chase Fieldhouse (2,500 seats). Formerly Utah Flash and Delaware 87ers; 2023 G League champions.
Delisha Milton Jones
DeLisha Milton-Jones is an American basketball coach and retired player who won Olympic gold medals in 2000 and 2008, played 17 WNBA seasons, and now coaches Old Dominion University.
Dell Curry
Dell Curry (Wardell Stephen Curry Sr.), born 1964, NBA shooting guard, 16 seasons, 1986 first-round pick, 1994 Sixth Man of the Year with Charlotte Hornets, father of Stephen and Seth Curry.
Delon Wright
Delon Wright (born 1992, Los Angeles) is an American NBA guard, 2015 first-round pick (20th, Toronto), Bob Cousy Award winner at Utah, brother of Dorell Wright, known as a defensive backup point guard.
Delonte West
Delonte West is an American former professional basketball guard, born in 1983 in Washington, D.C., who played eight NBA seasons for Boston, Seattle, Cleveland, and Dallas after starring at Saint Joseph's University.
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan, NBA guard-forward (born 1989, Compton), drafted 9th overall 2009 by Toronto; six-time All-Star, 16th all-time scorer (26,711 points); played Toronto, San Antonio, Chicago, Sacramento, signed with Denver Nuggets 2026.
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins, "Boogie", American NBA center born 1990, Kentucky, 2010 draft pick 5; four-time All-Star, All-NBA Second Team 2015-16; peak with Kings and Pelicans before 2018 Achilles tear; later Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Bucks, Nuggets.