1. Kyrie Irving
   Kevin Durant
2. DeAndre Jordan
   Jarrett Allen

Kevin Durant ended his short-lived career as a Golden State Warrior in July 2019, signing with the Brooklyn Nets after much speculation about where the two-time NBA Final MVP might land post-Oakland.

1. Mitchell Robinson
   Julius Randle
2. Kevin Knox
   RJ Barrett

The friends and former college roommates will square off during the 2019 season – wearing opposing team colors for the first time in their basketball careers. Barrett was taken by the Knicks as the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

1. Ben Simmons
   Tobias Harris
2. Joel Embiid
   Mike Scott

Joel Embiid is not shy about saying what's on his mind, which is probably easier when you're 7 feet. tall and weigh 250 pounds. He has been with the 76ers since he was drafted No. 3 overall in 2014.

1. Fred VanVleet
   Pascal Siakam
2. Serge Ibaka
   Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry was part of the Raptors team that won Canada's first-ever NBA Championship in 2019, but he's on his own now after the departure of Kawhi Leonard. Lowry played college basketball at Villanova.

1. Kevin Love
   Jordan Clarkson
2. Tristan Thompson
   Larry Nance Jr.

Tristan Thompson famously (or perhaps, infamously) dated Khloe Kardashian, with whom he had a baby in April 2018. His behavior off the court has been fodder for celebrity gossip sites and social media.

1. Reggie Jackson
   Derrick Rose
2. Blake Griffin
   Andre Drummond

Derrick Rose, or D Rose as his fans know him, has been no stranger to injury during his decade-long NBA career. Knee problems have plagued him since the 2010 season, for which he won the NBA's MVP award.

1. Victor Oladipo
   Myles Turner
2. Jeremy Lamb
   T.J. Warren

Victor Oladipo played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers and has made his way back to the Hoosier State to play for the Pacers. He is a two-time NBA All-Star, earning the honor in both 2018 and 2019.

1. Kyle Korver
   Brook Lopez
2. George Hill
   Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been with the Bucks since he was drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft in 2013. Born in Greece, Antetokounmpo played for a semi-pro team, Filathlitikos, before going to work in the NBA.

1. Trae Young
   Jabari Parker
2. Cam Reddish
   De'Andre Hunter

Trae Young was highly-touted for his basketball prowess while attending the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and used as part of a trade package, eventually landing in Atlanta.

1. Malik Monk
   Cody Zeller
2. Terry Rozier
   Miles Bridges

Terry Rozier has more experience as a Boston Celtic than a Charlotte Hornet, having just been traded to his new team in July 2019. Rozier played college ball at the University of Louisville.

1. Jimmy Butler
   Dion Waiters
2. Bam Adebayo
   Udonis Haslem

Jimmy Butler began his NBA career in Chicago, where he was drafted by the Bulls. Since then, he has been a bit of a gypsy, playing for the Timberwolves and the 76ers each for a single season, before signing with the Heat in July 2019.

1. Terrence Ross
   Evan Fournier
2. Aaron Gordon
   Markelle Fultz

There has been quite a bit of movement in Philly as team officials work to build just the right team. Fultz was part of that equation when he was drafted No. 1 overall in 2017, but the relationship was short-lived when he was traded to Orlando.

1. Otto Porter Jr.
   Zach LaVine
2. Coby White
   Thaddeus Young

Zach LaVine is a relatively new addition to the Chicago Bulls, having played previously for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His father played professional football, while his mom competed in softball at the college level.

1. Bradley Beal
   John Wall
2. Isaiah Thomas
   CJ Miles

John Wall has been with the Washington Wizards for the duration of his NBA career, which began in 2010. Rehabbing an Achilles injury is likely to cost Wall at least some – or all – of the 2019 season.

1. Malik Beasley
   Bol Bol
2. Jamal Murray
   Paul Millsap

Bol Bol is the son of Manute Bol, a 7 feet, 7 inch center who amassed 1,600 points during his NBA career. Bol Bol played at the University of Oregon before being drafted by the Heat, then traded to the Nuggets, in 2019.

1. Andrew Wiggins
   Karl-Anthony Towns
2. Robert Covington
   Jarrett Culver

Born in Toronto, Andrew Wiggins attended high school in both Ontario and at a college preparatory school in West Virginia before being drafted No. 1 overall in 2014. Wiggins was named Rookie of the Year in 2015.

1. Steven Adams
   Darius Bazley
2. Raymond Felton
   Chris Paul

Chris Paul is another of those NBA players who hasn't stayed long in one place. He was been with New Orleans, Los Angeles, Houston and now, Oklahoma City. Paul has been appearing in State Farm commercials since 2012.

1. Hassan Whiteside
   Pau Gasol
2. Nassir Little
   Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard, or Dame D.O.L.L.A. as he's known in the hip-hop world, is a point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. He is a four-time NBA All-Star who earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2013.

1. Mike Conley Jr.
   Donovan Mitchell
2. Rudy Gobert
   Jeff Green

So much for loyalty, eh? Mike Conley Jr. found himself part of a trade package between the Grizzlies and the Jazz in the 2019 offseason. Conley is the son of Mike Conley Sr., who earned both gold and silver medals in track and field.

1. Draymond Green
   Klay Thompson
2. D'Angelo Russell
   Stephen Curry

Let's face it: If you don't know who Steph Curry is, you've probably been living under a rock somewhere. Curry is the undisputed leader of the Golden State Warriors, leading them to three NBA titles.

1. Kawhi Leonard
   Paul George
2. Patrick Beverley
   Lou Williams

After leading the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever NBA title, Kawhi Leonard (known as "The Claw") made tracks out west to join the Clippers. Leonard is originally from Los Angeles so, apparently, you can go home again.

1. DeMarcus Cousins
   LeBron James
2. Anthony Davis
   Rajon Rondo

At least Anthony Davis knows how to capitalize on his look. The unibrow that makes him so identifiable to so many has become part of Davis' brand. In 2012, he trademarked the phrases, "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow."

1. Frank Kaminsky
   Devin Booker
2. Ricky Rubio
   Mikal Bridges

Devin Booker, the former University of Kentucky Wildcat, made the NBA record books in March 2019 when he became the youngest player ever to record back-to-back 50-point games. Booker was just 22 years old at the time.

1. Trevor Ariza
   De'Aaron Fox
2. Harry Giles
   Buddy Hield

Trevor Ariza has gotten a lot of sightseeing done since his NBA career began in 2004. After playing college ball at UCLA, Ariza was drafted in the NBA Draft's second round. He has one NBA Championship to his name.

1. Delon Wright
   Tim Hardaway Jr.
2. Luka Dončić
   Seth Curry

Don't underestimate the Slovenian basketball player known as Luka Dončić. Dončić earned Rookie of the Year honors in his first NBA season, which he spent with the Dallas Mavericks.

1. Gordon Hayward
   Jayson Tatum
2. Enes Kanter
   Marcus Smart

Poor Gordon Hayward. He was in the first quarter of his first game as a Boston Celtic when he landed wrong on his left leg, sending viewers scrambling to cover their eyes. The injury ultimately sidelined the the All-Star forward for nearly a year.

1. Russell Westbrook
   Austin Rivers
2. James Harden
   Iman Shumpert

After spending his entire career (since 2008) in Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook was acquired by the Houston Rockets in the 2019 offseason. The move reunites him with his friend and former teammate, James Harden.

1. Andre Iguodala
   Grayson Allen
2. Josh Jackson
   Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is an eight-time NBA All-Star, The 2019 season is his first in Memphis. Howard has previously been a member of the Magic, Lakers, Rockets, Hawks, Hornets, and Wizards. Shew.

1. Jahlil Okafor
   Lonzo Ball
2. Brandon Ingram
   Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans fans have big plans for Zion Williamson in his first season – the 2019 season – in the Crescent City. For his part, Williamson is happy to oblige, telling fans after the draft, "Let's dance!"

1. Patty Mills
   DeMar DeRozan
2. Rudy Gay
   Trey Lyles

DeMar DeRozan was a member of both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic teams, earning gold medals for both performances. When he's not winning awards on the world stage, he's a second-year member of the Spurs.