In his 20th season, James continues to be recognized as one of the premier players in the NBA and among the greatest of all time, boasting four MVP awards and four championship titles. Currently in his fifth season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his impact on the league remains significant.
Regarded as one of the most notable draft disappointments, Milicic had stints with six teams over a span of ten years. Following his NBA career, he ventured into international basketball, transitioned to kickboxing, and eventually settled into a lifestyle working and residing on an apple farm in Serbia.
A 10-time All-Star, Anthony experienced various team changes following his extended tenure with the Nuggets and Knicks. After a period of absence from the NBA, he made a notable comeback with the Portland Trail Blazers and subsequently teamed up with LeBron on the Lakers last season. Currently a free agent, he is eager to make another return to the league.
Bosh’s career took a turn when he was twice diagnosed with blood clots. Bosh attempted to make comebacks, but teams didn’t want to sign him. He gave up on his comeback, and the Heat retired his number in 2019. He is now a music producer, recently published his first book, and has even dabbled in coding.
Wade spent 14 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Miami Heat. He retired at the end of the 2018-19 season. He was a 13-time All-Star. He now is a basketball analyst, philanthropist, and recently joined the Utah Jazz ownership group.
Kaman retired from the NBA in 2015-16. He played 13 seasons, making one All-Star team, and made $86 million. It’s unclear what he does now, but he was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. He does still dabble in hoops, having recently competed in a Michigan 3-on-3 tourney.
Ford had to retire in 2012 because of a spinal injury. He now runs basketball camps for Texas high school players.