Top 5 NBA players born on Halloween featuring Cole Aldrich Steven Hunter and more

Top 5 NBA players born on Halloween featuring Cole Aldrich Steven Hunter and more

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Top 5 NBA players born on Halloween featuring Cole Aldrich Steven Hunter and more

Cole Aldrich playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA players are known for their slightly eccentric tastes when it comes to clothing. However, even they have a good reason to put on the most ridiculous of outfits on October 31. October 31 is when Halloween is celebrated in many countries, wherein people dress up in whacky costumes and take part in festivities. For some people, the last day of October also happens to be their birthday. With that said, let's list down five NBA players who were born on this spooky holiday.

#1 Cole Aldrich Born 31 October 1988

Cole Aldrich - October 31, 1988 Cole Aldrich was one of the top 20 players drafted into the NBA back in 2010. He was selected 11th overall by the then and was immediately traded to the . He spent two seasons with the squad, averaging only 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game in seven minutes of play. Aldrich played for five different teams after his stint in Oklahoma, including the , Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, LA Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He ended his career in Minnesota and disappeared from the league after the 2017-18 NBA season.

#2 Steven Hunter Born 31 October 1981

Steven Hunter - October 31, 1981 Steven Hunter is another center on this list is. He was the 15th overall pick by the in the 2001 NBA draft. Similar to Cole Aldrich, Hunter only played in the league for eight seasons. He averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game in his career. His most notable performances came when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2005-07. He missed out on the 2008-09 season due to a right knee injury.

#3 Antonio Davis Born 31 October 1968

Antonio Davis - October 31, 1968 Antonio Davis was drafted back in 1990 by the . He made his debut in 1993 and spent six seasons with the team. The center shined the brightest when he signed with the in the 1999-2000 season. It was the first time he started in all the games in each season he played with the squad. In the 2000-01 season, Davis was named an All-Star and averaged 13.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. However, his game then regressed after his five-year stint in Toronto.

#4 Blue Edwards Born 31 October 1965

Blue Edwards - October 31, 1965 Blue Edwards was the 21st overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft selected by the . He was a solid role player and a consistent starter for the team in his third season. He was eventually sent to the , where he played his best basketball. In the 1992-93 season, Edwards averaged a career-high 16.9 points and 4.7 rebounds.

#5 John Lucas Born October 31 1953

John Lucas - October 31, 1953 The only first overall pick on this list is John Lucas. Drafted back in 1976 by the Houston Rockets, Lucas started and ended his career in the same team despite representing multiple teams in between. He ended his career after the 1989-90 season and eventually returned to the league as an assistant coach. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
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