Basketball has grown into a truly global game, with players from every corner of the world now filling NBA rosters. But the league's American roots still run deep - and many of its top scorers got their start in hometown gyms and high school courts across the United States.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play in a game this season. While James is approaching 40 years old and is set to turn 41 in December, he has consistently proven over the past few years that he's one of the top 20 players in the NBA, at the very least.

Today, we're going to talk about the best NBA players to come out of every state in America, from Alabama and Wyoming. For this exercise, we chose players based on where they spent most of their lives before college rather than just their place of birth.

The NBA Cup has quickly become a exciting new part of the basketball calendar, creating a playoff-like atmosphere in the middle of the regular season. As teams battle for the trophy, a common question arises about the traditional symbol of NBA success.

When speaking about the comments Jordan made, his former teammate and current Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, had some thoughts about it. He made it clear that he understands where Jordan is coming from, but that the game is a lot different nowadays than it was many years ago.

The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.

Basketball has grown into a truly global game, with players from every corner of the world now filling NBA rosters. But the league's American roots still run deep - and many of its top scorers got their start in hometown gyms and high school courts across the United States.