Ohio for some odd reason has a history of producing some of the most talented basketball players we see in the NBA today.

From high school phenoms to NBA legends, this state has been a breeding ground for athletes and players who have left a significant impact on basketball.

whether it’s their incredible skills on the court, there leadership or level of inspiration, Ohio stars have stood out.

let’s get into the best basketball players from Ohio.

1. Lebron James

This is not a surprise as LeBron is a superstar as well as he is in the G.O.A.T. discussion LeBron was born in Akron, Ohio not much to say Lebron is an exceptional basketball player and is currently with the Los Angeles lakers at 39 years old.

2. Steph curry

Another NBA superstar from Akron, Ohio Steph curry has made a huge impact on basketball known for his exceptionally good shooting Steph is an outstanding player who has led the golden state warriors to great success and much deservingly makes this list.

3. John Havlicek

John was an outstanding player as well dominating the 1960s and 70s he is from martin’s ferry, Ohio. John was a crucial player for the Boston Celtics in their success of many championships.

4. C.j. McCollum

C.J. was born in Canton, Ohio, he is 32 years old and is known for his shot creating ability and a crucial player on the court without a doubt an amazing basketball player.

5. Charles Oakley

Charles is from Cleveland Ohio, which he was known for his toughness in the NBA as a domination center and power forward. Charles always had a never back down attitude and without a doubt a dominating force on the court.

Conclusion

This list might leave you with questions like how does Ohio produce such great athletes and especially basketball players, this leaves the question What differs athletes in other states from Ohio? This question at the moment is still unsolved and I believe it is just the culture of Ohio and promoting hard work but what do you think?