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1) Ben Simmons
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"Even before Ben Simmons played his first NBA game, people were comparing him to some of the game's greatest players--from Shaquille O'Neal to LeBron James. Simmons has been smashing basketball records and racking up awards since he was young, growing up in Australia. In 2016, his childhood dream came true when the Philadelphia 76ers picked him first in the NBA draft. But it isn't just Simmons' size, speed, and strength on the basketball court that...
3) Joel Embiid
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Joel Embiid grew up in Cameroonan African country with only two basketball courts. He didn't play basketball until he was 15 years old. Soon after, he left home to follow his unlikely dream of playing professional basketball half a world away. Today, Embiid is an NBA star with the Philadelphia 76ers. At 70 tall, he dominates as one of the NBAs best big men. His journey to the NBA wasn't easy. He suffered injuries and personal losses along the way....