Basketball Players Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 39 clues to draw from. Find famous basketball players from the NBA, WNBA, and international courts, including stars past and present.

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About the Basketball Players Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features standout basketball players from professional leagues and international competition. Look for stars such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Lisa Leslie, and Stephen Curry, alongside legends like Bill Russell and modern greats like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Basketball fans, sports students, and anyone who enjoys recognizing famous athletes will find familiar names among the hidden words.

This crossword draws on 39 clues about Basketball Players. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Lakers big man nicknamed the Unibrow (12 letters)
  • •Two-time WNBA MVP who won titles with two teams (13 letters)
  • •San Antonio star known as the Big Fundamental (6 letters)
  • •Small guard named 1997 NBA Rookie of the Year (7 letters)
  • •Chicago icon who wore number 23 (6 letters)
  • •Celtics legend and three-time league MVP (9 letters)
  • •Lakers point guard who led the fast break (12 letters)
  • •German star who led Dallas to a 2011 title (8 letters)

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