At the NBA combine, Egor Demin is hoping to show teams he’s more than just a great passer and that he’ll work to be the best version of himself.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley believes teammate Anthony Edwards can ascend to rarefied air when all is said and done.

In a recent House of Highlights video, former UConn Huskies standout Liam McNeeley joined fellow NBA draft hopefuls to debate the league’s most underrated players. While many went with expected names, McNeeley’s pick stood out: Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP

With over 5,000 players in NBA history, at least one player was born on every day of the calendar year – including three leap day ballers. Our day-by-day breakdown of the players born on each day of the year continues. Below are the most notable NBA players born on May 12.

Derrick White had 34 points to lead the Celtics to a 127-102 win over the Knicks that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

This rally was led by the Pacers' star Haliburton. James saw this and took to social media, expressing his opinion on the 25-year-old. James referred to an old report that claimed NBA players voted Haliburton as the most overrated player in the league.

Antetokounmpo on the San Antonio Spurs would just add to the intense battles throughout the western conference. A core of Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Antetokounmpo immediately becomes one of the best trios in the NBA.