From Basketball to Hollywood:10 NBA stars who appeared in movies

#3 LeBron James

Space Jam: A New Legacy Party In The Park After Dark

LeBron James is one of the most global professional athletes in the world of sports because of his status as one of the best players in the NBA ever. The four-time MVP is highly active off the court and is all set to see his new film Space Jam: A New Legacy, released on 10th July 2021. Prior to that, he has featured in four movies in smaller roles, with Space Jam being his first movie in which he will be playing a lead role.

#2 Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan's brand outside of basketball is huge due to his status as the best basketball player of all time. He was one of the first players from the NBA to be recognized on a global stage, thanks to his shoe deals and the success he had as playing for the Chicago Bulls.

Jordan has featured in multiple documentaries, TV shows, and movies in various capacities. The movie in which he played a prominent role was the first Space Jam movie that was released back in 1996. The film was a box office success, grossing over $250 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing basketball film of all time.

#1 Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal is among the most popular personalities from the NBA, who can constantly be spotted in TV commercials, talk shows and movies. He has done at least 20+ movies during and after the end of his career as a professional basketball player.

Shaq also has four rap albums to his name. He is known the most for his roles in movies like Steel (1997), Uncle Grandpa (2014), The Lego Movie (2014), and The Smurfs 2 (2013).