Listing the 5 NBA superstars who have endorsed NFTs publicly

NBA players make a lot of money. Which means they can spend that money on whatever they want, and NFTs seems to be the new thing. NFTs are pretty much digital art that can be purchased, and a few NBA players have bought into this new trend.

NFT’s have become a huge new trend with athletes from other sports and anyone who has money to buy art pieces for their social media icons. One of the most popular NFTs amongst NBA players has been Rumble Kongs, which Paul George recently joined.

George is not the only player to jump on the NFT movement, and this is a list of some of the most famous NBA players who have endorsed and joined the NFT world.

#1 NBA Point Guard Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is one of the most exciting NBA players in the league and is making a run for his third league MVP this season. Curry is one of the deadliest three-point shooters in NBA history and has kept that going this season, as he closes in on making the most threes made by any NBA player.

Curry uses his NFT as his icon on Twitter and has represented NFTs in other ways. His icon is from Rumble Kongs. Curry was seen giving a post-game interview in a beanie with the NFT logo.

Curry is one of the most iconic athletes globally and is an apparent NFT supporter. His brand recognition probably opens the door for many other athletes to follow in his footsteps.

#2 NBA Small Forward Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George

Paul George has had an up-and-down NBA career with many highs and lows, but George has solidified himself as one of the best players in the league. In his third season with the Los Angeles Clippers, George finds himself the lone All-Star on the team with Kahwi Leonard out with a torn ACL.

George is one of the newest members to join the NFT movement, officially changing his Twitter icon to a Rumble Kongs NFT.

In his 11 year career, he has averaged 20.4 points per game, which is only behind Curry as the highest points per game in the Rumble Kongs group.

George might be pushing for his very own case to win MVP, trying to take advantage of being the primary star on his team. He has been putting up one of the best seasons in his career, averaging 25.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while adding in 1.8 steals.

#3 NBA Guard Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings young star Tyrese Haliburton

Tyrese Haliburton is just entering his sophomore season in the NBA and has already made an impact as one of the best young guards in the NBA. He will be a big piece of the Sacramento Kings as they seem to be continuously rebuilding.

Haliburton is part of Rumble Kongs, using one of their NFT’s as his Twitter icon, but also a few others. He has gathered multiple NFTs during his short NBA career, with one from an NFT group called Lazy Lions.

As one of the rising players in the NBA who can impact both ends, Haliburton is doing an excellent job of diversifying its portfolio. He has been given a chance to make his family's life change financially and is trying to make sure that it can become long-lasting. It is excellent for such a young player to see his expansion outside of the NBA.

#4 NBA Wing Josh Hart, New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans role player Josh Hart

Even though Josh Hart is not an NBA star, he is a player that understands his role and plays the game the right way as a role player. He always knows what to do on both ends of the court, and even though his stats aren’t eye-catching, his hustle and play are.

He, like Haliburton, has a wide range of NFTs outside of Rumble Kongs, joining one of the other popular NFT groups named Bored Ape Yacht Club. He has posted multiple times about this NFT group, and his Twitter icon is also from another NFT group called Ape Kids Club. He even has his own NFT Twitter banner.

Hart is another player who has expanded his life outside of the NBA, often tweeting about his favorite soccer team Chelsea. Hart is also one of the best NBA gamers, often live-streaming his gaming sessions.

#5 NBA Center Hassan Whiteside, Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz back up center Hassan Whiteside

Hassan Whiteside's career has been all over the place. He bounced around the G-League and overseas for the first four years of his career until he found a home with the Miami Heat. He became a feared interior defender, but injuries and a large contract have made him bounce around the league over the last three seasons.

Whiteside is a new member of the Rumble Kong NFT and just changed his Twitter icon to the new ape theme icon.

Whiteside may not be a star or a player who has shown interest in other things outside of the NBA, but he is still an impactful player who has picked his support for this growing NFT movement.