There have been many famous father-son duos in the NBA over the years. In all, 89 second-generation players have made their marks in the league including Devin Booker, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry and Pete Maravich among others.
There's potential to add to the list as LeBron James, Ray Allen, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen and Dwyane Wade are
among those with sons shining on the high school hardwood.
Several sons of former players are regarded as Top 100 prospects in their class, while others are freshman beginning their high school hoops journey.
Read on for a look at 24 sons of former and current NBA players ready to carve their own paths this season.
Ray Allen Jr., Gulliver Prep (Miami)Father: Ray Allen, 10-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
Son: Like his father who leads in all-time 3-point makes, the sophomore guard has a smooth shooting stroke and is expected to contribute for the Raiders this season.
Father: Shawn Bradley, 1997 NBA blocks leader and one of the tallest players in NBA history at 7-foot-6.
Son: The 6-foot-6 forward played in 16 games last season as a junior, averaging 1.3 points per contest.
Father: Anthony Carter, 13-year NBA veteran played for six NBA teams.
Son: A shoulder injury in February forced Carter to reclassify to the Class of 2021. Prior to being sidelined, the South Carolina signee averaged 28.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
Father: T.J. Ford, Eight-year NBA career cut short due to injuries.
Son: The son of the former Texas Longhorns great is an under-the-radar Class of 2023 guard prospect.
Father: Adrian Griffin, Nine-year NBA veteran played for five NBA teams.
Son: Regarded as the No. 6 prospect in the Class of 2021, the Duke commit earned preseason MaxPreps All-American third team honors. He averaged 17.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in an injury-shortened, 12-game junior campaign.
Father: Juwan Howard, 1996 NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
Son: Produced
impressive numbers as a sophomore for University (Fort Lauderdale,
Fla.), averaging 15.6 points, 3.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds per contest.
He's regarded as a Top 50 prospect in the Class of 2022 and is expected
to be a key contributor for the second-ranked Ascenders.
Father: Larry Hughes, 13-year NBA veteran scored over 10,000 points in his career.
Son: The three-star prospect showed potential as a sophomore, averaging 7.9 points per contest for the 21-7 Cadets. The 6-4 guard is ranked No. 211 in the Class of 2022.
Father: LeBron James, four-time MVP, four-time Finals MVP and four-time NBA champion.
Son: Bronny played a limited role off the bench for the Trailblazers
last season, but showed flashes of potential in his freshman campaign. His most memorable
moment came against his father's alma mater, St. Vincent St. Mary
(Akron, Ohio), putting up a career-high 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting,
including the go-ahead bucket late in the game.
Father: George Lynch, 12-year NBA veteran scored over 5,000 points in his career.
Son: The 6-1 guard brings plenty of intrigue into his freshman season for the Charlotte-area program.
Father: Vernon Maxwell, 13-year NBA veteran was a two-time NBA champion.
Son: The 6-foot freshman guard will compete for minutes on a loaded Vikings squad.
Father: Mike Miller, 2000-01 NBA Rookie of the Year and two-time NBA champion.
Sons: Mason, a 6-foot-9 forward, is a Top 100 prospect and recently committed
to Creighton. Hopes also are high for sophomore Mavrick.
Father: Nazr Mohammed, 18-year NBA veteran also won an NBA title.
Son: Sir, who is 6-4, has plenty of room to grow as his father stood 6-10. He brings intrigue into his freshman campaign for Myers Park paired with fellow freshman Lynch.
Father: Dikembe Mutombo, eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year.
Son: The 6-11 senior follows in his father's footsteps after committing to play at Georgetown. Mutombo is a late-bloomer, rising from the No. 198 overall prospect in
the Class of 2021 to No. 78 in the most recent update.
Father: Hakeem Olajuwon, 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA champion and two-time Finals MVP.
Son: Little has been written on 6-3 Abdullah as he heads into his junior year. Abdul-Rahman enters his freshman year with high
expectations after breaking
Village Schools' eighth-grade team single-game scoring record last season
with 48 points.
Father: Shaquille O'Neal, 15-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP.
Son: The youngest of Shaq's five children, Shaqir is an under-the-radar 6-7 wing still looking for a college scholarship offer. The three-star prospect earned GISA 3A all-region honors after averaging 16 points per contest as a junior.
Father: James Posey, 12-year NBA veteran and two-time NBA champion.
Son: The 6-3 sophomore guard is a promising young prospect for the Fighting Crusaders.
Father: Scottie Pippen, eight-time NBA All-Defensive first-team selection and six-time NBA champion.
Son: Senior Preston and freshman Justin are often overlooked on a star-studded Trailblazers roster.
Father: Dwyane Wade, 13-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA champion and 2006 Finals MVP.
Son: After
an up-and-down senior season at Sierra Canyon,
Wade reclassified and moved to Brewster Academy
with hopes of bolstering his college recruitment.
Father: DaJuan Wagner, four-year NBA career cut short due to health complications.
Son: Last
season, Wagner led Camden to the No. 16 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25,
averaging a team-high 18.5 points per contest. Ranked as the top
prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports, Wagner has a long
NBA lineage as both his father and grandfather (Milt Wagner) played in
the league after impressive amateur careers.
Father: Corliss Williamson, 12-year NBA veteran, one-time NBA champion and 2002 Sixth Man of the Year.
Son: Creed showed promise as a sophomore, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game. The 6-8 junior holds offers from Arkansas, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, St. John's and Oral Roberts. Corliss is a promising freshman prospect.
