New York native Carmelo Anthony is an All-Star NBA forward who returned to his hometown this year, inspiring visions of a Knicks resurrection.
Kobe Bryant
L.A. Lakers captain Kobe Bryant has won five NBA championships, three Finals MVPs and an Olympic gold medal.
LeBron James
In his first season in South Beach, the King put up MVP-worthy numbers while shifting the balance of power in the NBA.
Derrick Rose
The NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player proved to Chicago Bulls fans that there is life after Michael
Jordan.
Michael Vick
After doing an 18-month bid for dog-fighting, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick returned to capture the league’s Comeback Player of the Year Award.