Though the Chicago Bulls didn’t make it to the championship, the state of Illinois is still well represented in the NBA Finals. Between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, three different players from their rosters were born in Illinois.

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, guard Iman Shumpert was born in Oak Park and attended Oak Park and River Forest High School.

For the Golden State Warriors, small forward Andre Iguodala was born in Springfield and attended Lanphier High School. He’s been in the NBA since he was drafted in 2004.

Shaun Livingston, a guard for the Warriors, was born in Peoria and attended Peoria Central High School. He was also drafted in the 2004 draft alongside Iguodala.   

Learn more:
Iman Shumpert Bio
Andre Iguodala Bio
Shaun Livingston Bio