How many Basketball Players are Christian: Basketball, especially the NBA, is one of the most talked-about sports worldwide. Players’ voices are louder than ever as the world watches the sport.

Some players name: 

1. Emmanuel Mudiay
2. Damian Lillard
3.  Jonathan Isaac
4. AJ Griffin
5. Ja Morant
6. Dwight Howard
7. Jeremy Lin
8. Andre Iguodola
9. Kevin Durant
10. Steph Curry

Steph Curry

• Golden State legend has always been open about his faith in Jesus.
• On court, he famously wears shoes with ‘4:13’ printed on them, referencing a Philippians verse:
• “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
  Due to his devout Christian mother, the NBA star loves Romans 8:28.
• ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.’
• Curry said: “My mum repeatedly messaged Romans 8:28, which she spoke life into me.
• I truly believed that.
• I was going to work hard and feel accomplished at whatever I did.”

Durant

• Durant has discussed his beliefs and how they affect his life on and off the court.
• Durant told Beyond the Ultimate about his faith:
• “Now I always read the Bible.
• “The Bible motivates and balances me to play my best and teaches me about the Lord, how to live for Him, and what He has done for me.
• I’m far from perfect. I have a long way to go to get closer to God, but I hope to keep going.
• Above his right hip, the NBA star has “Walk by faith not by sight” tattooed.
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
• Durant has a back Jesus portrait and a cross tattoo below his ribs.

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Andre Iguodola

• A Christian, the four-time NBA champion has spoken about his faith on the biggest stages.
• After winning the 2015 NBA Finals, Iguodala pointed to Jesus from the podium.
• We have a team of believers.
• We attend chapel before every game.
• “We all believe God has a way and purpose for you. This is my goal.”
• The Warriors legend has also stressed the importance of showing God’s love on the court:
• “Be salt for God. Being flavorful salt is our goal.
• I want people to see God’s word when they see us on the court.
• “We want to represent what we believe in,” he said.”

Jeremy Lin

• The famous ex-NBA player plays basketball in Taiwan while serving Jesus.
• Over his long career, the 34-year-old has stressed that his identity is not based on his talent.
• “A good game doesn’t change who I am.
• I identify with Christ, not basketball.
• “I love playing basketball and it’s my job, but I know I’m a sinner no matter how well I play.”
• Lin set three career goals after moving to Taiwan.
• One was to ‘use my ball to give God glory and praise’.
• He won March 2023 P League+ Player of the Month.

Howard

• The eight-time All-star plays for the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan.
• While in the NBA, Howard first tried to spread the gospel:
• Everyone should realise that you can be a Christian and live for God at any age.
• It’s hard, but God’s word forgives us when we do wrong.
• “You know, God sent His son to die for us and paid that sacrifice so you can go to Heaven.”

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