NBA playoff players in high school (slideshow)

By Staff Report Apr 29, 2013, 10:00pm

We have plenty of pictures when it comes to the high school exploits of current NBA playoff participants.

As the NBA Playoffs continue to roll along, we have been thinking about all the great professional photos we have on the site and how many of them feature players in the postseason.

Turns out we have plenty.

Come along on this slideshow journey with us, team by team.

Boston Celtics



Avery Bradley - Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
A bandaged-up Bradley in 2009. He averaged 18.9 points per game.
A bandaged-up Bradley in 2009. He averaged 18.9 points per game.
Photo by Keith Owens
Fab Melo - Sagemont (Weston, Fla.)
Melo goes for a rebound at the 2009 City of Palms Classic in Florida.
Melo goes for a rebound at the 2009 City of Palms Classic in Florida.
Photo by Jim Redman

{PAGEBREAK}Brooklyn Nets

Brook Lopez - San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, Calif.)
Lopez teamed with future NBA players Quincy Pondexter and Robin Lopez at San Joaquin Memorial.
Lopez teamed with future NBA players Quincy Pondexter and Robin Lopez at San Joaquin Memorial.
Photo by Rick Rowell
Tyshawn Taylor - St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.)
Taylor and St. Anthony went undefeated in 2007-2008. They were nationally ranked No. 1.
Taylor and St. Anthony went undefeated in 2007-2008. They were nationally ranked No. 1.
Photo by Kevin Yen
{PAGEBREAK}Chicago Bulls

Marquis Teague - Pike (Indianapolis)
Teague shown here during the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic.
Teague shown here during the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic.
Photo by Steven Worthy
Malcolm Thomas - Crawford (San Diego)
Thomas averaged 13.2 points and 12.8 rebounds per game in 2006.
Thomas averaged 13.2 points and 12.8 rebounds per game in 2006.
Photo by Chris Williams
{PAGEBREAK}Denver Nuggets

Jordan Hamilton - Dominguez (Compton, Calif.)
It was not rare to see Hamilton high and over the rim during his time with Dominguez.
It was not rare to see Hamilton high and over the rim during his time with Dominguez.
Photo by Nicholas Koza
Quincy Miller - Quality Education Academy (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
Miller finished No. 4 overall in the MaxPreps Class of 2011 Top 100.
Miller finished No. 4 overall in the MaxPreps Class of 2011 Top 100.
Photo by Christopher Kays
Anthony Randolph - Wilson (Dallas)
Randolph shown here above the rim in December of 2006.
Randolph shown here above the rim in December of 2006.
Photo by David Steutel
{PAGEBREAK}Golden State Warriors

Harrison Barnes - Ames (Iowa)
Barnes was named MVP of the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic. He was also the MaxPreps National Player of the Year.
Barnes was named MVP of the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic. He was also the MaxPreps National Player of the Year.
Photo by Danny Wild
Klay Thompson - Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.)
Thompson holding up Santa Margarita's 2008 state championship trophy.
Thompson holding up Santa Margarita's 2008 state championship trophy.
Photo by David Steutel
{PAGEBREAK}Houston Rockets

James Harden - Artesia (Lakewood, Calif.)
As a junior in 2006, Harden and Artesia went 33-1 and won a California state championship.
As a junior in 2006, Harden and Artesia went 33-1 and won a California state championship.
Photo by David Steutel
Jeremy Lin - Palo Alto (Calif.)
Lin and Palo Alto shocked Mater Dei in 2006 to win a California state title.
Lin and Palo Alto shocked Mater Dei in 2006 to win a California state title.
Photo by David Steutel
{PAGEBREAK}Indiana Pacers



Paul George - Knight (Palmdale, Calif.)
George averaged 23.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game in 2007-2008.
George averaged 23.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game in 2007-2008.
Photo by Louis Lopez
Lance Stephenson - Lincoln (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
Stephenson had the national spotlight as a senior in 2008-2009 with Lincoln High School.
Stephenson had the national spotlight as a senior in 2008-2009 with Lincoln High School.
Photo by Lonnie Webb
{PAGEBREAK}Los Angeles Clippers

Maalik Wayns - Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
Wayns was ranked No. 47 overall in the Class of 2009.
Wayns was ranked No. 47 overall in the Class of 2009.
Photo by Jim Redman
{PAGEBREAK}Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Morris - Windward (Los Angeles)
Morris and Windward finished with a California state title in 2009.
Morris and Windward finished with a California state title in 2009.
Photo by David Steutel
{PAGEBREAK}Memphis Grizzlies

Quincy Pondexter - San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, Calif.)
Pondexter and Brook Lopez were teammates at SJM.
Pondexter and Brook Lopez were teammates at SJM.
Photo by Anthony Brunsman
  Tony Wroten - Garfield (Seattle)
Wroten shown here at the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic.
Wroten shown here at the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic.
Photo by Steven Worthy
{PAGEBREAK}Miami Heat

LeBron James - St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
James was a two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year at St. Vincent–St. Mary.
James was a two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year at St. Vincent–St. Mary.
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{PAGEBREAK}Milwaukee Bucks

Brandon Jennings - Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
As a junior, Jennings and Oak Hill Academy went 40-1 overall.
As a junior, Jennings and Oak Hill Academy went 40-1 overall.
Photo by Lisa Yen
{PAGEBREAK}Oklahoma City Thunder



Kevin Durant - Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.)
Durant during the 2006 Jordan Brand Classic.
Durant during the 2006 Jordan Brand Classic.
Photo by Alan Maglaque
Reggie Jackson - Palmer (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Jackson shown here in 2008 for the Palmer Terrors.
Jackson shown here in 2008 for the Palmer Terrors.
Photo by Doug Foster
Perry Jones - Duncanville (Texas)
Jones shown here with Duncanville in 2009.
Jones shown here with Duncanville in 2009.
Photo by Jim Redman
Russell Westbrook - Leuzinger (Lawndale, Calif.)
Westbrook averaged 25.1 points per game during his senior year in 2005-2006.
Westbrook averaged 25.1 points per game during his senior year in 2005-2006.
Photo by Dirk Dewachter
{PAGEBREAK}San Antonio Spurs

Cory Joseph - Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
Joseph averaged 18.8 points per game in 2009-2010. He was a second team MaxPreps All-American.
Joseph averaged 18.8 points per game in 2009-2010. He was a second team MaxPreps All-American.
Photo by Lonnie Webb
Kawhi Leonard - King (Riverside, Calif.)
Leonard was the 2009 MaxPreps California State MVP.
Leonard was the 2009 MaxPreps California State MVP.
Photo by Louis Lopez




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