Thaddeus Young.

Born: June 21, 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Moved to Memphis as a kid - and turned in a Mitchell High School career on par with the area's legendary BBQ. Three times All-State and twice an All-American. Mr. Basketball in Tennessee and the Gatorade Player of the Year.

Spent a year putting his all-around skills on blast at Georgia Tech, blistering the ACC at a 42% clip from three. Averaged 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game on his way to becoming the 12th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Shot 54% from the field as the second-youngest player in the league on his way to being named All-Rookie 2nd Team. Prospered further last year: 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.33 steals per game. Two pro seasons, two Philadelphia 76ers playoff appearances.

Danny Granger.

Born: April 20, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

McDonald's All-America prep resume at Metairie, Louisiana's Grace King High School.

Balled out at two Division 1 schools: Bradley, then New Mexico. Left his name in the record books with monstrous blocked shot numbers at both stops. Scored a bunch, too, on his way to First Team All-Mountain West honors as a junior and senior. MWC Tourney MVP.

The 17th overall selection by the Indiana Pacers in the 2005 NBA Draft earned 2nd Team All-Rookie honors before becoming the first player in NBA history to improve his scoring average by 5+ points three years running. Selected to his first NBA All-Star game last year while making room for the Most Improved Player trophy on his mantle.

Rashard Lewis.

Born: August 8, 1979 in Pineville, Louisiana.

All-USA First Team by USA Today and National Player of the Year by Parade magazine following a monster senior season at Houston, Texas' Alief Elsik High School. MVP of the 1998 Magic Johnson Roundball Classic.

Went prep-to-pro, by way of Seattle, with the 32nd pick of the 1998 NBA Draft.

Emerged as a 6'10" terror on the wing over his decade-plus in the league, making All-Star teams in 2005 and 2009. Seattle's all-time record holder: three point field goals made. Attempted - and made - the most three pointers in the league last year while helping drive Orlando to the NBA Finals. Hit the game-winner in Game 1 of last year's Eastern Conference Finals.

Thaddeus was so good in high school, the Memphis Grizzlies would come to watch him play. Danny's already assaulting the Pacers' all-time record books. And Rashard has cemented himself among the league's shot-making elite.

Maybe you're a fan of Thad's seemingly unlimited potential. Perhaps you give extra credit to Danny for improving so steadily year over year. Or you know in the front of your mind that Rashard's as deadly as the come from deep come closing time.

But bottom line: who's the best player born in Louisiana?