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Michael Carter-Williams Names His Lineup Of Former NBA Teammates

At the time he was drafted, Michael Carter-Williams was positioned to be a superstar in the NBA. As a bigger guard with phenomenal passing skills, the former ROTY was on track to be the face of the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:13 PM
Michael Carter-Williams Names His Lineup Of Former NBA Teammates
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Carter-Williams named Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Dwight Howard as his former-teammate starting five.
  • Carter-Williams selected forward Jimmy Butler as the sixth man to complete his rotation on "Run It Back."
  • The former Rookie of the Year played for six different teams across nine NBA seasons before exiting in 2023.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams revealed his all-time starting five and sixth man made up exclusively of former teammates during an appearance on the show "Run It Back." Assuming every player was in their prime, his starting lineup includes Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Dwight Howard. Carter-Williams then chose forward Jimmy Butler as his designated sixth man.

Over a nine-year NBA career that spanned six different franchises before his exit in 2023, injuries altered Carter-Williams' path, leading to stints alongside several perennial All-Stars. The selected roster features multiple MVPs and Defensive Player of the Year award winners across their respective peak seasons with teams such as the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Milwaukee Bucks.

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