Even when it comes to the basketball players we all grew up idolizing as if they were invincible superheroes. 18 Don Nelsonvia nba.comA five-time NBA Champion, Don Nelson had a signature long hair look when he used to play basketball. Years after the fact, he chopped those locks off opting for a more professional look to coach a number of NBA teams. 17 Jerry WestUSA TODAY SportsOf course, a man who's famous stance was used to model the NBA logo is going to look unrecognizable now in his old age. 8 Kareem Abdul-Jabbarvia wjhl.comKareem Abdul-Jabbar was always praised as one of the tallest and skilled NBA players to ever lace up a pair of sneakers to slide across the court.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2019 00:11 UTC