Montana: Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson still owns a retreat in Montana that he once used to host the star players he coached during offseason meetings. He's known for traveling the open road, fly-fishing throughout the state, and generally taking advantage of all the open-sky opportunities Montana has to offer.
While Jackson is far more widely known for his coaching prowess, he was also quite the player in his younger years. A long wingspan allowed him to wreak havoc in the defensive passing lanes, and he still managed to chip in the occasional offensive contributions for the New York Knicks.
Honorable mentions: Ed Kalafat, Larry Krystkowiak, Ray Kuka
Nebraska: Fred Hoiberg
Many outlets might list Bob Boozer as the Nebraska representative, but the forward was actually born in Alabama before moving to Omaha at a young age. Therefore, he's not eligible for this section, which doesn't leave us with too many appealing options.
Baylor Scheierman could take the crown down the road, but it still belongs to Fred Hoiberg for the work he did as a player before his brief tenure coaching the Chicago Bulls. A 6'4" shooting guard, Hoiberg never averaged more than 9.1 points for a full season but consistently served as a reliable three-point sniper off the bench.
He even led the NBA in three-point percentage (48.3 percent) during the 2004-05 campaign, though he only took 145 treys over the course of 76 appearances for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Honorable mentions: Kenny Sailors, Baylor Scheierman, Rex Walters
Nevada: Greg Anthony
Yes, Greg Anthony was more than a commentator. Born in Las Vegas, he went to high school in the city before a brief dalliance with Portland and a return to UNLV preceded him joining the New York Knicks as the No. 12 overall pick of the 1991 NBA draft. Once in the league, he served as a defense-first point guard who only once averaged double-digit points during an 11-year career of reliable contributions in a wide variety of roles.
Ricky Davis had the viral moment but can't give this honor to himself. C.J. Watson didn't make the defensive impact necessary to supplant Anthony, though he's not far off. So until a new candidate comes around, Anthony gets to hold down the fort.
Honorable mentions: Zach Collins, Ricky Davis, C.J. Watson
New Hampshire: Matt Bonner
Matt Bonner remains the only NBA player born in New Hampshire.
The Red Rocket was never more than a role player, though he did earn back-of-the-ballot votes for Sixth Man of the Year after connecting on 45.7 percent of his three-pointers for the San Antonio Spurs in 2010-11. Still, he consistently earned time on the floor thanks to his sharp-shooting habits. He retired in 2016 with 797 triples to his name and a lifetime three-point clip of 41.4 percent.
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