Top 50 Basketball Influencers
Ranked by follower count among 4,529 vetted Basketball creators on Zaver.
This ranking highlights the top 50 creators in the Basketball segment, showcasing profiles that have successfully passed Zaver's indexing quality bar. The list includes notable accounts such as 'nba' with 88,481,686 followers, and 'stephencurry30' with 57,181,972 followers. These creators represent a significant presence in the basketball community on Instagram.
| # | Creator | Followers | ER | Niche | Price tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  NBAβ@nba | 88M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 2 |  Wardell Curryβ@stephencurry30 | 57M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 3 |  House of Highlightsβ@houseofhighlights | 51M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 4 |  DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D.β@shaq | 35M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 5 |  Los Angeles Lakersβ@lakers | 25M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 6 |  Bleacher Reportβ@bleacherreport | 22M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 7 |  Russell Westbrookβ@russwest44 | 22M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 8 |  Kyrie A. Irvingβ@kyrieirving | 20M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 9 |  dwyanewadeβ@dwyanewade | 19M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 10 |  Lonzo Ballβ@zo | 17M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 11 |  Klay Thompsonβ@klaythompson | 16M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 12 |  Giannis Antetokounmpoβ@giannis_an34 | 16M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 13 |  Cleveland Cavaliersβ@cavs | 16M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 14 |  Nike Basketballβ@nikebasketball | 16M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 15 |  Allen Iversonβ@theofficialai3 | 14M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 16 |  Bill Russellβ@kodakblack | 13M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 17 |  Luka Doncicβ@lukadoncic | 11M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 18 |  LaMelo Ballβ@melo | 11M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 19 |  Jimmy Butlerβ@jimmybutler | 9.7M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 20 |  Damian Lillardβ@damianlillard | 9.6M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 21 |  Paul Georgeβ@ygtrece | 9.3M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 22 |  Markelle Fultzβ@markellefultz | 8.6M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 23 |  Boston Celticsβ@celtics | 8.3M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 24 |  Ballislifeβ@ballislife | 8.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 25 |  Carmelo Anthonyβ@carmeloanthony | 7.9M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 26 |  @nbatvβ@nbatv | 7.7M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 27 |  NBA on ESPNβ@nbaonespn | 7.5M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 28 |  JR Smithβ@teamswish | 7.4M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 29 |  Jayson Tatumππβ@jaytatum0 | 7.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 30 |  Joel "The Process" Embiidβ@joelembiid | 7.0M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 31 |  Miami HEATβ@miamiheat | 6.5M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 32 |  Victor Wembanyama π«π·β@wemby | 6.3M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 33 |  Houston Rocketsβ@houstonrockets | 6.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 34 |  San Antonio Spursβ@spurs | 6.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 35 |  NBA Historyβ@nbahistory | 5.9M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 36 |  lululemonβ@lululemon | 5.8M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 37 |  New York Knicks πβ@nyknicks | 5.7M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 38 |  Anthony Edwardsβ@theanthonyedwards_ | 5.5M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 39 |  Real Madrid Basketballβ@realmadridbasket | 5.3M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 40 |  Milwaukee Bucksβ@bucks | 5.3M | - | basketball | premium | Open profile β |
| 41 |  Dennis SchroΜderβ@ds17_fg | 5.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 42 |  ANGEL REESEβ@angel.reese | 5.2M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 43 |  LA Clippersβ@laclippers | 5.1M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 44 |  Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderβ@shai | 5.1M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 45 |  Ernest Owensβ@ernez540 | 5.1M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 46 |  Trae Youngβ@traeyoung | 4.8M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 47 |  Zion Williamsonβ@zionwilliamson | 4.8M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 48 |  USA Basketballβ@usabasketball | 4.7M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 49 |  Karl-Anthony Townsβ@karltowns | 4.7M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
| 50 |  Brooklyn Netsβ@brooklynnets | 4.7M | - | basketball | elite | Open profile β |
Methodology
Creators are ordered by follower count among profiles that have been labeled, categorized, and possess more than 5k followers, ensuring a focus on quality and relevance.
Frequently asked questions
How many creators are ranked in this segment?
There are 50 creators ranked in the Basketball segment.
What criteria are used for ranking?
Creators are ranked based on their follower count after passing Zaver's indexing quality bar.
Are engagement rates included in this ranking?
Engagement rates are not provided for the creators in this ranking.
What should marketers consider when evaluating these creators?
Marketers should consider the follower count and the potential need for brand review, as some content may require brand review.