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 |  NBA✓@nba | 88M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 2 |  Wardell Curry✓@stephencurry30 | 57M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 3 |  House of Highlights✓@houseofhighlights | 51M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 4 |  DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D.✓@shaq | 35M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 5 |  Los Angeles Lakers✓@lakers | 25M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 6 |  Bleacher Report✓@bleacherreport | 22M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 7 |  Russell Westbrook✓@russwest44 | 22M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 8 |  Kyrie A. Irving✓@kyrieirving | 20M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 9 |  dwyanewade✓@dwyanewade | 19M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 10 |  Lonzo Ball✓@zo | 17M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 11 |  Klay Thompson✓@klaythompson | 16M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 12 |  Giannis Antetokounmpo✓@giannis_an34 | 16M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 13 |  Cleveland Cavaliers✓@cavs | 16M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 14 |  Nike Basketball✓@nikebasketball | 16M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 15 |  Allen Iverson✓@theofficialai3 | 14M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 16 |  Bill Russell✓@kodakblack | 13M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 17 |  Luka Doncic✓@lukadoncic | 11M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 18 |  LaMelo Ball✓@melo | 11M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 19 |  Jimmy Butler✓@jimmybutler | 9.7M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 20 |  Damian Lillard✓@damianlillard | 9.6M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 21 |  Paul George✓@ygtrece | 9.3M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 22 |  Markelle Fultz✓@markellefultz | 8.6M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 23 |  Boston Celtics✓@celtics | 8.3M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 24 |  Ballislife✓@ballislife | 8.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 25 |  Carmelo Anthony✓@carmeloanthony | 7.9M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 26 |  @nbatv✓@nbatv | 7.7M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 27 |  NBA on ESPN✓@nbaonespn | 7.5M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 28 |  JR Smith✓@teamswish | 7.4M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 29 |  Jayson Tatum🙏🏀✓@jaytatum0 | 7.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 30 |  Joel "The Process" Embiid✓@joelembiid | 7.0M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 31 |  Miami HEAT✓@miamiheat | 6.5M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 32 |  Victor Wembanyama 🇫🇷✓@wemby | 6.3M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 33 |  Houston Rockets✓@houstonrockets | 6.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 34 |  San Antonio Spurs✓@spurs | 6.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 35 |  NBA History✓@nbahistory | 5.9M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 36 |  lululemon✓@lululemon | 5.8M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 37 |  New York Knicks 🏀✓@nyknicks | 5.7M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 38 |  Anthony Edwards✓@theanthonyedwards_ | 5.5M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 39 |  Real Madrid Basketball✓@realmadridbasket | 5.3M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 40 |  Milwaukee Bucks✓@bucks | 5.3M | — | basketball | premium | View profile → |
| 41 |  Dennis Schröder✓@ds17_fg | 5.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 42 |  ANGEL REESE✓@angel.reese | 5.2M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 43 |  LA Clippers✓@laclippers | 5.1M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 44 |  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander✓@shai | 5.1M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 45 |  Ernest Owens✓@ernez540 | 5.1M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 46 |  Trae Young✓@traeyoung | 4.8M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 47 |  Zion Williamson✓@zionwilliamson | 4.8M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 48 |  USA Basketball✓@usabasketball | 4.7M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 49 |  Karl-Anthony Towns✓@karltowns | 4.7M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
| 50 |  Brooklyn Nets✓@brooklynnets | 4.7M | — | basketball | elite | View profile → |
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.