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 | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 2 |  Wardell Curryβ@stephencurry30 | 57M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 3 |  House of Highlightsβ@houseofhighlights | 51M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 4 |  DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D.β@shaq | 35M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 5 |  Los Angeles Lakersβ@lakers | 25M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 6 |  Bleacher Reportβ@bleacherreport | 22M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 7 |  Russell Westbrookβ@russwest44 | 22M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 8 |  Kyrie A. Irvingβ@kyrieirving | 20M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 9 |  dwyanewadeβ@dwyanewade | 19M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 10 |  Lonzo Ballβ@zo | 17M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 11 |  Klay Thompsonβ@klaythompson | 16M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 12 |  Giannis Antetokounmpoβ@giannis_an34 | 16M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 13 |  Cleveland Cavaliersβ@cavs | 16M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 14 |  Nike Basketballβ@nikebasketball | 16M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 15 |  Allen Iversonβ@theofficialai3 | 14M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 16 |  Bill Russellβ@kodakblack | 13M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 17 |  Luka Doncicβ@lukadoncic | 11M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 18 |  LaMelo Ballβ@melo | 11M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 19 |  Jimmy Butlerβ@jimmybutler | 9.7M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 20 |  Damian Lillardβ@damianlillard | 9.6M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 21 |  Paul Georgeβ@ygtrece | 9.3M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 22 |  Markelle Fultzβ@markellefultz | 8.6M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 23 |  Boston Celticsβ@celtics | 8.3M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 24 |  Ballislifeβ@ballislife | 8.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 25 |  Carmelo Anthonyβ@carmeloanthony | 7.9M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 26 |  @nbatvβ@nbatv | 7.7M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 27 |  NBA on ESPNβ@nbaonespn | 7.5M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 28 |  JR Smithβ@teamswish | 7.4M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 29 |  Jayson Tatumππβ@jaytatum0 | 7.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 30 |  Joel "The Process" Embiidβ@joelembiid | 7.0M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 31 |  Miami HEATβ@miamiheat | 6.5M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 32 |  Victor Wembanyama π«π·β@wemby | 6.3M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 33 |  Houston Rocketsβ@houstonrockets | 6.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 34 |  San Antonio Spursβ@spurs | 6.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 35 |  NBA Historyβ@nbahistory | 5.9M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 36 |  lululemonβ@lululemon | 5.8M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 37 |  New York Knicks πβ@nyknicks | 5.7M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 38 |  Anthony Edwardsβ@theanthonyedwards_ | 5.5M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 39 |  Real Madrid Basketballβ@realmadridbasket | 5.3M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 40 |  Milwaukee Bucksβ@bucks | 5.3M | β | basketball | premium | View profile β |
| 41 |  Dennis SchroΜderβ@ds17_fg | 5.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 42 |  ANGEL REESEβ@angel.reese | 5.2M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 43 |  LA Clippersβ@laclippers | 5.1M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 44 |  Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderβ@shai | 5.1M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 45 |  Ernest Owensβ@ernez540 | 5.1M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 46 |  Trae Youngβ@traeyoung | 4.8M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 47 |  Zion Williamsonβ@zionwilliamson | 4.8M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 48 |  USA Basketballβ@usabasketball | 4.7M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 49 |  Karl-Anthony Townsβ@karltowns | 4.7M | β | basketball | elite | View profile β |
| 50 |  Brooklyn Netsβ@brooklynnets | 4.7M | β | basketball | elite | View 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.