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Originally a carpenter named Jumpman, this Italian plumber has gone on to become the most recognizable video game character of them all, starring in a veritable pantheon of titles like kart racing and sports. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet for nearly 20 years.
The "iron man" of football, Brett Favre is a NFL quarterback famous for his years as a Green Bay Packer as well as multiple retirement comebacks. Brett began his career as a backup with the Atlanta Falcons before going on to play for the Packers, Jets, and Vikings.
Marshall Faulk is an NFL Hall of Fame running back, 2000 NFL MVP, and Super Bowl XXXIV champion.
Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player who played his entire 20-year career for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Fans also call him the Black Mamba and El Vino.
Luigi is Mario's brother. He began as a simple palette swap of Mario, but was later differentiated. In his later forays, he provides comic relief.
Bowser is one of the most iconic villains in gaming. His role as the main antagonist in the Mario franchise has cemented this King of Koopas' status in video game history.
Yoshi is a recurring character in the Mario franchise and has since gone on to star in his own games.
Allen Iverson is a former NBA player. He is known as "The Answer."
Princess Peach Toadstool is usually the damsel in distress from the Mario franchise. She gets kidnapped frequently by Bowser, though she's not averse to being captured by various other villains from time to time.
Junior Seau is a retired professional American football player who played linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.
Peyton Manning is a retired NFL quarterback who spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and 4 seasons with the Denver Broncos. He is the son of former Saints quarterback Archie Manning, and older brother of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
The Original Donkey Kong made his debut in the game of the same name, where he tossed barrels at his nemesis Mario. His grandson, Donkey Kong Jr., went on to create a legacy of his own in games such as Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
Tim Duncan is a retired professional basketball player who played his entire career for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. His superb all-around play and leadership anchored one of the most enduring dynasties in professional sports, with the Spurs ranking among the best teams every season of his career, and winning five championships. Off the court, Duncan is an avid fan of comic books and Dungeons & Dragons. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, and the best Power Forward ever
Scottie Pippen is a retired NBA player. He is 5th in career steals and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
Shaquille O'Neal is a retired professional basketball player. One of the most dominant and popular players in NBA history, he led the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive championships. An avid gamer, he traveled with a personal NBA Jam cabinet at all times, and lent his likeness to Shaq Fu and its subsequent remake. He is currently a crew member on Inside the NBA on TNT.
David Robinson is a retired NBA player.
The Toad is a member of the Toad species. He is a loyal attendant of Princess Peach and often assists Mario on his journeys in a variety of ways.
Hakeem Olajuwon, the all-time leader in blocks, is a retired NBA player and in the hall of fame.
One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He holds countless receiving records and multiple Superbowl rings. He is the M. Bison of dog football games.
Wario is Mario's rival and doppelganger; a crude garlic-loving brute with an obsession with treasure. Wario's name is a portmanteau of the word "warui" ('bad' in Japanese) "Mario".
Eric Lindros is a former professional hockey player. He was one of the most dominant and feared players in the NHL during his prime with the Philadelphia Flyers, which he captained.
Dan Marino is a retired Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1983 to 1999.
Alonzo Mourning is a retired American basketball player, who played most of his NBA career for the Miami Heat.
Karl Malone is a retired NBA player. His nickname was the Mailman.
Charles Barkley is a retired American basketball player who played in the NBA. He is currently an analyst on TNT's Inside the NBA, and widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. While featured in many basketball-related video games, he is notably absent from the NBA 2K series, having not appeared since 2K13.
Patrick Ewing is a retired NBA Hall-of-Famer.
John Elway is a retired NFL quarterback and winner of two Super Bowls.
Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway is a retired NBA player.
Glen RIce is a retired NBA player.
John Stockton is a retired NBA Hall of Fame player. He is first in career assists and career steals in the NBA.
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