Gallery: Rare '90s NBA Photos You've Probably Never Seen Before

The NBA is one of the most well-covered sports leagues in the world, and it has been that way for more than a couple decades now. It's a great thing in many ways: we get to see more jaw-dropping highlights than ever, more photos of players rocking crazy styles, and any other media information you may want as a fan.

However, as a result of this supersaturation, some great moments and memories have also slipped through the cracks. After all, it's impossible to sift through every single photo or film clip all by yourself. As time goes by, years will be shaved down into brief, essential moments. You know what we mean: Jordan's game-winner against the Jazz in '98 is a perfect example of how an entire year was defined by one snapshot in time.

But what do we miss out on by returning to these same iconic images over and over again? Great, under-appreciated photos like the ones you're about to look at now. Check out the latest gallery of Rare '90s NBA Photos You've Probably Never Seen Before, and see for yourself. With young Shaq, Shawn Kemp, and others, the '90s prove that there's more to them than you know.

Athlete(s) pictured: Reggie Miller
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What was Reggie Miller wearing this outfit for? A Tiger Beat photo shoot?

Athlete(s) pictured: Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues
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Muggsy Bogues' "small guy in a tall man's world" appeal was never really used to its fullest potential. For instance, this photo could've (and should've) been a movie poster for one of the best sports comedies of all time.

Athlete(s) pictured: Karl Malone
Other figures: Hulk Hogan

Karl Malone in WCW? Why doesn't stuff like this happen today? Imagine LeBron vs. John Cena or the Undertaker. Who wouldn't watch that?

Athlete(s) pictured: David Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Charles Barkley
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Dream Team II always got less attention than the original squad, but in honor of the Olympics, let's give these guys their due as well, yeah?

Athlete(s) pictured: Shawn Kemp
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Shawn Kemp showing off why the Kamikaze II's are forever invincible as well as criminally underrated.

Athlete(s) pictured: Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal
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One thing the '90s will always have over today: great centers. When was the last time you saw two centers go blow-for-blow with one another like Shaq and Olajuwon did in the 1995 NBA Finals?

Athlete(s) pictured: Michael Jordan
Other figures: Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Tim Meadows, Rob Schneider, Victoria Jackson, Phil Hartman, Julia Sweeney

At the time of this photo, Jordan had only captured one title, and Chris Rock hadn't released Bring the Pain. Their true greatness was still on the way.

Athlete(s) pictured: Dennis Rodman
Other figures: Bill Clinton

Just photo-shop Kim Jong-un in place of Bill Clinton and you could pass this off for a present day pic. Also, make sure you age Dennis Rodman by about 40 years.

Athlete(s) pictured: Dirk Nowitzki
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You thought you had an awkward, teenage phase? In this photo, Dirk looks like he's the long-lost brother of Wednesday Addams.

Athlete(s) pictured: Charles Barkley
Other figures: Jack Nicholson

We don't know what Jack is whispering in Charles Barkley's ear here, but it's probably just best not to ask.

Athlete(s) pictured: Avery Johnson, Jason Kidd
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A former Nets coach matched-up against the current Nets coach. This photo was taken in their happier days, even with Kidd's blonde dye job.

Athlete(s) pictured: Dennis Rodman
Other figures: David Letterman

Amazingly, after basketball, Dennis Rodman's career as a hair stylist just never really took off.

Athlete(s) pictured: Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson
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How do you think this match-up turned out? Did Iverson cross MJ up for a bucket or did The Answer get denied by His Airness?

Athlete(s) pictured: Michael Jordan
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Here, we have photographic evidence of Michael Jordan's fall from grace in the fashion world.

Athlete(s) pictured: Michael Jordan
Other figures: Macaulay Culkin, Michael Jackson

The King of Pop, the king of child stars, and the king of hoops: the '90s had everything, you guys.

Athlete(s) pictured: Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash
Other figures: Don Nelson

Wait...why is Don Nelson hanging out with Nick and Aaron Carter?

Athlete(s) pictured: Gary Payton
Other figures: George Karl

Any photo of George Karl where he doesn't look like he's about to blow a gasket has to be considered a rarity. But this one is #veryrare because of our love for the SuperSonics.

Athlete(s) pictured: Shaquille O'Neal
Other figures: Bill Gates

Microsoft wins the Apple vs. PC debate solely on the strength of this photo.

Athlete(s) pictured: Michael Jordan
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If this was Halloween, Michael Jordan would be dressed up as Theophilus London.

Athlete(s) pictured: Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan
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"You may score more points than me, Michael, but you'll never pass 10,000." -Wilt, probably.