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In the National Basketball Association, players born outside of the United States are often known as international players. Players who were born in U.S. overseas territories, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are considered international players even if they are U.S. citizens.[1][2][3][4] Players whose nationality is listed as United States were born outside of the country but have represented them in international basketball tournament. Players who were born outside the United States to American parents and players who became naturalized U.S. citizens are also included in that section. In some borderline cases, the NBA takes into consideration whether a player desires to be identified as international.[1]

Hank Biasatti, who was born in Italy and raised in Canada, and Charlie Hoefer, Biasatti's German teammate, were the first international players in the league in 1946.[5] The number of international players in the league rose after the formation of the Dream Team when NBA players were allowed into Olympic play starting in 1992. Global interest in basketball subsequently soared. On the opening day of the 1991–92 season, NBA rosters included 23 international players from 18 countries.[6] At the start of the 2016–17 season, there was a record-high 113 international players from 41 countries and territories.[7] In the start of the 2017–18 season, there were 108 international players from a record-high 42 countries and territories, including five players signed up through the newly implemented two-way contract.[8]

The number of players on opening-night rosters broke an all-time league record first set in 2010–11 and tied in 2012–13,[9] and the number of countries represented surpassed the record set in 2010–11.[10] In addition, the San Antonio Spurs set an all-time record for international players on an opening-night squad, with 10 during the 2013–14 season.[10] The record number of international players was broken again in 2022–23, with a total of 120 players from 40 countries on opening night rosters.[11]

Including the United States, 94 countries have produced at least one NBA player in total. As of the 2024–25 season, Canada has produced the most foreign NBA players, with 68. From European countries, France has produced 58 players, Serbia has produced 33, Croatia has produced 24, and Germany and Spain have produced 21. From Oceania, Australia has produced 37 players while New Zealand has produced 3 players. From African countries, Nigeria and Senegal have produced 30 and 14 players respectively. From Latin America, Puerto Rico has produced 21 players, Brazil has produced 20, and Argentina has produced 16. From Asian countries, China has produced 9 players, while Japan and Lebanon have produced 6. Among transcontinental countries, Turkey, Russia, and Georgia have produced 16, 15 and 11 players respectively.

Summary

Africa

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Region Players Notes
 Nigeria30Including 17 foreign-born Nigerians
 Senegal14Including 1 U.S.-born Senegalese
 South Sudan10Including 5 foreign-born South Sudanese
 Cameroon8Including 3 foreign-born Cameroonians
 Democratic Republic of the Congo6
 Mali4
 Ghana3
 Ivory Coast3Including 3 U.S.-born Ivorians
 Egypt[note 1]2
 Gabon2
 Guinea2
 Libya2Including 2 U.S.-born Libyans
 Uganda2Including 2 U.S.-born Ugandans
 Angola1
 Cape Verde1
 Liberia1Including 1 U.S.-born Liberian
 Sudan1
 Tanzania1
 Tunisia1
Africa94Including 34 foreign or U.S.-born naturalized players
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Americas

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Region Players Notes
 Canada68Including 11 foreign-born Canadians
 Puerto Rico21Including 13 U.S.-born Puerto Ricans
 Brazil20Including 1 U.S.-born Brazilian
 Argentina16
 Dominican Republic15Including 5 U.S.-born Dominicans
 Jamaica12Including 6 U.S.-born Jamaicans
 Bahamas9Including 2 U.S.-born Bahamians
 Mexico7Including 3 U.S.-born Mexicans
 Venezuela6Including 4 foreign-born Venezuelans
 Panama4Including 2 U.S.-born Panamanians
 United States Virgin Islands4Including 2 U.S.-born Virgin Islanders
 Belize3Including 3 U.S.-born Belizeans
 Haiti3
 Cuba2
 Guyana2
 Trinidad and Tobago2Including 1 U.S.-born Trinidadian
 Antigua and Barbuda1Including 1 U.S.-born Antiguan
 Bolivia1Including 1 U.S.-born Bolivian
 British Virgin Islands1
 Colombia1
 Dominica1
 Nicaragua1
 Uruguay1
America201Including 54 foreign or U.S.-born naturalized players
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Asia

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Region Players Notes
 China9Including 1 U.S.-born Chinese
 Japan6Including 2 U.S.-born Japanese
 Lebanon6Including 5 foreign-born Lebanese
 Philippines3Including 3 U.S.-born Filipinos
 Qatar2Including 2 U.S.-born Qataris
 Indonesia1Including 1 U.S.-born Indonesian
 Iran1
 Jordan1Including 1 U.S.-born Jordanian
 South Korea1
Asia30Including 15 foreign or U.S.-born naturalized players
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Europe

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Region Players Notes
 France59Including 8 foreign-born French
 Serbia34Including 10 foreign-born Serbs
 Croatia24Including 9 foreign-born Croats
 Germany21Including 2 U.S.-born Germans
 Spain21Including 4 foreign-born Spaniards
 Lithuania17Including 2 U.S.-born Lithuanians
 Greece16Including 5 foreign-born Greeks
 Turkey[note 1]16Including 6 foreign-born Turks
 Russia[note 1]15Including 4 foreign-born Russians
 United Kingdom14Including 3 foreign-born Britons
 Italy14Including 5 U.S.-born Italians
 Slovenia13Including 2 foreign-born Slovenes
 Georgia[note 1]11Including 6 U.S.-born Georgians
 Ukraine11Including 2 foreign-born Ukrainians
 Montenegro10Including 5 foreign-born Montenegrins
 Netherlands9
 Israel[note 2]8Including 4 foreign-born Israelis
 Bosnia and Herzegovina7Including 3 foreign-born Bosnians
 Latvia7
 Poland6Including 3 U.S.-born Polish
 Czech Republic5
 North Macedonia5Including 4 U.S.-born Macedonians
 Bulgaria4Including 3 foreign-born Bulgarians
 Sweden4
 Belgium3Including 1 foreign-born Belgian
 Finland3Including 1 foreign-born Finn
 Ireland3Including 2 U.S.-born Irishmen
 Switzerland3
 Estonia2
 Austria1
 Azerbaijan[note 1]1Including 1 U.S.-born Azerbaijani
 Belarus1Including 1 U.S.-born Belarusian
 Cyprus1Including 1 U.S.-born Cypriot
 Denmark1
 Hungary1
 Iceland1
 Luxembourg1
 Norway1
 Portugal1
 Romania1
 Slovakia1
Europe370Including 96 foreign or U.S.-born naturalized players
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Oceania

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Region Players Notes
 Australia39Including 6 foreign-born Australians
 New Zealand3
Australasia42Including 6 foreign-born naturalized players
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List

Note: This list is correct through the beginning of the 2024–25 season.

Pos GGuard FForward CCenter
Yrs Players of seasons played in the NBA
^ Denotes player who has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active in the NBA
More information Nationality[A], Birthplace[B] ...
Nationality[A] Birthplace[B] Player Pos. Career[C] Yrs Notes Ref.
 Angola — Bruno Fernando C 2019–20256 — [12]
 Argentina — Leandro Bolmaro F/G 2021–20232 Also holds Italian citizenship.[13] [14]
 Argentina — Nicolás Brussino G/F 2016–20172 Also holds Italian citizenship. [15]
 Argentina — Facundo Campazzo G 2020–20223 — [16]
 Argentina — Gabriel Deck G 2021–20222 — [17]
 Argentina — Carlos Delfino G 2004–2008;
2009–2014		8 — [18]
 Argentina — Patricio Garino G 20171 Also holds Italian citizenship. [19]
 Argentina — Manu Ginóbili^ G 2002–201816 Also holds Italian citizenship. [20]
 Argentina — Walter Herrmann F 2006–20093 — [21]
 Argentina — Nicolás Laprovíttola G 20161 — [22]
 Argentina — Andrés Nocioni F 2004–20128 — [23]
 Argentina — Fabricio Oberto F 2005–20106 — [24]
 Argentina — Pablo Prigioni G 2012–20164 — [25]
 Argentina — Pepe Sánchez G 2000–2001; 2002–20032 — [26]
 Argentina — Luis Scola F 2007–201710 — [27]
 Argentina — Luca Vildoza G 20221 Also holds Italian citizenship. Career consists exclusively of playoff games. [28]
 Argentina — Rubén Wolkowyski F 2000–2001; 2002–20032 Also holds Polish citizenship. [29]
 Australia — David Andersen F/C 2009–20112 Also holds Danish citizenship, but represents Australia internationally.[30] [31]
 Australia — Chris Anstey C 1997–20003 — [32]
 Australia — Cameron Bairstow F/C 2014–20162 — [33]
 Australia  New Zealand Aron Baynes C 2013–20219 Born in New Zealand, grew up in Australia, represents Australia internationally.[34] [35]
 Australia — Andrew Bogut C 2005–2018; 201914 — [36]
 Australia — Jonah Bolden F 2018–20202 — [37]
 Australia — Mark Bradtke C 1996–19971 — [38]
 Australia — Ryan Broekhoff G 2018–20202 — [39]
 Australia — Xavier Cooks F 20231 — [40]
 Australia — Mitch Creek G 20191 — [41]
 Australia — Dyson Daniels* G 2022–present4 — [42]
 Australia — Matthew Dellavedova G 2013–2021;
2022–2023		9 — [43]
 Australia — Alex Ducas G 2024–20251 — [44]
 Australia — Dante Exum G 2014–2021;
2023–2026		10 Born in Australia to an American father.[45] [46]
 Australia — Johnny Furphy* F 2024–present2 — [47]
 Australia — Andrew Gaze G 1994; 19992 — [48]
 Australia — Josh Giddey* G 2021–present5 — [49]
 Australia — Josh Green* G 2020–present6 — [50]
 Australia — Shane Heal G 1996–1997;
2003		2 — [51]
 Australia — Isaac Humphries F/C 20191 — [52]
 Australia — Joe Ingles* F 2014–present12 — [53]
 Australia — Nathan Jawai F/C 2008–20102 The first ever Indigenous Australian to play in the NBA. [54]
 Australia — Jock Landale* C 2021–present5 — [55]
 Australia — Luc Longley C 1991–200110 — [56]
 Australia — Will Magnay C/F 20211 — [57]
 Australia — Jack McVeigh F 2024–20251 — [58]
 Australia — Patty Mills G 2009–202516 — [59]
 Australia — Lachlan Olbrich* F/C 2025–present1 — [60]
 Australia — Tyrese Proctor* G 2025–present1 — [61]
 Australia  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Duop Reath F/C 2023–20263 Born in present-day South Sudan, moved to Australia at age 9, became a naturalized Australian citizen, represents Australia internationally.[62] [63]
 Australia — Luke Schenscher C 2006–20072 — [64]
 Australia — Ben Simmons F 2017–20258 Born in Australia to an American father.[65] [66]
 Australia — Luke Travers F 2024–20262 — [67]
 Australia — Jack White F 2022–20242 — [68]
 Australia — Rocco Zikarsky* C 2026–present1 — [69]
 Austria — Jakob Poeltl* C 2016–present10 — [70]
 Bahamas — Deandre Ayton* C 2018–present8 — [71]
 Bahamas — Dexter Cambridge F 1992–19931 — [72]
 Bahamas — V. J. Edgecombe* G 2025–present1 — [73]
 Bahamas — Buddy Hield* G 2016–present10 — [74]
 Bahamas — Kai Jones C 2021–2023;
2024–2025		3 Born in the Bahamas, grew up in the United States. [75]
 Bahamas — Ian Lockhart F 19901 — [76]
 Bahamas — Mychal Thompson C/F 1978–199112 First player born & raised in the Bahamas to make the NBA[77] [78]
 Belgium — Toumani Camara* F 2023–present3 — [79]
 Belgium Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 D.J. Mbenga C 2004–20117 Born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), became a naturalized Belgian citizen, represented Belgium internationally.[80] [81]
 Belgium — Ajay Mitchell* G 2024–present2 — [82]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Džanan Musa F 2018–20202 — [83]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Jusuf Nurkić* C 2014–present12 Born when the official name of the country was the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [84]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Aleksandar Radojević C 1999–2000;
2004–2005		2 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally. [85]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Mirza Teletović F 2012–20186 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D], represented Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally. [86]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Ratko Varda C 2001–20021 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D], represented FR Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally. [87]
 Brazil — Rafael Araújo C 2004–20073 — [88]
 Brazil — Leandro Barbosa G 2003–201714 — [89]
 Brazil — Bruno Caboclo F 2014–20217 — [90]
 Brazil — Vítor Faverani C 2013–20141 — [91]
 Brazil — Cristiano Felício F/C 2015–20216 — [92]
 Brazil — Rolando Ferreira C 1988–19891 — [93]
 Brazil — Alex Garcia G 2003–20042 — [94]
 Brazil — Marcelo Huertas G 2015–20172 — [95][96]
 Brazil — Didi Louzada F 2021–20222 — [97]
 Brazil — Fab Melo C 2012–20131 — [98]
 Brazil — Nenê F/C 2002–202017 — [99]
 Brazil — Raul Neto G 2015–20238 — [100][101]
 Brazil — Lucas Nogueira C 2014–20184 — [102]
 Brazil — Mãozinha Pereira F 20241 — [103]
 Brazil — Gui Santos* G/F 2023–present3 — [104]
 Brazil — Tiago Splitter C/F 2010–20177 — [105]
 Brazil — Anderson Varejão C/F 2004–2017;
2021		14 — [106]
 Brazil — João Vianna F 19911 — [107]
 Brazil — Marquinhos Vieira F 2006–20082 — [108]
 British Virgin Islands — D'Moi Hodge G 20231 — [109]
 Bulgaria — Georgi Glouchkov F 1985–19861 Also holds Italian citizenship. First NBA player from Eastern Europe.[110] [111]
 Bulgaria  Cyprus Sasha Vezenkov F 2023–20241 Born in Cyprus to Bulgarian parents, grew up in Greece, represents Bulgaria internationally.[112] Has Bulgarian, Greek, and Cypriot citizenship. [113]
 Cameroon — Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje C 2001–20043 — [114]
 Cameroon — Ulrich Chomche C 2024–20251 — [115]
 Cameroon — Christian Koloko F/C 2022–2023;
2024–2025		3 — [116]
 Cameroon — Luc Mbah a Moute F 2008–202012 — [117]
 Cameroon  Belgium Yves Missi* C 2024–present2 Born in Belgium to Cameroonian parents, grew up in Cameroon. [118]
 Cameroon — Pascal Siakam* F 2016–present10 — [119]
 Canada — Kyle Alexander F/C 20201 — [120]
 Canada — Nickeil Alexander-Walker* G 2019–present7 — [121]
 Canada — Joel Anthony C 2007–201710 — [122]
 Canada — Norm Baker G 1946–19471 — [123]
 Canada — Dalano Banton G 2021–20265 — [124]
 Canada — RJ Barrett* G 2019–present7 — [125]
 Canada — Anthony Bennett F/C 2013–20174 First Canadian drafted #1 overall in the NBA draft. Born in Canada to a Jamaican mother [126] [127]
 Canada — Sim Bhullar C 20151 Born in Canada to Indian parents; first player of Indian descent to play in the NBA. [128]
 Canada Kingdom of Italy Kingdom of Italy
(now  Italy)		 Hank Biasatti G 19461 First international player in the league.[5] Born in the Kingdom of Italy, grew up in Canada, became a naturalized Canadian citizen.[129] [130]
 Canada — Khem Birch C/F 2017–20236 — [131]
 Canada  Saint Lucia Chris Boucher* F/C 2017–20269 Born in Saint Lucia, grew up in Canada, became a naturalized Canadian citizen, represents Canada internationally.[132] [133]
 Canada — Oshae Brissett F/G 2019–20256 — [134]
 Canada — Dillon Brooks* G 2017–present9 — [135]
 Canada — Brandon Clarke* F/C 2019–present7 — [136]
 Canada — Ron Crevier C 19851 — [137]
 Canada  Haiti Samuel Dalembert C 2001–201514 Born in Haiti, grew up in Canada, became a naturalized Canadian citizen, represented Canada internationally.[138] [139]
 Canada — Nate Darling G 2020–20211 — [140]
 Canada — Luguentz Dort* G/F 2019–present7 Born in Canada to Haitian parents.[141] [142]
 Canada — Zach Edey* C 2024–present2 — [143]
 Canada — Tyler Ennis G 2014–20184 — [144]
 Canada — Rick Fox F/G 1991–200413 Born in Canada to Bahamian father and Canadian mother. [145]
 Canada  Switzerland Kyshawn George* G 2024–present2 Born in Switzerland to a Canadian father, represents Canada internationally.[146] [147]
 Canada — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander* G 2018–present8 Born in Canada to Antiguan mother.[148] [149]
 Canada — Stewart Granger G 1983–1985;
1987		3 — [150]
 Canada  Denmark Lars Hansen C 1978–19791 Born in Denmark, grew up in Canada, became a naturalized Canadian citizen, represented Canada internationally.[151] [152]
 Canada — Bob Houbregs^ C/F 1953–19585 Born in Canada, moved to the United States as a child. [153]
 Canada — Caleb Houstan* F 2022–present4 — [154]
 Canada — Cory Joseph G 2011–202514 — [155]
 Canada — Kris Joseph F 2012–20131 — [156]
 Canada — Mfiondu Kabengele F 2019–2021;
2022–2023		3 Born in Canada by Congolese parents.[157] [158]
 Canada — AJ Lawson* G 2022–present4 — [159]
 Canada — Trey Lyles F 2015–202510 Born in Canada, moved to the United States at the age of 7 and is also a U.S. citizen. Has represented both the United States and Canada at youth level. Is eligible to represent the United States or Canada internationally.[160][161] [162]
 Canada — Todd MacCulloch C 1999–20034 — [163]
 Canada — Jamaal Magloire C 2000–201212 — [164]
 Canada  Senegal Karim Mané G 2020–20211 Born in Senegal, grew up in Canada.[165] [166]
 Canada — Bennedict Mathurin* G 2022–present4 — [167]
 Canada — Emanuel Miller* F 2025–present2 — [168]
 Canada — Leonard Miller* F 2023–present3 — [169]
 Canada — Mychal Mulder G 2020–20223 — [170]
 Canada — Jamal Murray* G 2016–present10 — [171]
 Canada  South Africa Steve Nash^ G 1996–201518 Born in South Africa to an English father and a Welsh mother, grew up in Canada, became a naturalized Canadian citizen, represented Canada internationally.[172] Also holds a British passport.[173] [174]
 Canada — Andrew Nembhard* G 2022–present4 — [175]
 Canada — Ryan Nembhard* G 2025–present1 — [176]
 Canada — Andrew Nicholson F 2012–20175 — [177]
 Canada — Kelly Olynyk* C 2013–present13 — [178]
 Canada  Nigeria Eugene Omoruyi F 2021–20243 Born in Nigeria, grew up in Canada. [179]
 Canada — Kevin Pangos G 2021–20221 Holds both Canadian and Slovenian passports. Represents Canada internationally. [180]
 Canada — Dwight Powell* C/F 2014–present12 — [181]
 Canada — Joshua Primo G 2021–20243 — [182]
 Canada — Olivier-Maxence Prosper* F 2023–present3 — [183]
 Canada — Xavier Rathan-Mayes G 20181 — [184]
 Canada — Leo Rautins F 1983–19842 — [185]
 Canada — Will Riley* F 2025–present1 — [186]
 Canada — Jackson Rowe F 2024–20252 — [187]
 Canada — Shaedon Sharpe* G 2022–present4 — [188]
 Canada — Mike Smrek C 1985–19927 — [189]
 Canada — Gino Sovran F/G 1946–19471 — [190]
 Canada — Nik Stauskas G 2014–2019; 20226 Holds both Canadian and Lithuanian passports. Represented Canada internationally.[191][192] [193]
 Canada — Jahmyl Telfort G 20251 — [194]
 Canada — Tristan Thompson F/C 2011–202514 — [195]
 Canada — Ernie Vandeweghe F/G 1949–19567 Born in Canada, moved to the United States as a teenager, became a naturalized U.S. citizen. [196]
 Canada — Bill Wennington C 1985–1991; 1993–200013 — [197]
 Canada — Andrew Wiggins* G/F 2014–present12 Born in Canada to an American father and a naturalized Canadian mother, who was born in Barbados.[198] [199]
 Canada — Lindell Wigginton G 2022–20233 — [200]
 Canada — Jim Zoet C 19821 — [201]
 Cape Verde — Edy Tavares C 2015–20172 — [202]
 China — Cui Yongxi G 20241 — [203]
 China — Mengke Bateer C 2002–20033 — [204]
 China — Sun Yue G 2008–20091 — [205]
 China — Wang Zhizhi C 2001–20055 — [206]
 China — Yang Hansen* C 2025–present1 — [207]
 China — Yao Ming^ C 2002–20118 — [208]
 China — Yi Jianlian F 2007–20125 — [209]
 China — Zhou Qi C 2017–20182 — [210]
 Colombia — Jaime Echenique C 20211 — [211]
 Croatia  Germany Dalibor Bagarić C 2000–20033 Born in West Germany,[G] represented Croatia internationally. [212]
 Croatia  Bosnia and Herzegovina Dragan Bender F/C 2016–20204 Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents Croatia internationally.[213] [214]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Bojan Bogdanović F 2014–202511 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Croatia internationally. [215]
 Croatia — Duje Dukan F 20161 Born in Croatia, moved to the United States at the age of 10 months and is also U.S. citizen. Represents Croatia internationally.[216][217] [218]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Gordan Giriček G/F 2002–20086 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [219]
 Croatia — Mario Hezonja G/F 2015–20205 — [220]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Mario Kasun C 2004–20062 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [221]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Toni Kukoč^ F 1993–200613 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally. [222]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Damir Markota C 2006–20071 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] grew up in Sweden, represented Croatia internationally.[223] [224]
 Croatia  Bosnia and Herzegovina Karlo Matković* F/C 2024–present2 Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents Croatia internationally. [225]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Dražen Petrović^ G 1989–19934 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally until his death in 1993. [226]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina}		 Zoran Planinić G 2003–20063 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [227]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Dino Rađa^ F/C 1993–19974 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally. [228]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Damjan Rudež F 2014–20173 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [229]
 Croatia — Luka Šamanić F 2019–2021;
2023–2024		4 — [230]
 Croatia — Dario Šarić F 2016–present10 — [231]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Bruno Šundov C 1998–20057 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [232]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Žan Tabak C 1994–1998; 1999–20016 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally. [233]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Roko Ukić G 2008–20102 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Croatia internationally. [234]
 Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Stojko Vranković C 1990–1992; 1996–19995 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally. [235]
 Croatia — Ante Žižić C 2017–20203 — [236]
 Croatia Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ivica Zubac* C 2016–present10 Born in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents Croatia internationally. [237]
 Cuba — Lazaro Borrell F 1999–20001 — [238]
 Cuba — Andrés Guibert F/C 1994–19952 Born in Cuba, defected to Puerto Rico in 1993.[239] [240]
 Czech Republic — Vít Krejčí* G 2021–present5 — [241]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Tomáš Satoranský G 2016–20226 Born in Czechoslovakia,[E] represents Czech Republic internationally. [242]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Jan Veselý F 2011–20143 Born in Czechoslovakia,[E] represents Czech Republic internationally. [243]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Jiří Welsch G 2002–20064 Born in Czechoslovakia,[E] represented Czech Republic internationally. [244]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 George Zídek C 1995–19983 Born in Czechoslovakia,[E] represented Czech Republic internationally. Known in Europe as Jiří Zidek Jr. [245]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Bismack Biyombo* C 2011–present15 Born in Zaire. [246]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Christian Eyenga G/F 2010–20122 Born in Zaire. [247]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo — Jonathan Kuminga* F 2021–present5 — [248]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Emmanuel Mudiay F 2015–2020;
2022		6 Born in Zaire. [249]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo — Dikembe Mutombo^ C 1991–200918 Born in the original Democratic Republic of the Congo, raised in Zaire throughout most of its existence. [250]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo — Oscar Tshiebwe* C 2023–present3 — [251]
 Denmark — Gabriel Lundberg G 20221 — [252]
 Dominica — Garth Joseph C 2000–20011 — [253]
 Dominican Republic — Ángel Delgado C 2018–20191 — [254]
 Dominican Republic — Chris Duarte G 2021–20254 Born & raised in the Dominican Republic, father is Canadian. [255]
 Dominican Republic — Luis Flores G 2004–20051 — [256]
 Dominican Republic — Andersson Garcia F/G 2026–present1 — [257]
 Dominican Republic — Francisco García F/G 2005–201410 — [258]
 Dominican Republic — Al Horford* C 2007–present19 — [259]
 Dominican Republic — Tito Horford C 1988–1990;
1993		3 — [260]
 Dominican Republic — David Jones-Garcia* G 2025–present1 — [261]
 Dominican Republic — Felipe López G 1998–20024 — [262]
 Dominican Republic — Luis Montero G 2015–2016;
2017–2018		2 — [263]
 Egypt — Alaa Abdelnaby F/C 1990–19955 Born in Egypt, moved to the United States at the age of 2 and is also U.S. citizen.[264] [265]
 Egypt — Abdel Nader F/G 2017–20225 Born in Egypt, moved to the United States at the age of 3 and is also U.S. citizen.[266] [267]
 Estonia — Henri Drell F 20241 — [268]
 Estonia — Martin Müürsepp F 1996–19982 Born in the Estonian SSR,[I] represented Estonia internationally. [269]
 Finland — Lauri Markkanen* F/C 2017–present9 — [270]
 Finland — Hanno Möttölä C 2000–20022 — [271]
 Finland  France Erik Murphy C 2013–20141 Born in France to an American father and Finnish mother. Holds both American and Finnish passports. Represents Finland internationally. [272]
 France — Tariq Abdul-Wahad
(formerly Olivier Saint-Jean)		 F 1997–20036 — [273]
 France — Alexis Ajinça F 2008–2011; 2013–20187 — [274]
 France — Joël Ayayi G 2021–20221 Born in France by Beninese parents [275]
 France — Adama Bal* F 2026–present1 — [276]
 France — Nicolas Batum* G 2008–present18 — [277]
 France Guadeloupe Guadeloupe Rodrigue Beaubois G 2009–20134 Born in Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in the Caribbean. [278]
 France — Joan Beringer* C 2025–present1 — [279]
 France — Malcolm Cazalon G 20231 — [280]
 France — Sidy Cissoko* F 2023–present3 — [281]
 France — Petr Cornelie F 2021–20221 Born in France to a Czech mother and a French father. [282]
 France — Bilal Coulibaly* F 2023–present3 — [283]
 France — Pacôme Dadiet* G 2024–present2 — [284]
 France — Nando De Colo G 2012–20142 — [285]
 France — Moussa Diabaté* F 2022–present4 Born in France to Malian and Guinean parents. [286]
 France — Boris Diaw F/C 2003–201714 — [287]
 France — Mohamed Diawara* F 2025–present1 — [288]
 France — Yakhouba Diawara F 2006–20104 — [289]
 France — Ousmane Dieng* G 2022–present4 — [290]
 France  Guinea Sekou Doumbouya F 2019–20223 Born in Guinea, grew up in France.[291] [292]
 France — Noa Essengue* F 2025–present1 — [293]
 France — Evan Fournier G/F 2012–202412 Born in France by an Algerian mother.[294] [295]
 France Guadeloupe Guadeloupe Mickaël Gelabale F 2006–2008;
2013		3 Born in Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in the Caribbean. [296]
 France — Rudy Gobert* C 2013–present13 — [297]
 France — Jaylen Hoard SF 2019–20223 Born in France by American father.[298] [299]
 France — William Howard F 2019–20201 — [300]
 France  French Guiana Damien Inglis F 2015–20161 Born in French Guiana, an overseas region of France in South America. [301]
 France — Joffrey Lauvergne F/C 2015–20184 — [302]
 France — Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot G/F 2016–20226 — [303]
 France — Ian Mahinmi C 2007–202012 — [304]
 France — Théo Maledon G 2020–20244 — [305]
 France — Jérôme Moïso F 2000–20055 — [306]
 France — Adam Mokoka G 2019–20212 — [307]
 France  Belgium Frank Ntilikina G 2017–20247 Born in Belgium to Rwandan parents, grew up in France, represents France internationally.[308] [309]
 France — Élie Okobo G 2018–20202 Born in France to a Congolese father and a French mother. [310]
 France  Belgium Tony Parker^ G 2001–201918 Born in Belgium to an American father and a Dutch mother, grew up in France, represented France internationally.[311] [312]
 France — Noah Penda* C 2025–present1 — [313]
 France — Johan Petro C 2005–20138 — [314]
 France Guadeloupe Guadeloupe Mickaël Piétrus G/F 2003–201310 Born in Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in the Caribbean. [315]
 France — Vincent Poirier C 2019–20212 — [316]
 France  Haiti Yves Pons F 2021–20221 Born in Haiti, grew up in France, represents France internationally.[317] [318]
 France — Maxime Raynaud* C 2025–present1 — [319]
 France — Antoine Rigaudeau G 20031 — [320]
 France  Spain Zaccharie Risacher* F 2024–present2 Born in Spain to French parents, represents France internationally. [321]
 France — Rayan Rupert* G 2023–present3 — [322]
 France — Tidjane Salaün* F 2024–present2 — [323]
 France — Alex Sarr* C/F 2024–present2 Brothers born in France of Senegalese descent. [324]
 France — Olivier Sarr C 2021–20243 [325]
 France  French Guiana Kevin Séraphin F 2010–20177 Born in French Guiana, an overseas region of France in South America. [326]
 France — Pape Sy F/G 2010–20111 — [327]
 France — Killian Tillie F/C 2020–20222 — [328]
 France — Axel Toupane F/G 2016–2017;
2021		3 — [329]
 France — Armel Traoré F 2024–20251 — [330]
 France — Nolan Traoré* G 2025–present1 — [331]
 France  Martinique Ronny Turiaf F 2006–201410 Born in Martinique, an overseas region of France in the Caribbean. [332]
 France — Victor Wembanyama* F/C 2023–present3 First Frenchman drafted #1 overall in the NBA draft. [333]
 France — Guerschon Yabusele* F 2017–2019;
2024–present		4 — [334]
 Gabon — Stéphane Lasme F 2007–20081 — [335]
 Gabon — Chris Silva F 2019–20234 — [336]
 Georgia — Goga Bitadze* C 2019–present7 — [337]
 Georgia  Soviet Union
(now  Georgia)		 Zaza Pachulia C 2003–201916 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Georgia internationally. Also holds a Turkish passport.[338] [339]
 Georgia — Tornike Shengelia F 2012–20142 — [340]
 Georgia  Soviet Union
(now  Georgia)		 Vladimir Stepania C 1998–20046 Born in the Soviet Union.[F] [341]
 Georgia  Soviet Union
(now  Georgia)		 Nikoloz Tskitishvili F 2002–20064 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Georgia internationally. [342]
 Germany — Uwe Blab C 1985–19905 Born in West Germany.[G] [343]
 Germany — Isaac Bonga G 2018–20224 — [344]
 Germany — Shawn Bradley C 1993–200512 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents, grew up in the United States, represented Germany internationally.[345] [346]
 Germany — Tristan da Silva* F 2024–present2 Born in Germany to a Brazilian father and a German mother; also has Brazilian citizenship. Represents Germany internationally. [347]
 Germany — Frido Frey F 1946–19471 Born in the Weimar Republic,[G] grew up in the U.S.[348] [349]
 Germany — Elias Harris F 20131 Born in West Germany.[G] [350]
 Germany — Charlie Hoefer F 1946–19482 Born in the Weimar Republic,[G] grew up in the U.S.[351] [352]
 Germany — Ariel Hukporti* C 2024–present2 Born in Germany to Togolese parents; also has Togolese citizenship. [353]
 Germany — Maxi Kleber* F 2017–present9 — [354]
 Germany — Dirk Nowitzki^ F 1998–201921 Born in West Germany.[G] [355]
 Germany — Tim Ohlbrecht F/C 20131 Born in West Germany.[G] [356]
 Germany — Tibor Pleiß C 2015–20161 Born in West Germany.[G] [357]
 Germany — Detlef Schrempf F/C 1985–200116 Born in West Germany.[G] [358]
 Germany — Dennis Schröder* G 2013–present13 Born in Germany to Gambian mother. [359]
 Germany — Daniel Theis F/C 2017–20258 — [360]
 Germany — Franz Wagner* F 2021–present5 — [361]
 Germany — Moritz Wagner* F/C 2018–present8 — [362]
 Germany — Chris Welp C 1987–19903 Born in West Germany.[G] [363]
 Germany — Paul Zipser G/F 2016–20182 — [364]
 Ghana — Ben Bentil F 20171 — [365]
 Ghana — Amida Brimah C 20211 — [366]
 Ghana — Nathan Mensah F/C 2023–20241 — [367]
 Great Britain
 England		 — OG Anunoby* F 2017–present9 Born in England to Nigerian parents. Moved to the U.S. when he was four years old and learned to play basketball there.[368] [369]
 Great Britain
 Scotland		 — Robert Archibald F 2002–20042 — [370]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Steve Bucknall G 1989–19901 First British player who learned to play basketball in the U.K.[371] [372]
 Great Britain
 England		  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Luol Deng F 2004–201915 Born in Sudan (now South Sudan),[H] grew up in England, became a naturalized British citizen, represented England and Great Britain internationally.[373] [374]
 Great Britain
 England		 — James Donaldson C 1980–1993; 199514 Born in England, grew up in the United States. [375]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Ndudi Ebi F 2003–20052 Born in England to Nigerian parents, grew up in the United States.[376] [377]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Tosan Evbuomwan* F 2024–present3 — [378]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Joel Freeland C 2012–20153 — [379]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Ben Gordon G 2004–201511 Born in England to Jamaican parents, grew up in the United States, represented Great Britain internationally.[380] [381]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Chris Harris G 1955–19561 Moved from Southampton, England to the U.S. when he was young. [382]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Pops Mensah-Bonsu F 2006–2007; 2009–20114 Born in England to Ghanaian parents, represented Great Britain internationally.[383] [384]
 Great Britain
 England		 — Amari Williams* C 2025–present1 — [385]
 Greece — Alex Antetokounmpo* F 2026–present1 Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, became a Greek citizen in September 2021. [386]
 Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo* F 2013–present13 Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, became a Greek citizen in May 2013. Represents Greece internationally.[387] [388]
 Greece — Kostas Antetokounmpo F 2018–20213 Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, became a Greek citizen in May 2016.[389] Represents Greece internationally. [390]
 Greece — Thanasis Antetokounmpo* F 2016;
2019–2024;
2025–present		7 Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, became a Greek citizen in May 2013. Represents Greece internationally. [391]
 Greece — Antonis Fotsis F 2001–20021 — [392]
 Greece — Andreas Glyniadakis C 2006–20071 — [393]
 Greece — Georgios Kalaitzakis G/F 2021–20221 — [394]
 Greece  Canada Naz Mitrou-Long G 2017–20203 Born in Canada to Greek mother, represents Greece internationally.[395] [396]
 Greece — Georgios Papagiannis C 2016–20182 — [397]
 Greece — Kostas Papanikolaou F 2014–20162 — [398]
 Greece — Efthimios Rentzias C 2002–20031 — [399]
 Greece — Vassilis Spanoulis G 2006–20071 — [400]
 Greece  Soviet Union
(now  Georgia)		 Jake Tsakalidis C 2000–20077 Born in Soviet Union (now Georgia),[F] represented Greece internationally.[401] [402]
 Guinea — Moussa Cissé* C 2025–present1 — [403]
 Guinea — Mamadi Diakite F 2020–20244 — [404]
 Guyana — Rawle Marshall G/F 2005–20072 — [405]
 Guyana — Jason Miskiri G 19991 — [406]
 Haiti — Yvon Joseph C 19851 — [407]
 Haiti — Skal Labissière C 2016–2020;
2025–2026		6 — [408]
 Haiti — Olden Polynice C/F 1987–2001;
2003–2004		15 Born in Haiti, grew up in the United States.[409] [410]
 Hungary — Kornél Dávid F 1999–20013 — [411]
 Iceland — Pétur Guðmundsson C 1981–1982;
1986–1989		5 First European NBA player who took up the game while growing up in his own homeland.[412] [413]
 Iran — Hamed Haddadi C 2008–20135 — [414]
 Ireland — Pat Burke C/F 2002–2003; 2005–20073 — [415]
 Israel — Deni Avdija* F 2020–present6 Born in Israel by Serbian father.[416] [417]
 Israel — Omri Casspi F 2009–201910 — [418]
 Israel — T. J. Leaf F 2017–20214 Born in Israel to American-born/ Israeli-naturalized parents, previously represented the United States at youth level,[419] represents Israel internationally.[420] [421]
 Israel — Gal Mekel G 2013–20142 — [422]
 Israel  South Africa Ben Saraf* G 2025–present1 Born in South Africa to Israeli parents, raised in Israel, represents Israel internationally. [423]
 Italy — Andrea Bargnani F 2006–201610 First European drafted #1 overall in the NBA draft [424]
 Italy — Marco Belinelli G 2007–202013 — [425]
 Italy — Gigi Datome F 2013–20152 — [426]
 Italy — Vincenzo Esposito G 1995–19961 — [427]
 Italy — Simone Fontecchio* F 2022–present4 — [428]
 Italy — Danilo Gallinari F 2008–202416 — [429]
 Italy — Nico Mannion G 2020–20211 Born in Italy to an Italian mother and an American father.[430] [431]
 Italy — Nicolò Melli F 2019–20212 Born in Italy to an Italian father and an American mother. [432]
 Italy — Stefano Rusconi C/F 1995–19961 — [433]
 Jamaica — Omari Johnson F 20181 Born in Jamaica to American parents.[434] [435]
 Jamaica — Jerome Jordan C 2011–2012;
2014–2015		2 — [436]
 Jamaica — Nick Richards* C 2020–present6 — [437]
 Jamaica — Rumeal Robinson G 1990–1994;
1996-1997		6 — [438]
 Jamaica — Samardo Samuels F 2010–20133 — [439]
 Jamaica — Wayne Sappleton F 1984–19851 — [440]
 Japan — Rui Hachimura* F 2019–present7 Born in Japan by Japanese mother and Beninese father.[441] [442]
 Japan — Yuki Kawamura* G 2024–present2 — [443]
 Japan — Yuta Tabuse G 20041 — [444]
 Japan — Yuta Watanabe F 2018–20246 — [445]
 Latvia — Dairis Bertāns G 20191 Born in the Latvian SSR,[I] represents Latvia internationally. [446]
 Latvia — Dāvis Bertāns F 2016–20248 — [447]
 Latvia — Andris Biedriņš C 2004–201410 Born in the Latvian SSR,[I] represented Latvia internationally. [448]
 Latvia — Rodions Kurucs F 2018–20213 — [449]
 Latvia — Anžejs Pasečņiks C 2019–20212 — [450]
 Latvia — Kristaps Porziņģis* F/C 2015–present11 — [451]
 Latvia — Gundars Vētra F 1992–19931 Born in the Latvian SSR,[I] represented the Soviet Union internationally. [452]
 Lebanon  Antigua and Barbuda Norvel Pelle F 2019–20223 Born in Antigua and Barbuda, he moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands and later to the US, became a naturalized Lebanese citizen, represents Lebanon internationally.[453][454] He also holds U.S. citizenship. [455]
 Lebanon — Rony Seikaly C 1988–199911 Born in Lebanon, initially represented the United States internationally.[456][457] before receiving special permission from FIBA to switch to representing the Lebanese national team later in his career.[458] [459]
 Lithuania — Martynas Andriuškevičius C 2005–20071 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [460]
 Lithuania — Ignas Brazdeikis F 2019–20223 Also has Canadian citizenship. Represented Canada in youth tournaments,[461] then received FIBA confirmation to switch to playing for Lithuania's senior team.[462] [463]
 Lithuania — Zydrunas Ilgauskas C 1996–201113 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [464]
 Lithuania — Kasparas Jakučionis* G 2025–present1 — [465]
 Lithuania — Šarūnas Jasikevičius G 2005–20072 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [466]
 Lithuania — Linas Kleiza F 2005–2009; 2010–20137 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [467]
 Lithuania — Arnoldas Kulboka F 2021–20221 — [468]
 Lithuania — Mindaugas Kuzminskas F 2016–20172 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represents Lithuania internationally. [469]
 Lithuania — Arvydas Macijauskas G 2005–20061 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [470]
 Lithuania — Šarūnas Marčiulionis^ G 1989–19978 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented the Soviet Union and Lithuania internationally. [471]
 Lithuania — Donatas Motiejūnas F/C 2012–2017;
2019		6 — [472]
 Lithuania — Arvydas Sabonis^ C 1995–2001; 2002–20037 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented the Soviet Union and Lithuania internationally. [473]
 Lithuania — Deividas Sirvydis G/F 2020–20211 — [474]
 Lithuania — Darius Songaila F 2003–20118 Born in the Lithuanian SSR,[I] represented Lithuania internationally. [475]
 Lithuania — Jonas Valančiūnas* C 2012–present14 — [476]
 Luxembourg — Alvin Jones F 2001–20021 Born in Luxembourg to an American father and Luxembourgish mother.[477] [478]
 Mali — N'Faly Dante C 2025–20272 — [479]
 Mali — Cheick Diallo F 2016–2020; 2021–20225 — [480]
 Mali — Soumaila Samake C 2000–2001;
2002		2 — [481]
 Mali — Adama Sanogo F/C 2023–20252 — [482]
 Mexico — Gustavo Ayón F 2011–20143 — [483]
 Mexico — Jorge Gutiérrez G 2014–2015;
2016		3 — [484]
 Mexico — Horacio Llamas C 1997–19982 — [485]
 Mexico — Eduardo Nájera F 2000–201212 — [486]
 Montenegro SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Žarko Čabarkapa F 2003–20063 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Montenegro internationally. [487]
 Montenegro SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Predrag Drobnjak C 2001–20054 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Montenegro internationally. [488]
 Montenegro SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Nikola Peković C 2010–20176 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Serbia and Montenegro and Montenegro internationally. [489]
 Montenegro SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Predrag Savović G 2002–20031 Born in SFR Yugoslavia.[D] Also has Spanish citizenship. [490]
 Montenegro FR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Marko Simonović F/C 2021–20232 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Montenegro internationally. [491]
 Montenegro SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Slavko Vraneš C 20041 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Montenegro internationally. [492]
 Montenegro  Switzerland Nikola Vučević* C 2011–present15 Born in Switzerland to Montenegrin parents, grew up in Belgium, represents Montenegro internationally.[493] [494]
 Netherlands — Jesse Edwards C 20251 — [495]
 Netherlands — Francisco Elson C 2003–20129 — [496]
 Netherlands — Tristan Enaruna* F 2026–present1 — [497]
 Netherlands — Dan Gadzuric C 2002–2011; 201210 — [498]
 Netherlands — Geert Hammink C 1994–19963 — [499]
 Netherlands — Malevy Leons* F/C 2024–present2 — [500]
 Netherlands — Swen Nater C 1976–19848 Born in the Netherlands, moved to the United States at the age of 9. [501]
 Netherlands — Quinten Post* C 2024–present2 — [502]
 Netherlands — Rik Smits C 1988–200012 — [503]
 New Zealand — Steven Adams* C 2013–present13 — [504]
 New Zealand — Sean Marks F/C 1998–2000; 2001–2003; 2004–201111 — [505]
 New Zealand — Kirk Penney G 2003–20052 — [506]
 Nicaragua — Norchad Omier* F 2026–present1 — [507]
 Nigeria — Precious Achiuwa* F 2020–present6 — [508]
 Nigeria — Solomon Alabi C 2010–20122 — [509]
 Nigeria — Peter Aluma C 19991 — [510]
 Nigeria  Great Britain
 England		 Kelenna Azubuike G 2007–2011; 20125 Born in England to Nigerian parents, grew up in the United States, does not hold British citizenship.[511][512] [513]
 Nigeria — Udoka Azubuike C 2020–20244 — [514]
 Nigeria — Charles Bassey* F 2021–present5 — [515]
 Nigeria — Yinka Dare C 1994–19984 — [516]
 Nigeria — Obinna Ekezie F/C 1999–2002;
2005		4 — [517]
 Nigeria — Festus Ezeli C 2012–20175 — [518]
 Nigeria — Chima Moneke F 20221 — [519]
 Nigeria — Julius Nwosu C 1994–19951 — [520]
 Nigeria — Josh Okogie* F 2018–present8 Born in Nigeria, became a naturalized U.S. citizen and represented U.S. youth before representing Nigeria internationally. [521]
 Nigeria — Michael Olowokandi C 1998–20079 Born in Nigeria, grew up in England.[376] [522]
 Nigeria — Olumide Oyedeji C 2000–20033 — [523]
 North Macedonia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  North Macedonia)		 Pero Antić F/C 2013–20152 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented North Macedonia internationally. [524]
 Norway — Torgeir Bryn C 19891 — [525]
 Panama — Gary Forbes F 2010–20122 — [526]
 Panama — Rubén Garcés F 2000–20011 — [527]
 Panama — Stuart Gray C/F 1984–19917 Born in the Panama Canal Zone (which was controlled by the United States), represented Panama internationally.[528] [529]
 Poland — Marcin Gortat C/F 2007–201912 — [530]
 Poland — Maciej Lampe F/C 2003–20063 Born in Poland, grew up in Sweden, represented Poland internationally.[223] [531]
 Poland — Cezary Trybański C 2002–20042 — [532]
 Portugal — Neemias Queta* C 2021–present5 Born in Portugal to Bissau-Guinean parents. [533]
 Puerto Rico — Carlos Arroyo G 2001–2008;
2009–2011		9 — [534]
 Puerto Rico — J. J. Barea G 2006–202014 — [535]
 Puerto Rico — Gian Clavell G 20171 — [536]
 Puerto Rico — Guillermo Díaz G 20081 — [537]
 Puerto Rico — Butch Lee G 1978–19802 Born in Puerto Rico but moved to the U.S. as a child. Represented Puerto Rico as a player and coach. [538]
 Puerto Rico — José Ortiz F 1988–19902 — [539]
 Puerto Rico — Peter John Ramos C 2004–20051 — [540]
 Puerto Rico — Ramón Rivas F/C 1988–19891 — [541]
 Romania — Gheorghe Mureșan C 1993–1997; 1999–20006 — [542]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Sergei Bazarevich G 1994–19951 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented the Soviet Union and Russia internationally. [543]
 Russia  Ukraine Joel Bolomboy F/C 2016–20182 Born in Ukraine to a Congolese father and a Russian mother, represented Russia internationally [544]
 Russia — Egor Dëmin* G 2025–present1 — [545]
 Russia — Vladislav Goldin* C 2025–present1 — [546]
 Russia — Sergey Karasev G/F 2013–20163 — [547]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Sasha Kaun C 2015–20161 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represents Russia internationally. [548]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Viktor Khryapa F 2004–20084 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Russia internationally. [549]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Andrei Kirilenko F 2001–2011; 2012–201513 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Russia internationally. He also holds U.S. citizenship since 2010.[550] [551]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Yaroslav Korolev F 2005–20072 Born in the Soviet Union.[F] [552]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Sergei Monia F 2005–20061 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Russia internationally. [553]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Timofey Mozgov F 2010–20188 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Russia internationally. [554]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Pavel Podkolzin C 2004–20062 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Russia internationally. [555]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Alexey Shved G 2012–20153 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represents Russia internationally. [556]
 Senegal — Ibou Badji C 2023–20241 — [557]
 Senegal — Gorgui Dieng C 2013–202310 — [558]
 Senegal — DeSagana Diop C 2001–201312 — [559]
 Senegal — Tacko Fall C 2019–20223 — [560]
 Senegal — Mouhamed Gueye* F 2023–present3 — [561]
 Senegal — Hamady N'Diaye C 2010–2012;
2013–2014		3 — [562]
 Senegal — Makhtar N'Diaye F 19991 — [563]
 Senegal — Mamadou N'Diaye C 2000–20055 — [564]
 Senegal — Boniface N'Dong C 2005–20061 Also has German citizenship. [565]
 Senegal — Maurice Ndour F 2016–20171 — [566]
 Senegal — Cheikh Samb C 2007–20092 — [567]
 Senegal — Mouhamed Sene F 2006–20093 — [568]
 Senegal — Pape Sow F 2004–20073 — [569]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Miloš Babić C/F 1990–19912 Born in SFR Yugoslavia.[D] [570]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Nemanja Bjelica F 2015–20227 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [571]
 Serbia Federal Republic of Yugoslavia FR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Bogdan Bogdanović* G 2017–present9 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [572]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Radisav Ćurčić C 1992–19931 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia internationally. [573]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Rastko Cvetković C 1995–19961 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia internationally. [574]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Sasha Danilović G 1995–19972 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia internationally. [575]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Vlade Divac^ C 1989–200516 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia internationally. [576]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Aleksandar Djordjevic G 19961 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia internationally. [577]
 Serbia FR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Marko Gudurić G/F 2019–20201 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [578]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Mile Ilić C 2006–20071 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Serbia and Montenegro internationally.[579] [580]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Marko Jarić G 2002–20097 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [581]
 Serbia FR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Nikola Jokić* C 2015–present11 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [582]
 Serbia  Great Britain
 England		 Nikola Jović* F 2022–present4 Born in the U.K. to Serbian parents, represents Serbia internationally. [583]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Nenad Krstić C 2004–20117 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [584]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Ognjen Kuzmić C 2013–20152 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [585]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Boban Marjanović C 2015–20249 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [586]
 Serbia FR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Vasilije Micić G 2023–20252 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [587]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Darko Miličić F/C 2003–201210 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [588]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Nemanja Nedović G 2013–20141 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [589]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Žarko Paspalj F 1989–19901 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia internationally. [590]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Sasha Pavlović G/F 2003–201310 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [591]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Kosta Perović C 2007–20081 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [592]
 Serbia FR Yugoslavia (now  Serbia) Filip Petrušev F 20231 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [593]
 Serbia FR Yugoslavia (now  Serbia) Aleksej Pokuševski F 2020–20244 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [594]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Vladimir Radmanović F 2001–201312 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [595]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Miroslav Raduljica C 2013–20152 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [596]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Igor Rakočević G 2002–20031 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [597]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Željko Rebrača C 2001–20075 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented SFR Yugoslavia, FR Yugoslavia, and Serbia and Montenegro internationally. [598]
 Serbia Federal Republic of Yugoslavia FR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Alen Smailagić C 2019–20212 Born in FR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [599]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Peja Stojaković F/G 1998–201113 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro, and Serbia internationally. [600]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Dragan Tarlać C 2000–20011 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro internationally. [601]
 Serbia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Miloš Teodosić G 2017–20192 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Serbia internationally. [602]
 Serbia  Serbia and Montenegro (present-day  Serbia) Nikola Topić* G 2026–present1 Born in Serbia and Montenegro, represents Serbia internationally. [603]
 Serbia  Italy Tristan Vukčević* F/C 2024–present3 Born in Italy to a Serbian father (former player Dušan Vukčević) and a Swedish mother. Has verbally committed to representing Serbia internationally, is also eligible to represent Sweden, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, or Spain.[604] [605]
 Slovakia  Czechoslovakia
(now  Slovakia)		 Richard Petruška C/F 1993–19941 Born in Czechoslovakia,[E] represented Czechoslovakia and Slovakia internationally.[606] [607]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Primož Brezec C 2001–2008;
2009–2010		8 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [608]
 Slovenia — Vlatko Čančar F 2019–20256 — [609]
 Slovenia — Luka Dončić* G/F 2018–present8 — [610]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Goran Dragić G 2008–202315 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Slovenia internationally. [611]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Zoran Dragić G 2014–20151 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Slovenia internationally. [612]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Marko Milič G/F 1997–19992 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [613]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Boštjan Nachbar F 2002–20086 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [614]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Rasho Nesterović C 1998–201012 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [615]
 Slovenia  Germany Anthony Randolph F 2008–20146 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents, grew up in the United States,[616] represented Slovenia internationally.[617][618] [619]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Uroš Slokar F 2006–20071 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [620]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Beno Udrih G 2004–201713 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [621]
 Slovenia SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Slovenia)		 Sasha Vujačić G 2004–2011;
2014;
2015–2017		10 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Slovenia internationally. [622]
 South Korea — Ha Seung-Jin C 2004–20062 — [623]
 South Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Deng Adel F 20191 Born in present-day South Sudan, became a naturalized Australian citizen and represented Australia internationally before the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he represented South Sudan.[624] [625]
 South Sudan  Sudan Bol Bol C 2019–20256 Born in Sudan, grew up in the United States, represents South Sudan internationally.[624] [626]
 South Sudan  Sudan Wenyen Gabriel F 2019–20245 Born in Sudan, grew up in the United States. [627]
 South Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Deng Gai F 20051 Born in present-day South Sudan.[H] [628]
 South Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Thon Maker F/C 2016–20215 Born in present-day South Sudan, became a naturalized Australian citizen, represented Australia internationally[629] until the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he represented South Sudan.[624] [630]
 South Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Khaman Maluach* C 2025–present1 Born in present-day South Sudan.[H] [631]
 South Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)		 Mangok Mathiang F/C 2017–20181 Born in present-day South Sudan, moved to Australia at age 7. Previously represented Australia internationally, switched to representing South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.[629] [632]
 South Sudan  Canada Marial Shayok G 2019–20201 Born in Canada to Sudanese parents,[633] represents South Sudan internationally.[634] [635]
 Spain — Álex Abrines G/F 2016–20193 — [636]
 Spain — Santi Aldama* F 2021–present5 — [637]
 Spain — José Calderón G 2005–201914 — [638]
 Spain — Victor Claver F 2012–20153 — [639]
 Spain — Rudy Fernández G 2008–20124 — [640]
 Spain — Jorge Garbajosa F 2006–20082 — [641]
 Spain — Usman Garuba F/C 2021–20243 Born in Spain by Nigerian parents. [642]
 Spain — Marc Gasol C 2008–202113 — [643]
 Spain — Pau Gasol^ F 2001–201918 — [644]
 Spain — Hugo González* F 2025–present1 — [645]
 Spain — Juancho Hernangómez F 2016–20237 — [646]
 Spain — Willy Hernangómez C 2016–20237 — [647]
 Spain  Republic of the Congo Serge Ibaka F 2009–202314 Born in the Republic of the Congo, obtained Spanish citizenship, represents Spain internationally.[648] [649]
 Spain — Raül López G 2002–20052 — [650]
 Spain — Fernando Martín C 1986–19871 — [651]
 Spain SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Nikola Mirotić F 2014–20195 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represents Spain internationally. [652]
 Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro G 2007–20081 — [653]
 Spain — Sergio Rodríguez G 2006–2010; 2016–20175 — [654]
 Spain — Ricky Rubio G 2011–202312 — [655]
 Sudan  Sudan
(now  South Sudan)[H]		 Manute Bol C 1985–199510 — [656]
 Sweden — Jonas Jerebko F 2009–201910 — [657]
 Sweden — Bobi Klintman* F 2025–present2 — [658]
 Sweden — Pelle Larsson* G/F 2024–present2 — [659]
 Sweden — Jeff Taylor F 2012–20153 Born in Sweden to an American father and a Swedish mother; also a United States citizen by birth.[660] Represented Sweden internationally. [661]
 Switzerland — Clint Capela* F 2014–present12 Born in Switzerland to an Angolan father and a Congolese mother. [662]
 Switzerland — Yanic Konan Niederhäuser* C 2025–present1 — [663]
 Switzerland — Thabo Sefolosha G 2006–202014 Born in Switzerland to a South African father and a Swiss mother. [664]
 Tanzania — Hasheem Thabeet C 2009–20145 — [665]
 Trinidad and Tobago — Ken Charles G 1973–19775 Born in Trinidad, moved to the U.S. as a child. [666]
 Tunisia — Salah Mejri C 2015–20194 — [667]
 Turkey — Furkan Aldemir F/C 2014–20151 — [668]
 Turkey — Ömer Aşık C/F 2010–20189 — [669]
 Turkey — Onuralp Bitim G/F 2023–20241 — [670]
 Turkey  Nigeria Adem Bona*
(formerly Ikechukwu Okoro)		 F/C 2024–present2 Born in Nigeria, moved to Turkey at age 13 and became a naturalized citizen, represents Turkey internationally. [671]
 Turkey — Semih Erden C 2010–20122 — [672]
 Turkey  Switzerland Enes Freedom
(formerly Enes Kanter)		 F 2011–202211 Born in Switzerland to Turkish parents.[673] [674]
 Turkey — Ersan İlyasova F 2006–2007;
2009–2021		14 — [675]
 Turkey — Furkan Korkmaz G 2017–20247 — [676]
 Turkey — Ibo Kutluay G 2004–20051 — [677]
 Turkey — Mehmet Okur F/C 2002–201210 — [678]
 Turkey  North Macedonia Cedi Osman F 2017–20247 Born in Macedonia to Turkish father and Bosnian mother, grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents Turkey internationally.[679] [680]
 Turkey — Alperen Şengün* F 2021–present5 — [681]
 Turkey SFR Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Mirsad Türkcan F 1999–20001 Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[D] represented Turkey internationally. [682]
 Turkey — Hedo Türkoğlu F 2000–201515 — [683]
 Turkey  Uzbekistan Ömer Yurtseven* F 2021–2024; 2026–present4 Born in Uzbekistan to Turkish parents. [684]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Kyrylo Fesenko C 2007–20125 Born in the Soviet Union.[F] represented Ukraine internationally. [685]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Viacheslav Kravtsov C 2012–20142 Born in the Soviet Union.[F] represented Ukraine internationally. [686]
 Ukraine — Alex Len C 2013–202512 — [687]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Slava Medvedenko F 2000–20077 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Ukraine internationally. [688]
 Ukraine — Svi Mykhailiuk* F 2018–present8 — [689]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Oleksiy Pecherov C 2007–20103 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Ukraine internationally. [690]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Vitaly Potapenko C 1996–200711 Born in the Soviet Union.[F] [691]
 Ukraine — Max Shulga* G 2026–present1 — [692]
 Ukraine — Dmytro Skapintsev C 20231 — [693]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Alexander Volkov F 1989–19923 Born in the Soviet Union,[F] represented Soviet Union and Ukraine internationally.[694] [695]
 United States  Taiwan Joe Alexander F 2008–20102 Born in Taiwan to American parents, moved to the United States at the age of 8.[696] [697]
 United States  Netherlands Hank Beenders C/F 1946–19493 Born in the Netherlands, moved to the United States at the age of 8, became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[698] [699]
 United States  Panama Rolando Blackman G 1981–199413 Born in Panama, became a naturalized U.S. citizen, represented the United States internationally.[700] [701]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Carlos Boozer F/C 2002–201513 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents, grew up in the United States, represents the United States internationally.[702] [703]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 John Brown F 1973–19807 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents, grew up in the United States.[704] [705]
 United States  Spain Wallace Bryant C 1983–19863 Born in Spain to American parents, grew up in the United States. [706]
 United States U.S. Virgin Islands Tim Duncan^ F/C 1997–201619 Born in U.S. Virgin Islands, represented the United States internationally before announcing his international retirement in 2004.[707] [708]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Kenton Edelin F 19851 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents. [709]
 United States  Cameroon Joel Embiid* C 2016–present10 Born in Cameroon, moved to the United States at age 16, became a naturalized citizen and represents the United States internationally.[710] Also holds Cameroonian and French citizenships.[711] [712]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Jo Jo English G 1992–19953 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents. [713]
 United States  Jamaica Patrick Ewing^ C/F 1985–200217 Born in Jamaica, moved to the United States at the age of 11, became a naturalized U.S. citizen, represented the United States internationally.[714] [715]
 United States  Morocco Mike Flynn G 1975–19783 Born in French Morocco to American parents, grew up in the United States [716]
 United States  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Adonal Foyle C 1997–200912 Born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, moved to the United States, became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[717] [718]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Donté Greene F 2008–20124 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents, previously represented the United States at youth level.[719] [720]
 United States  Great Britain
 England		 George Grimshaw G 1946–19471 Born in England, moved to the United States, became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[721] [722]
 United States  Romania Ernie Grunfeld G/F 1977–19869 Born in Romania, moved to the United States at the age of 9, became a naturalized U.S. citizen, represented the United States internationally.[723] [724]
 United States  Belgium Xavier Henry G 2010–20145 Born in Belgium to American parents, grew up in the United States.[725] [726]
 United States Austria-Hungary
(now  Croatia)		 Nat Hickey
(formerly Nicola Zarnecić)		 G/F 19481 Born in Korčula, which represented the Kingdom of Dalmatia side of Austria-Hungary (now separated into multiple nations (including Austria and Hungary), with Korčula being in Croatia) to Croatian parents.[727] Was also a head coach at the time and is currently the oldest player in NBA history. [728]
 United States  Australia Kyrie Irving* G 2011–present15 Born in Australia to American parents, has dual U.S. and Australian citizenship, has represented the United States internationally at youth and senior level.[729] [730]
 United States  Italy Reggie Jackson G 2011–202514 Born in Italy to American parents, grew up in the United States.[731] [732]
 United States  Lebanon Steve Kerr G 1988–200315 Born in Lebanon to the Lebanese-born American citizen Malcolm H. Kerr, represented the United States internationally.[733] [734]
 United States  France Cozell McQueen F 19871 Born in France to American parents.[735] [736]
 United States Manchukuo
(now  China)		 Tom Meschery
(formerly Tomislav Meshcheryakov)		 F 1961–197110 Born in Manchukuo (a puppet state of the Empire of Japan, now part of China) to Russian parents, moved to the United States at the age of 8, became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[737] [738]
 United States  Nigeria Hakeem Olajuwon^ C 1984–200218 Born and raised in Nigeria, moved to the U.S. at the age of 17 (two years after playing basketball for the first time). Eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen, represented the United States internationally.[739] [740]
 United States  United Kingdom
 England		 Admiral Schofield F 2019–2020; 2021–20244 Born in England to American parents, grew up in the United States.[741] [742]
 United States  Sweden Miles Simon G 1998–19991 Born in Sweden to an American father and a Norwegian mother.[223] [743]
 United States  France Michael Stewart C 1997–20058 Born in France to American parents.[744] [745]
 United States  Spain Wally Szczerbiak F 1999–200910 Born in Spain to American parents, has represented the United States internationally.[746] [747]
 United States  Japan Cameron Thomas* F 2021–present5 Born in Japan to American parents, grew up in the United States.[748] [749]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Kiki Vandeweghe F 1980–199313 Born in West Germany[G] to a Canadian father and 1952 Miss America pageant winner Colleen Kay Hutchins. Moved back to the U.S. as a child. Holds both American and Canadian passports. [750]
 United States  West Germany
(now  Germany)		 Duane Washington G 1988; 19932 Born in West Germany[G] to American parents. [751]
 United States  Germany Duane Washington Jr. G 2021–20243 Born in Germany to American parents, grew up in the United States. [752]
 United States  France Dominique Wilkins^ F/G 1982–1995; 1996–1997; 199915 Born in France to American parents, represented the United States internationally.[753] [754]
U.S. Virgin Islands — Raja Bell G 2000–201313 — [755]
U.S. Virgin Islands — Charles Claxton G 19951 — [756]
 Uruguay — Esteban Batista F/C 2005–20072 — [757]
 Venezuela  Trinidad and Tobago Carl Herrera F 1991–19998 Born in Trinidad and Tobago, represented Venezuela internationally.[758] [759]
 Venezuela — Óscar Torres F 2001–20022 — [760]
 Venezuela — Greivis Vásquez G 2010–20167 — [761]
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  1. [1]
    A transcontinental country.
  2. [2]
    A member of FIBA Europe, geographically a part of Asia.

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