NBA players from Atlanta, Georgia
31 NBA players on file were born in Atlanta, Georgia. 6 are on NBA rosters now, among them Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Edwards, and Ben Sheppard. Dwight Howard has played the most NBA seasons of them, 18. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NBA rosters now (6)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr.ORL | C | 2018–2026 | 8 |
| Anthony EdwardsMIN | G | 2020–2026 | 6 |
| Ben SheppardIND | G | 2023–2026 | 3 |
| Isaiah CollierUTAH | G | 2024–2026 | 2 |
| Caleb WilsonCHI | F | No games yet | — |
| Christian AndersonCHA | G | No games yet | — |
Former NBA players (25)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | C | 2004–2022 | 18 |
| Sedale Threatt | G | 1983–1997 | 14 |
| Anthony Carter | PG | 1999–2012 | 13 |
| Gerald Wilkins | G | 1985–1999 | 13 |
| Derrick Favors | F | 2010–2022 | 12 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF | 2010–2021 | 11 |
| Chris Morris | F | 1988–1999 | 11 |
| Kenny Thomas | PF | 1999–2010 | 11 |
| Kelvin Cato | C | 1997–2007 | 10 |
| Shandon Anderson | SF | 1996–2006 | 10 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | G | 2016–2025 | 9 |
| Malik Beasley | SG | 2016–2025 | 9 |
| JJ Hickson | C | 2008–2016 | 8 |
| Mark Strickland | F | 1994–2003 | 8 |
| Jarvis Hayes | SF | 2003–2010 | 7 |
| Elmore Spencer | C | 1992–1997 | 5 |
| Jabari Smith | C | 2000–2005 | 4 |
| Kobi Simmons | G | 2017–2024 | 4 |
| Randolph Morris | C | 2006–2010 | 4 |
| Harold Ellis | F | 1993–1998 | 3 |
| Walt Frazier | — | 1977–1980 | 3 |
| Javaris Crittenton | PG | 2007–2009 | 2 |
| Jermareo Davidson | PF | 2007–2009 | 2 |
| Ahmad Caver | G | 2021–2022 | 1 |
| Jonathan Kerner | C | 1998–1999 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.