NBA players from Chicago, Illinois
69 NBA players on file were born in Chicago, Illinois. 3 are on NBA rosters now: Anthony Davis, Ayo Dosunmu, and Terrence Shannon Jr. Juwan Howard has played the most NBA seasons of them, 19. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NBA rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DavisWSH | F | 2012–2026 | 14 |
| Ayo DosunmuMIN | G | 2021–2026 | 5 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr.MIN | G | 2024–2026 | 2 |
Former NBA players (66)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Howard | PF | 1994–2013 | 19 |
| Nazr Mohammed | C | 1998–2016 | 18 |
| Terry Cummings | F | 1982–2000 | 18 |
| Eddie A. Johnson | G | 1981–1999 | 17 |
| Dwyane Wade | G | 2003–2019 | 16 |
| Shawn Marion | SG | 1999–2015 | 16 |
| Derrick Rose | PG | 2008–2024 | 15 |
| Kendall Gill | SF | 1990–2005 | 15 |
| Tony Allen | SG | 2004–2018 | 14 |
| Hersey Hawkins | G | 1988–2001 | 13 |
| Isiah Thomas | G | 1981–1994 | 13 |
| Mark Aguirre | F | 1981–1994 | 13 |
| Nick Anderson | F | 1989–2002 | 13 |
| Quentin Richardson | SF | 2000–2013 | 13 |
| Tim Hardaway | G | 1989–2003 | 13 |
| Antoine Walker | PF | 1996–2008 | 12 |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2012–2024 | 12 |
| Randy Brown | G | 1991–2003 | 12 |
| Jannero Pargo | PG | 2002–2015 | 11 |
| Bobby Simmons | SF | 2001–2012 | 10 |
| Evan Turner | G | 2010–2020 | 10 |
| Jason Maxiell | PF | 2005–2015 | 10 |
| Ken Norman | F | 1987–1997 | 10 |
| Ron Anderson | G | 1984–1994 | 10 |
| Steven Hunter | C | 2001–2010 | 8 |
| Will Bynum | PG | 2005–2015 | 8 |
| Jahlil Okafor | C | 2015–2025 | 7 |
| Sam Mack | G | 1992–2002 | 7 |
| Linton Johnson | PF | 2003–2009 | 6 |
| Luther Head | PG | 2005–2011 | 6 |
| Reggie Jordan | G | 1993–2000 | 6 |
| DeAndre Liggins | G | 2011–2018 | 5 |
| James Singleton | F | 2005–2012 | 5 |
| Brian Oliver | G | 1990–1998 | 4 |
| Dan Langhi | PF | 2000–2004 | 4 |
| Julian Wright | SF | 2007–2011 | 4 |
| Marcus Liberty | F | 1990–1994 | 4 |
| Sean May | C | 2005–2010 | 4 |
| Tony Dumas | G | 1994–1998 | 4 |
| Andre Brown | PF | 2006–2009 | 3 |
| Awvee Storey | SF | 2004–2008 | 3 |
| Devontae Cacok | PF | 2019–2022 | 3 |
| Jeremy Pargo | PG | 2011–2020 | 3 |
| Othyus Jeffers | SG | 2009–2014 | 3 |
| Quincy Miller | F | 2012–2015 | 3 |
| Walter Bond | G | 1992–1995 | 3 |
| Armon Johnson | PG | 2010–2012 | 2 |
| Donald Whiteside | G | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Donnie Boyce | G | 1995–1997 | 2 |
| Eric Anderson | F | 1992–1994 | 2 |
| Justin Williams | PF | 2006–2008 | 2 |
| Kiwane Garris | G | 1997–2000 | 2 |
| Leon Smith | PF | 2001–2004 | 2 |
| Marlon Maxey | F | 1992–1994 | 2 |
| Priest Lauderdale | C | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Thomas Hamilton | C | 1995–2000 | 2 |
| Walt Lemon Jr. | G | 2017–2019 | 2 |
| Jerel McNeal | SG | 2014–2015 | 1 |
| Kelly McCarty | G | 1998–1999 | 1 |
| Lucas Williamson | G | 2025–2026 | 1 |
| Mike Hall | F | 2006–2007 | 1 |
| Mike Taylor | PG | 2008–2009 | 1 |
| Nate Driggers | G | 1996–1997 | 1 |
| Paul McPherson | G | 2000–2001 | 1 |
| Randy Holcomb | SF | 2005–2006 | 1 |
| Sherron Collins | PG | 2010–2011 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.