NBA players from Georgia
96 NBA players on file were born in Georgia. 23 are on NBA rosters now, among them Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Brown, and Collin Sexton. 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.
NBA players who went to college at Georgia →
On NBA rosters now (23)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-PopePHI | G | 2013–2026 | 13 | Thomaston, GA |
| Jaylen BrownPHI | G | 2016–2026 | 10 | Marietta, GA |
| Collin SextonLAL | G | 2018–2026 | 8 | Marietta, GA |
| Wendell Carter Jr.ORL | C | 2018–2026 | 8 | Atlanta, GA |
| Anthony EdwardsMIN | G | 2020–2026 | 6 | Atlanta, GA |
| Devin VassellSA | G | 2020–2026 | 6 | Suwanee, GA |
| Isaac OkoroCHI | F | 2020–2026 | 6 | Powder Springs, GA |
| Davion MitchellMIA | G | 2021–2026 | 5 | Hinesville, GA |
| Jabari Smith Jr.HOU | F | 2022–2026 | 4 | Fayetteville, GA |
| Walker KesslerLAL | C | 2022–2026 | 4 | Newnan, GA |
| Ben SheppardIND | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Atlanta, GA |
| Scoot HendersonPOR | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Marietta, GA |
| Adam FlaglerSAC | G | 2023–2025 | 2 | Duluth, GA |
| Isaiah CollierUTAH | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | Atlanta, GA |
| Sharife CooperWSH | G | 2021–2026 | 2 | Powder Springs, GA |
| Stephon CastleSA | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | Covington, GA |
| Dylan CardwellSAC | C | 2025–2026 | 1 | Augusta, GA |
| Sion JamesCHA | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | Sugar Hill, GA |
| Will RichardGS | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | Fairburn, GA |
| Bruce ThorntonHOU | G | No games yet | — | Fairburn, GA |
| Caleb WilsonCHI | F | No games yet | — | Atlanta, GA |
| Christian AndersonCHA | G | No games yet | — | Atlanta, GA |
| Izaiyah NelsonORL | F | No games yet | — | Marietta, GA |
Former NBA players (73)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | C | 2004–2022 | 18 | Atlanta, GA |
| Dale Ellis | G | 1983–2000 | 17 | Marietta, GA |
| Horace Grant | C | 1987–2004 | 17 | Augusta, GA |
| Dale Davis | PF | 1991–2007 | 16 | Toccoa, GA |
| Derek Harper | G | 1983–1999 | 16 | Elberton, GA |
| Sedale Threatt | G | 1983–1997 | 14 | Atlanta, GA |
| Anthony Carter | PG | 1999–2012 | 13 | Atlanta, GA |
| Gerald Wilkins | G | 1985–1999 | 13 | Atlanta, GA |
| Jae Crowder | PF | 2012–2025 | 13 | Villa Rica, GA |
| Josh Smith | PF | 2004–2018 | 13 | College Park, GA |
| Sam Mitchell | F | 1989–2002 | 13 | Columbus, GA |
| Derrick Favors | F | 2010–2022 | 12 | Atlanta, GA |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | PF | 1996–2008 | 12 | Marietta, GA |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF | 2010–2021 | 11 | Atlanta, GA |
| Charlie Ward | PG | 1994–2005 | 11 | Thomasville, GA |
| Chris Morris | F | 1988–1999 | 11 | Atlanta, GA |
| Harvey Grant | F | 1988–1999 | 11 | Augusta, GA |
| Kenny Thomas | PF | 1999–2010 | 11 | Atlanta, GA |
| Pervis Ellison | F | 1989–2001 | 11 | Savannah, GA |
| Jeremy Lamb | SG | 2012–2022 | 10 | Norcross, GA |
| Jodie Meeks | G | 2009–2019 | 10 | Norcross, GA |
| Kelvin Cato | C | 1997–2007 | 10 | Atlanta, GA |
| Shandon Anderson | SF | 1996–2006 | 10 | Atlanta, GA |
| Malcolm Brogdon | G | 2016–2025 | 9 | Atlanta, GA |
| Malik Beasley | SG | 2016–2025 | 9 | Atlanta, GA |
| JJ Hickson | C | 2008–2016 | 8 | Atlanta, GA |
| Mark Strickland | F | 1994–2003 | 8 | Atlanta, GA |
| Jarvis Hayes | SF | 2003–2010 | 7 | Atlanta, GA |
| Kenny Walker | F | 1986–1995 | 7 | Roberta, GA |
| Dion Glover | SG | 1999–2005 | 6 | Marietta, GA |
| Donnell Harvey | PF | 2000–2005 | 5 | Shellman, GA |
| Elmore Spencer | C | 1992–1997 | 5 | Atlanta, GA |
| Greg Minor | G | 1994–1999 | 5 | Sandersville, GA |
| Al Thornton | SF | 2007–2011 | 4 | Perry, GA |
| Dontonio Wingfield | F | 1994–1998 | 4 | Albany, GA |
| Jabari Smith | C | 2000–2005 | 4 | Atlanta, GA |
| Jamison Brewer | PG | 2001–2005 | 4 | East Point, GA |
| Jeff Sanders | F | 1989–1993 | 4 | Augusta, GA |
| Kobi Simmons | G | 2017–2024 | 4 | Atlanta, GA |
| Randolph Morris | C | 2006–2010 | 4 | Atlanta, GA |
| Sharone Wright | C | 1994–1998 | 4 | Macon, GA |
| Andrew Goudelock | PG | 2011–2016 | 3 | Gainesville, GA |
| Bernard James | C | 2012–2015 | 3 | Savannah, GA |
| Chris Singleton | SF | 2011–2014 | 3 | Canton, GA |
| Harold Ellis | F | 1993–1998 | 3 | Atlanta, GA |
| Ivano Newbill | C | 1994–1998 | 3 | Macon, GA |
| Jared Harper | G | 2019–2022 | 3 | Mableton, GA |
| Lavor Postell | G | 2000–2003 | 3 | Albany, GA |
| Morris Almond | SG | 2007–2012 | 3 | Dalton, GA |
| Vonteego Cummings | PG | 1999–2002 | 3 | Thomson, GA |
| Walt Frazier | — | 1977–1980 | 3 | Atlanta, GA |
| William Avery | G | 1999–2002 | 3 | Augusta, GA |
| Alexander Johnson | SF | 2006–2008 | 2 | Albany, GA |
| Chris Robinson | G | 1996–1998 | 2 | Columbus, GA |
| Corey Crowder | G | 1991–1995 | 2 | Carrollton, GA |
| Frankie King | G | 1995–1997 | 2 | Baxley, GA |
| Javaris Crittenton | PG | 2007–2009 | 2 | Atlanta, GA |
| Jermareo Davidson | PF | 2007–2009 | 2 | Atlanta, GA |
| Reggie Perry | F | 2020–2022 | 2 | Thomasville, GA |
| William Cunningham | C | 1997–1999 | 2 | Augusta, GA |
| Aaron Swinson | F | 1994–1995 | 1 | Douglas, GA |
| Ahmad Caver | G | 2021–2022 | 1 | Atlanta, GA |
| Dontell Jefferson | SG | 2008–2009 | 1 | Lithonia, GA |
| Elijah Bryant | SG | 2020–2021 | 1 | Gwinnett, GA |
| Gani Lawal | F | 2010–2011 | 1 | Norcross, GA |
| Gerald Fitch | G | 2005–2006 | 1 | Macon, GA |
| Jeff Sheppard | G | 1998–1999 | 1 | Marietta, GA |
| Jonathan Kerner | C | 1998–1999 | 1 | Atlanta, GA |
| Kevin Murphy | SG | 2012–2013 | 1 | Fairburn, GA |
| Patrick Ewing Jr. | SF | 2010–2011 | 1 | Marietta, GA |
| Tony Mitchell | SF | 2013–2014 | 1 | Swainsboro, GA |
| Trey Thompkins | PF | 2011–2012 | 1 | Lithonia, GA |
| Devon Higgs | G | No games yet | — | Suwanee, GA |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.