NBA players from Kansas
19 NBA players on file were born in Kansas. 6 are on NBA rosters now, among them Dean Wade, Christian Braun, and Gradey Dick. Earl Watson has played the most NBA seasons of them, 13. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players who went to college at Kansas →
On NBA rosters now (6)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean WadePHI | F | 2019–2026 | 7 | Wichita, KS |
| Christian BraunDEN | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | Burlington, KS |
| Gradey DickLAC | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Wichita, KS |
| Spencer JonesDEN | F | 2024–2026 | 2 | Roeland Park, KS |
| Keaton WaglerLAC | G | No games yet | — | Shawnee, KS |
| Tamar BatesUTAH | G | No games yet | — | Kansas City, KS |
Former NBA players (13)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Watson | PG | 2001–2014 | 13 | Kansas City, KS |
| Gary Grant | G | 1988–2001 | 13 | Parsons, KS |
| Greg Dreiling | C | 1986–1997 | 10 | Wichita, KS |
| Adrian Griffin | G | 1999–2008 | 9 | Wichita, KS |
| Maurice Evans | SG | 2001–2012 | 9 | Wichita, KS |
| Steve Henson | G | 1990–1999 | 7 | Junction City, KS |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | C | 2015–2022 | 7 | Spearville, KS |
| Martin Lewis | F | 1995–1997 | 2 | Liberal, KS |
| Matt Freije | SF | 2004–2007 | 2 | Overland Park, KS |
| Wayne Simien | PF | 2005–2007 | 2 | Leavenworth, KS |
| Korleone Young | F | 1998–1999 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Melvin Sanders | SG | 2005–2006 | 1 | Liberal, KS |
| Steven Hill | C | 2008–2009 | 1 | Chanute, KS |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.