NBA players from Kentucky
23 NBA players on file were born in Kentucky. 2 are on NBA rosters now: P.J. Washington and Reed Sheppard. Rajon Rondo has played the most NBA seasons of them, 16. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players who went to college at Kentucky →
On NBA rosters now (2)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. WashingtonDAL | F | 2019–2026 | 7 | Louisville, KY |
| Reed SheppardHOU | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | London, KY |
Former NBA players (21)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2006–2022 | 16 | Louisville, KY |
| Wes Unseld | — | 1968–1981 | 13 | Louisville, KY |
| Allan Houston | SG | 1993–2005 | 12 | Louisville, KY |
| Felton Spencer | C | 1990–2002 | 12 | Louisville, KY |
| Rex Chapman | G | 1988–2000 | 12 | Bowling Green, KY |
| Chris Whitney | PG | 1993–2004 | 11 | Hopkinsville, KY |
| D'Angelo Russell | G | 2015–2026 | 11 | Louisville, KY |
| Derek Anderson | SG | 1997–2008 | 11 | Louisville, KY |
| Greg Buckner | SG | 1999–2009 | 10 | Hopkinsville, KY |
| Scott Padgett | PF | 1999–2007 | 8 | Louisville, KY |
| Shelvin Mack | G | 2011–2019 | 8 | Lexington, KY |
| Darius Miller | SF | 2012–2021 | 6 | Maysville, KY |
| Steve Bardo | G | 1991–1996 | 3 | Henderson, KY |
| Dejuan Wheat | G | 1997–1999 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Donta Smith | SG | 2004–2006 | 2 | Louisville, KY |
| Alvin Sims | G | 1998–1999 | 1 | Paris, KY |
| Anthony Grundy | PG | 2005–2006 | 1 | Louisville, KY |
| Bubba Wells | F | 1997–1998 | 1 | Russellville, KY |
| Dave Cowens | — | 1982–1983 | 1 | Newport, KY |
| Dwayne Morton | F | 1994–1995 | 1 | Louisville, KY |
| Jamarion Sharp | C | No games yet | — | Hopkinsville, KY |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.