NBA players from Los Angeles, California
59 NBA players on file were born in Los Angeles, California. 6 are on NBA rosters now, among them James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Klay Thompson. Kevin Willis has played the most NBA seasons of them, 21. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James HardenCLE | G | 2009–2026 | 17 |
| Kawhi LeonardTOR | F | 2011–2026 | 14 |
| Klay ThompsonMIA | G | 2011–2026 | 13 |
| Quenton JacksonIND | G | 2022–2026 | 4 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr.MEM | G | 2022–2026 | 4 |
| Tari EasonHOU | F | 2022–2026 | 4 |
Former NBA players (53)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Willis | C | 1984–2007 | 21 |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2004–2022 | 18 |
| Andre Miller | PG | 1999–2016 | 17 |
| Richard Jefferson | F | 2001–2018 | 17 |
| Elden Campbell | C | 1990–2005 | 15 |
| Amir Johnson | F | 2005–2019 | 14 |
| Baron Davis | PG | 1999–2012 | 13 |
| Austin Croshere | PF | 1997–2009 | 12 |
| Jacque Vaughn | PG | 1997–2009 | 12 |
| Lucious Harris | SG | 1993–2005 | 12 |
| Nick Young | G | 2007–2019 | 12 |
| Tracy Murray | SF | 1992–2004 | 12 |
| Arron Afflalo | G | 2007–2018 | 11 |
| Dorell Wright | SF | 2004–2015 | 11 |
| Gilbert Arenas | PG | 2001–2012 | 11 |
| Jay Humphries | G | 1984–1995 | 11 |
| Chris Mills | SF | 1993–2003 | 10 |
| Delon Wright | G | 2015–2025 | 10 |
| Derek Strong | F | 1991–2001 | 10 |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2006–2017 | 10 |
| Bob Thornton | F | 1985–1996 | 8 |
| John S. Williams | F | 1986–1995 | 8 |
| Mitchell Butler | SG | 1993–2004 | 8 |
| Allen Crabbe | G | 2013–2020 | 7 |
| Milt Palacio | PG | 1999–2006 | 7 |
| Sean Higgins | G | 1990–1998 | 6 |
| Corey Gaines | G | 1988–1995 | 5 |
| Jordan Hamilton | SG | 2011–2016 | 5 |
| Anthony Cook | F | 1990–1996 | 4 |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2008–2018 | 4 |
| Darius Morris | G | 2011–2015 | 4 |
| Hollis Thompson | F | 2013–2017 | 4 |
| Kirk Snyder | SG | 2004–2008 | 4 |
| Marcus Williams | PG | 2006–2010 | 4 |
| Ron Grandison | F | 1988–1996 | 4 |
| Tremaine Fowlkes | PF | 2001–2005 | 4 |
| Trevor Wilson | F | 1990–1996 | 4 |
| Jeff Trepagnier | SG | 2001–2004 | 3 |
| Leron Ellis | C | 1991–1996 | 3 |
| Tyler Dorsey | G | 2017–2023 | 3 |
| Craig Brackins | PF | 2010–2012 | 2 |
| Ed O'Bannon | F | 1995–1997 | 2 |
| Gabe Pruitt | PG | 2007–2009 | 2 |
| James Cotton | G | 1997–1999 | 2 |
| Toby Bailey | G | 1998–2000 | 2 |
| Tony Farmer | F | 1997–2000 | 2 |
| Tyler Honeycutt | SF | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Eugene Jeter | PG | 2010–2011 | 1 |
| Gerald Brown | G | 1998–1999 | 1 |
| Marlon Garnett | G | 1998–1999 | 1 |
| Mychel Thompson | SF | 2011–2012 | 1 |
| Noel Felix | F | 2005–2006 | 1 |
| Shane Edwards | SF | 2013–2014 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.