NBA players from Mali
3 NBA players on file were born in Mali. None is on an NBA roster now. Soumaila Samake leads them with 68 career points. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
Former NBA players (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soumaila Samake | C | 2000–2003 | 2 | 47 GP · 68 PTS · 76 REB · 5 AST | Mali |
| Adama Sanogo | C | 2023–2025 | 2 | 13 GP · 44 PTS · 42 REB · 1 AST | Bamako, Mali |
| N'Faly Dante | C | 2024–2026 | 2 | 8 GP · 27 PTS · 28 REB · 2 AST | Bamako, Mali |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Best career first: points in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.