NBA players from New York
148 NBA players on file were born in New York. 24 are on NBA rosters now, among them Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond, and Thomas Bryant. Clifford Robinson 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.
On NBA rosters now (24)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias HarrisSA | F | 2011–2026 | 15 | Dix Hills, NY |
| Andre DrummondNY | C | 2012–2026 | 14 | Mount Vernon, NY |
| Thomas BryantCLE | C | 2017–2026 | 9 | Rochester, NY |
| Kevin HuerterDET | G | 2018–2026 | 8 | Albany, NY |
| Mo BambaUTAH | C | 2018–2026 | 8 | Harlem, NY |
| Terance MannBKN | G | 2019–2026 | 7 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Ty JeromeMEM | G | 2019–2026 | 7 | New Rochelle, NY |
| Isaiah StewartMEM | F | 2020–2026 | 6 | Rochester, NY |
| Obi ToppinIND | F | 2020–2026 | 6 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Precious AchiuwaSAC | PF | 2020–2026 | 6 | Queens, NY |
| Jose AlvaradoNY | G | 2021–2026 | 5 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Justin ChampagnieWSH | F | 2021–2026 | 5 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Julian ChampagnieSA | F | 2022–2026 | 4 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Nate WilliamsGS | G | 2022–2026 | 4 | Rochester, NY |
| Andre Jackson Jr.TOR | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Amsterdam, NY |
| Jalen PickettLAC | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Rochester, NY |
| Kyle FilipowskiUTAH | F | 2024–2026 | 2 | Westtown, NY |
| Nae'Qwan TomlinCLE | F | 2024–2026 | 2 | Harlem, NY |
| Ryan DunnPHX | F | 2024–2026 | 2 | Freeport, NY |
| Cormac RyanMIL | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | New York, NY |
| Koby BreaPHX | G | 2025–2026 | 1 | Washington Heights, NY |
| Alpha DialloDEN | F | No games yet | — | New York, NY |
| Jaden BradleyTOR | G | No games yet | — | Rochester, NY |
| Tobe AwakaCHI | F | No games yet | — | Hyde Park, NY |
Former NBA players (124)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Robinson | PF | 1989–2007 | 18 | Buffalo, NY |
| Danny Schayes | C | 1981–1999 | 18 | Syracuse, NY |
| Elton Brand | PF | 1999–2016 | 17 | Cortland, NY |
| Mark Jackson | PG | 1987–2004 | 17 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Metta World Peace | SF | 1999–2017 | 17 | Queens, NY |
| Rod Strickland | PG | 1988–2005 | 17 | Bronx, NY |
| Sam Perkins | C | 1984–2001 | 17 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Taj Gibson | F | 2009–2026 | 17 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Chris Mullin | F | 1985–2001 | 16 | New York, NY |
| Dolph Schayes | — | 1948–1964 | 16 | New York, NY |
| Danny Green | F | 2009–2024 | 15 | North Babylon, NY |
| Brent Barry | SG | 1995–2009 | 14 | Roessleville, NY |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | — | 1975–1989 | 14 | New York, NY |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1991–2005 | 14 | Queens, NY |
| Lamar Odom | PF | 1999–2013 | 14 | Jamaica, NY |
| Brendan Haywood | C | 2001–2015 | 13 | New York, NY |
| Channing Frye | F | 2005–2019 | 13 | White Plains, NY |
| Christian Laettner | PF | 1992–2005 | 13 | Angola, NY |
| Chucky Brown | F | 1989–2002 | 13 | New York, NY |
| Joakim Noah | C | 2007–2020 | 13 | New York, NY |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 1996–2009 | 13 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Tom Gugliotta | PF | 1992–2005 | 13 | Huntington Station, NY |
| Ed Pinckney | F | 1985–1997 | 12 | Bronx, NY |
| Frank Brickowski | C | 1984–1997 | 12 | Bayville, NY |
| Kemba Walker | PG | 2011–2023 | 12 | Bronx, NY |
| Mike James | PG | 2001–2014 | 12 | Amityville, NY |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1992–2004 | 12 | New York, NY |
| Vern Fleming | G | 1984–1996 | 12 | New York, NY |
| Charlie Villanueva | PF | 2005–2016 | 11 | Queens, NY |
| Duane Causwell | C | 1990–2001 | 11 | Queens Village, NY |
| Jamaal Tinsley | PG | 2001–2014 | 11 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Jamal Mashburn | SF | 1993–2004 | 11 | New York, NY |
| John Salley | C | 1986–2000 | 11 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Julius Erving | — | 1976–1987 | 11 | Roosevelt, NY |
| Mario Elie | G | 1990–2001 | 11 | New York, NY |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 1999–2010 | 11 | New York, NY |
| Kenny Smith | G | 1987–1997 | 10 | Queens, NY |
| Lance Stephenson | G | 2010–2022 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Maurice Harkless | SF | 2012–2022 | 10 | Queens, NY |
| Royal Ivey | PG | 2004–2014 | 10 | Queens, NY |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2004–2015 | 10 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Andray Blatche | C | 2005–2014 | 9 | Syracuse, NY |
| Billy Cunningham | — | 1965–1976 | 9 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Etan Thomas | C | 2001–2011 | 9 | Harlem, NY |
| Lance Thomas | F | 2011–2020 | 9 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Mark Blount | C | 2000–2009 | 9 | Dobbs Ferry, NY |
| Marty Conlon | F | 1991–2000 | 9 | Bronx, NY |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 1997–2006 | 9 | Syracuse, NY |
| Roy Hibbert | C | 2008–2017 | 9 | Queens, NY |
| Jerry Reynolds | G | 1985–1996 | 8 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Kyle O'Quinn | C | 2012–2020 | 8 | Queens, NY |
| Malik Sealy | G | 1992–2000 | 8 | Bronx, NY |
| Tim Kempton | F | 1986–1998 | 8 | Jamaica, NY |
| John Wallace | SF | 1996–2004 | 7 | Rochester, NY |
| Shammond Williams | PG | 1998–2007 | 7 | Bronx, NY |
| Speedy Claxton | PG | 2001–2009 | 7 | Queens, NY |
| A.J. Price | PG | 2009–2015 | 6 | Amityville, NY |
| Cole Anthony | G | 2020–2026 | 6 | New York, NY |
| Hamidou Diallo | G | 2018–2024 | 6 | Queens, NY |
| Hilton Armstrong | PF | 2006–2014 | 6 | Peekskill, NY |
| Ike Diogu | PF | 2005–2012 | 6 | Buffalo, NY |
| Jimmer Fredette | G | 2011–2019 | 6 | Glens Falls, NY |
| Khalid Reeves | G | 1994–2000 | 6 | Queens, NY |
| Moses Brown | C | 2019–2025 | 6 | Queens, NY |
| Roy Tarpley | C | 1986–1995 | 6 | New York, NY |
| Terry Dehere | G | 1993–1999 | 6 | New York, NY |
| Zendon Hamilton | C | 2000–2006 | 6 | Queens, NY |
| Lloyd Daniels | G | 1992–1998 | 5 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Andre Barrett | SG | 2004–2008 | 4 | Bronx, NY |
| Damone Brown | PF | 2001–2005 | 4 | Buffalo, NY |
| Dan O'Sullivan | F | 1990–1996 | 4 | Bronx, NY |
| Shawnelle Scott | C | 1996–2002 | 4 | New York, NY |
| Art Long | F | 2000–2003 | 3 | Rochester, NY |
| Derrick Alston | F | 1994–1997 | 3 | Bronx, NY |
| Devin Ebanks | SF | 2010–2013 | 3 | Queens, NY |
| Eric Mobley | F | 1994–1997 | 3 | Bronx, NY |
| Greg Oden | C | 2008–2014 | 3 | Buffalo, NY |
| Jonny Flynn | PG | 2009–2012 | 3 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Lazar Hayward | SF | 2010–2013 | 3 | Buffalo, NY |
| Michael A. Smith | F | 1989–1995 | 3 | Rochester, NY |
| Quincy Douby | SG | 2006–2009 | 3 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Robert Werdann | C | 1992–1997 | 3 | Sunnyside, NY |
| Sundiata Gaines | PG | 2009–2012 | 3 | Queens, NY |
| Adonis Jordan | G | 1993–1999 | 2 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Arnett Moultrie | PF | 2012–2014 | 2 | Queens, NY |
| Charles Jenkins | PG | 2011–2013 | 2 | Queens, NY |
| Charles Jones | G | 1998–2000 | 2 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Curtis Borchardt | C | 2003–2005 | 2 | Buffalo, NY |
| Doron Lamb | SG | 2012–2014 | 2 | Queens, NY |
| Erick Barkley | G | 2000–2002 | 2 | Queens, NY |
| Jamel Thomas | F | 1999–2001 | 2 | Brooklyn, NY |
| James Thomas | SF | 2004–2006 | 2 | Schenectady, NY |
| Josh Gray | G | 2017–2020 | 2 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Julius Hodge | SG | 2005–2007 | 2 | New York, NY |
| Kenny Satterfield | G | 2001–2003 | 2 | New York, NY |
| Mouhamadou Gueye | F | 2023–2026 | 2 | Staten Island, NY |
| Omar Cook | G | 2003–2005 | 2 | New York, NY |
| Scott Machado | G | 2012–2019 | 2 | Queens, NY |
| Trevor Ruffin | G | 1994–1996 | 2 | Buffalo, NY |
| Allan Ray | G | 2006–2007 | 1 | Brooklyn, NY |
- Andy Rautins 2010–2011
- Bob Cousy 1969–1970
- Chris Taft 2005–2006
- Derrick Phelps 1994–1995
- D.J. Strawberry 2007–2008
- Eddie Basden 2005–2006
- Ed Stokes 1997–1998
- Edwin Ubiles 2011–2012
- Ernest Brown 2001–2002
- God Shammgod 1997–1998
- Jamal Robinson 2000–2001
- James Blackwell 1994–1995
- Jeff Foote 2011–2012
- Kadary Richmond 2025–2026
- Kebu Stewart 1997–1998
- Lenny Wilkens 1974–1975
- Lionel Chalmers 2004–2005
- Markquis Nowell 2023–2024
- Nate Archibald 1983–1984
- Norman Richardson 2001–2002
- Ruben Nembhard 1996–1997
- Shamorie Ponds 2019–2020
- Terrence Rencher 1995–1996
- Troy Caupain 2018–2019
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.