NBA players from Nigeria
14 NBA players on file were born in Nigeria. 5 are on NBA rosters now, among them Josh Okogie, Charles Bassey, and Adem Bona. Hakeem Olajuwon 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 (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh OkogieUTAH | G | 2018–2026 | 8 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Charles BasseyGS | C | 2021–2026 | 5 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Adem BonaPHI | C | 2024–2026 | 2 | Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Felix OkparaWSH | F | No games yet | — | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Ugonna OnyensoDET | C | No games yet | — | Owerri, Nigeria |
Former NBA players (9)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | C | 1984–2002 | 18 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Michael Olowokandi | C | 1998–2007 | 9 | Nigeria |
| Obinna Ekezie | C | 1999–2005 | 4 | Nigeria |
| Yinka Dare | C | 1994–1998 | 4 | Nigeria |
| Festus Ezeli | C | 2012–2016 | 3 | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Olumide Oyedeji | C | 2000–2003 | 3 | Ilorn, Nigeria |
| Solomon Alabi | C | 2010–2012 | 2 | Nigeria |
| Julius Nwosu | F | 1994–1995 | 1 | Nigeria |
| Peter Aluma | C | 1998–1999 | 1 | Nigeria |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.