NBA players from Pennsylvania
81 NBA players on file were born in Pennsylvania. 16 are on NBA rosters now, among them T.J. McConnell, Derrick Jones Jr., and Mikal Bridges. Kobe Bryant has played the most NBA seasons of them, 20. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
NBA players who went to college at Pennsylvania →
On NBA rosters now (16)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnellIND | G | 2015–2026 | 11 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Derrick Jones Jr.LAC | F | 2016–2026 | 10 | Chester, PA |
| Mikal BridgesNY | G | 2018–2026 | 8 | Malvern, PA |
| Cameron JohnsonDEN | F | 2019–2026 | 7 | Moon Township, PA |
| De'Andre HunterSAC | F | 2019–2026 | 7 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lonnie Walker IVDEN | G | 2018–2025 | 7 | Reading, PA |
| Jalen DurenDET | C | 2022–2026 | 4 | Sharon Hill, PA |
| Collin GillespiePHX | G | 2023–2026 | 3 | Huntingdon Valley, PA |
| Dereck Lively IIDAL | C | 2023–2026 | 3 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jarace WalkerIND | F | 2023–2026 | 3 | New Freedom, PA |
| Daeqwon PlowdenSAC | G | 2024–2026 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Justin EdwardsPHI | F | 2024–2026 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Adou ThieroLAL | F | 2025–2026 | 1 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Jameer Nelson Jr.PHI | G | No games yet | — | Haverford, PA |
| Meleek ThomasCLE | G | No games yet | — | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Quadir CopelandHOU | G | No games yet | — | Philadelphia, PA |
Former NBA players (65)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bryant | SF | 1996–2016 | 20 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Kyle Lowry | G | 2006–2026 | 20 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Rasheed Wallace | PF | 1995–2013 | 16 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Donyell Marshall | PF | 1994–2009 | 15 | Reading, PA |
| Jameer Nelson | G | 2004–2018 | 14 | Chester, PA |
| Markieff Morris | PF | 2011–2025 | 14 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Richard Hamilton | SG | 1999–2013 | 14 | Coatesville, PA |
| Aaron McKie | SG | 1994–2007 | 13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Armon Gilliam | F | 1987–2000 | 13 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| John Salmons | SF | 2002–2015 | 13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Malik Rose | PF | 1996–2009 | 13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | F | 2011–2024 | 13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Rasual Butler | SF | 2002–2016 | 13 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2009–2022 | 13 | Wynnewood, PA |
| Doug West | F | 1989–2001 | 12 | Altoona, PA |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 1998–2009 | 11 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1992–2004 | 11 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Billy Owens | F | 1991–2001 | 10 | Carlisle, PA |
| Bob Sura | PG | 1995–2005 | 10 | Wilkes-barre, PA |
| Danny Fortson | C | 1997–2007 | 10 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Matt Carroll | SG | 2003–2013 | 10 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Paul Arizin | F | 1950–1962 | 10 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Pooh Richardson | G | 1989–1999 | 10 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Sam Bowie | C | 1984–1995 | 10 | Lebanon, PA |
| Tyreke Evans | G | 2009–2019 | 10 | Chester, PA |
| Alvin Williams | PG | 1997–2007 | 9 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Dion Waiters | G | 2012–2020 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2005–2013 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | F | 2012–2020 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Ronald Murray | SG | 2002–2010 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA |
| DeJuan Blair | C | 2009–2016 | 7 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Lionel Simmons | F | 1990–1997 | 7 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Marc Jackson | PF | 2000–2007 | 7 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Emanual Davis | G | 1996–2003 | 6 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lavoy Allen | F | 2011–2017 | 6 | Morrisville, PA |
| Alize Johnson | F | 2018–2023 | 5 | Williamsport, PA |
| Earl Monroe | F | 1967–1972 | 5 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Eddie Griffin | PF | 2001–2007 | 5 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Larry Stewart | F | 1991–1997 | 5 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Wilt Chamberlain | — | 1968–1973 | 5 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG | 2018–2022 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Mardy Collins | PG | 2006–2010 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Randy Woods | G | 1992–1996 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Rodney White | SF | 2001–2005 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jeremy Richardson | SG | 2006–2009 | 3 | Allentown, PA |
| Paul Graham | F | 1991–1994 | 3 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jerome Allen | G | 1995–1997 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lari Ketner | F | 1999–2001 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Maalik Wayns | PG | 2012–2014 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Mustafa Shakur | PG | 2010–2014 | 2 | Wynnewood, PA |
| Paul Grant | C | 1998–2004 | 2 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Steve Goodrich | F | 2000–2002 | 2 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Andy Panko | F | 2000–2001 | 1 | Harrisburg, PA |
| Askia Jones | G | 1994–1995 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Dionte Christmas | SG | 2013–2014 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| D.J. Kennedy | SG | 2011–2012 | 1 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Izaiah Brockington | G | 2023–2024 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Jason Lawson | C | 1997–1998 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lynn Greer | PG | 2006–2007 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Matt Walsh | SF | 2005–2006 | 1 | Holland, PA |
| Pete Maravich | — | 1979–1980 | 1 | Aliquippa, PA |
| Rob Kurz | SF | 2008–2009 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Sean Colson | G | 2000–2001 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Sean Singletary | PG | 2008–2009 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Steven Smith | SF | 2006–2007 | 1 | Philadelphia, PA |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.