NBA players from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
49 NBA players on file were born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 5 are on NBA rosters now, among them De'Andre Hunter, Dereck Lively II, and Daeqwon Plowden. 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.
On NBA rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Andre HunterSAC | F | 2019–2026 | 7 |
| Dereck Lively IIDAL | C | 2023–2026 | 3 |
| Daeqwon PlowdenSAC | G | 2024–2026 | 2 |
| Justin EdwardsPHI | F | 2024–2026 | 2 |
| Quadir CopelandHOU | G | No games yet | — |
Former NBA players (44)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bryant | SF | 1996–2016 | 20 |
| Kyle Lowry | G | 2006–2026 | 20 |
| Rasheed Wallace | PF | 1995–2013 | 16 |
| Markieff Morris | PF | 2011–2025 | 14 |
| Aaron McKie | SG | 1994–2007 | 13 |
| John Salmons | SF | 2002–2015 | 13 |
| Malik Rose | PF | 1996–2009 | 13 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | F | 2011–2024 | 13 |
| Rasual Butler | SF | 2002–2016 | 13 |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 1998–2009 | 11 |
| Doug Overton | PG | 1992–2004 | 11 |
| Danny Fortson | C | 1997–2007 | 10 |
| Paul Arizin | F | 1950–1962 | 10 |
| Pooh Richardson | G | 1989–1999 | 10 |
| Alvin Williams | PG | 1997–2007 | 9 |
| Dion Waiters | G | 2012–2020 | 8 |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2005–2013 | 8 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | F | 2012–2020 | 8 |
| Ronald Murray | SG | 2002–2010 | 8 |
| Lionel Simmons | F | 1990–1997 | 7 |
| Marc Jackson | PF | 2000–2007 | 7 |
| Emanual Davis | G | 1996–2003 | 6 |
| Earl Monroe | F | 1967–1972 | 5 |
| Eddie Griffin | PF | 2001–2007 | 5 |
| Larry Stewart | F | 1991–1997 | 5 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | — | 1968–1973 | 5 |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG | 2018–2022 | 4 |
| Mardy Collins | PG | 2006–2010 | 4 |
| Randy Woods | G | 1992–1996 | 4 |
| Rodney White | SF | 2001–2005 | 4 |
| Paul Graham | F | 1991–1994 | 3 |
| Jerome Allen | G | 1995–1997 | 2 |
| Lari Ketner | F | 1999–2001 | 2 |
| Maalik Wayns | PG | 2012–2014 | 2 |
| Steve Goodrich | F | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Askia Jones | G | 1994–1995 | 1 |
| Dionte Christmas | SG | 2013–2014 | 1 |
| Izaiah Brockington | G | 2023–2024 | 1 |
| Jason Lawson | C | 1997–1998 | 1 |
| Lynn Greer | PG | 2006–2007 | 1 |
| Rob Kurz | SF | 2008–2009 | 1 |
| Sean Colson | G | 2000–2001 | 1 |
| Sean Singletary | PG | 2008–2009 | 1 |
| Steven Smith | SF | 2006–2007 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.