Nigerians in NBA
Quite a number of Nigerian players are plying their trades in the NBA.
While a few are already member of the Nigeria men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers, others of Nigerian descent are not.
On this page we focus on the known Nigerians in NBA who are playing for franchises in the NBA and the others who are not known but are of Nigeria origin.
Also on focus are Nigerians in NBA players who are in the college in America that have declared for draft picks.
Everyone knows Nigerian in NBA such as Al-Farouq Aminu, Josh Okogie, Chimezie Metu, Ekpe Udoh.
But not many know that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo, Deandre Ayton, Semi Ojeleye and OG Anunoby are of Nigerian descent.
We also cover their awards, feats, milestones, interviews and records.
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I am also ‘The Nigerian Freak’ – Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, popularly known as ‘The Greek Freak’, has said he is also the ‘The Nigerian Freak’.…
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2022 NBA Draft: Banchero emerges as #1 pick, Holmgren takes #2
Italian-American Paolo Banchero has emerged as the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and was selected by the…
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Ime Udoka speaks on Celtics’ future, Tatum’s finals struggles, and lessons from loss to the Warriors
Ime Udoka is optimistic for the future despite seeing his Boston Celtics beaten 4-2 in the 2022 NBA Finals by…
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2022 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors defeat Boston Celtics, take decisive advantage
The Golden State Warriors took a giant step towards winning the 2022 NBA Finals with a deserved 104-94 win over…
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2022 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics defeat Warriors, claim advantage in series
The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals after an impressive…
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Tatum named Eastern Conference MVP as Udoka leads Boston Celtics to NBA Finals
Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 100-96 to round off a hard-fought Eastern Conference Finals series 4-3 and book their…
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Boston Celtics defeat Heat, take 3-2 lead in Eastern Conference Final
The Ime Udoka-led Boston Celtics took a giant step towards winning the Eastern Conference Final by claiming a 93-80 win…
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Boston Celtics blow out Heat, level thrilling Eastern Conference Final series 2-2
The Boston Celtics secured a crushing 102-82 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final…
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Vincent shines as Miami Heat open Eastern Conference Finals with win in Game 1
After overcoming the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks respectively, the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics locked horns in Game…
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Ex-D’Tigers Ime Udoka now a coach leads Celtics past Bucks to ECF
Former Nigeria men’s basketball team player now a coach Ime Udoka has led the Boston Celtics to the 2022 NBA…
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2022 Conference semifinals: Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns secure big wins in Game 5
The 2022 Conference Semifinals continued in Miami as Miami Heat picked up a 115-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in…
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2022 Conference semifinals: Doncic makes history as Mavs fall to Suns in Game 1
Luka Doncic had a game to remember for the Dallas Mavericks despite them losing 121-114 in their 2022 Conference semifinals…
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D’Tigers Gabe Vincent helps Miami Heat eliminate the Atlanta Hawks 4-1 to advance to 2nd round
Gabe Vincent has become the first Nigeria men’s senior basketball (D’Tigers) player to advance to the next round of the…
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Precious Achiuwa continues playoff career-highs in Sixers series as Raptors force game 6
Precious Achiuwa continues to set career highs in the Sixers series as the Toronto Raptors take a 103-88 win in…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics sweep star-studded Nets, through to second round
Boston Celtics became the first team to go through to the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs after they…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets force Game 5 following win over Warriors
Nikola Jokic was impressive for the Denver Nuggets as he delivered a brilliant performance in their 126-121 win over the…
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Precious Achiuwa with the best play of the game as Raptors beat Sixers to avoid a sweep
Port Harcourt-born Precious Achiuwa made the best play at the Scotiabank Arena where Toronto Raptors secured a 110-102 win against…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Ayton, Paul guide Suns to win over Pelicans
In the absence of the injured Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns managed to find a way to defeat the New…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Sixers, Celtics win Game 2 to extend lead in series
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 104-101 in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs to go 3-0 up…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Pelicans pick up shock win over Suns
The New Orleans Pelicans claimed an impressive 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their 2022 NBA…
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Watch how Durant’s miss and Tatum’s Layup At Buzzer hands the Celtics Game 1 Victory Over Nets
Jason Tatum’s incredible layup handed the Boston Celtics a 115-114 win in the game one of the Eastern Conference playoffs…
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Vincent, Nwora, Achiuwa, Okogie, and 12 other players of Nigerian heritage to participate as NBA Playoffs commence this weekend
Nigeria men’s basketball players (D’Tigers) Gabe Vincent, Jordan Nwora, Precious Achiuwa, and Josh Okogie will be in action for their…
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VIDEO: Onyeka Okongwu’s big ‘defense’ hands Hawks play-in win against Cavs
Nigeria eligible Onyeka Okongwu made a huge impact including a big block to help Atlanta Hawks secure a 107-101 win…
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76ers fans call for Lagos-born Charles Bassey to be given his NBA chances after historic G-league performances
Philadelphia 76ers fans have called on their head coach Doc Rivers and the organisation to give Lagos-born Charles Bassey his…
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NBA Wrap-up: Brooklyn Nets, Grizzlies, Bulls secure wins
The Brooklyn Nets improved their record to 39-35 with a 110-95 win over the Miami Heat in their NBA clash…
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Nigeria’s Ime Udoka wants more after turning Celtics to most inform NBA team
Ime Udoka, the coach of Boston Celtics believes his team can still attain another level after an impressive 125-97 victory…
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NBA Recap: LeBron drops 50 in Lakers win as Heat, Grizzlies, Mavericks, Celtics all win
Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-105 to return to winning ways in the NBA. The Eastern Conference leaders had…
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NBA Recap: Timberwolves blow Trail Blazers away as Heat, 76ers pick up vital wins
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-81 in the NBA on Monday following a timid performance from the…
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NBA Recap: Ime Udoka leads Boston Celtics past Brooklyn Nets
Boston Celtics Head Coach and former D’Tigers star Ime Udoka has overseen a sensational turnaround from the Celtics after a…
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NBA Recap: LeBron James stars as Lakers compound Warriors woes
LeBron James brought his A-game as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive 124-116 win over the Golden…
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