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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Vintage Curry leads Golden State Warriors to win over Clippers
Steph Curry delivered a performance for the ages for the Golden State Warriors as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers…
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Udoka makes history; Dosunmu, Bassey make debuts on NBA opening night
Erstwhile D’Tigers player Ime Udoka made history as he became the first Nigerian to coach an NBA team when his…
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Jordan Nwora drops 15 as Bucks start title defence with win against Nets
Jordan Nwora contributed 15 points as the reigning NBA champions Bucks beat Nets 127-104 in the season opener. The Milwaukee…
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Jordan Nwora leads NBA champs Bucks to first pre-season win
Jordan Nwora again was the best player on the court for the reigning NBA champions Buck as they secured their…
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D’Tigers crash out of Tokyo Olympics after defeat to Italy in final Group B match
Nigeria’s D’Tigers bowed out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after suffering a third defeat in three Group B matches at…
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Cunningham emerges as first pick in 2021 NBA Draft, joins Detroit Pistons
At the 2021 NBA Draft, 19-year-old Cade Cunningham was selected by Detroit Pistons as the number one pick from Round…
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Disappointment as D’Tigers fall to second consecutive defeat at Tokyo Olympics
Nigeria’s D’Tigers were on the losing side once again as they took on Germany in their second preliminary round match…
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Aussies defeat D’Tigers 84-67 in Group B Olympics opener
Nigeria’s male basketball team D’Tigers has lost its opening match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to the Australian Boomers 84-67…
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D’Tigers smash Argentina to make it two exhibition wins from two
Nigeria’s male basketball national team, D’Tigers, pulled off a brilliant win in their second exhibition game ahead of the Tokyo…
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Antetokoumpo leads Bucks to big Game 3 win over Suns
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo was at his best as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-100 win over…
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Caleb Agada who stars in Nigeria win vs USA heading to NBA?
Caleb Agada one of the stand-out D’Tigers stars in Nigeria men’s basketball team historic 90-87 win against Team USA could…
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D’Tigers make loud announcement of arrival with 90-87 win over USA in Olympics warm-up
Nigeria’s D’Tigers completed a brilliant 90-87 victory over the US Basketball Men National Team to pick up an impressive and…
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Super Sunday in Sports with Copa America, Euros finals
Sunday, July 11th promises to be an action packed day in the world of sports, with the events lined up…
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Hawks wins Game 4 to tie Eastern Conference Finals against Bucks
Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 110-88 in Game 4 of their seven-game NBA Eastern Conference Finals to level the…
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Udoka makes history, becomes first-ever Nigerian NBA coach
Former Nigerian International Ime Udoka has made history after he was officially announced by the Boston Celtics as their Head…
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Antetokoumpo stars, Nwora impresses as Milwaukee Bucks breezes past Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks handed out a comprehensive 125-91 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in a complete performance in Game 2 of…
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2019 NBA champion OG Anunoby and 48 others invited for D’Tigers Olympics camp
Nigeria men’s national team headcoach Mike Brown has invited top NBA stars to camp as the team prepare for the…
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Jordan Nwora, Precious Achiuwa star for respective sides as curtain drops on NBA regular season
Milwaukee Bucks and D’Tigers youngster Jordan Nwora was in impressive form as he contributed a double double for the Milwaukee…
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Nwora shines in Bucks win as Williamson leads Pelicans to victory over Cavaliers
Jordan Nwora put up an impressive performance for the Milwaukee Bucks as they defeated Orlando Magic 124-87 in the NBA.…
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Nwora stars for Bucks in Antetokounmpo’s absence
D’Tigers forward, Jordan Nwora put up a brilliant display for the Milwaukee Bucks in their defeat at the hands of…
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Magic trade Al-Farouq Aminu to Bulls
Nigeria’s D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu has been traded to the Chicago Bulls from Orlando Magic. The 2011 draft pick 8…
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Siakam hits first career triple double as Raptors fall to Blazers: NBA Round-up
On Monday, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam scored his first ever triple double as his team lost 112-111 to Portland…
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Jordan Nwora perfect from trey en route career-high points in Bucks win against Pistons
Jordan Nwora made all of his attempted shots from behind the arc on his way to his NBA career high…
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Nwora, Antentokoumpo inspire Bucks to win over Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks Nigerian Small Forward, Jordan Nwora scored 11 points and dropped 4 rebounds to help his team to a…
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Jordan Nwora contributes as Bucks set NBA record for 3-pointers made in a game
Jordan Nwora was in action as Milwaukee Bucks set NBA record for 3-pointers in big win against Miami Heat on…
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NBA’s Nigerian boys shine bright
NBA’s number 5 draft pick, Isaac Okoro of the Cleveland Cavaliers helped his team to defeat the Detroit Pistons by…
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Jordan Nwora debuts in Bucks big win against Warriors
Nigeria’s Jordan Nwora has played his first professional game for Milwaukee Bucks in their big win against The Golden State…
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All 8 Nigerian-born players selected in the 2020 NBA Draft
Eight players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the first and second round at the 2020 NBA Draft. As expected…
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Giannis becomes the 2nd Nigerian and 3rd person ever to win MVP and DPOY in the same season
Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined an exclusive list of just three athletes who have won the NBA regular most valuable player…
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VIDEO: Watch Bam Adebayo block on Jason Tatum from different angles
Nigerian-born Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo got everyone talking after making a great block on Jason Tatum with just 6.8s…
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