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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Bam Adebayo and Victor Oladipo go at it as Heat complete a 4-0 sweep of Pacers
Nigerian-born Bam Adebayo and Victor Oladipo were the stars of the last match as Miami Heat completed a 4-0 sweep…
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PH-born Precious Achiuwa and two other Nigerians make ESPN’s Top 14 for the 2020 draft
Port Harcourt born Precious Achiuwa and two other Nigerian-born players have been included in ESPN’s top 14 for the 2020…
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Giannis, LeBron, Morant, and Adebayo, in the mix as NBA announces finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, others
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Ja Morant, Bam Adebayo are all in the mix as the NBA officially announced the finalists…
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7-feet-1-inch Nigerian basketballer Michael Ojo dies in Serbia
A Nigerian-born basketball player Michael Ojo has reportedly died in Serbia on Friday. The 7-feet-1-inch player was said to have…
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Bam Adebayo powers Heat past Nuggets
Bam Adebayo scores 22 points to help Miami Heat secure a 125-105 win against Denver Nuggets on Saturday as actions…
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Miye Oni makes first career points in Utah Jazz 94-110 loss to OKC
Olumiye Oni has chalked his first ever NBA career points in Utah Jazz 94-110 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder on…
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#NBAFreeAgency2019: Al-Farouq Aminu agrees three-year deal with Magic
D’Tigers Al-Farouq Aminu is heading to Orlando after agreeing a 3 yrs, $29M contract with the Magic. Al-Farouq Aminu who…
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NBA Awards: Emotional Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP- Complete list of winners
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his MVP success headlined the NBA awards. Antetokounmpo capped a stellar season to be…
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2019 NBA Awards: Nigerians in contention of top NBA Awards
There will be two players of Nigerian descent to cheer on as the 2019 NBA awards are decided today. Greek-born…
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2019 NBA Draft: Three Nigerians picked as Rui Hachimura and Bruno Fernando make history
Three players of Nigerian descent have been selected with draft picks at the 2019 NBA draft. Three players of Nigerian…
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Al-Farouq Aminu posts 7th postseason career double-double in Portland’s 97-90 win at Denver to tie series
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu bounced back from an uncharacteristic display in Portland Trailblazers Western Conference semifinal game one loss to…
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Aminu leads Blazers into Western Conference semis after (4-1) series win against Thunder
Damian Lillard sent the 20,241 sellout crowd at the Moda Center into frenzy after nailing the game winner in Portland…
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Al-Farouq Aminu’s 19 points and hustle give Blazers 3-1 series lead against Thunder
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu made a big statement on Sunday as he helped Portland Trailblazers secure 111-98 win against Oklahoma…
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Wesley Iwundu outscores Kyle Lowry as Orlando Magic stun Toronto Raptors to take series lead
Wesley Iwundu outscored NBA Allstar Kyle Lowry in Orlando Magic 104-101 magical win against Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoffs…
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Nigerians to be involved as NBA Playoffs kick-start this weekend
The 2018-19 NBA Playoffs will be starting this weekend and quite a number of players with Nigerian heritage will be…
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Al-Farouq Aminu’s 11th double-double not enough in Blazers 110-119 loss to Denver
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu posted his 11th double-double of the season in Portland Trailblazers 110-119 loss at Denver on Friday…
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Al-Farouq Aminu posts 9th double-double of the season in Blazers’ win against Bulls
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq continued his fine form for Portland Trailblazers as he dropped his 9th double-double of the season in…
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Watch as Klay locks Westbrook down that he picks up his 16th tech of the season
The shooting keeps getting worse and he couldn’t control himself. Russell Westbrook has picked up his 16th technical of the…
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Giannis Antetokoumpo: I am from Lagos; my mother is Igbo and my father Yoruba
Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed that both of his parents are Nigerians and he was brought up the…
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Okogie rejects Harden’s step-back, Al-Farouq helps Blazers beat Warriors
It was a big night for Nigerian players in the NBA as the season pauses for All-StarStar weekend. Josh Okogie showed…
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Al-Farouq Aminu’s 2nd double-double of the season helps Blazers past Oladipo’s Pacers
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu posted his second double-double of the season to help Portland Trailblazers to a 103-93 road win…
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Josh Okogie’s career-high powers Timberwolves past LeBron James’ Lakers
Nigerian basketballer Josh Okogie put in a shift to power the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-120 win over LeBron James’…
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Oladipo stars as Okogie and Metu play debut NBA games
Nine players if Nigerian heritage were in action on Saturday night as the 2018-19 NBA season continued. Victor Oladipo continued…
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Aminu heroics not enough for Blazers as Pelicans lead series 2-0
After his below-par performance in Blazers 97-95 loss to New Orleans Pelicans in the game one of the playoffs first-round…
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Giannis posts 40th double-double of the season, Oladipo & Aminu fail to save their teams
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his 40th double-double of the season to help Milwaukee Bucks beat Boston Celtis while Al Farouq Aminu…
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Oladipo, Aminu & Giannis post double-double
It was almost a perfect night for Nigerians in NBA on Sunday as Al-Farouq Aminu, Victor Oladipo and Giannis Antetokounmpo…
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Giannis stars on return, Oladipo to the rescue in OT win, Aminu, Bam feature
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to help the Milwaukee Bucks to a 106-103 win over San Antonio Spurs, Victor Oladipo was on…
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Aminu posts double-double, Ojeleye, Nwaba, Oladipo & Bam feature
D’Tigers Al-Farouq Aminu was again the star player for his team as he dropped a double-double in Portland Trailblazers 100-105…
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Al Farouq Aminu shines in the battle of the most inform NBA teams
D’Tigers forward, Al Farouq Aminu was on fire as he splashed the treys and recorded his career high points in…
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Al-Farouq Aminu powers Trailblazers to NBA record after beating LeBron James’ Cavs
Al Farouq Aminu was useful on both end of the court as he helped Portland Trailblazers to their NBA-best 11th…
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