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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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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Once again the Giannis Antetokoumpo the “Greek Freak” says he is a Nigerian
His athleticism, style of play, and country of birth might have earned him a name as the “Greek Freak”, but…
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Aminu’s double-double helps Trailblazers to their season-high fifth straight win
Al-Farouq Aminu double-double helped Portland Trailblazers to beat Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday as they continue their push to finish in…
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Double-doubles for Antetokounmpo, Adebayo, Oladipo as Aminu, Ojeleye ball
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo dropped double-double on Friday while Al Farouq Aminu helped his side to an easy…
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Aminu shoots perfect-threes in Blazers 124-104 win over Bulls
A day after Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double-double, the D’Tiger forward dropped 100% points from his attempted shots from the…
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Aminu’s double-double leads Blazers past Clippers
There was no slowing down for D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu as the 28-year-old posted a double-double in Portland Trailblazers 104-96…
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Al-Farouk Aminu to the rescue as Portland Trail Blazers beat Phoenix Suns at Moda Center
The Chief came to the rescue as Portland Trail Blazers secure a 118-111 win over Phoenix Suns after they nearly…
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VIDEO: Bam Adebayo’s career highs against Raptors and his reaction
Bam Adebayo hit 8-of-14 shots for 16 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and a career-high five blocks off the bench…
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VIDEO: Al Farouq Aminu’s back-to-back threes in Trail Blazers win at Thunder
Al Farouk Aminu dropped 10 points from 4-of-10 shootings, 7 rebounds, 3 steals in 31 minutes he spent on court…
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Bam Adebayo’s career highs against Raptors put him in NBA exclusive lists
Bam Adebayo’s career high in Miami Heat 90-89 victory over Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday as…
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