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The 13 Greatest African-Born NBA Players of All Time

by YPB Team

Hall of Fame big men, rim-protecting giants and MVP-caliber stars who crossed oceans to dominate the league, spanning the whole continent and decades of history. Cast your vote!

  1. Hakeem Olajuwon — ranked #11
    Hakeem Olajuwon
    Nigerian-born Hall of Fame center who led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back titles and is the NBA's all-time blocks leader.
    1000pts
  2. Luol Deng — ranked #22
    Luol Deng
    Sudan-born two-time All-Star forward who starred for the Chicago Bulls.
    503pts
  3. Joel Embiid — ranked #33
    Joel Embiid
    Cameroon-born center and 2023 NBA MVP, a dominant scorer for the Philadelphia 76ers.
    436pts
  4. Manute Bol — ranked #44
    Manute Bol
    Sudan-born 7-foot-7 center, one of the greatest shot-blockers in NBA history.
    436pts
  5. Thon Maker — ranked #55
    Thon Maker
    Sudan-born forward-center drafted in the 2016 NBA lottery by the Milwaukee Bucks.
    435pts
  6. Bismack Biyombo — ranked #66
    Bismack Biyombo
    DR Congo-born center known for his rim protection and shot-blocking across multiple NBA teams.
    435pts
  7. Serge Ibaka — ranked #77
    Serge Ibaka
    Congo-born shot-blocker and NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors.
    356pts
  8. Dikembe Mutombo — ranked #88
    Dikembe Mutombo
    DR Congo-born defensive giant, four-time Defensive Player of the Year and eight-time All-Star.
    356pts
  9. Festus Ezeli — ranked #99
    Festus Ezeli
    Nigeria-born center who won an NBA title with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.
    356pts
  10. Cheick Diallo — ranked #1010
    Cheick Diallo
    Mali-born forward who played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns.
    261pts
  11. Pascal Siakam — ranked #1111
    Pascal Siakam
    Cameroon-born All-Star forward who helped the Raptors win the 2019 championship.
    261pts
  12. Gorgui Dieng — ranked #1212
    Gorgui Dieng
    Senegal-born big man who spent a decade in the NBA, mainly with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    261pts
  13. Steve Nash — ranked #1313
    Steve Nash
    Johannesburg-born point guard and two-time NBA MVP renowned for elite playmaking.
    0pts

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