The 15 Best Oceanian Players in NBA History

From dynasty champions and No. 1 draft picks to gritty role players and rising young guards, this lineup spans every era of Australia and New Zealand's NBA story. Where do you stand?

1. 1
   Thon Maker

   South Sudanese-Australian big man drafted tenth overall in 2016, known for his mobility and shot-blocking.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Josh Giddey

   Australian playmaking guard drafted sixth overall in 2021, known for his passing and triple-double potential.
   953pts
3. 3
   Andrew Bogut

   Australian center who was the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft and won the 2015 title with the Golden State Warriors.
   953pts
4. 4
   Dante Exum

   Australian combo guard taken fifth overall in 2014, valued for his defense and secondary playmaking.
   953pts
5. 5
   Dyson Daniels

   Australian guard and elite perimeter defender who led the NBA in steals during a breakout 2024-25 season.
   918pts
6. 6
   Andrew Gaze

   Australian basketball icon who briefly joined the 1999 champion San Antonio Spurs after a legendary domestic career.
   824pts
7. 7
   Joe Ingles

   Crafty Australian wing best known for his sharpshooting and playmaking during his prime years with the Utah Jazz.
   824pts
8. 8
   Duop Reath

   South Sudanese-Australian big man who reached the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers as a stretch center.
   714pts
9. 9
   Ben Simmons

   Melbourne-born point forward drafted first overall in 2016, a three-time All-Star and two-time All-Defensive First Team selection.
   584pts
10. 10
    Steven Adams

    New Zealand center renowned for his physical screens and rebounding with the Thunder, Grizzlies and Rockets.
    584pts
11. 11
    Patty Mills

    Australian guard who won the 2014 NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs over a long career as an elite reserve.
    428pts
12. 12
    Luc Longley

    The first Australian to play in the NBA and a three-time champion center with the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty.
    428pts
13. 13
    Matthew Dellavedova

    Gritty Australian guard and cult hero who won the 2016 title as a rotation player with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
    428pts
14. 14
    Aron Baynes

    Bruising Australian big man who won the 2014 NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs.
    428pts
15. 15
    Jock Landale

    Australian center who carved out an NBA rotation role for the Suns and Rockets after starring in Europe.
    238pts