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

Thon Maker

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

1000pts

2

Josh Giddey

Australian playmaking guard drafted sixth overall in 2021, known for his passing and triple-double potential.

972pts

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.

972pts

4

Dante Exum

Australian combo guard taken fifth overall in 2014, valued for his defense and secondary playmaking.

972pts

5

Dyson Daniels

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

952pts

6

Andrew Gaze

Australian basketball icon who briefly joined the 1999 champion San Antonio Spurs after a legendary domestic career.

897pts

7

Joe Ingles

Crafty Australian wing best known for his sharpshooting and playmaking during his prime years with the Utah Jazz.

897pts

8

Duop Reath

South Sudanese-Australian big man who reached the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers as a stretch center.

833pts

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.

757pts

10

Steven Adams

New Zealand center renowned for his physical screens and rebounding with the Thunder, Grizzlies and Rockets.

757pts

11

Patty Mills

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

666pts

12

Luc Longley

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

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13

Matthew Dellavedova

Gritty Australian guard and cult hero who won the 2016 title as a rotation player with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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14

Aron Baynes

Bruising Australian big man who won the 2014 NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs.

666pts

15

Jock Landale

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

555pts