How many ukrainians in the NBA?
Europe
Country/Territory | No. of Players | Notes |
---|---|---|
Ukraine | 9 | Including 2 foreign-born Ukrainians |
Latvia | 7 | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 6 | Including 2 foreign-born Bosnians |
Czech Republic | 5 |
What country has the most NBA players?
Canada
For the eighth consecutive year, Canada is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., followed by Australia, France and Germany (seven players each). Nigeria, Serbia, Spain and Turkey each have five players….
Country | Canada |
---|---|
First Name | Ignas Brazdeikis* |
NBA Team | Orlando Magic |
Ties | Ties to Lithuania |
Which European country has the most NBA players?
For the seventh consecutive year, Canada (17 players) is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., followed by France (nine players), Australia (eight players), Serbia and Germany (six players each)….NBA rosters feature 107 international players from 41 countries.
Country | Greece |
---|---|
Name | Kostas Antetokounmpo* |
Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
Ties to Other Countries** | Nigeria |
What countries have no NBA players?
Largest Countries with No NBA Players Quiz Stats
Population | Answer | % Correct |
---|---|---|
184,634,000 | Pakistan | 58.5% |
34,035,000 | Iraq | 54.2% |
88,780,000 | Vietnam | 46.5% |
65,926,261 | Thailand | 45.7% |
Who is the best foreign NBA player?
Let’s jump in.
- Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria) Mark D.
- Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports.
- Steve Nash (Canada) Mark J.
- Pau Gasol (Spain) Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports.
- Tony Parker (France)
- Manu Ginobili (Argentina)
- Nikola Jokic (Serbia)
Are there any Arab NBA players?
Even with all the international influx of talent in the league the last two decades, no Muslim Arab has played an NBA game since Egyptian-born Duke center Alaa Abdelnaby finished his career in the league in 1995.