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Record 67 Players of African Origin Fill NBA Rosters
A record 67 players of African origin appear on opening-night rosters. The figure tops the more than 55 players from the prior season.
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Growing Numbers Across the League
A record 67 players of African origin appear on opening-night rosters. The figure tops the more than 55 players from the prior season. Eighteen African countries are represented even as the league's total international group stands at 125 from 43 nations. Every team carries at least one international player.
Nigeria Supplies Nearly Half
Nigeria accounts for 29 of the players. Among them are Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, OG Anunoby, Deandre Ayton, Precious Achiuwa, Charles Bassey, Adem Bona, Josh Okogie, Felix Okpara and Ugonna Onyenso. Senegal follows with six players while Cameroon and Mali each have five.
France and Additional Heritage Links
France lists 13 players of African heritage among its 17 total, including Victor Wembanyama and Nolan Traoré. Additional ties appear through Japan's Rui Hachimura, Germany's Dennis Schroeder and Portugal's Neemias Queta. Earlier seasons showed 50 players in 2023-24 and 52 in 2024-25.
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