NBA Rosters Boast Record 135 International Players from 43 Countries

25 Oct 20251 min read

The NBA has announced a record 135 international players from 43 countries on opening night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among them are stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece and Nigeria, Joel Embiid from Cameroon, Pascal Siakam from Cameroon, and Victor Wembanyama from France.

The roster also includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Canada and Nikola Jokic from Serbia. This marks the fifth consecutive season with at least 120 international players and the 12th straight season with each of the 30 NBA teams featuring at least one international player.

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