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Also holds Italian citizenship. First NBA player from Eastern Europe. [133] [134] Bulgaria United States: Priest Lauderdale: C 1996–1998: 2 Born in the United States, became a naturalized Bulgarian citizen, represented Bulgaria internationally. [135] [136] Bulgaria United States: Cedric Simmons: F/C 2006–2009: 3
The list includes players both past and present after they have represented their new nation at least once. These list excludes players whose citizenship status is unrecognized by FIBA and therefore treated the same was as naturalized players as per FIBA eligibility rules ; such as the status of American-born player Jordan Clarkson who is born ...
To understand the influence foreign players have in the NBA, understanding the statistics of the population is essential. Canada is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., with 22 players in the NBA. Australia follows closely with 10 players, setting a record for the country. France has nine players in the NBA. Germany has six players ...
Fellow Cameroon-born NBA player Luc Mbah a Moute has voiced his opinion on Embiid representing his country saying, "It would be great for our team, our country and Joel". [162] Embiid ultimately did not play for Cameroon. [163] In July 2022, Embiid was granted citizenship by France as "a foreigner [...] whose naturalization is of exceptional ...
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Born in Guadeloupe, a French overseas department in the Caribbean. [5] Howard Carter: G Denver Nuggets Dallas Mavericks: 1983–1985: 66 5 1983 (15th) Denver Nuggets: Born in the United States, became a naturalized French citizen, represented France internationally during his playing career. [6] [7] Malcolm Cazalon: G Detroit Pistons: 2023 ...
Anthony Erwin Randolph Jr. (born July 15, 1989) is a German-born American and naturalized Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team, winning the 2017 EuroBasket with them.
Ben Gordon (dual British/US citizen) – UConn Huskies and four NBA teams, also with the Texas Legends in the G League; Steve Nash (born a British citizen in South Africa, naturalized in Canada) – Santa Clara Broncos and three NBA teams, most notably the Phoenix Suns; Richard Midgley – California Bears; Peter Scantlebury – Winthrop Eagles