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For the Miami Heat player, see Nikola Jović.
Not to be confused with Nikola Jojić, Nikola Jokišić, or Nikola Jozić.
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Nikola Jokić
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Jokić with the Denver Nuggets in 2020
No. 15 – Denver Nuggets
Center
Personal information
Born (1995-02-19) February 19, 1995 (age 31)
Sombor, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia
Nationality Serbian
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 284 lb (129 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career 2012–present
League NBA
Career history
2012–2015 Mega Basket
2015–present Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (2023)
  • NBA Finals MVP (2023)
  • 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (2021, 2022, 2024)
  • 8× NBA All-Star (2019–2026)
  • 5× All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025)
  • 2× All-NBA Second Team (2020, 2023)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016)
  • NBA rebounding leader (2026)
  • NBA assists leaders (2026)
  • 5× Serbian Player of the Year (2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025)
  • ABA League MVP (2015)
  • ABA League Top Prospect (2015)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Serbia
Olympic Games
Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Bronze 2024 Paris Team
U19 World Championship
Silver 2013 Czech Republic Team

Nikola Jokić (pronounced YOH-kitch; born February 19, 1995) is a professional basketball player from Serbia. He plays as a center for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many people call him "Joker." He is known as one of the best players and centers of all time. Some even say he was the greatest "draft steal" in NBA history.

Jokić has been an NBA All-Star eight times. He has also been named to the All-NBA Team seven times. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award three times. These wins were for the 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2023–24 seasons. He helped the Denver Nuggets win their first-ever NBA championship in 2023. For that, he also won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. Jokić plays for the Serbian national team. With them, he won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He holds the record for the fastest triple-double in NBA history. He is also the only NBA player to have a game with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 20+ assists.

Nikola Jokić's Early Life and Interests

Nikola Jokić was born in Sombor, a city in northern Serbia. He grew up in a small apartment with his parents, grandmother, and two older brothers. He loved basketball from a young age. He played with his brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja. Both of his brothers also played basketball.

Besides basketball, Nikola had another passion: harness racing. This is a type of horse racing. He even competed as an amateur when he was younger. He still loves horses today.

Nikola Jokić's Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with Mega Basket (2012–2015)

Jokić began his youth basketball career with Vojvodina Srbijagas. He later signed with Mega Vizura in December 2012. He mostly played for their junior team at first. In the 2013–14 season, he played more for the main team. He showed great skill in the Adriatic League.

In 2014, the Denver Nuggets picked Jokić in the NBA draft. He was the 41st pick overall. He continued to play for Mega Basket for another season. During the 2014–15 season, he became one of the league's best players. He was named the Adriatic League MVP and the ABA League Top Prospect.

Joining the Denver Nuggets (2015–Present)

Jokić officially joined the Denver Nuggets in the summer of 2015. He quickly showed his talent.

Becoming an NBA All-Rookie Player (2015–16)

In his first NBA season, Jokić played very well. He had a great game with 23 points and 12 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs. He also set a career high with 27 points and 14 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors. He finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Growing into a Star Player (2016–17)

Jokić continued to improve in his second season. He set new career highs in points and rebounds. He recorded his first career triple-double (reaching double digits in points, rebounds, and assists) in February 2017. He had six triple-doubles that season. This showed he was becoming a very versatile player.

Leading the Team (2017–18)

By the 2017–18 season, Jokić was a key player for the Nuggets. He scored a career-high 41 points against the Brooklyn Nets. He also set an NBA record for the fastest triple-double ever. He achieved it in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds! He had 10 triple-doubles that season.

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Jokić playing in 2018

First All-Star and All-NBA Selections (2018–19)

In July 2018, Jokić signed a big contract with the Nuggets. He started the season strong with a triple-double. He became an NBA All-Star for the first time in January 2019. He was the first Nuggets player to be an All-Star since 2011. He also earned his first selection to the All-NBA First Team. In the playoffs, he made history by recording a triple-double in his playoff debut. He led the Nuggets to the Western Conference Semifinals.

Reaching the Western Conference Finals (2019–20)

Jokić continued to shine in the 2019–20 season. He hit game-winning shots in back-to-back games. He also recorded a rare 30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game. He was selected for his second All-Star game. In the playoffs, he led the Nuggets to amazing comebacks. They overcame two 3–1 deficits to reach the Western Conference Finals.

Winning His First MVP Award (2020–21)

The 2020–21 season was incredible for Jokić. He started with four triple-doubles in his first six games. He set a career-high with 18 assists in one game. He became the first center since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to have so many assists. He was selected as an All-Star starter for the first time. In March 2021, he recorded his 50th career triple-double. He became only the ninth player in NBA history to do so.

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Jokić shooting over Nikola Vučević in a game against Orlando Magic in March 2021

Jokić played in every game that season. He led the Nuggets to a strong record. He became the first player ever to average 26+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 8+ assists on over 52% shooting. For his amazing performance, Jokić won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He was the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win it. He was also the first player in Nuggets history to win the MVP award.

Earning His Second MVP Award (2021–22)

Jokić continued his dominant play in the 2021–22 season. He recorded his 60th career triple-double, passing Larry Bird. He also became the only player in NBA history to have 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists within his first 500 games. He was selected for his fourth straight All-Star game. In March 2022, he had a huge game with 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to have a 45-point triple-double while shooting 70%.

Jokić finished the season averaging 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists. He led the Nuggets to the playoffs despite many injuries to his teammates. He became the first player in NBA history to average over 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists in a season. He also led his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and field goal percentage. For the second year in a row, Jokić won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He was also selected to his third All-NBA First Team.

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Jokić at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

Winning the NBA Championship and Finals MVP (2022–23)

In July 2022, Jokić signed the richest contract in NBA history at the time. He continued to break records. In November, he passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles by a center. In December, he had an incredible game with 40 points, a career-high 27 rebounds, and 10 assists. He was the first player since Chamberlain in 1968 to achieve such stats. He also had a 41-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game on Christmas Day.

Jokić recorded his 100th career triple-double in February 2023. He became the sixth player in NBA history to reach this milestone. He also became the first center in NBA history to lead a franchise in career assists. He led the Nuggets to the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. He finished the regular season averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists on 60% shooting.

In the 2023 playoffs, Jokić was unstoppable. He set a playoff career-high with 53 points in one game. He also became the first center in NBA history to have 50 points and 10 assists in a playoff game. He broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for most playoff triple-doubles by a center. He led the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals. There, he averaged a triple-double for the series. He became the first non-American player to win the NBA Conference Finals MVP award.

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Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke, Jokić and Jamal Murray celebrating the NBA championship in Denver

In the 2023 NBA Finals, Jokić continued his historic run. He recorded a triple-double in his Finals debut. He also became the first player in NBA history to have 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in a Finals game. He led the Nuggets to their first-ever NBA championship! He was unanimously voted NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. He became the lowest draft pick in NBA history to win this award. He also became the first player in NBA history to lead the entire postseason in total points, rebounds, and assists.

Winning His Third MVP Award (2023–24)

Jokić started the 2023–24 season with a triple-double. He tied and then surpassed LeBron James and Jason Kidd for fourth place on the all-time triple-doubles list. In November, he had his 110th triple-double. He also tied Wilt Chamberlain for second all-time in games with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. In December, he became the first player in NBA history with 10+ triple-doubles in seven straight seasons. He also joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to record a triple-double on 100% shooting in multiple games.

In January 2024, Jokić hit a game-winning three-pointer against the Warriors. He was named an All-Star starter for the fourth time in a row. In February, he recorded his 120th career triple-double. He became the first player in NBA history to achieve that stat line. He also joined LeBron James and Russell Westbrook as the only players to record a triple-double against every NBA team. In March, he posted a triple-double with 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, and six steals. He also passed Carmelo Anthony for third place on the Nuggets' All-Time Scoring List.

In the 2024 playoffs, Jokić continued to make history. He had the most 25-20-10 games in NBA playoff history. He also had a 40-point, 13-assist game with no turnovers. This made him the second player in NBA postseason history to do so. On May 8, 2024, Jokić won his third MVP award. He became only the ninth player in NBA history to win the award at least three times.

A Historic Triple-Double Season (2024–25)

The 2024–25 season was another record-breaking year for Jokić. He started with back-to-back 40-point games. He then had a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists. He was the first player in 62 years to achieve this stat line. In November, he had a triple-double with 23 points, 20 rebounds, and 16 assists. He joined Russell Westbrook as the second player to record a 20/20/15 game since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. He also passed Magic Johnson for third place on the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list.

In December 2024, Jokić scored a career-high 56 points. He became the first player in NBA history to have at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three three-pointers in a game. He also became the fastest center since Shaquille O'Neal to reach 15,000 career points. In January 2025, he became the fastest player to reach 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds, and 5,000 assists. He recorded his 150th career triple-double and his fifth in a row. He also made a 66-foot shot at the buzzer!

In March 2025, Jokić made history again. He had 31 points, 21 rebounds, and a career-high 22 assists. This made him the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists. He also recorded his 30th triple-double of the season. This made him only the fourth player in league history to have 30 or more triple-doubles in a season. On April 1, 2025, Jokić scored 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. This was the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. He became the third player to achieve a 60-point triple-double. He finished the season with 34 triple-doubles, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record for centers. He also became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season.

Leading in Rebounds and Assists (2025–26)

Jokić started the 2025–26 season with four consecutive triple-doubles. This matched an NBA record. In November, he posted a season-high 55 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. He became the second all-time leading scorer in Nuggets history, passing Dan Issel. In December, he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most career assists by a center. He recorded his 5,661st assist in just 771 games. On Christmas Day, he had 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists. He scored 18 points in overtime, setting a new NBA record.

In January 2026, Jokić returned after a leg injury. He quickly tied and then surpassed Oscar Robertson for the second most triple-doubles all-time. In March, he recorded his 190th career triple-double. He also surpassed 6,000 career assists. He became the first player in NBA history to record back-to-back games with at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. He finished the regular season as the first player in NBA history to lead the league in both rebounds per game (12.9) and assists per game (10.7). He averaged a triple-double for the season again, becoming the second player to do so in back-to-back seasons.

Nikola Jokić's National Team Career

Playing for Serbia's Junior Team

Jokić played for the Serbian U-19 national team. They won a silver medal at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

Playing for Serbia's Senior Team

Jokić has proudly represented Serbia in many international competitions.

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Jokić defending Kevin Durant at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Jokić and the Serbian team won a silver medal. They played against the United States in the final game. He also played in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In 2022, he returned to the national team for the EuroBasket 2022. He led Serbia to a perfect record in their group.

In 2024, Jokić played in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He made history by becoming the first player in Olympics history to combine 10+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a game. He led Serbia to a bronze medal. He also recorded only the fifth triple-double ever in Olympics history. He led all players in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals in the tournament. He was named to the Olympics All-Star Five team.

In 2025, Jokić played in EuroBasket 2025. He scored a Serbian EuroBasket record 39 points in a win against Latvia. He was named to the All-Tournament Second Team.

Nikola Jokić's Player Profile

Nikola Jokić is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m) tall and weighs 284 pounds (129 kg). He plays as a center. He is known for his amazing passing skills. Many people call him the greatest passing "big man" in NBA history. He can make unique, no-look passes. His passing style is sometimes compared to a water polo player.

Jokić is also a great scorer. He can score close to the basket or from long range. His special move is called the "Sombor Shuffle." It's a high-arching fadeaway shot that is hard to block. People often call Jokić a "basketball genius" because of his smart play. He is also a strong defender, even though he is not known for being super athletic.

Nikola Jokić's Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 Denver 80 55 21.7 .512 .333 .811 7.0 2.4 1.0 .6 10.0
2016–17 Denver 73 59 27.9 .577 .324 .825 9.8 4.9 .8 .8 16.7
2017–18 Denver 75 73 32.6 .500 .396 .850 10.7 6.1 1.2 .8 18.5
2018–19 Denver 80 80 31.3 .511 .307 .821 10.8 7.3 1.4 .7 20.1
2019–20 Denver 73 73* 32.0 .528 .314 .817 9.7 7.0 1.2 .6 19.9
2020–21 Denver 72* 72* 34.6 .566 .388 .868 10.8 8.3 1.3 .7 26.4
2021–22 Denver 74 74 33.5 .583 .337 .810 13.8 7.9 1.5 .9 27.1
2022–23dagger Denver 69 69 33.7 .632 .383 .822 11.8 9.8 1.3 .7 24.5
2023–24 Denver 79 79 34.6 .583 .359 .817 12.4 9.0 1.4 .9 26.4
2024–25 Denver 70 70 36.7 .576 .417 .800 12.7 10.2 1.8 .6 29.6
2025–26 Denver 65 65 34.8 .569 .380 .831 12.9* 10.7* 1.4 .8 27.7
Career 810 769 32.0 .561 .362 .825 11.1 7.5 1.3 .7 22.2
All-Star 8 6 16.3 .647 .400 .000 5.4 4.3 .8 .1 6.0

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 Denver 14 14 39.7 .506 .393 .846 13.0 8.4 1.1 .9 25.1
2020 Denver 19 19 36.5 .519 .429 .835 9.8 5.7 1.1 .8 24.4
2021 Denver 10 10 34.5 .509 .377 .836 11.6 5.0 .6 .9 29.8
2022 Denver 5 5 34.2 .575 .278 .848 13.2 5.8 1.6 1.0 31.0
2023dagger Denver 20 20 39.4 .548 .461 .799 13.5 9.5 1.1 1.0 30.0
2024 Denver 12 12 40.2 .545 .264 .901 13.4 8.7 1.4 .7 28.7
2025 Denver 14 14 40.2 .489 .380 .772 12.7 8.0 2.0 .9 26.2
Career 94 94 38.3 .525 .388 .826 12.3 7.6 1.2 .9 27.4

ABA League

Year Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Mega Basket ABA League 26 25.0 .636 .221 .667 6.4 2.0 0.8 1.0 11.4
2014–15 Mega Basket ABA League 24 30.5 .593 .346 .667 9.3 3.5 1.5 0.9 15.4

Nikola Jokić's Amazing Records

  • Highest single-season player efficiency rating in NBA history (32.85).
  • Highest single-season player box plus-minus in NBA history (13.72).
  • Highest scoring overtime period in NBA History (18 points).
  • Most career regular-season assists by a center, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
  • Most regular season triple-doubles by a center in NBA history.
  • Most playoff triple-doubles by a center in NBA history.
  • Fastest triple-double in NBA history (14 minutes and 33 seconds) – a Guinness World Record.
  • Highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (61 points).
  • Only center to average a triple-double for a season.
  • Only NBA player to finish top three in points, assists, rebounds, and steals per game in a season.
  • Only NBA player to lead in both assists and rebounds per game in a season.
  • Only NBA player to record a 30+ point, 20+ rebound, 20+ assist game.
  • Only NBA player to be selected in the second round of the common era draft to win the MVP award.
  • Only NBA player drafted outside the top-15 to win both Finals MVP and regular season MVP.
  • Only NBA player to reach at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season.
  • Only NBA player to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists per game on 60% field goal percentage in a single season.
  • Only NBA player to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists per game on 52% field goal percentage in a single season.
  • Only NBA player to average at least 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists per game in a single season.
  • Only NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) and field goal percentage in the same season.
  • Only NBA player to record a 15+ assist triple-double while shooting 100% from the field.
  • Only NBA player to record multiple 35+ point triple-doubles while shooting 90% from the field.
  • Only NBA player to record 100+ points, 30+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a two-day span.
  • Only NBA player to record multiple 30+ point triple-doubles without a turnover.
  • Only NBA player since the ABA–NBA merger to post 35 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple games in a single season.
  • Only NBA player since the ABA–NBA merger to post 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple games: Denver Nuggets, 2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26
  • Only NBA player to post 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple playoff games: Denver Nuggets, 2020–21 and 2022–23
  • First player in NBA playoff history to total 175+ points, 65+ rebounds and 50+ assists over a 5-game span.
  • First player in NBA playoff history to record 55+ points, 35+ rebounds, and 20+ assists over a 2-game span.
  • First player in NBA history to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists through their first 50 career playoff games.
  • First player in NBA playoff history to record a 20-point triple-double in four consecutive playoff games.
  • Most assists by a player in their NBA Finals debut (14).
  • Most assists by a center in an NBA Finals game (14).
  • First player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in an NBA Finals game.
  • First player in NBA history with 10-plus triple-doubles in 7 straight seasons.
  • First player in NBA history to record 500+ points, 250+ rebounds and 150+ assists in a single postseason.
  • First player in NBA history to lead all players in points, rebounds and assists in a single postseason.
  • Second player in NBA history to lead both teams outright in points and assists in an NBA Finals debut.
  • Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in their NBA Finals debut:
    • Also achieved by Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets, 2001–02)
  • Second player in NBA history to record 4 consecutive triple-doubles in the same postseason: Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
  • Most triple-doubles in the same postseason (10): Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
  • Most playoff games with 30+ points, 15+ rebounds and 10+ assists (5).
  • Third player in NBA history to record 500+ points, 200+ rebounds & 150+ assists in a single postseason: Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
    • Also achieved by Larry Bird (Boston Celtics, 1986–87), and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2014–15, 2015–16 and 2017–18 and Los Angeles Lakers, 2019–20).
  • Third player in NBA history to open the season with a triple-double as the reigning Finals MVP.
  • Second player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 800 assists in a single season, including the regular season and playoffs.
  • Second player in NBA history with 300 points, 100 rebounds, and 75 assists through his first 10 games of a postseason.
  • Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double on 100% shooting (Min. 10 FGA) in multiple games.
    • Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, 1965–66 and 1966–67).
  • Second player in NBA history to average a triple-double in multiple playoff series in a single postseason.
  • Second player in NBA history to average a triple-double in back-to-back playoff series.
  • Fourth player in NBA history to average a triple-double in the conference finals.
  • Third player in NBA history to average a 30-point triple-double in a playoff series.
  • Third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season.
    • Also achieved by Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati Royals, 1961–62), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder, 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19 and Washington Wizards, 2020–21)
  • Second player in NBA history to average a triple-double in back-to-back seasons.
  • Third player in NBA history to record 55+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists while shooting 75% from the field.
  • Sixth NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in the same season: Denver Nuggets, 2021–22
    • Also achieved by Dave Cowens (Boston Celtics, 1977–78), Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, 1994–95), Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2002–03), LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2008–09), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks, 2016–17)
  • First player in Olympic basketball history to lead the Olympic tournament in points, rebounds and assists.

Nikola Jokić's Personal Life

Nikola Jokić married his long-time girlfriend, Natalija Mačešić, in October 2020. They got married in his hometown of Sombor. They have two children together. Their daughter, Ognjena, was born in September 2021. Their son, Ignjat, was born in November 2024.

Nikola speaks both Serbian and English. He thinks it's important for his children to learn Serbian. This is because they live and go to school in the U.S.

He still loves horse racing. His family owns a stable in his hometown. Nikola once wanted to be a jockey. But his father suggested basketball when he grew too tall.

Nikola Jokić's Religion

Nikola Jokić is a Serbian Orthodox Christian. He has often reminded reporters that his Christmas is on January 7. This is because the Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on December 25 of the Julian calendar.

See also

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  • List of NBA drafted players from Serbia
  • List of NBA career triple-double leaders
  • List of NBA career field goal percentage leaders
  • List of NBA single-game scoring leaders
  • List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff triple-double leaders
  • List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise
  • List of European basketball players in the United States
  • NBA regular season records
  • NBA post-season records
  • List of Serbian NBA players
  • List of Olympic medalists in basketball
  • List of foreign NBA players
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