Like every opening day of the season, the league offers a complete overview of different nationalities present on its floors this season. Thus, as in 2017 and 2023, there will be 125 foreign players this season in the NBA, coming from 43 different countries. It's a record, and each franchise has at least one foreign player.
For the 11th straight season, Canada has the largest foreign contingent with 21 players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray and Zach Edey. France follows with 14 representatives, then we find Australia (13) and Germany (6). For its two countries, it is a record, just like Cameroon which displays five players this season, including Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam. Moreover, 17 players were born in Africa, and this is a record equaled.
Which are the most “international” teams? They are found in the West with the Thunder and the Blazers who each have 7 international players. Followed by the Hawks, Mavericks, Rockets, Magic and Raptors with six players.
The NBA recalls that several Americans also have foreign origins, such as Karl-Anthony Towns with the Dominican Republic or Jaylin Williams with Vietnam.
