Listing all NBA players participating in 2024 Paris Olympics: Name, age, country, NBA debut year & NBA average
As the NBA continues to grow globally, the number of overseas players in the league increases as well. Unlike in the distant past, where foreign players played impactful roles in the league, they have taken a much more dominant spot over the past few years.
According to the latest report by NBA Central, in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA will face a total of 61 players from the league on opposing teams. This is perhaps the biggest challenge that Team USA will have ever faced in the Olympics. Notably, the number of NBA players on international rosters in 2024 is 52 more than what the 1992 Dream Team faced.
Here is the list of all the NBA players who will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics representing their countries.
List of all NBA players participating in 2024 Paris Olympics
#1. Australia
Of the 12-man roster, the Australian team has one of the largest number of players from the league. They have eight players who are currently active in the league. The big names in the team include veteran player Patty Mills and young stars like Josh Giddey.
#2. Canada
The Canadian national basketball team is similar to Team USA in terms of the number of players on the roster who play in the league. Of the 12 players on the roster, Canada has 10 players who are still active in the NBA.
With players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished second in the MVP race, and Jamal Murray, an NBA champion, the Canadian team is one of the most dangerous teams in the league. They also won the bronze medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
#3. France
The French national team has the "Alien" on their roster. With players like Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, France has perhaps the most elite defense in the Olympics this year.
#4. Germany
The German team won the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder won the MVP and he is again on the roster for a dream run at the Olympics.
#5. Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo willed his team to the 2024 Paris Olympics after qualifying through the Olympic qualifier. Unfortunately, the only help from the league he has is himself.
#6. Japan
Japan has only two players on the roster who are currently playing in the league. Rui Hachimura played a pivotal role with the LA Lakers in the last two years. He will be joined by Keisei Tominaga who is a rookie with the Indiana Pacers.
#7. Serbia
The highlight of the Serbian team is Nikola Jokic who is the reigning MVP and also a three-time MVP with a title and Finals MVP award. One of the most decorated players in the league Jokic will be joined by young Nikola Jovic and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
#8. USA
It is a no-brainer that Team USA will have all of its players from NBA rosters. Led by LeBron James, the 2024 Paris Olympic team is perhaps one of the greatest assembled teams in US men's basketball history, at least on paper.
There are a total of seven players from the 12-man roster that are NBA champions. These seven players share 15 championships among themselves. Part from James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are two of the NBA's all-time great players. Team USA will enter the Olympics as heavy favorites to win the gold once again.