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Fast Facts
Quick Guide: The 15 Aussies in the NBA
From Left: Joe Ingles, Johnny Furphy, Luke Travers and Patty Mills represent the passing of the torch for Australians in the NBA. Pictures: Getty Images
There are more Australians in the NBA than ever before
- Record 15 Australian (born and naturalised) players in the NBA in 2024-25
- There are four rookies playing for four different teams
- Kyrie Irving was born in Melbourne, but is American
Never before has Australian men's basketball produced as much NBA talent as it has in 2024-25. There are 14 Australian-born players and one naturalised hooper, Matisse Thybulle plying their trade in the world's best basketball league.
This is a quick guide to all 15 players. Tap or Click on their name to read their full biographies.
Dyson Daniels — Guard-Forward: Atlanta Hawks
Height: 200.7cm. Weight: 90.3kg. Birth Date: March 17, 2003 (Age: 21)
Alex Ducas — Guard: Oklahoma City Thunder
Height: 200.7cm. Weight: 99.8kg. Birth Date: December 11, 2000 (Age: 24)
Dante Exum — Point Guard: Dallas Mavericks
Height: 195.6cm. Weight: 97.1kg. Birth Date: July 13, 1995 (Age: 29)
Johnny Furphy — Forward: Indiana Pacers
Height: 205.7cm. Weight: 90.7kg. Birth Date: December 7, 2004 (Age: 20)
Josh Giddey — Guard: Chicago Bulls
Height: 203.2cm. Weight: 98.0kg. Birth Date: October 10, 2002 (Age: 22)
Josh Green — Shooting Guard: Charlotte Hornets
Height: 195.6cm. Weight: 90.7kg. Birth Date: November 16, 2000 (Age: 24)
Joe Ingles — Forward: Minnesota Timberwolves
Height: 203.2cm. Weight: 99.8kg. Birth Date: October 2, 1987 (Age: 37)
Kyrie Irving — Guard: Dallas Mavericks
Height: 188.0cm. Weight: 88.5kg. Birth Date: March 23, 1992 (Age: 32)
Jock Landale — Centre: Houston Rockets
Height: 210.8cm. Weight: 115.7kg. Birth Date: October 25, 1995 (Age: 29)
Jack McVeigh — Forward: Houston Rockets
Height: 203.2cm. Weight: 97.5kg. Birth Date: June 27, 1996 (Age: 28)
Patty Mills — Guard: Utah Jazz
Height: 188.0cm. Weight: 81.6kg. Birth Date: August 11, 1988 (Age: 36)
Duop Reath — Centre: Portland Trail Blazers
Height: 205.7cm. Weight: 111.1kg. Birth Date: June 26, 1996 (Age: 28)
Ben Simmons — Power Forward: Brooklyn Nets
Height: 208.3cm. Weight: 108.9kg. Birth Date: July 20, 1996 (Age: 28)
Matisse Thybulle — Small Forward: Portland Trail Blazers
Height: 195.6cm. Weight: 91.2kg. Birth Date: March 4, 1997 (Age: 27)
Luke Travers — Forward: Cleveland Cavaliers
Height: 200.7cm. Weight: 93.9kg. Birth Date: September 3, 2001 (Age: 23)
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