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List of Serbian NBA players

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List of Serbian NBA players

The following is a list of Serbian basketball players that play or have played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The first American player of Serbian descent to play in the NBA was Bato Govedarica, who played 23 games for the Syracuse Nationals during the 1953–54 NBA season. In the 1970s Pete Maravich became the first player of Serbian descent to enter an All Star game (five times) and to be elected into an All-NBA team (four times). Dražen Dalipagić was the first player to come from Serbia to be on trial with an NBA team, with the Boston Celtics in 1976, but, despite general manager Red Auerbach calling him an "NBA star material", he wasn't signed due to his "inability to communicate with the coach and his fellow players". Center Vlade Divac and forward Žarko Paspalj were the first Serbian players to play in the NBA, in the 1989–90 season. In his second season, Divac became the first Serb to play in the NBA finals. In 2004, Darko Miličić became the first basketball player from Serbia to win an NBA championship. Since then, Predrag Stojaković, Ognjen Kuzmić, Nemanja Bjelica, Nikola Jokić, and Nikola Topić won the league in 2011, 2015, 2022, 2023, and 2025, respectively. Nikola Jokić is the Serbian player with most NBA honours and is the first Serb, and only the third European, to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. In 2022, Jokić was named the NBA MVP for the second year in a row, becoming the 13th player to win the award in consecutive seasons, as well as the second European player to win the award more than once, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo. In 2024, Jokić became the first non-American player to win the MVP award three times. In 2023, he became the first Serbian to be named Finals MVP.

Tables

· Active players
2015
2015
Entry Year
2015
Player
Nikola Jokić
Draft Year (Pick)
2014 ( )
Drafted by
Denver Nuggets
Current team
Denver Nuggets (2015–present)
Former team(s) (Years)
None
Se.
11
SGP
810
PGP
94
Honours
55 honours NBA champion (2023) NBA MVP (2021, 2022, 2024) Finals MVP (2023) Conference Finals MVP (2023) All-Star (2019–2026) All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) All-NBA Second Team (2020, 2023) Rookie First Team (2016) 9× Player of the Month 20× Player of the Week Rising Stars (2016, 2017) Skills Challenge (2017, 2019)
2017
2017
Entry Year
2017
Player
Bogdan Bogdanović
Draft Year (Pick)
2014 ( )
Drafted by
Phoenix Suns
Current team
Los Angeles Clippers (2025–present)
Former team(s) (Years)
2 teams Sacramento Kings (2017–2020) Atlanta Hawks (2020–2025)
Se.
9
SGP
526
PGP
35
Honours
4 honours Rookie Second Team (2018) Rising Stars MVP (2018) Rising Stars (2018, 2019)
2022
2022
Entry Year
2022
Player
Nikola Jović
Draft Year (Pick)
2022 ( )
Drafted by
Miami Heat
Current team
Miami Heat (2022–present)
Former team(s) (Years)
None
Se.
4
SGP
154
PGP
16
Honours
—
2024
2024
Entry Year
2024
Player
Tristan Vukčević
Draft Year (Pick)
2023 ( )
Drafted by
Washington Wizards
Current team
Washington Wizards (2024–present)
Former team(s) (Years)
None
Se.
3
SGP
94
PGP
0
Honours
—
2024
2024
Entry Year
2024
Player
Nikola Topić
Draft Year (Pick)
2024 ( )
Drafted by
Oklahoma City Thunder
Current team
Oklahoma City Thunder (2024–present)
Former team(s) (Years)
None
Se.
2
SGP
10
PGP
0
Honours
NBA champion (2025)
Entry Year
Player
Draft Year (Pick)
Drafted by
Current team
Former team(s) (Years)
Se.
SGP
PGP
Honours
Ref.
2015
Nikola Jokić
2014 ( )
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets (2015–present)
None
11
810
94
55 honours NBA champion (2023) NBA MVP (2021, 2022, 2024) Finals MVP (2023) Conference Finals MVP (2023) All-Star (2019–2026) All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) All-NBA Second Team (2020, 2023) Rookie First Team (2016) 9× Player of the Month 20× Player of the Week Rising Stars (2016, 2017) Skills Challenge (2017, 2019)
2017
Bogdan Bogdanović
2014 ( )
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Clippers (2025–present)
2 teams Sacramento Kings (2017–2020) Atlanta Hawks (2020–2025)
9
526
35
4 honours Rookie Second Team (2018) Rising Stars MVP (2018) Rising Stars (2018, 2019)
2022
Nikola Jović
2022 ( )
Miami Heat
Miami Heat (2022–present)
None
4
154
16
—
2024
Tristan Vukčević
2023 ( )
Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards (2024–present)
None
3
94
0
—
2024
Nikola Topić
2024 ( )
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder (2024–present)
None
2
10
0
NBA champion (2025)
· Former players
1989–2005
1989–2005
Years
1989–2005
Player
Vlade Divac
Draft Year (Pick)
1989 ( )
Drafted by
Los Angeles Lakers
Team(s) (Years)
3 teams Los Angeles Lakers (1989–1996) Charlotte Hornets (1996–1998) Sacramento Kings (1998–2004) Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2005)
Se.
16
SGP
1134
PGP
121
Honours
6 honours Hall of Fame (2019) All-Star (2001) J. Walter Kennedy Award (2000) Rookie First Team (1990) No. 21 retired by Kings 1× Player of the Week
1989–1990
1989–1990
Years
1989–1990
Player
Žarko Paspalj
Draft Year (Pick)
1988
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
San Antonio Spurs (1989–1990)
Se.
1
SGP
28
PGP
0
Honours
—
1990–1991
1990–1991
Years
1990–1991
Player
Miloš Babić
Draft Year (Pick)
1990 ( )
Drafted by
Phoenix Suns
Team(s) (Years)
2 teams Cleveland Cavaliers (1990–1991) Miami Heat (1991)
Se.
2
SGP
21
PGP
0
Honours
—
1992–1993
1992–1993
Years
1992–1993
Player
Radisav Ćurčić
Draft Year (Pick)
1987
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Dallas Mavericks (1992–1993)
Se.
1
SGP
20
PGP
0
Honours
—
1995–1997
1995–1997
Years
1995–1997
Player
Predrag Danilović
Draft Year (Pick)
1992 ( )
Drafted by
Golden State Warriors
Team(s) (Years)
2 teams Miami Heat (1995–1997) Dallas Mavericks (1997)
Se.
2
SGP
75
PGP
3
Honours
—
1995–1996
1995–1996
Years
1995–1996
Player
Rastko Cvetković
Draft Year (Pick)
1992
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Denver Nuggets (1995–1996)
Se.
1
SGP
14
PGP
0
Honours
—
1996
1996
Years
1996
Player
Aleksandar Đorđević
Draft Year (Pick)
1989
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Portland Trail Blazers (1996)
Se.
1
SGP
8
PGP
0
Honours
—
1998–2011
1998–2011
Years
1998–2011
Player
Predrag Stojaković
Draft Year (Pick)
1996 ( )
Drafted by
Sacramento Kings
Team(s) (Years)
5 teams Sacramento Kings (1998–2006) Indiana Pacers (2006) New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010) Toronto Raptors (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2011)
Se.
13
SGP
804
PGP
95
Honours
16 honours NBA champion (2011) All-Star (2002–2004) All-NBA Second Team (2004) No. 16 retired by Kings 1× Player of the Month 2× Player of the Week Three-Point Contest champion (2002, 2003) Three-Point Contest (2001–2004, 2008)
2000–2001
2000–2001
Years
2000–2001
Player
Dragan Tarlać
Draft Year (Pick)
1995 ( )
Drafted by
Chicago Bulls
Team(s) (Years)
Chicago Bulls (2000–2001)
Se.
1
SGP
43
PGP
0
Honours
—
2001–2013
2001–2013
Years
2001–2013
Player
Vladimir Radmanović
Draft Year (Pick)
2001 ( )
Drafted by
Seattle SuperSonics
Team(s) (Years)
7 teams Seattle SuperSonics (2001–2006) Los Angeles Clippers (2006) Los Angeles Lakers (2006–2009) Charlotte Bobcats (2009) Golden State Warriors (2009–2011) Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012) Chicago Bulls (2012–2013)
Se.
12
SGP
737
PGP
47
Honours
2 honours Rookie Second Team (2002) Three-Point Contest (2005)
2001–2007
2001–2007
Years
2001–2007
Player
Željko Rebrača
Draft Year (Pick)
1994 ( )
Drafted by
Seattle SuperSonics
Team(s) (Years)
3 teams Detroit Pistons (2001–2004) Atlanta Hawks (2004) Los Angeles Clippers (2004–2007)
Se.
6
SGP
215
PGP
12
Honours
3 honours Rookie Second Team (2002) Rising Stars (2002) 1× Rookie of the month
2002–2009
2002–2009
Years
2002–2009
Player
Marko Jarić
Draft Year (Pick)
2000 ( )
Drafted by
Los Angeles Clippers
Team(s) (Years)
3 teams Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2005) Minnesota Timberwolves (2005–2008) Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2009)
Se.
7
SGP
447
PGP
0
Honours
2 honours Rising Stars (2003, 2004)
2002–2003
2002–2003
Years
2002–2003
Player
Predrag Savović
Draft Year (Pick)
2002
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Denver Nuggets (2002–2003)
Se.
1
SGP
27
PGP
0
Honours
—
2002–2003
2002–2003
Years
2002–2003
Player
Igor Rakočević
Draft Year (Pick)
2000 ( )
Drafted by
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team(s) (Years)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003)
Se.
1
SGP
42
PGP
0
Honours
—
2003–2013
2003–2013
Years
2003–2013
Player
Darko Miličić
Draft Year (Pick)
2003 ( )
Drafted by
Detroit Pistons
Team(s) (Years)
6 teams Detroit Pistons (2003–2006) Orlando Magic (2006–2007) Memphis Grizzlies (2007–2009) New York Knicks (2009–2010) Minnesota Timberwolves (2010–2012) Boston Celtics (2012)
Se.
10
SGP
468
PGP
21
Honours
NBA champion (2004)
2003–2013
2003–2013
Years
2003–2013
Player
Aleksandar Pavlović
Draft Year (Pick)
2003 ( )
Drafted by
Utah Jazz
Team(s) (Years)
7 teams Utah Jazz (2003–2004) Cleveland Cavaliers (2004–2009) Minnesota Timberwolves (2009–2010) Dallas Mavericks (2011) New Orleans Hornets (2011) Boston Celtics (2011–2012) Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
Se.
10
SGP
567
PGP
52
Honours
—
2004–2011
2004–2011
Years
2004–2011
Player
Nenad Krstić
Draft Year (Pick)
2002 ( )
Drafted by
New Jersey Nets
Team(s) (Years)
3 teams New Jersey Nets (2004–2008) Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2011) Boston Celtics (2011)
Se.
7
SGP
419
PGP
28
Honours
2 honours Rookie Second Team (2005) Rising Stars (2003)
2006–2007
2006–2007
Years
2006–2007
Player
Mile Ilić
Draft Year (Pick)
2005 ( )
Drafted by
New Jersey Nets
Team(s) (Years)
New Jersey Nets (2006–2007)
Se.
1
SGP
5
PGP
0
Honours
—
2007–2008
2007–2008
Years
2007–2008
Player
Kosta Perović
Draft Year (Pick)
2006 ( )
Drafted by
Golden State Warriors
Team(s) (Years)
Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
Se.
1
SGP
7
PGP
0
Honours
—
2013–2015
2013–2015
Years
2013–2015
Player
Ognjen Kuzmić
Draft Year (Pick)
2012 ( )
Drafted by
Golden State Warriors
Team(s) (Years)
Golden State Warriors (2013–2015)
Se.
2
SGP
37
PGP
3
Honours
NBA champion (2015)
2013–2014; 2015
2013–2014; 2015
Years
2013–2014; 2015
Player
Miroslav Raduljica
Draft Year (Pick)
2010
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
2 teams Milwaukee Bucks (2013–2014) Minnesota Timberwolves (2015)
Se.
2
SGP
53
PGP
0
Honours
—
2015–2022
2015–2022
Years
2015–2022
Player
Nemanja Bjelica
Draft Year (Pick)
2010 ( )
Drafted by
Washington Wizards
Team(s) (Years)
4 teams Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2018) Sacramento Kings (2018–2021) Miami Heat (2021) Golden State Warriors (2021–2022)
Se.
7
SGP
449
PGP
22
Honours
NBA champion (2022)
2017–2019
2017–2019
Years
2017–2019
Player
Miloš Teodosić
Draft Year (Pick)
2009
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2019)
Se.
2
SGP
60
PGP
0
Honours
—
Years
Player
Draft Year (Pick)
Drafted by
Team(s) (Years)
Se.
SGP
PGP
Honours
Ref.
1989–2005
Vlade Divac
1989 ( )
Los Angeles Lakers
3 teams Los Angeles Lakers (1989–1996) Charlotte Hornets (1996–1998) Sacramento Kings (1998–2004) Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2005)
16
1134
121
6 honours Hall of Fame (2019) All-Star (2001) J. Walter Kennedy Award (2000) Rookie First Team (1990) No. 21 retired by Kings 1× Player of the Week
1989–1990
Žarko Paspalj
1988
Undrafted
San Antonio Spurs (1989–1990)
1
28
0
—
1990–1991
Miloš Babić
1990 ( )
Phoenix Suns
2 teams Cleveland Cavaliers (1990–1991) Miami Heat (1991)
2
21
0
—
1992–1993
Radisav Ćurčić
1987
Undrafted
Dallas Mavericks (1992–1993)
1
20
0
—
1995–1997
Predrag Danilović
1992 ( )
Golden State Warriors
2 teams Miami Heat (1995–1997) Dallas Mavericks (1997)
2
75
3
—
1995–1996
Rastko Cvetković
1992
Undrafted
Denver Nuggets (1995–1996)
1
14
0
—
1996
Aleksandar Đorđević
1989
Undrafted
Portland Trail Blazers (1996)
1
8
0
—
1998–2011
Predrag Stojaković
1996 ( )
Sacramento Kings
5 teams Sacramento Kings (1998–2006) Indiana Pacers (2006) New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010) Toronto Raptors (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2011)
13
804
95
16 honours NBA champion (2011) All-Star (2002–2004) All-NBA Second Team (2004) No. 16 retired by Kings 1× Player of the Month 2× Player of the Week Three-Point Contest champion (2002, 2003) Three-Point Contest (2001–2004, 2008)
2000–2001
Dragan Tarlać
1995 ( )
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls (2000–2001)
1
43
0
—
2001–2013
Vladimir Radmanović
2001 ( )
Seattle SuperSonics
7 teams Seattle SuperSonics (2001–2006) Los Angeles Clippers (2006) Los Angeles Lakers (2006–2009) Charlotte Bobcats (2009) Golden State Warriors (2009–2011) Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012) Chicago Bulls (2012–2013)
12
737
47
2 honours Rookie Second Team (2002) Three-Point Contest (2005)
2001–2007
Željko Rebrača
1994 ( )
Seattle SuperSonics
3 teams Detroit Pistons (2001–2004) Atlanta Hawks (2004) Los Angeles Clippers (2004–2007)
6
215
12
3 honours Rookie Second Team (2002) Rising Stars (2002) 1× Rookie of the month
2002–2009
Marko Jarić
2000 ( )
Los Angeles Clippers
3 teams Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2005) Minnesota Timberwolves (2005–2008) Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2009)
7
447
0
2 honours Rising Stars (2003, 2004)
2002–2003
Predrag Savović
2002
Undrafted
Denver Nuggets (2002–2003)
1
27
0
—
2002–2003
Igor Rakočević
2000 ( )
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003)
1
42
0
—
2003–2013
Darko Miličić
2003 ( )
Detroit Pistons
6 teams Detroit Pistons (2003–2006) Orlando Magic (2006–2007) Memphis Grizzlies (2007–2009) New York Knicks (2009–2010) Minnesota Timberwolves (2010–2012) Boston Celtics (2012)
10
468
21
NBA champion (2004)
2003–2013
Aleksandar Pavlović
2003 ( )
Utah Jazz
7 teams Utah Jazz (2003–2004) Cleveland Cavaliers (2004–2009) Minnesota Timberwolves (2009–2010) Dallas Mavericks (2011) New Orleans Hornets (2011) Boston Celtics (2011–2012) Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
10
567
52
—
2004–2011
Nenad Krstić
2002 ( )
New Jersey Nets
3 teams New Jersey Nets (2004–2008) Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2011) Boston Celtics (2011)
7
419
28
2 honours Rookie Second Team (2005) Rising Stars (2003)
2006–2007
Mile Ilić
2005 ( )
New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets (2006–2007)
1
5
0
—
2007–2008
Kosta Perović
2006 ( )
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
1
7
0
—
2013–2015
Ognjen Kuzmić
2012 ( )
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors (2013–2015)
2
37
3
NBA champion (2015)
2013–2014; 2015
Miroslav Raduljica
2010
Undrafted
2 teams Milwaukee Bucks (2013–2014) Minnesota Timberwolves (2015)
2
53
0
—
2015–2022
Nemanja Bjelica
2010 ( )
Washington Wizards
4 teams Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2018) Sacramento Kings (2018–2021) Miami Heat (2021) Golden State Warriors (2021–2022)
7
449
22
NBA champion (2022)
2017–2019
Miloš Teodosić
2009
Undrafted
Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2019)
2
60
0
—
· Former players
2013–2014
2013–2014
Years
2013–2014
Player
Nemanja Nedović
Draft Year (Pick)
2013 ( )
Drafted by
Phoenix Suns
Team(s) (Years)
Golden State Warriors (2013–2014)
Se.
1
SGP
24
PGP
1
Honours
—
Current club
AS Monaco, France
2015–2024
2015–2024
Years
2015–2024
Player
Boban Marjanović
Draft Year (Pick)
2010
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
6 teams San Antonio Spurs (2015–2016) Detroit Pistons (2016–2018) Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019) Philadelphia 76ers (2019) Dallas Mavericks (2019–2022) Houston Rockets (2022–2024)
Se.
9
SGP
331
PGP
31
Honours
—
Current club
Ilirija, Slovenia
2019–2020
2019–2020
Years
2019–2020
Player
Marko Gudurić
Draft Year (Pick)
2017
Drafted by
Undrafted
Team(s) (Years)
Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2020)
Se.
1
SGP
44
PGP
0
Honours
—
Current club
Olimpia Milano, Italy
2019–2021
2019–2021
Years
2019–2021
Player
Alen Smailagić
Draft Year (Pick)
2019 ( )
Drafted by
New Orleans Pelicans
Team(s) (Years)
Golden State Warriors (2019–2021)
Se.
2
SGP
29
PGP
0
Honours
—
Current club
Virtus Bologna, Italy
2020–2024
2020–2024
Years
2020–2024
Player
Aleksej Pokuševski
Draft Year (Pick)
2020 ( )
Drafted by
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team(s) (Years)
2 teams Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–2024) Charlotte Hornets (2024)
Se.
4
SGP
168
PGP
0
Honours
—
Current club
Partizan, Serbia
2023
2023
Years
2023
Player
Filip Petrušev
Draft Year (Pick)
2021 ( )
Drafted by
Philadelphia 76ers
Team(s) (Years)
2 teams Philadelphia 76ers (2023) Sacramento Kings (2023)
Se.
1
SGP
3
PGP
0
Honours
—
Current club
Dubai Basketball, Adriatic
2023–2025
2023–2025
Years
2023–2025
Player
Vasilije Micić
Draft Year (Pick)
2014 ( )
Drafted by
Philadelphia 76ers
Team(s) (Years)
3 teams Oklahoma City Thunder (2023–2024) Charlotte Hornets (2024–2025) Phoenix Suns (2025)
Se.
2
SGP
101
PGP
0
Honours
—
Current club
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel
Years
Player
Draft Year (Pick)
Drafted by
Team(s) (Years)
Se.
SGP
PGP
Honours
Current club
Ref.
2013–2014
Nemanja Nedović
2013 ( )
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors (2013–2014)
1
24
1
—
AS Monaco, France
2015–2024
Boban Marjanović
2010
Undrafted
6 teams San Antonio Spurs (2015–2016) Detroit Pistons (2016–2018) Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019) Philadelphia 76ers (2019) Dallas Mavericks (2019–2022) Houston Rockets (2022–2024)
9
331
31
—
Ilirija, Slovenia
2019–2020
Marko Gudurić
2017
Undrafted
Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2020)
1
44
0
—
Olimpia Milano, Italy
2019–2021
Alen Smailagić
2019 ( )
New Orleans Pelicans
Golden State Warriors (2019–2021)
2
29
0
—
Virtus Bologna, Italy
2020–2024
Aleksej Pokuševski
2020 ( )
Minnesota Timberwolves
2 teams Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–2024) Charlotte Hornets (2024)
4
168
0
—
Partizan, Serbia
2023
Filip Petrušev
2021 ( )
Philadelphia 76ers
2 teams Philadelphia 76ers (2023) Sacramento Kings (2023)
1
3
0
—
Dubai Basketball, Adriatic
2023–2025
Vasilije Micić
2014 ( )
Philadelphia 76ers
3 teams Oklahoma City Thunder (2023–2024) Charlotte Hornets (2024–2025) Phoenix Suns (2025)
2
101
0
—
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel
· Drafted players
1985 ( )
1985 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
1985 ( )
Player
Ljubiša Stefanović
Drafted by
Seattle SuperSonics
Status
Retired, played his entire career overseas
1995 ( )
1995 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
1995 ( )
Player
Dejan Bodiroga
Drafted by
Sacramento Kings
2002 ( )
2002 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2002 ( )
Player
Miloš Vujanić
Drafted by
New York Knicks, rights traded to the Phoenix Suns
2007 ( )
2007 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2007 ( )
Player
Milovan Raković
Drafted by
Dallas Mavericks, rights traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
2008 ( )
2008 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2008 ( )
Player
Tadija Dragićević
Drafted by
Utah Jazz, rights traded to the New York Knicks
2011 ( )
2011 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2011 ( )
Player
Milan Mačvan
Drafted by
Cleveland Cavaliers
2014 ( )
2014 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2014 ( )
Player
Nemanja Dangubić
Drafted by
Philadelphia 76ers, rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Status
Currently playing for Dubai, Adriatic
2015 ( )
2015 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2015 ( )
Player
Nikola Milutinov
Drafted by
San Antonio Spurs, rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets
Status
Currently playing for Olympiacos, Greece
2015 ( )
2015 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2015 ( )
Player
Nikola Radičević
Drafted by
Denver Nuggets, rights traded to the New York Knicks
Status
Currently playing for Lietkabelis Panevėžys, Lithuania
2015 ( )
2015 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2015 ( )
Player
Luka Mitrović
Drafted by
Philadelphia 76ers, rights traded to the New York Knicks
Status
Currently playing for CSKA Moscow, Russia
2016 ( )
2016 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2016 ( )
Player
Rade Zagorac
Drafted by
Boston Celtics, rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Status
Currently playing for Kaohsiung Aquas, Taiwan
2017 ( )
2017 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2017 ( )
Player
Ognjen Jaramaz
Drafted by
New York Knicks
Status
Currently playing for Cedevita Olimpija, Slovenia
2019 ( )
2019 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2019 ( )
Player
Vanja Marinković
Drafted by
Sacramento Kings, rights traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
Status
Currently playing for Partizan, Serbia
2021 ( )
2021 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2021 ( )
Player
Balša Koprivica
Drafted by
Charlotte Hornets, rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Status
Currently playing for Bahçeşehir, Turkey
2024 ( )
2024 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2024 ( )
Player
Nikola Đurišić
Drafted by
Miami Heat, rights traded to the Atlanta Hawks
Status
Currently playing for Mega Basket, Serbia
2025 ( )
2025 ( )
Draft Year (Pick)
2025 ( )
Player
Bogoljub Marković
Drafted by
Milwaukee Bucks
Status
Currently playing for Mega Basket, Serbia
Draft Year (Pick)
Player
Drafted by
Status
1985 ( )
Ljubiša Stefanović
Seattle SuperSonics
Retired, played his entire career overseas
1995 ( )
Dejan Bodiroga
Sacramento Kings
2002 ( )
Miloš Vujanić
New York Knicks, rights traded to the Phoenix Suns
2007 ( )
Milovan Raković
Dallas Mavericks, rights traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
2008 ( )
Tadija Dragićević
Utah Jazz, rights traded to the New York Knicks
2011 ( )
Milan Mačvan
Cleveland Cavaliers
2014 ( )
Nemanja Dangubić
Philadelphia 76ers, rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Currently playing for Dubai, Adriatic
2015 ( )
Nikola Milutinov
San Antonio Spurs, rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets
Currently playing for Olympiacos, Greece
2015 ( )
Nikola Radičević
Denver Nuggets, rights traded to the New York Knicks
Currently playing for Lietkabelis Panevėžys, Lithuania
2015 ( )
Luka Mitrović
Philadelphia 76ers, rights traded to the New York Knicks
Currently playing for CSKA Moscow, Russia
2016 ( )
Rade Zagorac
Boston Celtics, rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Currently playing for Kaohsiung Aquas, Taiwan
2017 ( )
Ognjen Jaramaz
New York Knicks
Currently playing for Cedevita Olimpija, Slovenia
2019 ( )
Vanja Marinković
Sacramento Kings, rights traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
Currently playing for Partizan, Serbia
2021 ( )
Balša Koprivica
Charlotte Hornets, rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Currently playing for Bahçeşehir, Turkey
2024 ( )
Nikola Đurišić
Miami Heat, rights traded to the Atlanta Hawks
Currently playing for Mega Basket, Serbia
2025 ( )
Bogoljub Marković
Milwaukee Bucks
Currently playing for Mega Basket, Serbia
· Undrafted Summer League players
Dražen Dalipagić
Dražen Dalipagić
Player
Dražen Dalipagić
Invited by (Years)
Boston Celtics (1976)
Status
Retired, played his entire career overseas
Dejan Koturović
Dejan Koturović
Player
Dejan Koturović
Invited by (Years)
Phoenix Suns (2003)
Marko Jovanović
Marko Jovanović
Player
Marko Jovanović
Invited by (Years)
Detroit Pistons (2006)
Ivan Radenović
Ivan Radenović
Player
Ivan Radenović
Invited by (Years)
Los Angeles Clippers (2007)
Nikola Dragović
Nikola Dragović
Player
Nikola Dragović
Invited by (Years)
New Orleans Pelicans (2010)
Andreja Milutinović
Andreja Milutinović
Player
Andreja Milutinović
Invited by (Years)
Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
Marko Kešelj
Marko Kešelj
Player
Marko Kešelj
Invited by (Years)
Portland Trail Blazers (2015)
Stefan Nastić
Stefan Nastić
Player
Stefan Nastić
Invited by (Years)
2 teams Golden State Warriors (2015) San Antonio Spurs (2015)
Vlado Janković
Vlado Janković
Player
Vlado Janković
Invited by (Years)
New Orleans Pelicans (2016)
Status
Currently playing for Peristeri, Greece
Nikola Jovanović
Nikola Jovanović
Player
Nikola Jovanović
Invited by (Years)
3 teams Detroit Pistons (2016) Los Angeles Lakers (2016) Chicago Bulls (2017)
Status
Currently playing for Limoges, France
Stefan Janković
Stefan Janković
Player
Stefan Janković
Invited by (Years)
Miami Heat (2017)
Status
Currently playing for Calgary Surge, Canada
Dejan Todorović
Dejan Todorović
Player
Dejan Todorović
Invited by (Years)
Chicago Bulls (2017)
Status
Currently playing for El Calor de Cancún, Mexico
Aleksandar Stefanović
Aleksandar Stefanović
Player
Aleksandar Stefanović
Invited by (Years)
San Antonio Spurs (2022)
Status
Retired, played his entire career overseas
Boriša Simanić
Boriša Simanić
Player
Boriša Simanić
Invited by (Years)
Utah Jazz (2022)
Status
Currently playing for Igokea, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Uroš Plavšić
Uroš Plavšić
Player
Uroš Plavšić
Invited by (Years)
Atlanta Hawks (2023)
Status
Currently playing for Crvena zvezda, Serbia
Uroš Trifunović
Uroš Trifunović
Player
Uroš Trifunović
Invited by (Years)
Houston Rockets (2025)
Status
Currently playing for Türk Telekom, Turkey
Lazar Stefanović
Lazar Stefanović
Player
Lazar Stefanović
Invited by (Years)
Orlando Magic (2025)
Status
Currently playing for FMP, Serbia
Stefan Todorović
Stefan Todorović
Player
Stefan Todorović
Invited by (Years)
Philadelphia 76ers (2025)
Status
Currently playing for Texas Legends
Player
Invited by (Years)
Status
Ref.
Dražen Dalipagić
Boston Celtics (1976)
Retired, played his entire career overseas
Dejan Koturović
Phoenix Suns (2003)
Marko Jovanović
Detroit Pistons (2006)
Ivan Radenović
Los Angeles Clippers (2007)
Nikola Dragović
New Orleans Pelicans (2010)
Andreja Milutinović
Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
Marko Kešelj
Portland Trail Blazers (2015)
Stefan Nastić
2 teams Golden State Warriors (2015) San Antonio Spurs (2015)
Vlado Janković
New Orleans Pelicans (2016)
Currently playing for Peristeri, Greece
Nikola Jovanović
3 teams Detroit Pistons (2016) Los Angeles Lakers (2016) Chicago Bulls (2017)
Currently playing for Limoges, France
Stefan Janković
Miami Heat (2017)
Currently playing for Calgary Surge, Canada
Dejan Todorović
Chicago Bulls (2017)
Currently playing for El Calor de Cancún, Mexico
Aleksandar Stefanović
San Antonio Spurs (2022)
Retired, played his entire career overseas
Boriša Simanić
Utah Jazz (2022)
Currently playing for Igokea, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Uroš Plavšić
Atlanta Hawks (2023)
Currently playing for Crvena zvezda, Serbia
Uroš Trifunović
Houston Rockets (2025)
Currently playing for Türk Telekom, Turkey
Lazar Stefanović
Orlando Magic (2025)
Currently playing for FMP, Serbia
Stefan Todorović
Philadelphia 76ers (2025)
Currently playing for Texas Legends

References

  1. This section doesn't include overseas honours, NBA D-League honours, NBA finals entry and various types of records.
  2. 1) December/January 2021, 2) March 2021, 3) January 2022, 4) March/April 2022, 5) January 2023, 6) February 2023 7) Nove
  3. 1) November 6–12, 2017, 2) April 2–8, 2018, 3) October 16–21, 2018, 4) December 31 – January 6, 2019, 5) January 28 – Fe
  4. The Kings renounced their draft rights to Bodiroga in July 2017, ten years after his retirement as a player.
  5. Zagorac signed by the Grizzlies in 2017 to be waived by the team subsequently without a single game played.
  6. Jovanović signed by the Pistons in September 2016 but was waived on October 17 after appearing in one preseason game.
  7. On July 13, 2016, Janković signed with the Heat, but was later waived on October 17 after appearing in one preseason gam
  8. Jović is born in England, UK, to Serbian parents.
  9. Vukčević is born in Italy to Bosnian-Serbian father and Swedish mother.
  10. Also holds the Greek citizenship
  11. Born in SR Montenegro, Yugoslavia
  12. Born in SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
  13. Born in SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
  14. Đurišić is born in Belgium, to Serbian parents.
  15. Dalipagić was on a trial with the Celtics in the summer of 1976; the Summer League has not yet been introduced at the ti
  16. Stefanović is born in the United States to Serbian father. Also, holds American citizenship.
  17. Vučević is born in Switzerland to Serbian parents from Montenegro and Bosnia. Also, holds Belgian citizenship.
  18. Ethnic Bosniaks of Serbia
  19. kosmagazin
    https://kosmagazin.com/ko-je-prvi-srbin-u-nba/
  20. nytimes
    https://www.nytimes.com/1976/09/02/archives/yugoslav-player-going-back-home.html
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