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List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise
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Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks and is still active.
Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league consisting of 30 teams in North America (twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada). The NBA was founded on June 6, 1946 in New York City, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[1] The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949–50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL).[2] The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball, which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the country.[3] The league is considered to be one of the four major professional sports leagues of North America.[4]
The players listed here have spent their entire NBA career with only one franchise. Dirk Nowitzki played his entire 20-year career with the Dallas Mavericks and is still looking to be active for a 21st season. Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hall of Famer John Stockton spent his entire 19-year playing career with the Utah Jazz, while Tim Duncan also played 19 years for the San Antonio Spurs.
Contents
1 All-time list
1.1 Key
2 See also
3 References
All-time list[edit]
Key[edit]
Pos. G F C
Position Guard Forward Center
Note: This list is correct through the start of the 2017–18 season.
^ Denotes player who is still active in the NBA
* Denotes player who has been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
NBA players who have spent their career at one franchise
No. of seasons played
Player
Pos.
Team
Career
Notes
Ref.
20 Dirk Nowitzki^ F Dallas Mavericks 1998–present Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998 and traded to the Mavericks. Nowitzki played for the German club DJK Würzburg from 1994 to 1998. [5]
20 Kobe Bryant G Los Angeles Lakers 1996–2016 Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 and traded to the Lakers. [6]
19 John Stockton* G Utah Jazz 1984–2003 — [7]
19 Tim Duncan F/C San Antonio Spurs 1997–2016 — [8]
18 Reggie Miller* G Indiana Pacers 1987–2005 — [9]
16 Manu Ginóbili^ G San Antonio Spurs 2002–present Drafted by the Spurs in 1999, but did not enter the NBA until 2002 [10]
16 John Havlicek* F/G Boston Celtics 1962–1978 — [11]
15 Udonis Haslem^ F Miami Heat 2003–present Went undrafted in 2002, but signed as a free agent with the Heat a year later [12]
15 Dolph Schayes* F/C Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1949–1964 Drafted by the New York Knicks in 1948, but opted to play for the Nationals in the NBL before moving to the NBA with the Nationals in 1949[13] [14]
15 Hal Greer* G/F Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1958–1973 — [15]
14 Nick Collison F/C Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder 2004–2018 He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2003, however, he missed the 2003–04 season due to injury[16] [17]
14 Elgin Baylor* F Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers 1958–1971 Retired in November 1971 due to injury after only playing 9 games in the 1971–72 season [18]
14 Jerry West* G Los Angeles Lakers 1960–1974 — [19]
14 Joe Dumars* G Detroit Pistons 1985–1999 — [20]
14 David Robinson* C San Antonio Spurs 1989–2003 Drafted by the Spurs in 1987, but did not enter the NBA until 1989 due to his commitment with the Navy[21] [22]
13 Bill Russell* C Boston Celtics 1956–1969 Drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in 1956 and traded to the Celtics [23]
13 Bob Cousy* G Boston Celtics 1950-1963 Drafted by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks but traded to the Boston Celtics. Played seven games for the Cincinnati Royals while coaching in 1970 to support ticket sales.
13 Satch Sanders* F Boston Celtics 1960–1973 — [24]
13 Wes Unseld* C/F Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets 1968–1981 — [25]
13 Calvin Murphy* G San Diego / Houston Rockets 1970–1983 — [26]
13 Fred Brown G Seattle SuperSonics 1971–1984 — [27]
13 Alvan Adams C/F Phoenix Suns 1975–1988 — [28]
13 Larry Bird* F Boston Celtics 1979–1992 Drafted by the Celtics in 1978, but did not enter the NBA until 1979, after his college graduation[29] [30]
13 Magic Johnson* G Los Angeles Lakers 1979–1991; 1996 Came out from retirement on January 1996 and played 32 games in the 1995–96 season [31]
13 Kevin McHale* F Boston Celtics 1980–1993 — [32]
13 Isiah Thomas* G Detroit Pistons 1981–1994 — [33]
13 Jeff Foster F/C Indiana Pacers 1999–2012 Drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1999 and traded to the Pacers [34]
12 Sam Jones* G/F Boston Celtics 1957–1969 — [35]
12 Michael Cooper G/F Los Angeles Lakers 1978–1990 — [36]
12 James Worthy* F Los Angeles Lakers 1982–1994 — [37]
12 Nate McMillan G/F Seattle SuperSonics 1986–1998 — [38]
12 Rik Smits C Indiana Pacers 1988–2000 — [39]
11 Mike Conley^ PG Memphis Grizzlies 2007–present — [40]
11 Bob Pettit* F/C Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks 1954–1965 — [41]
11 Jack Twyman* G/F Rochester / Cincinnati Royals 1955–1966 — [42]
11 Al Attles G Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors 1960–1971 — [43]
11 Rudy Tomjanovich F San Diego / Houston Rockets 1970–1981 — [44]
11 Julius Erving* F Philadelphia 76ers 1976–1987 Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972, but opted to play in the ABA before joining the 76ers after the ABA–NBA merger in 1976[45] [46]
11 Mark Eaton C Utah Jazz 1982–1993 — [47]
10 Vern Mikkelsen* F/C Minneapolis Lakers 1949–1959 — [48]
10 Paul Arizin* G/F Golden State Warriors 1950–1962 Missed the 1953–54 season and the 1954–55 season due to military service[49] [50]
10 Al Bianchi G Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1956–1966 Drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1954 and traded to the Nationals, but did not enter the league until 1956 due to military service[51] [52]
10 Cliff Hagan* G/F St. Louis Hawks 1956–1966 Drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1953 and traded to the Hawks, but did not enter the league until 1956 due to military service[53] [54]
10 Willis Reed* F/C New York Knicks 1964–1974 — [55]
10 Bill Bradley* G/F New York Knicks 1967–1977 Drafted by the Knicks in 1965, but did not enter the NBA until 1967 due to academic commitment in England[56] [57]
10 Tom Boerwinkle C Chicago Bulls 1968–1978 — [58]
10 Allen Leavell G Houston Rockets 1979–1989 — [59]
10 Darrell Griffith G Utah Jazz 1980–1991 Missed the 1985–86 season due to injury[60] [61]
10 Bobby Wanzer G Rochester Royals 1947–1957 — [62]
10 Dan Issel G Denver Nuggets 1975–1985 — [63]
10 Russell Westbrook^ G Oklahoma City Thunder 2008–present He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics, however, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma six days later. [64]
10 Marc Gasol^ C Memphis Grizzlies 2008–present Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007 and traded to the Grizzlies [65]
See also[edit]
National Basketball Association portal
List of National Basketball Association seasons played leaders
References[edit]
General
Grasso, John. "Players Who Played Their Entire Careers With One Franchise". The Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Specific
Jump up ^ Goldaper, Sam. "The First Game". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
Jump up ^ "1949–50 Season Overview: Powerful Lakers Repeat". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
Jump up ^ "Inside USA Basketball". USA Basketball. Archived from the original on June 11, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
Jump up ^ Pennington, Bill (April 4, 2003). "Drugs; Anti-Doping Executive Plans to Prod Pro Leagues". The New York Times. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
Jump up ^ "Dirk Nowitzki Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Kobe Bryant Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "John Stockton Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Tim Duncan Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Reggie Miller Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Manu Ginobili Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "John Havlicek Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Udonis Haslem Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Dolph Schayes Bio". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Dolph Schayes Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Hal Greer Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "First-rounder needs shoulder surgery". ESPN.com. October 4, 2003. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Nick Collison Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Elgin Baylor Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Jerry West Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Joe Dumars Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ Anderson, Dave (May 18, 1987). "Sports of the Times; The Robinson Plot Thickens". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "David Robinson Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Bill Russell Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Tom Sanders Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Wes Unseld Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Calvin Murphy Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Fred Brown Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Alvan Adams Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Larry Bird Bio". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Larry Bird Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Magic Johnson Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Kevin McHale Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Isiah Thomas Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Jeff Foster Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Sam Jones Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Michael Cooper Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "James Worthy Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Nate McMillan Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Rik Smits Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Mike Conley Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
Jump up ^ "Bob Pettit Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Jack Twyman Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Al Attles Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Rudy Tomjanovich Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Julius Erving Bio". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Julius Erving Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Mark Eaton Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Vern Mikkelsen Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Paul Arizin Bio". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Paul Arizin Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Suns Add Al Bianchi to Coaching Staff". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 18, 2002. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Al Bianchi Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ McCallum, Jack (October 24, 2008). "Wait over, Oden is ready to go". Sports Illustrated. Time Warner Company. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Cliff Hagan Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Willis Reed Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ Mann, Jack (February 7, 1966). "Just A Guy At Oxford". Sports Illustrated. Time Warner Company. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Bill Bradley Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Tom Boerwinkle Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Allen Leavell Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "1985–86: "The Mailman" Delivers A Winning Season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Darrell Griffith Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
Jump up ^ "Bobby Wanzer Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
Jump up ^ "Dan Issel Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
Jump up ^ "Russell Westbrook Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
Jump up ^ "Marc Gasol Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
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