In the mid-1990s, the power distribution of NBA international players was unshakable in Europe, followed by Africa. Thanks to Olajuwon, a superstar, who led the Rockets to consecutive championships in 1994 and 1995, the fame of this super center from Nigeria reached its peak, and African players also became a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. They had a good time. At that time, there were one of the best centers in the NBA, Mutombo, who played for the Nuggets, and Manuel Bohr, the tallest player in the NBA at that time. Ewing, another great center, is regarded as a "quasi-African player" because this is a country dominated by African immigrants, even though his nationality is Jamaica in North America. During this period, many African players from Nigeria, Congo, Cameroon, Senegal and other countries played for the NBA, which became a big sight. The New York Times even lamented that African players and African-American players occupied the NBA stage, leaving white players in the dark.

But today, after 10 years, the players coming out of Africa are gradually declining in the NBA. In terms of quantity, there are only four African players, Mutombo of the Rockets, olowokandi of the Timberwolves, Bangjia of the Mavericks and Diop of the Cavaliers, accounting for only 5% of the international players in 8 1 this season, while the number of European players is 36, accounting for 44.4%, accounting for an overwhelming advantage. And the rise of Asia has also become a new atmosphere in the NBA. The Asian wave of Wang Opera has spread from China to Japan and South Korea, and has stepped onto the main position from a supporting role.

Famous international players in nba

Mutombo

Manuel Bohr-Sudan

Ewing-Jamaica

Olajuwon-Nigeria

Diop- Senegal

Olovokandi-Nigerian.

Ruhr-Deng-Sudan

Iguadala, Nigeria