Top 10 international players in NBA history, Yao Ming is only eighth, Nowitzki is second, and the top spot is somewhat unexpected

As the world's top basketball league, the NBA has attracted many international players. Historically, many top international players have emerged. Today, let's take a look at the top ten international players, and here we will talk about the current players not participating in the ranking.

Tenth top ten international players: Marc Gasol

Nationality: Spain

Marc Gasol was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 48th pick in the second round of 2007, and was then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played for the NBA for 14 seasons, and played for the Grizzlies, Raptors, and Lakers. He has won 1 championship, 1 best defensive player, 3 All-Stars, 2 best lineups, and 1 best defensive team.

Ninth place in the top ten international players: Peja Stoyakovic

Nationality: Serbia

Stoyakovic was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the first round in 1996. In 15 seasons, he has played for the Kings, Pacers, Hornets, Raptors and Mavericks. He was selected for the NBA All-Star lineup three times, won the NBA All-Star three-pointer championship twice, was selected for the NBA All-Star Team second team in 2004, and won the NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. NBA Hall of Fame member.

8th place in the top ten international players: Yao Ming

Nationality: China

Yao Ming joined the NBA Houston Rockets as the first foreign pick in history in 2002. He played for 11 NBA seasons. He was selected into the All-Star lineup for 8 times in his career and was selected into the All-Star lineup of the Year 5 times. He ranked sixth in the history of total score and rebounds, second in the history of total blocks, and a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. ‌‌

Seventh place in the top ten international players: Paul Gasol

Nationality: Spain

Gasol was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the third pick in the first round in 2001. He played for the NBA for 18 seasons, playing for the Hawks, Grizzlies, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs, Bucks, and Trail Blazers. He won 2 championships in his career, was selected as the All-Star 6 times, and was selected as the Best Team 4 times. NBA Hall of Fame member.

Sixth place in the top ten international players: Manu Ginobili

Nationality: Argentina

Manu Ginobili was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 57th pick in the second round in the 1999 NBA draft. He played for the Spurs for 20 years. He then won the NBA championship four times with the Spurs. He won the sixth man in the NBA in 2008, and was shortlisted for the NBA All-Star lineup twice in 2005 and 2011, and became the Spurs' steal king in history in 2018. NBA Hall of Fame member.

Fifth place in the top ten international players: Tony Parker

Nationality: France

Tony Parker was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th pick in the first round in the 2001 NBA draft. He played for the NBA for 18 seasons, played for the Spurs and the Hornets, was selected for the All-Star lineup 6 times, won the NBA championship 4 times, and was elected as the NBA Finals MVP in 2007, becoming the first non-American player in NBA history to be elected as the NBA Finals MVP. NBA Hall of Fame member.

The fourth place in the top ten international players: Deakinbe Mutombo

Nationality: Congo

Dickinbe Mutombo was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round in the 1991 NBA Draft. He played for the NBA for 18 seasons, and has played for the Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks and Rockets. He was selected for the NBA All-Star lineup in the rookie season; he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award 4 times; and was selected for the NBA All-Defensive Team 3 times.

NBA Hall of Fame member.

The third place in the top ten international players: Steve Nash

Nationality: Canada

Steve Nash was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 15th round of the 1st round of the 19th season in the NBA. He played for the Suns, Mavericks, and Lakers. He won 2 NBA regular season MVPs, 8 NBA All-Star lineups, 7 NBA All-Star lineups (3 first teams, 2 second teams, 2 third teams), 5 NBA assists, 2 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Championship, and a member of the NBA Hall of Fame.

The second place in the top ten international players: Dirk Nowitzki

Nationality: Germany

Dirk Nowitzki was selected by the NBA Milwaukee Bucks with the ninth pick in the first round in 1998. He was soon traded to the Dallas Mavericks and played until his retirement, playing for 21 seasons in the NBA. Win 1 championship, 1 regular season MVP, and 1 FMVP. 14 All-Stars, 12 Best Team. NBA Hall of Fame member, "Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award".

The first place in the top ten international players: Hakeem Olajuwon

Nationality: Nigeria

Hakem Olajuwon was selected by the Houston Rockets in the first round in 1984. He played for the NBA for 18 seasons, and played for the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors. Olajuwon was selected into the NBA All-Star lineup in a total of 12 times in his NBA career, 6 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 3 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 3 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 2 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 5 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 4 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 2 times in the NBA's All-Star team, 3 times in the NBA's Block King. NBA Hall of Fame member.