Find an up-to-date list of all the NBA players competing for their country at the Basketball World Cup in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, tipping off on 25 August.
4 minBy Chloe Merrell
Basketball
The 2023 FIBA World Cup will begin on 25 August, with 32 countries from across the globe all competing for the chance to lift the Naismith trophy.
For the first time in tournament history, the World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries: the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, with the final set to be held in Manila on 10 September.
The NBA, widely held to be the greatest men’s basketball league in the world, will have significant representation when the World Cup gets underway with nations drawing on their best talent to try to win.
From Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks to Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson, the list of stars that have been selected to compete for their country at the upcoming World Cup is long and impressive.
Find out which NBA players are committed to FIBA World Cup 2023 below.
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NBA players at 2023 FIBA World Cup
Last updated: Friday 25 August
FAQs
Can NBA players play in the FIBA World Cup?
Yes, NBA players can play in the FIBA World Cup. In May 1990 FIBA and the NBA signed an agreement allowing NBA players to participate in FIBA events.
Many NBA players have chosen to represent their country in the FIBA World Cup over the years.
Some of the most popular players in the NBA have played in FIBA, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant.
Why don’t NBA players play in FIBA?
There are many reasons why NBA players don’t play in FIBA World Cup.
Some might choose not to go up for selection opting to take a break after the season. Others may be carrying an injury and therefore are not available for selection.
How is FIBA different NBA?
There are lots of ways FIBA is different to the NBA, here are some of them.
Time
In FIBA matches, each quarter lasts 10 minutes, while in the NBA the quarter lasts 12 minutes.
Court Size
The NBA court is 94 feet long by 50 feet wide (28.65m by 15.24m). Meanwhile, a FIBA court is 91.86 feet by 49.21 feet (28m by 15m).
Three-point range
The NBA three-point line is further (7.24m) from the basket than on a FIBA court (6.7m).
Time outs
In FIBA basketball, each team can use two timeouts in the first half and three timeouts in the second half. Teams can only use two timeouts with two minutes or less remaining in the fourth quarter.
Each team is given one timeout per overtime.
In the NBA, each time has seven timeouts. Teams are limited to four timeouts in the fourth quarter and two timeouts after the clock has indicated that there are three minutes remaining.
In overtime, each time is allowed two timeouts.
Fouls
The personal foul limit in the NBA is set at six, while in FIBA basketball the limit is five.
There are no ‘Flagrant’ fouls in FIBA. Instead, there are disqualifying fouls. If a player is called for two technical fouls, two unsportsmanlike fouls or one technical and one unsportsmanlike, the player is ejected from the game.
Goaltending and interference
In FIBA, the ball can be touched by a player as it contacts the rim while in the NBA the ball can only be touched when it is above the cylinder - a space that is deemed to exist from the start of the basket upwards.
Zone defence
In the NBA a defensive player may not stay in the lane for longer than three seconds if they are not actively guarding an opponent. This is not the case in FIBA.
The ball
A FIBA ball has 12 panels, while a regulation NBA ball has eight.
