Argentina has produced some of the world’s most famous players from various sports, and basketball is one of them. If we look at the basketball legacy of Argentina, there are many players who have headed to the prestigious courts of the NBA. Here we will look at some of the best players who are in the NBA and rule the hearts of NBA fans.
However, before digging into the Argentina NBA players list, let’s mention that there are barely any athletes now. But, this doesn’t mean that the future has nothing to give the Argentine basketball players a chance. There are still notable cagers who have the determination to make it to the NBA court.
Argentina NBA Active Players List
As there are currently no Argentine players in the NBA.
Argentina NBA Retired Players List
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | Birth Date | Team(s) | GP |
| Patricio Garino | SF | 6-6 | 203 | May 17, 1993 | ORL | 5 |
| Gabriel Deck | F | 6-8 | 232 | Feb 8, 1995 | OKC | 17 |
| Nicolas Laprovittola | PG | 6-4 | 180 | Jan 31, 1990 | SAN | 18 |
| Pepe Sanchez | G | 6-4 | 203 | May 8, 1977 | ATL, DET, PHL | 38 |
| Ruben Wolkowyski | F | 6-10 | 270 | Sep 30, 1973 | BOS, SEA | 41 |
| Leandro Bolmaro | SG | 6-6 | 200 | Sep 11, 2000 | MIN, UTH | 49 |
| Nicolas Brussino | G | 6-8 | 195 | Mar 2, 1993 | ATL, DAL | 58 |
| Facundo Campazzo | PG | 5-11 | 165 | Mar 23, 1991 | DAL, DEN | 138 |
| Walter Herrmann | F | 6-9 | 225 | Jun 26, 1979 | CHA, DET | 152 |
| Pablo Prigioni | G | 6-3 | 185 | May 17, 1977 | HOU, LAC, NYK | 270 |
| Fabricio Oberto | FC | 6-10 | 245 | Mar 21, 1975 | POR, SAN, WAS | 336 |
| Carlos Delfino | SG | 6-6 | 230 | Aug 29, 1982 | DET, HOU, MIL, TOR | 507 |
| Andres Nocioni | F | 6-7 | 225 | Nov 30, 1979 | CHI, PHL, SAC | 514 |
| Luis Scola | PF | 6-9 | 241 | Apr 30, 1980 | HOU, IND, PHX, TOR, BRK | 743 |
| Manu Ginobili | SG | 6-6 | 205 | Jul 28, 1977 | SAN | 1057 |
Juan Ignacio Sanchez Brown
Juan Sanchez is the first player from Argentina who get a chance to play in the NBA. In 2000, was 76ers picked him as an undrafted free agent. He marked his journey as an NBA player at the point guard position. In his short span of career, he played for three teams: the 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. Juan played 38 games in the NBA and carved his name permanently.
Facundo Campazzo
Facundo Campazzo is one of the most notable Argentina players in the NBA list. He played for Real Madrid in 2014, and in 2020, he made his NBA debut when the Denver Nuggets signed him as a rookie. He also played for the Dallas Mavericks, which was a dream come true for him.
Leandro Bolmaro
Leandro Bolmaro is the third Argentine player in the NBA list who has had an unforgettable stat with the NBA. He was the 23rd pick of the NBA draft. The New York Knicks picked him in 2020, but he was later traded with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played 35 games with the MIN and was again traded to the Utah Jazz. He was about to complete his 50 games for the NBA, but he left to continue his basketball career in Argentina.
Gabriel Deck
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Gabriel in a multi-year contract in 2021. He played 17 games in the NBA. Though his career was short-lived, he still made it into the list of Argentine players in the NBA.
Luca Vildoza
Luca Vildoza was first signed by the Knicks, but his contract was later revoked for appearing in a game. Vildoza joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022, which was his debut in the NBA. He only played seven games and returned to Europe. He is now engaged with the Greek Basket League and represents Argentina in international competitions.
Manu Ginobili
Manu is one of those Argentine players who has had a long journey with the NBA. He played about 1057 games, to be precise, in the NBA and hence is called a “monster” by his fans. He had a legendary career with the Spurs. Ginobili has reached 4000 career assists in NBA games. He is also the ninth player in Spurs history to have his number retired. With this, he joined players like Tim Duncan and David Robinson.
