NBA Players from Belgium: Full List (2026)
3 NBA players have come from Belgium, by Wikipedia’s count (including 1 foreign-born Belgian). Our table below names 7: players born outside the United States with a tie to Belgium, plus current players listed with its nationality. As of October 2026, 3 are on an NBA roster: Toumani Camara (Portland Trail Blazers), Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Yves Missi (New Orleans Pelicans).
NBA players from Belgium at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 3 (Wikipedia count); 7 named in our table |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | 3: Toumani Camara, Ajay Mitchell, Yves Missi |
| First to play in the NBA | Tony Parker (2001) |
| Longest NBA career | Tony Parker (18 seasons) |
| Centers | 2: D.J. Mbenga, Yves Missi |
| Hall of Fame | Tony Parker |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | 1 (see them) |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Belgium
Sorted by NBA debut, earliest first. Status is as of October 2026, before the 2026-27 regular season, so it includes players on training camp deals.
| Player | Position | NBA seasons | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | Guard | 2001-2019 | Former player | Born in Belgium; listed under France. Hall of Fame |
| D.J. Mbenga | Center | 2004-2011 | Former player | Born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Xavier Henry | Guard | 2010-2014 | Former player | Born in Belgium; listed under the United States |
| Frank Ntilikina | Guard | 2017-2024 | Former player | Born in Belgium; listed under France |
| Toumani Camara | Forward | 2023 to present | Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Ajay Mitchell | Guard | 2024 to present | Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| Yves Missi | Center | 2024 to present | New Orleans Pelicans | Born in Belgium; listed under Cameroon |
Players from Belgium in the NBA in 2026-27
- Toumani Camara: forward, 6’7″, age 26, Portland Trail Blazers. Entering NBA season 4; drafted in 2023, round 2, pick 22.
- Ajay Mitchell: guard, 6’4″, age 24, Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering NBA season 3; drafted in 2024, round 2, pick 8.
- Yves Missi: center, 6’11”, age 22, New Orleans Pelicans. Entering NBA season 3; drafted in 2024, round 1, pick 21.
NBA centers from Belgium
2 of the 7 players in the table played center or forward/center: D.J. Mbenga (2004-2011) and Yves Missi (2024 to present). Our database also lists 1 young player from Belgium at 7 feet or taller.
7-Foot Prospects from Belgium
One active player from Belgium is listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later in our 7-Foot Prospect Database, last checked on 9 October 2026:
- Sasha Di Prospero: 7’2″ (218 cm), born around 2005, CB Liege Mailleux (BNXT League)
See every player, with filters by country, in the 7-Foot Prospect Database.
Player profiles from our archive
This section was first published in 2018. Teams and career details in it are as of that time; the tables above show where things stand in October 2026.
The nickname the “Belgian Lions also know the Belgian National Basketball Team”. So far they have qualified 13 times for the FIBA EuroBasket. They achieved their best result in 1974 when they finished fourth. In addition to that, they played on the Summer Olympic Games in 1936, 1948, and 1952. Their best placement was at London’s 1948 Olympic Games when they finished at the 11th place. The EuroBasket 2011 was their first one for which they have managed to qualify after a dry spell that lasted almost two decades.
Belgium NBA Players:
Xavier Henry
Henry was born on March 15, 1991, in Ghent, Belgium. He is 6’ 6” and plays as a small forward/shooting guard. Before his NBA career, he played college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks. After just one year of college basketball, he signed up for the 2010 NBA Draft. There he got picked by the Memphis Grizzlies. He spent much of his professional career between clubs from the NBA and the NBA G League. Aside from the Grizzlies, he also played for New Orleans Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. In the G League, he played for the Iowa Energy, the Santa Cruz Warriors and the Oklahoma City Blue.
It remains to be seen if Xavier can crack an NBA roster and get serious playing time, but as of now he is Belgium’s best NBA player to date.
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Belgium?
Wikipedia counts 3 (including 1 foreign-born Belgian). Our table names 7 players with a tie to Belgium.
Which players from Belgium are in the NBA in 2026-27?
As of October 2026: Toumani Camara (Portland Trail Blazers), Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Yves Missi (New Orleans Pelicans).
Who was the first NBA player from Belgium?
Tony Parker, who debuted in 2001 (born in Belgium; listed under France).
Which centers from Belgium have played in the NBA?
D.J. Mbenga and Yves Missi.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Belgium?
Yes. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database lists 1: Sasha Di Prospero.
More guides: NBA players by country. Scouting reports: NBA center prospects.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of NBA players born outside the United States (revision of 3 October 2026); RealGM NBA player list (9 October 2026); Low Key NBA 7-Foot Prospect Database. U.S.-born players with family ties to Belgium may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
