NBA Players from Gabon: Full List (2026)
2 NBA players have come from Gabon, by Wikipedia’s count. As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Chris Silva (2019-2023).
NBA players from Gabon at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 2 (Wikipedia count) |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Stéphane Lasme (2007) |
| Longest NBA career | Chris Silva (4 seasons) |
| Centers | None yet |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | None right now |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Gabon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stéphane Lasme | Forward | 2007-08 | Former player | |
| Chris Silva | Forward | 2019-2023 | Former player |
Players from Gabon in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from Gabon is on an NBA roster as of October 2026.
NBA centers from Gabon
No player from Gabon has played center in the NBA so far.
7-Foot Prospects from Gabon
No active player from Gabon listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later is in our 7-Foot Prospect Database right now (last checked on 9 October 2026). The database tracks nearly 400 young 7-footers from 61 countries, and we add new names as they appear.
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.
Gabon doesn’t have much NBA talent save for Yann Lasme who we discuss below. Beyond the NBA, the Gabonese national basketball team is the national basketball team representing Gabon. It is administrated by the Gabon Basketball Federation. At the AfroBasket 2015, Gabon finished 8th, its best placement ever.
Gabon NBA Players:
Yann Ulrich Stéphane Lasme
Born in December 1982, this Gabonese basketball pro has played for the UNICS in the VTB United League. He started out playing at the collegiate level in UMass and was a part of its team called the UMass Minutemen.
Lasme was initially a soccer fan but displayed his passion for basketball when he was 14. This was when he met the coach at his school. Afterwards, when he was a student at Emmanuel College, Lasme started studying in an ESL program. He then started playing basketball for his institution and gained attention from several NCAA Division I programs.
He was later inducted into the Golden State Warriors in the second drafting rounds and was the 46th to be picked overall. This was in 2007 and happened after the Warriors got a pick after they traded Clifford Robinson to the New Jersey Nets. Lasme later got selected in the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2014. He was awarded the EuroLeague Best Defender title in the year 2013.
While he debuted in the NBA on November 8th, 2007, he only got to play for about 3.8 seconds. The Warrior lost by five points to the Dallas Mavericks in that match. The team waived Lasme in a matter of days after that incident.
However, Lasme was soon signed on by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the NBA Development League’s project. After this, Lasme meandered throughout Europe and has recently been signed by the Russian club UNICS for the season 2017-18.
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Gabon?
Wikipedia counts 2.
Which players from Gabon are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Chris Silva (2019-2023).
Who was the first NBA player from Gabon?
Stéphane Lasme, who debuted in 2007.
Which centers from Gabon have played in the NBA?
None so far.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Gabon?
Not right now. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database has no active player from Gabon listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later.
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 Gabon may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
