NBA Players from North Macedonia: Full List (2026)
2 NBA players have come from North Macedonia, counting players born there and players listed with its nationality. As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Cedi Osman (2017-2024).
NBA players from North Macedonia at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 2 |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Pero Antić (2013) |
| Longest NBA career | Cedi Osman (7 seasons) |
| Centers | 1: Pero Antić |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | 1 (see them) |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from North Macedonia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pero Antić | Forward/center | 2013-2015 | Former player | Born in Yugoslavia |
| Cedi Osman | Forward | 2017-2024 | Former player | Born in North Macedonia; listed under Turkey |
Players from North Macedonia in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from North Macedonia is on an NBA roster as of October 2026. The next one may already be in our database: see the prospects below.
NBA centers from North Macedonia
1 of the 2 players in the table played center or forward/center: Pero Antić (2013-2015). Our database also lists 1 young player from North Macedonia at 7 feet or taller.
7-Foot Prospects from North Macedonia
One active player from North Macedonia 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:
- Teodor Simic: 7’1″ (216 cm), born in 2004, Texas-Arlington (NCAA D1)
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.
Macedonia has a long-standing basketball tradition. Since their independence in 1991, they competed on five Eurobasket championships and once qualified for the Olympic Tournament. Their most significant success was during the 2011 Eurobasket when they finished third.
Macedonia NBA Players:
Pero Antic
Antic was born on July 29, 1982, in Skopje. He stands at 6’ 11” and plays as a power forward and a center. In the NBA he played for the Atlanta Hawks (2013-2015). That made him first Macedonia born player to play in the NBA. He spent most of his career playing for European clubs. Currently, he plays for Red Star Belgrade.
Antic actually fits well in today’s pace and space NBA game, but unfortunately his 3 point shot was not incredibly accurate during his NBA tenure. Had he shot consistently above 40%, then the Macedonian baller would have stayed on an NBA roster. He shot only 31% for his short NBA career.
It can also be said that his messy arrest and lawsuit dealing with the NYPD may have kept teams away, as most NBA teams try to avoid any semblance of drama. This cannot be proven, and of course, had he shot better from 3 he would have found his way onto a roster.
Ryan Stack
Stack was born on July 24, 1975, in Nashville, Texas. He stood at 6’ 11” and used to play as center/forward. Before NBA, he played for the South Carolina University. He got his NBA break through the 1998 NBA draft when the Cleveland Cavaliers picked him. He was selected in the second round as 48th pick.
After two years with the Cavaliers, and not enough time on the court he moved to Europe. There he played for teams in Spain, Greece, Israel, and Ukraine. During his time in Greece, he was offered Macedonian citizenship and in return to play for their national team. Stack accepted the citizenship of Macedonia. That meant he could play in Europe as a European. At that time the Greek league allowed only two non-Europeans. With his Macedonian citizenship, he opened a spot for a new nation-European player on the roster.
Darius Washington JR.
Washington was born on December 6, 1985, in Winter Park, Florida. He is 6 ft. tall and plays at the position of point guard/shooting guard. During his college days, he played for the University of Memphis. He played only one season in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs. The rest of his career he spent with European clubs in countries such as Greece, Turkey, Czech Republic and Italy. Currently, he is playing in the second Greek league for the team of Iraklis Thessaloniki. He got his Macedonian citizenship the same way as Ryan Stack did. In return, he played for the Macedonian national basketball team.
Right now there are no immediate additional NBA players expected to come from Macedonia, but hopefully in the future we will see some blue chip NCAA or NBA prospects coming from Macedonia.
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from North Macedonia?
We count 2, including players born there and players listed with its nationality.
Which players from North Macedonia are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Cedi Osman (2017-2024).
Who was the first NBA player from North Macedonia?
Pero Antić, who debuted in 2013 (born in Yugoslavia).
Which centers from North Macedonia have played in the NBA?
Pero Antić.
Are there 7-foot prospects from North Macedonia?
Yes. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database lists 1: Teodor Simic.
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 North Macedonia may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
