26/06/2025
South Sudanese who have ever been selected during an NBA draft.
1. Manute Bol 7'7 - drafted 31st in the 1985 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets (Washington Wizards)
2. Luol Deng 6'9 - drafted 7th in the 2004 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, but the draft rights went to Chicago Bulls because of a trade.
3. Ater Majok 6'11 - drafted 58th in the 2011 NBA draft by the LA Lakers.
4. Thon Maker 7'1 - drafted 10th in the 2016 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
5. Bol Manute Bol 7'2 - drafted 44th in the 2019 NBA draft by the Miami Heat but the draft rights went to the Denver Nuggets because of a trade.
6. Marial Shayok 6'6 - drafted 54th in the 2019 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
7. Johkow Thor 6'10 (JT) - drafted 37th in the 2021 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
8. Khaman Maluach 7’2 - drafted 10th in the 2025 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets but the draft rights went to the Phoenix Suns because of a trade.
Note: A total of 10 South Sudanese, have played in one or more regular season NBA games over the years.
Credits : Dhuor Makur Kot