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List of Duke Basketball Players Currently in the NBA

Keeping track of Duke basketball products' NBA whereabouts is no easy task.

Matt Giles

Former Duke basketball players Zion Williamson and Dereck Lively II
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There are currently 24 former Duke basketball players on an NBA roster.

The following directory lists those NBA Blue Devils in order of career regular season points in the league. It will update whenever there are additions, subtractions, or movements among Duke basketball talents resulting from free agency, trades, retirements, and so on.

Duke Basketball Players in the NBA (last updated on Nov. 14, 2024):

1. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving - 17,476 points

2. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum - 12,208 points

3. New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram - 9,508 points

4. Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee - 6,644 points

5. Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett - 6,262 points

6. Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry - 5,087 points

7. Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. - 4,932 points

8. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson - 4,678 points

9. Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones - 4,538 points

10. Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. - 3,997 points

11. Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard - 3,961 points

12. Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen - 3,651 points

13. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero - 3,386 points

14. Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III - 3,366 points

15. San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones - 2,156 points

16. Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish - 2,075 points

17. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson - 1,571 points

18. Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams - 629 points

19. Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II - 551 points

20. Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain - 149 points

21. Detroit Pistons guard Wendell Moore Jr. - 62 points

22. Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski - 59 points

23. Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead - 3 points

24. Chicago Bulls guard DJ Steward (two-way contract) - 0 points

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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