Current NBA players with origins from Pan-African nations. Note that this list may change slightly due to trades or players entering/exiting the league:

Players with Direct African Heritage

* Cameroon:
    * Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

    * Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)

* Nigeria:
    * Precious Achiuwa (Toronto Raptors)

    * Josh Okogie (Phoenix Suns)

    * Charles Bassey (San Antonio Spurs)

    * Udoka Azubuike (Utah Jazz)

    * Gabe Vincent (Miami Heat)

    * KZ Okpala (Sacramento Kings)

* **Democratic Republic of the Congo:**
    * Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)

* **Senegal:**
    * Gorgui Dieng (San Antonio Spurs)

* **South Sudan:**
    * Bol Bol (Orlando Magic)

* **Mali:**
    * Cheick Diallo (Detroit Pistons)

**Players with African Parentage**

* Canada (Nigerian heritage):**
    * O.G. Anunoby (Toronto Raptors)

    * Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers)

France (Congolese heritage):
    * Nicolas Batum (Los Angeles Clippers)

Germany (Nigerian heritage):**
    * Dennis Schröder (Los Angeles Lakers)

    * Isaac Bonga (currently a Free Agent)

**Important Notes:**

* **Pan-African Scope:** This list includes players born in African nations as well as those with direct family ties to African countries.
* **Fluidity of NBA Rosters:** The NBA is dynamic. Player rosters can change due to trades, injuries, or new signings.
* **Expanding Presence:** The number of players with African roots in the NBA continues to grow, highlighting the increasing global reach of basketball and the talent emerging from the continent.

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