Ranking the top 5 Asian NBA players of all time

GiveMeSport

By Kit Espina

Published Nov 1, 2023

As the NBA has grown in Asia, so has the presence of Asian players in the league, including the likes of Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin.

The NBA has a significant fanbase in Asia, with China being a major contributor to the league's revenue.
Rui Hachimura is the first Japanese-born player to be selected in the top 10 of the NBA Draft.
Yao Ming is considered the best Asian player in NBA history and played a crucial role in expanding the league's popularity in China.