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List of NBA players Who have spent their entire career with one franchise - wikipedia List of NBA players Who have spent their entire career with one franchise Jump to : navigation , search Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20 - year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers . The National Basketball Association ( NBA ) is a men 's professional basketball league consisting of 30 teams in North America ( twenty - nine in the United States and one in Canada ) . The NBA was founded on June 6 , 1946 in New York City , as the Basketball Association of America ( BAA ) . The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949 -- 50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League ( NBL ) . The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball , which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation ( FIBA ) as the National Governing Body ( NGB ) for basketball in the country . The league is considered to be one of the four major professional sports leagues of North America . The players listed here have spent their entire NBA career with just one franchise . Kobe Bryant played his entire 20 - year career with the Los Angeles Lakers . Hall of Famer John Stockton spent his entire 19 - year playing career with the Utah Jazz , while Tim Duncan also played 19 seasons for the San Antonio Spurs . Key ( edit ) Pos . Position Guard Forward Center Note : This list is correct through the start of the 2017 -- 18 season . Denotes player who is still active in the NBA * Denotes player who has been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame NBA players who have spent their career at one franchise No. of seasons played Player Pos . Team Career Notes Ref . 20 Bryant , Kobe Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers 1996 -- 2016 Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 and traded to the Lakers . 20 Nowitzki , Dirk Dirk Nowitzki ^ Dallas Mavericks 1998 -- present Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998 and traded to the Mavericks 19 Stockton , John John Stockton * Utah Jazz 1984 -- 2003 -- 19 Duncan , Tim Tim Duncan F / C San Antonio Spurs 1997 -- 2016 -- 18 Miller , Reggie Reggie Miller * Indiana Pacers 1987 -- 2005 -- 16 Havlicek , John John Havlicek * F / G Boston Celtics 1962 -- 1978 -- 16 Parker , Tony Tony Parker ^ San Antonio Spurs 2001 -- present -- 16 Ginóbili , Manu Manu Ginóbili ^ San Antonio Spurs 2002 -- present Drafted by the Spurs in 1999 , but did not enter the NBA until 2002 15 Schayes , Dolph Dolph Schayes * F / C Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1949 -- 1964 Drafted by the New York Knicks in 1948 , but opted to play for the Nationals in the NBL before moving to the NBA with the Nationals in 1949 15 Greer , Hal Hal Greer * G / F Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1958 -- 1973 -- 14 Baylor , Elgin Elgin Baylor * Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers 1958 -- 1971 Retired in November 1971 due to injury after only playing 9 games in the 1971 -- 72 season 14 West , Jerry Jerry West * Los Angeles Lakers 1960 -- 1974 -- 14 Dumars , Joe Joe Dumars * Detroit Pistons 1985 -- 1999 -- 14 Haslem , Udonis Udonis Haslem ^ Miami Heat 2003 -- present Went undrafted in 2002 , but signed as a free agent with the Heat a year later 14 Robinson , David David Robinson * San Antonio Spurs 1989 -- 2003 Drafted by the Spurs in 1987 , but did not enter the NBA until 1989 due to his commitment with the Navy 13 Russell , Bill Bill Russell * Boston Celtics 1956 -- 1969 Drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in 1956 and traded to the Celtics 13 Cousy , Bob Bob Cousy * Boston Celtics 1950 - 1963 Drafted by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks but traded to the Boston Celtics . Played seven games for the Cincinnati Royals while coaching in 1970 to support ticket sales . 13 Sanders , Satch Satch Sanders * Boston Celtics 1960 -- 1973 -- 13 Unseld , Wes Wes Unseld * C / F Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets 1968 -- 1981 -- 13 Murphy , Calvin Calvin Murphy * San Diego / Houston Rockets 1970 -- 1983 -- 13 Brown , Fred Fred Brown Seattle SuperSonics 1971 -- 1984 -- 13 Adams , Alvan Alvan Adams C / F Phoenix Suns 1975 -- 1988 -- 13 Bird , Larry Larry Bird * Boston Celtics 1979 -- 1992 Drafted by the Celtics in 1978 , but did not enter the NBA until 1979 , after his college graduation 13 Collison , Nick Nick Collison ^ F / C Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder 2003 -- present Missed the 2003 -- 04 season due to injury 13 Johnson , Magic Magic Johnson * Los Angeles Lakers 1979 -- 1991 ; 1996 Came out from retirement on January 1996 and played 32 games in the 1995 -- 96 season 13 McHale , Kevin Kevin McHale * Boston Celtics 1980 -- 1993 -- 13 Thomas , Isiah Isiah Thomas * Detroit Pistons 1981 -- 1994 -- 13 Foster , Jeff Jeff Foster F / C Indiana Pacers 1999 -- 2012 Drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1999 and traded to the Pacers 12 Jones , Sam Sam Jones * G / F Boston Celtics 1957 -- 1969 -- 12 Cooper , Michael Michael Cooper G / F Los Angeles Lakers 1978 -- 1990 -- 12 Worthy , James James Worthy * Los Angeles Lakers 1982 -- 1994 -- 12 McMillan , Nate Nate McMillan G / F Seattle SuperSonics 1986 -- 1998 -- 12 Smits , Rik Rik Smits Indiana Pacers 1988 -- 2000 -- 11 Conley , Mike Mike Conley ^ PG Memphis Grizzlies 2007 -- present -- 11 Pettit , Bob Bob Pettit * F / C Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks 1954 -- 1965 -- 11 Twyman , Jack Jack Twyman * G / F Rochester / Cincinnati Royals 1955 -- 1966 -- 11 Attles , Al Al Attles Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors 1960 -- 1971 -- 11 Tomjanovich , Rudy Rudy Tomjanovich San Diego / Houston Rockets 1970 -- 1981 -- 11 Erving , Julius Julius Erving * Philadelphia 76ers 1976 -- 1987 Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972 , but opted to play in the ABA before joining the 76ers after the ABA -- NBA merger in 1976 11 Eaton , Mark Mark Eaton Utah Jazz 1982 -- 1993 -- 10 Mikkelsen , Vern Vern Mikkelsen * F / C Minneapolis Lakers 1949 -- 1959 -- 10 Arizin , Paul Paul Arizin * G / F Golden State Warriors 1950 -- 1962 Missed the 1953 -- 54 season and the 1954 -- 55 season due to military service 10 Bianchi , Al Al Bianchi Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers 1956 -- 1966 Drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1954 and traded to the Nationals , but did not enter the league until 1956 due to military service 10 Hagan , Cliff Cliff Hagan * G / F St. Louis Hawks 1956 -- 1966 Drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1953 and traded to the Hawks , but did not enter the league until 1956 due to military service 10 Reed , Willis Willis Reed * F / C New York Knicks 1964 -- 1974 -- 10 Bradley , Bill Bill Bradley * G / F New York Knicks 1967 -- 1977 Drafted by the Knicks in 1965 , but did not enter the NBA until 1967 due to academic commitment in England 10 Boerwinkle , Tom Tom Boerwinkle Chicago Bulls 1968 -- 1978 -- 10 Leavell , Allen Allen Leavell Houston Rockets 1979 -- 1989 -- 10 Griffith , Darrell Darrell Griffith Utah Jazz 1980 -- 1991 Missed the 1985 -- 86 season due to injury 10 Wanzer , Bobby Bobby Wanzer Rochester Royals 1947 -- 1957 -- 10 Ramsey , Frank Frank Ramsey Boston Celtics 1954 -- 1964 -- 10 Issel , Dan Dan Issel Denver Nuggets 1975 -- 1985 -- 10 Jordan , DeAndre DeAndre Jordan ^ Los Angeles Clippers 2008 -- present -- 10 Westbrook , Russell Russell Westbrook ^ Oklahoma City Thunder 2008 -- present -- 10 Gasol , Marc Marc Gasol ^ Memphis Grizzlies 2008 -- present Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007 and traded to the Grizzlies Active NBA players who have spent their career at one franchise No. of seasons played Player Pos . Team Career Notes Ref . 20 Nowitzki , Dirk Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks 1998 -- present Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998 and traded to the Mavericks 17 Parker , Tony Tony Parker San Antonio Spurs 2001 -- present -- 16 Ginóbili , Manu Manu Ginóbili San Antonio Spurs 2002 -- present Drafted by the Spurs in 1999 , but did not enter the NBA until 2002 15 Haslem , Udonis Udonis Haslem Miami Heat 2003 -- present Went undrafted in 2002 , but signed as a free agent with the Heat a year later 14 Collison , Nick Nick Collison F / C Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder 2003 -- present Drafted by the SuperSonics in 2003 , but missed the 2003 -- 04 season due to injury 11 Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies 2007 -- present -- 10 DeAndre Jordan Los Angeles Clippers 2008 -- present -- 10 Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies 2008 -- present Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007 and traded to the Grizzlies 10 Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder 2008 -- present -- 9 DeMar DeRozan G / F Toronto Raptors 2009 -- present -- 9 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 2009 -- present -- 8 Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers 2009 -- present Drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009 , but missed the 2009 -- 10 season due to injury in the preseason 8 John Wall Washington Wizards 2010 -- present -- 7 Klay Thompson SG Golden State Warriors 2011 -- present -- 7 Tristan Thompson PF Cleveland Cavaliers 2011 -- present -- 7 Kemba Walker PG Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets 2011 -- present -- 7 Alec Burks SG Utah Jazz 2011 -- present -- 7 Kawhi Leonard SF San Antonio Spurs 2011 -- present Drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2011 and traded to San Antonio 7 Kenneth Faried PF Denver Nuggets 2011 -- present -- See also ( edit ) National Basketball Association portal List of National Basketball Association seasons played leaders References ( edit ) General Grasso , John . `` Players Who Played Their Entire Careers With One Franchise '' . 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