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NBA Players Wearing Number 0 (2026-27)

All 26 players wearing #0 on 2026-27 NBA rosters.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason

Players
26
Average height
6'5"
Average age
26.1
Teams represented
23 of 30
Tallest
Tristan Vukcevic (7'0")
Shortest
Jordan McLaughlin (6'0")
Oldest
Damian Lillard (36)
Youngest
Jeremiah Fears (19)

#0 is worn by 26 players across 23 teams in the 2026-27 NBA season. Guards dominate the group — 18 of the 26 wear it — with 6 forwards and 2 centers rounding out the roster.

The average height across the group works out to 6'5", with a range that runs from Jordan McLaughlin at 6'0" all the way up to Tristan Vukcevic at 7'0". Damian Lillard, born in 1990, is the oldest wearer at 36, while Jeremiah Fears, born in 2006, is the youngest at 19.

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Player Team Pos Ht Age College
A.J. Lawson Toronto Raptors G 6'6" 26 South Carolina
Anthony Black Orlando Magic G 6'7" 22 Arkansas
Bilal Coulibaly Washington Wizards G 6'7" 22 None
Bradley Beal LA Clippers G 6'4" 33 Florida
Christian Braun Denver Nuggets G 6'6" 25 Kansas
Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers G 6'2" 36 Weber State
Donte DiVincenzo Minnesota Timberwolves G 6'4" 29 Villanova
Gary Payton II Golden State Warriors G 6'2" 33 Oregon State
Jalen Duren Detroit Pistons C 6'10" 22 Memphis
Jaylen Wells Memphis Grizzlies F 6'7" 23 Washington State
Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics F 6'8" 28 Duke
Jeremiah Fears New Orleans Pelicans G 6'3" 19 Oklahoma
Jericho Sims Milwaukee Bucks C 6'10" 27 Texas
Jordan Clarkson New York Knicks G 6'5" 34 Missouri
Jordan McLaughlin San Antonio Spurs G 6'0" 30 USC
Josh Minott Brooklyn Nets F 6'8" 23 Memphis
Luguentz Dort Atlanta Hawks G 6'4" 27 Arizona State
Malik Monk Sacramento Kings G 6'3" 28 Kentucky
Max Christie Dallas Mavericks G 6'5" 23 Michigan State
Mikel Brown Jr. Brooklyn Nets G 6'5" 20 Louisville
Ryan Dunn Phoenix Suns F 6'7" 23 Virginia
Scoot Henderson Portland Trail Blazers G 6'3" 22 None
Simone Fontecchio Miami Heat F 6'7" 30 None
Tristan Vukcevic Washington Wizards F 7'0" 23 None
Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers G 6'5" 26 Iowa State
Tyrese Maxey Philadelphia 76ers G 6'2" 25 Kentucky

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Where the #0 Players Come From

21 of the 26 players were born in the United States, with 2 born in Canada and 2 born in Italy. Tristan Vukcevic (Washington Wizards) was born in Siena, Italy, and Simone Fontecchio (Miami Heat) was born in L'Aquila, Italy. Among the American-born players, California, Texas, and Illinois each contribute multiple players to the list. Saint Louis, MO is the most represented single city, with both Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum born there.

Teams and Colleges Behind the Number

BKN, POR, and WSH are the only franchises with 2 players each wearing #0; the rest are spread one to a team. On the college side, Kentucky and Memphis each produced 2 players in this group. Several players — including Bilal Coulibaly, Scoot Henderson, Simone Fontecchio, and Tristan Vukcevic — did not attend college before entering the NBA.

The Age Spread Across the Group

The #0 group spans a wide age range. Jeremiah Fears of the New Orleans Pelicans is 19, while Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is 36. Several players fall in their early-to-mid twenties, giving the group a relatively young overall profile. Jordan Clarkson (34), Gary Payton II (33), and Bradley Beal (33) are among the more experienced players carrying the number.

Frequently asked questions

How many NBA players wear number 0?
In the 2026-27 season, 26 NBA players wear #0, spread across 23 teams.
Who is the most famous NBA player wearing #0?
Several well-known players wear #0, including Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), and Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers).
Who is the tallest NBA player wearing number 0?
Tristan Vukcevic of the Washington Wizards is the tallest at 7'0", born on Mar 11, 2003, in Siena, Italy.
Who is the shortest NBA player wearing number 0?
Jordan McLaughlin of the San Antonio Spurs is the shortest at 6'0". He attended USC and was born in Etiwanda, CA.