NBA Players Wearing Number 21 (2026-27)
All 15 players wearing #21 on 2026-27 NBA rosters.
Updated Oct 16, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason
- Players
- 15
- Average height
- 6'7"
- Average age
- 25.5
- Teams represented
- 15 of 30
- Tallest
- Joel Embiid (7'0")
- Shortest
- Jalen Pickett (6'2")
- Oldest
- Pat Connaughton (33)
- Youngest
- Noah Clowney (22)
Fifteen players enter the 2026-27 season wearing #21, one per team across all 15 clubs represented. Forwards make up the largest group, followed closely by guards, with 2 centers rounding out the roster.
The group spans a wide range of sizes and ages. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers stands tallest at 7'0", while Jalen Pickett of the LA Clippers is the shortest at 6'2". Pat Connaughton, born Jan 6, 1993, is the oldest at 33, and Noah Clowney, born Jul 14, 2004, is the youngest at 22.
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Play Guess-the-Player with only players wearing #21 →| Player | Team | Pos | Ht | Age | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CJ Huntley
|
Phoenix Suns
|
F | 6'10" | 24 | App State |
Dalen Terry
|
Golden State Warriors
|
G | 6'6" | 24 | Arizona |
Daniel Gafford
|
Dallas Mavericks
|
F | 6'10" | 28 | Arkansas |
Drew Peterson
|
Chicago Bulls
|
F | 6'8" | 26 | USC |
Jahmai Mashack
|
Memphis Grizzlies
|
G | 6'3" | 23 | Tennessee |
Jalen Pickett
|
LA Clippers
|
G | 6'2" | 26 | Penn State |
Joel Embiid
|
Philadelphia 76ers
|
C | 7'0" | 32 | Kansas |
Josh Dix
|
Oklahoma City Thunder
|
G | 6'5" | 22 | Creighton |
Josh Okogie
|
Utah Jazz
|
G | 6'4" | 28 | Georgia Tech |
Noah Clowney
|
Brooklyn Nets
|
F | 6'10" | 22 | Alabama |
Ousmane Dieng
|
Milwaukee Bucks
|
F | 6'9" | 23 | None |
Pat Connaughton
|
Charlotte Hornets
|
G | 6'5" | 33 | Notre Dame |
Spencer Jones
|
Denver Nuggets
|
F | 6'7" | 25 | Stanford |
Tristan Enaruna
|
Cleveland Cavaliers
|
F | 6'8" | 25 | Cleveland State |
Yves Missi
|
New Orleans Pelicans
|
C | 6'11" | 22 | Baylor |
Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.
Where the #21 Players Were Born
Ten of the 15 players were born in the United States, with birthplaces spread across the country from Rochester, NY to Phoenix, AZ. Two players — Joel Embiid and Yves Missi — were both born in Yaounde, Cameroon, making it the most common single birthplace on this list. Ousmane Dieng was born in Lot-et-Garonne, France, and Tristan Enaruna was born in Almere, Netherlands, while Josh Okogie was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Colleges Behind the #21 Roster
Most players on this list attended NCAA programs before reaching the league, with no single school sending more than one player to the #21 group. Schools represented include Kansas (Joel Embiid), Alabama (Noah Clowney), Notre Dame (Pat Connaughton), Baylor (Yves Missi), and Stanford (Spencer Jones), among others. Ousmane Dieng did not attend college before turning professional.
Height Range Across #21 Wearers
The #21 players cover a broad height range, from 6'2" up to 7'0". Several players cluster around 6'8" to 6'10", reflecting the forward-heavy composition of the group. The 2 centers — Embiid at 7'0" and Yves Missi at 6'11" — are the tallest players on the list.