NBA Players Wearing Number 3 (2026-27)
All 21 players wearing #3 on 2026-27 NBA rosters.
Updated Oct 16, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason
- Players
- 21
- Average height
- 6'6"
- Average age
- 27.7
- Teams represented
- 21 of 30
- Tallest
- Myles Turner (6'11")
- Shortest
- Trae Young (6'2")
- Oldest
- CJ McCollum (35)
- Youngest
- Jared McCain (22)
#3 is worn by 21 players across the NBA in 2026-27, one per team. Guards make up the majority of the group, with 12 on the list, followed by 7 forwards and 2 centers.
The group spans a wide range of sizes and ages. The tallest is Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks at 6'11", while Trae Young of the Washington Wizards is the shortest at 6'2". CJ McCollum, age 35, is the oldest, and Jared McCain, age 22, is the youngest.
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Play Guess-the-Player with only players wearing #3 →| Player | Team | Pos | Ht | Age | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradley Beal
|
LA Clippers
|
G | 6'4" | 33 | Florida |
CJ McCollum
|
Atlanta Hawks
|
G | 6'3" | 35 | Lehigh |
Coby White
|
Charlotte Hornets
|
G | 6'4" | 26 | North Carolina |
Desmond Bane
|
Orlando Magic
|
G | 6'6" | 28 | TCU |
Dillon Brooks
|
Phoenix Suns
|
F | 6'7" | 30 | Oregon |
Elfrid Payton
|
Sacramento Kings
|
G | 6'3" | 32 | Louisiana |
Jaden McDaniels
|
Minnesota Timberwolves
|
F | 6'9" | 26 | Washington |
Jared McCain
|
Oklahoma City Thunder
|
G | 6'3" | 22 | Duke |
Jerami Grant
|
Memphis Grizzlies
|
F | 6'7" | 32 | Syracuse |
Jordan Poole
|
New Orleans Pelicans
|
G | 6'4" | 27 | Michigan |
Josh Giddey
|
Chicago Bulls
|
G | 6'7" | 24 | None |
Josh Hart
|
New York Knicks
|
G | 6'5" | 31 | Villanova |
Julian Phillips
|
Houston Rockets
|
F | 6'6" | 22 | Tennessee |
Keldon Johnson
|
San Antonio Spurs
|
F | 6'5" | 27 | Kentucky |
Keyonte George
|
Utah Jazz
|
G | 6'4" | 22 | Baylor |
Marvin Bagley III
|
Denver Nuggets
|
F | 6'10" | 27 | Duke |
Myles Turner
|
Milwaukee Bucks
|
C | 6'11" | 30 | Texas |
Naji Marshall
|
Dallas Mavericks
|
F | 6'6" | 28 | Xavier |
Thomas Bryant
|
Cleveland Cavaliers
|
C | 6'9" | 29 | Indiana |
Trae Young
|
Washington Wizards
|
G | 6'2" | 28 | Oklahoma |
Will Richard
|
Golden State Warriors
|
G | 6'3" | 23 | Florida |
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 #3 Players Come From
19 of the 21 players were born in the United States, with Dillon Brooks — born in Mississauga, ON — the notable exception among those with a listed birthplace. Texas accounts for 3 birthplaces, the most of any state, with Myles Turner (Bedford, TX), Trae Young (Lubbock, TX), and Keyonte George (Lewisville, TX) all born there. College representation is spread widely, though Duke and Florida each claim 2 players: Jared McCain and Marvin Bagley III attended Duke, while Bradley Beal and Will Richard attended Florida.
Heights and Ages Across the Roster
The #3 group ranges from 6'2" to 6'11", covering guards, wings, and two centers. Most of the players fall in their mid- to late-twenties, with several at age 27 or 28. CJ McCollum, born Sep 19, 1991, is the only player on the list in his mid-thirties, while Jared McCain (born Feb 20, 2004), Julian Phillips (age 22), and Keyonte George (age 22) are among the youngest.
Notable Players Wearing #3 This Season
Several well-known guards carry #3 in 2026-27. Trae Young (6'2", Washington Wizards) and CJ McCollum (6'3", Atlanta Hawks) are among the most recognizable names at the number. Josh Hart wears #3 for the New York Knicks, and Jordan Poole carries it for the New Orleans Pelicans. On the frontcourt side, Myles Turner (6'11") brings size to the number for the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jaden McDaniels (6'9") wears it for the Minnesota Timberwolves.