NBA Players Wearing Number 5 (2026-27)
All 22 players wearing #5 on 2026-27 NBA rosters.
Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason
- Players
- 22
- Average height
- 6'5"
- Average age
- 25.9
- Teams represented
- 20 of 30
- Tallest
- Nikola Jovic (6'10")
- Shortest
- Fred VanVleet (6'0")
- Oldest
- Jrue Holiday (36)
- Youngest
- Darius Acuff Jr. (19)
#5 is worn by 22 players across 20 teams in the 2026-27 NBA season. Guards dominate the group — 17 of the 22 wear #5 — with the remaining 5 listed as forwards. No centers appear on the list.
The group spans a wide age range: Jrue Holiday (Portland Trail Blazers) is the oldest at 36, born Jun 12, 1990, while Darius Acuff Jr. (Sacramento Kings) is the youngest at 19, born Nov 16, 2006. Heights run from 6'0" up to 6'10".
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Play Guess-the-Player with only players wearing #5 →| Player | Team | Pos | Ht | Age | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anfernee Simons
|
Philadelphia 76ers
|
G | 6'3" | 27 | None |
Anthony Edwards
|
Minnesota Timberwolves
|
G | 6'4" | 25 | Georgia |
Dailyn Swain
|
Chicago Bulls
|
G | 6'7" | 21 | Texas |
Darius Acuff Jr.
|
Sacramento Kings
|
G | 6'2" | 19 | Arkansas |
Dejounte Murray
|
New Orleans Pelicans
|
G | 6'4" | 29 | Washington |
Derrick Jones Jr.
|
LA Clippers
|
F | 6'6" | 29 | UNLV |
Dyson Daniels
|
Atlanta Hawks
|
G | 6'7" | 23 | None |
Fred VanVleet
|
Houston Rockets
|
G | 6'0" | 32 | Wichita State |
Gary Trent Jr.
|
Milwaukee Bucks
|
G | 6'5" | 27 | Duke |
Immanuel Quickley
|
Toronto Raptors
|
G | 6'2" | 27 | Kentucky |
Jamir Watkins
|
Washington Wizards
|
G | 6'6" | 25 | Florida State |
Jarace Walker
|
Indiana Pacers
|
F | 6'7" | 22 | Houston |
Jose Alvarado
|
New York Knicks
|
G | 6'0" | 28 | Georgia Tech |
Jrue Holiday
|
Portland Trail Blazers
|
G | 6'4" | 36 | UCLA |
Mac McClung
|
Chicago Bulls
|
G | 6'2" | 27 | Texas Tech |
Nikola Jovic
|
Miami Heat
|
F | 6'10" | 23 | None |
Nique Clifford
|
Sacramento Kings
|
G | 6'5" | 24 | Colorado State |
Paolo Banchero
|
Orlando Magic
|
F | 6'10" | 23 | Duke |
Ronald Holland II
|
Detroit Pistons
|
F | 6'8" | 21 | None |
Sam Merrill
|
Cleveland Cavaliers
|
G | 6'4" | 30 | Utah State |
Stephon Castle
|
San Antonio Spurs
|
G | 6'6" | 21 | UConn |
Tyus Jones
|
Denver Nuggets
|
G | 6'0" | 30 | Duke |
Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.
Heights and Positions Across the Roster
The tallest #5 in the league is Nikola Jovic of the Miami Heat, a forward standing 6'10". Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic also checks in at 6'10". At the other end, Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets), Jose Alvarado (New York Knicks), and Tyus Jones (Denver Nuggets) all stand 6'0". The group is overwhelmingly guards, with forwards spread across several teams including the Pacers, Clippers, Pistons, Heat, and Magic.
Colleges and Birthplaces Behind the Number
Duke produced the most #5 wearers of any college, with 3 players — Gary Trent Jr., Paolo Banchero, and Tyus Jones — all attending before turning pro. Several players entered the league without a college listing. Among those with birthplace data, Columbus, OH and Seattle, WA each produced 2 players on this list. Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks) is the one player born in Bendigo, VIC, Australia.
Teams With Multiple Number 5 Players
Most teams carry just one #5, but Chicago and Sacramento each have 2. The Bulls roster both Dailyn Swain and Mac McClung at #5, while the Kings carry Darius Acuff Jr. and Nique Clifford. Every other team on the list has a single #5 wearer.