How many Latinos are there in the NBA?

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the season of the NBA 2022 It already started a few weeks ago, and as usual for several years, there are several Latin players in the league. Some with more prominence in their teams and others taking their first steps in the best basketball competition in the world.

One of the most prominent is Al Horfordthe pivot born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republicis a current player of boston celtics. He is a regular starter for the team and has an extensive career in the league, having been 5 times NBA All-Star (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2018).

Facundo Campazzoa native of Cordoba Argentina, is in his third season in the NBA. After having won everything in Europe with Real Madrid, he made the jump to the Denver Nuggets, and is currently playing in Dallas Mavericks.

Karl-Anthony Townshas represented Dominican Republic, despite being born in New Jersey, United States, since his family is from there and he has dual nationality. He plays in minnesota timberwolves as a center, and until now it was 3 times NBA All-Star (2018, 2019 and 2022) and was chosen 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Despite being born in California, United States, Juan Toscano Anderson also has the Mexican nationalitysince his mother and grandparents were born in the State of Michoacan. He was NBA champion in the 2021-22 season with Golden State Warriors and today he plays in Los Angeles Lakers.

Chris Duarte is the other Dominican who plays in the NBA, born in Puerto Plata like Horford. He is 25 years old, his position is shooting guard and his team is Indiana Pacers. He was chosen by the current franchise of him in the 13th place in the 2021 Draft of the NBA.

Finally, Leandro Bolmaroalso born in Cordoba Argentina like Campazzo, is currently in Utah Jazz, after passing through the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. The eaves have 22 years and he is having his first experiences in the NBA, after a long stint in European basketball.