List Of NBA Players Who Have Spent Their Entire Career With One Franchise
The following is a list of National Basketball Association players who have spent their entire career with one franchise. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America. The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949–50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL).
The players listed here have spent their entire NBA career with just one franchise. Hall of Famer John Stockton spent his entire 19-year playing career with the Utah Jazz. Reggie Miller played his entire 18-year career with the Indiana Pacers. Among active players, Kobe Bryant has played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 17 years, while Tim Duncan has played for the San Antonio Spurs for 16 years.
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