The NBA is an exclusive club where only the best-of-the-best get so much as an invite. Assuming that all 60 players selected in the NBA Draft make rosters, we can divide that into the 19,275 men’s basketball student-athletes across all division and that’s just over a 0.3%. For American math students, that’s not 3%, that’s a less than one-third of one percent.

To put the 0.3 percent figure in everyday terms, imagine a classroom of 300 college players and realize only one might ever suit up in the NBA. By contrast, the success rates used in advanced football predictions for Premier League academies hover several times higher, underscoring just how unforgiving basketball’s top tier really is. All those words to say that it’s very very very hard to make the NBA. Now consider this: nearly 80 sets of brothers have managed to reach that tiny sliver of joining the elites of basketball professional – quite a lot compared to the dozen or so sisters that have appeared in a WNBA game.

Landing a single sibling in the league is already a statistical miracle; putting two or even rarer– three brothers playing in an NBA game is the athletic equivalent of winning the genetic Powerball. In this list of NBA brothers, you’ll find Hall of Famers and less-accomplished NBA brother, twin role players, and families that sent three brothers to the NBA. This makes every brother duo (or trios) on this list even more amazing.

Hall of Famer and Their NBA Brothers

Several brother duos have produced one or even two Hall of Famers. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP and NBA champion headlines the trio of NBA brothers that includes Thanasis and Kostas. The Curry brothers, Steph and Seth, are one of the most famous sibling duos in basketball. Steph is a four-time champion and two-time MVP, while Seth has carved out a career as one of the league’s most efficient three-point shooters. Dominique and Gerald Wilkins both had long NBA careers, with Dominique earning Hall of Fame honors for his explosive scoring ability. The Gasol brothers, Pau and Marc, each have NBA titles and multiple All-Star appearances, bringing European finesse to the American game. Combined, the Gasols are arguably the best set of brothers in the history of the NBA. George Mikan, one of the NBA’s first true stars, was a dominant big man in the league’s early days, and his brother Ed also played during that era, making the Mikans one of the original basketball families.

The NBA’s History of Twin Brothers

Twin brothers are a rarity in professional sports, but the NBA has seen a surprising number make their way to the league. Blake and Taylor Griffin briefly shared time in the NBA, though Blake became the more notable player teaming with Chris Paul as the face of the successful Clipper teams in the mid-2010’s, making several All-Star teams and winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest in 2011.

The Lopez twins, Brook and Robin, have both had lengthy careers, with Brook becoming an all-star and evolving into a three-point shooting big man that helped the Milwaukee Bucks win an NBA championship. The Morris twins, Markieff and Marcus, are known for their physical play and nearly identical tattoos. Cody and Caleb Martin, currently active in the league, continue to play key roles on their respective teams. The Van Arsdale twins, Dick and Tom, were early pioneers, each making All-Star appearances in the 1970s. Other notable twin pairs include Horace and Harvey Grant, Kris and Keegan Murray, and Julian and Justin Champagnie, showing that twins have continued to influence the NBA across eras.

Three’s a Crowd: NBA Brother Trios

Only a handful of families have managed to put three brothers into NBA games. The Plumlee family saw Mason, Miles, and Marshall all make the league, with Mason enjoying the longest career. The Holiday brothers Jrue, Justin, and Aaron are perhaps the most successful trio, with Jrue being an All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and NBA champion. And then there are the Barry brothers Brent, Jon, and Drew are the sons of Hall of Famer Rick Barry, who each had NBA careers in the ’90s and 2000s. These families show the depth of basketball talent that can come from one household, contributing to the league in various ways over the years.

Not every brother trio achieved the same level of success, but just reaching the NBA is an extraordinary accomplishment. The Plumlees brought Duke pedigree and size to the league. Outside of Brent winning the Slam Dunk contest, the Barrys were better known shooting ability, echoing the legacy of their father. Caldwell, Charles and Major Jones brought rugged, defensive-minded basketball to the floor and played across multiple decades in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

The NBA brotherhood goes beyond shared last names it’s a testament to how family ties can shape athletic careers. Whether it’s twins who grew up on the same AAU teams, older brothers paving the way, or families with three NBA players, the league has benefited from sibling competition and support. These stories make the NBA feel even more personal, as fans follow not just players, but family legacies.

With more international talent and youth development pipelines emerging, it wouldn’t be surprising to see even more brother duos in the future. From the Giannis-led Antetokounmpo brothers to the rising stars like the Martin twins and Murrays, the trend shows no sign of slowing. The league continues to celebrate not just individual excellence, but the unique stories that come with shared bloodlines. And for fans, there’s nothing quite like seeing one family produce multiple pros. It reminds us that sometimes, greatness runs in the family.