More British players join the NBA as Tobi Lawal drafted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Tobi Lawal was among the latest British players selected in the NBA Draft this summer, highlighting the increasing presence of Britons in the league. Alongside him, players like OG Anunoby and Amari Williams are paving the way for more Brits in professional basketball. Anunoby remarked on the steady growth of British basketball, stating that it is becoming increasingly visible. This progress reflects the ongoing development of basketball in the UK and its potential to produce more talent in the future.
- •Tobi Lawal drafted in the NBA this summer.
- •OG Anunoby highlights the growth of British basketball.
- •Anunoby and Amari Williams also represent the UK in the NBA.
- •The visibility of British players in the NBA is increasing yearly.
- •This trend may contribute to the sport's development in Britain.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — "Each year more and more Brits are coming to the NBA. …
""Each year more and more Brits are coming to the NBA. …
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