The NBA is filled with players who have had relatives also reach the league.<\/p>\n
It’s no surprise that former NBA athletes are able to help their children or siblings become professionals, especially when considering the natural ability likely shared between relatives.<\/p>\n
Scottie Pippen, Ron Harper and Greg Anthony are just a few players from the past who currently have children competing in the NBA. Additionally, there are a multiple pairs of siblings in the league.<\/p>\n
Jalen and Cody Williams were each lottery picks in their draft classes, while Olivier Sarr preceeded his brother, No. 2 overall pick in 2024 Alex Sarr, in the NBA.<\/p>\n
This year’s NBA Draft class has the potential to add a few more players from both aforementioned categories to the league.<\/p>\n
Here are a few players in the 2026 cycle with NBA bloodlines.<\/p>\n
The son of NBA and Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony, Kiyan Anthony will play at his father’s alma mater in 2025-26.<\/p>\n
Listed at 6-foot-5, Anthony was rated the No. 32 overall player and No. 7 shooting guard in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. <\/p>\n
The Orange freshman isn’t viewed as a first-round talent yet, but if he can carve out a role at Syracuse, the 18-year-old could play his way into the top 30 with a strong campaign in the ACC.<\/p>\n
The sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, this pair of highly touted brothers contains the most high-profile player on this list: Cameron Boozer.<\/p>\n
Potentially the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Cameron is listed at 6-foot-9, 250 pounds and was rated the No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 power forward in the 2025 cycle by 247Sports. <\/p>\n
Even amongst an impressive freshman class, Boozer stands out as the group’s star and will likely receive more touches than the other incoming first-year players.<\/p>\n
Cayden isn’t viewed in the same light as his brother, but as a 6-foot-4 guard, still has the potential to be a first-round selection next summer with a strong 2025-26 campaign. Cayden was rated the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 4 point guard in the class by 247Sports.<\/p>\n
The younger brother of NBA All-Defense honoree Dyson Daniels, Dash could also be a lottery pick the 2026 class.<\/p>\n
Playing for Melbourne United of the NBL, Daniels will have the chance to follow the same path that his brother, and other Australian stars, have in recent years. Listed at 6-foot-5 and still just 17-years-old, Daniels’ size and youth at the lead guard position are intriguing to NBA scouts.<\/p>\n
The talented playmaker will be 18-years-old at the time of the 2026 draft, and could be an intriuing option for teams looking to improve their passing and defensive upside.<\/p>\n
A four-star prospect from the NBA Global Academy, Furphy will begin his freshman season with the Huskies this fall.<\/p>\n
The younger brother of Pacers’ first-round pick Johnny Furphy, Jacob boasts a similar skill set to his older sibling. Listed at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds, the Connecticut wing has strong upside as a passer and 3-point shooter. <\/p>\n
If Furphy improves on defense under the tuteladge of Dan Hurley, Furohy has the potential to rise up draft boards.<\/p>\n
A 6-foot-7 wing who started his career at Stanford before transferring to Cal, the son of All-NBA sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic will play for Illinois this season.<\/p>\n
With the Golden Bears, Stojakovic averaged 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n
If the incoming junior can improve as a perimeter shooting with the Fighting Illini, his size should and 3-point production should be enough to garner interest from NBA teams.<\/p>\n
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