Like father, like son.
As the upcoming NBA season gets underway, there will be over 30 players whose fathers have also donned NBA uniforms. Considering the fact that just over 5,000 people have played in the NBA ever, that's a pretty significant figure.
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry sits at the front of a long line of second-generation NBA players that stands to grow in the 2022-23 season with familiar names like Ron Harper Jr. and Scotty Pippen Jr.
Here's a full list of the second-generation NBA players in the 2022-23 season.
Who are the second-generation NBA players in the NBA?
Seth Curry (Nets) and Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Dell Curry made a 16-year career for himself as a sharpshooter, winning Sixth Man of the Year in the 1993-94 season and retiring as a 40.2 percent 3-point shooter.
Dell's sons — Stephen and Seth — prove that shooting is hereditary, as Seth has shot 43.9 percent from 3 over his eight-year career and Stephen has an undisputed case as the greatest shooter ever.
Devin Booker, Suns
Devin Booker, a three-time All-Star and NBA 2K cover athlete, is the star of the family but his father, Melvin Booker, appeared in 32 NBA games between 1995 and 1997.
Darius Garland, Cavaliers
Darius Garland is one of the league's brightest young stars and the face of the Cavaliers franchise at the point guard position. It's safe to say Darius learned a thing or two from his father Winston, who appeared in over 500 games at the point guard position over the course of nine NBA seasons.
Scotty Pippen Jr., Lakers
Don't let the slight difference in spelling distract you from Scotty Pippen Jr.'s link to his father, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. The elder Pippen's reputation precedes him, but Jr. is now looking to make a name for himself on a two-way contract with his hometown team.
Klay Thompson, Warriors
Klay Thompson is one of three second-generation pros in the Warriors locker room. We know Klay as the sharpshooting four-time champ, but his father, Mychal Thompson, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft and a two-time champion with the Lakers.
Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant is a part of a basketball family as his brother, father and uncle each have logged NBA action. Jerami is the son of Harvey Grant, who poetically spent three seasons of his career with the Trail Blazers.
Domantas Sabonis, Kings
Domantas Sabonis has already picked up two All-Star selections in his first six seasons, earning a reputation as one of the league's most versatile big men. Domantas' father, Arvydas Sabonis, never earned an All-Star selection, but the Lithuanian's skill was on full display throughout the duration of his NBA career in Portland.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies
After picking up the league's blocks title in the 2021-22 season, Jaren Jackson Jr. has solidified himself as one of the NBA's best rim protectors. His father, Jaren Jackson, may have only blocked 53 shots over 11 NBA seasons, but he also won an NBA title with the Spurs in 1999.
Andrew Wiggins, Warriors
Andrew Wiggins is the son of Mitchell Wiggins, who played in 389 games over six NBA seasons plus 29 additional postseason games, including a run to the NBA Finals with the Rockets in 1986. Andrew's championship in the 2022 NBA Finals drew some parallels to his father's play.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks
Jalen Brunson joins the list of sons to suit up for the same squad as their fathers, as Rick Brunson appeared in 69 games over three seasons with the Knicks. Rick is now a member of Tom Thibodeau's coaching staff in New York.
Gary Trent Jr., Raptors
Trent Jr.'s playing style is nothing like that of his father, who was a bruising big man. The two do have shared teams in common, though, as Trent Sr. began his career with the Trail Blazers and Raptors, just like Jr., who dons the same number that his father did in Toronto.
Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has a very promising career in Houston. In the lead-up to the draft, he made sure to credit the lessons of his father, Jabari Smith Sr., who appeared in 108 games over four NBA seasons.
Gary Payton II, Trail Blazers
Another son of a Hall of Famer, Gary Payton II has made a name for himself after years of carving his own lane in the league. A pesky defender and now one-time champion, "Young Glove" is now set to take the floor in Portland, not far from where he and his father starred in college at Oregon State.
Austin Rivers, Nuggets
Time has flown since Austin Rivers first burst on the scene as Doc Rivers' son with an NBA future. Believe it or not, Austin is entering his 11th season in the NBA and will look to help the Timberwolves build upon an impressive campaign last season.
Cole Anthony, Magic
In his third NBA season, Cole Anthony is a big part of a youth movement in Orlando. His father, Greg Anthony, is now known for his broadcasting, but he also spent 11 seasons as an NBA point guard, averaging 7.3 points and 4.0 assists for his career.
Johnny Davis, Wizards
Johnny Davis, the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is the son of Mark Davis, who appeared in 33 games with the Suns and Bucks during the 1988-89 season.
Ron Harper Jr., Raptors
Ron Harper Jr. is set to begin his career on a two-way contract with the Raptors. He's a much different player, but some elements of his game may remind you of his father, Ron Harper, a former top-10 pick and five-time NBA champion.
Al Horford, Celtics
One of the league's elder statesmen, Al Horford has shown that he still has plenty left in the tank for his 16th year in the NBA. Often cheering in the crowd is his father, Tito Horford, who played with the Bucks and Bullets during his NBA career.
Tim Hardaway Jr., Mavericks
Tim Hardaway Jr. is the latest active player that can stake a claim as the son of a Hall of Famer as Tim Hardaway Sr. was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. The elder Hardaway was a five-time All-Star known for his "killer crossover."
Kevin Love, Cavaliers
Kevin Love has reinvented himself over the course of his 15-year NBA career, now starring as a sixth man for the up-and-coming Cavs. Kevin's father, Stan Love, spent three seasons in the NBA with the Bullets and Lakers.
Larry Nance Jr., Pelicans
Larry Nance Jr. is often known for his athleticism, a trait he got from Larry Nance Sr., a three-time All-Star, three-time All-Defensive Team selection and winner of the NBA's first Slam Dunk Contest in 1984.
Kenyon Martin Jr., Rockets
While it's only been seven years since Kenyon Martin Sr. last appeared on an NBA floor, his son, Kenyon Martin Jr., is gearing up for Year 3 in the league.
AJ Griffin, Hawks
Atlanta's rookie wing is the son of nine-year NBA veteran Adrian Griffin, who now serves as an assistant coach for the Raptors.
Bol Bol, Magic
Another member of the Magic's youth movement, Bol Bol is the son of the late Manute Bol, who, at 7-foot-7, is the tallest player to play in an NBA game.
Jae Crowder, Suns
Jae Crowder is now 11 seasons into his NBA career. His father, Corey Crowder, appeared in 58 games with the Jazz and Spurs over two seasons.
Jabari Walker, Trail Blazers
Jabari Walker, who is set to embark upon his rookie year, is the son of Samaki Walker, a top-10 pick in 1996 that enjoyed a 10-year career and won an NBA title with the Lakers in 2002.
Amir Coffey, Clippers
Amir Coffey came into his own in his third season with the Clippers, as he averaged a career-high 9.0 points in 69 games (30 starts). His father, Richard Coffey, played 52 games for the Timberwolves during the 1990-91 season.
Nic Claxton, Nets
Nic Claxton is heading into his fourth season with the Nets but his father, Charles Claxton, appeared in three games with the Celtics in 1995.
Justise Winslow, Trail Blazers
Justise Winslow's father, Rickie Winslow, appeared in seven games with the Bucks during the 1987-88 season.
Wesley Matthews, Bucks
Wesley Matthews is the son of Wes Matthews, who won two championships with the Lakers during his 10-year career.
Duane Washington Jr., Suns
Duane Washington Jr.'s father, Duane Washington Sr., appeared in 19 games over two seasons. Washington is also the nephew of five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher.
RJ Nembhard Jr., Cavaliers
Nembhard's father, Ruben Nembhard, appeared in 10 NBA games during the 1996-97 season.
Luke Kornet, Celtics
Luke Kornet's father, Frank, spent two seasons with the Bucks, one of which was spent as teammates with Tito Horford.
NBA father-son duos 2022-23
Over 30 second-generation NBA players are on rosters to begin the season, eight of whom have earned at least one All-Star selection in their respective careers.
Among them, two pairs of father-son duos each won NBA titles: Mychal and Klay Thompson and Gary Payton and Gary Payton II.
| Father | Son(s) |
| Greg Anthony | Cole Anthony |
| Manute Bol | Bol Bol |
| Melvin Booker | Devin Booker |
| Rick Brunson | Jalen Brunson |
| Charles Claxton | Nic Claxton |
| Richard Coffey | Amir Coffey |
| Corey Crowder | Jae Crowder |
| Dell Curry | Stephen Curry, Seth Curry |
| Mark Davis | Johnny Davis |
| Winston Garland | Darius Garland |
| Harvey Grant | Jerami Grant |
| Adrian Griffin | AJ Griffin |
| Tim Hardaway | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| Ron Harper | Ron Harper Jr. |
| Tito Horford | Al Horford |
| Jaren Jackson | Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| Frank Kornet | Luke Kornet |
| Stan Love | Kevin Love |
| Kenyon Martin | Kenyon Martin Jr. |
| Wes Matthews | Wesley Matthews |
| Larry Nance | Larry Nance Jr. |
| Ruben Nembhard | RJ Nembhard |
| Gary Payton | Gary Payton II |
| Scottie Pippen | Scotty Pippen Jr. |
| Doc Rivers | Austin Rivers |
| Arvydas Sabonis | Domantas Sabonis |
| Jabari Smith | Jabari Smith Jr. |
| Mychal Thompson | Klay Thompson |
| Gary Trent | Gary Trent Jr. |
| Samaki Walker | Jabari Walker |
| Duane Washington | Duane Washington Jr. |
| Mitchell Wiggins | Andrew Wiggins |
| Rickie Winslow | Justise Winslow |
