Argentina

Player: Manu Ginobili

Team: Spurs

Career averages: 13.6 points, 3.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds

Why? Manu has been a huge part of San Antonio's success his entire NBA career. His unique skill set combined with incredible athleticism makes him a sure-fire Hall of Famer. He also pretty much single-handedly brought the now-ubiquitous Euro step to the NBA ... even though he's not European.

Other notables: Luis Scola, Andres Nocioni, Carlos Delfino, Fabricio Oberto

Australia

Player: Andrew Bogut

Teams: Bucks, Warriors, Cavs, Mavericks

Career averages: 10.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks

Why? While he never quite lived up to being taken No. 1 overall in the 2005 draft, he certainly found his niche in the NBA as an elbow-swinging, hard screen-setting, rebounding, shot-blocking big. He really doesn't have much competition from Australia, but Ben Simmons definitely has a chance to overtake him once he gets a few seasons under his belt.

Other notables: Luc Longley, Patty Mills, Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles, Dante Exum, Aron Baynes

The Bahamas

Player: Mychal Thompson

Team: Trail Blazers, Spurs, Lakers

Career averages: 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks

Why? Known more these days as Klay Thompson's dad, he was the No. 1 overall pick by the Blazers in 1978. A mobile, athletic big who could block shots, Thompson -- who was a center for the "Showtime" Lakers of the late 80s and early 90s -- likely would thrive in today's NBA.

Other notable: Buddy Hield

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Player: Jusuf Nurkic

Teams: Nuggets, Trail Blazers

Career averages: 8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks

Why? Nurkic was a young big who was full of potential in his first two-plus seasons in the NBA, but he finally started to realize that potential after he was traded to Portland during his third season. He averaged 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in 20 games with the Blazers, and has already established himself as the best Bosnian player in NBA history.

Other notables: Mirza Teletovic

Brazil

Player: Nene

Teams: Nuggets, Wizards, Rockets

Career averages: 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals

Why? It was a two-horse race between Nene and Leandro Barbosa, but Nene's consistency gives him the edge. Nene battled testicular cancer early in his career, but has committed himself to fitness and was a great backup for the Rockets last season at the age of 34.

Other notables: Barbosa, Anderson Varejao, Tiago Splitter, Raul Neto, Cristiano Felicio, Lucas Nogueira, Bruno Caboclo

Cameroon

Player: Joel Embiid

Team: 76ers

Career averages: 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks

Why? Yes, he's played only 31 NBA games, but Embiid already is the best player ever from Cameroon. If he can manage to stay healthy, the league's best Twitter follow could become one of the most transformative two-way players ever. But that's a mighty big "if."

Other notables: Luc Mba a Moute, Pascal Siakam

Canada

Player: Steve Nash

Teams: Suns, Mavericks, Lakers

Career averages: 14.3 points, 8.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds

Why? There are some young Canadians with a ton of potential, but it will be hard to pass the two-time MVP. In his 18-year career, Nash revolutionized the point guard position and engineered one of the most dynamic NBA offenses of all time with the Suns.

Other notables: Andrew Wiggins, Tristan Thompson, Kelly Olynyk, Cory Joseph, Jamal Murray, Bill Wennington, Jamaal Magloire

China

Player: Yao Ming

Team: Rockets

Career averages: 19.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks

Why? We've never seen a player of Yao's size (7-foot-6) with his skill set. A career 83 percent free throw shooter, Yao had the ability to dominate inside and out while defending the paint at the other end. Injuries unfortunately ended his career prematurely, but there's no question about China's best player.

Other notables: Yi Jianlian, Wang Zhizhi, Mengke Bateer

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Player: Dikembe Mutombo

Team: Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks, Rockets

Career stats: 9.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.8 blocks

Why? Speaking of lists, the man behind the famous finger wag is No. 2 on the all-time blocked shots chart (trailing only Hakeem Olajuwon, who just may be coming up). Born and raised in the Congo, Mutombo came to the U.S. at 21 to enroll at Georgetown and is by far the best player from his country.

Other notables: Bismack Biyombo, Emmanuel Mudiay, D.J. Mbenga

Croatia

Player: Toni Kukoc

Teams: Bulls, 76ers, Hawks, Bucks

Career averages: 11.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists

Why? This honor likely would have gone to Drazen Petrovic had he not tragically died in a car accident at the age of 28, just four years into his NBA career. Because Kukoc had a much longer NBA career, he gets the nod. At 6-foot-10 with point guard skills, Kukoc was one of the best international players of his generation before coming over to the NBA at the age of 25. As a sixth man and part-time starter he helped lead the Bulls to three titles, and almost certainly would have put up more gaudy numbers had he not been on the same team as Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during his prime years.

Other notables: Petrovic, Dino Radja, Dario Saric, Mario Hezonja

Dominican Republic

Player: Al Horford

Teams: Hawks, Celtics

Career averages: 14.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks

Why? He has been impressive in 10 seasons to this point, adding a consistent jumper that now stretches to 3-point range. With Boston he's turned into a fantastic passer (5.0 assists last season), which, along with the 3-point shooting, should allow him to extend his career.

Other notables: Francisco Garcia, Felipe Lopez, Tito Horford (Al's dad)

France

Player: Tony Parker

Team: Spurs

Career stats: 16.2 points, 5.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds

Why? Parker wasn't born in France, but he is as French as they come. He has been the Spurs' point guard for five NBA titles, including one Finals MVP Award in 2007. France as seen some good players come through the league, but none are close to Parker.

Other notables: Boris Diaw, Nicolas Batum, Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, Ian Mahinmi, Alexis Ajinca, Joffrey Lauvergne

Germany

Player: Dirk Nowitzki

Team: Mavericks

Career averages: 21.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists

Why? When he finally retires he'll go down as the greatest international player of all time, so he's certainly Germany's best. The league has never seen a 7-footer who can shoot and score like Dirk, and may never see another.

Other notables: Detlef Schrempf, Dennis Schroder, Uwe Blab, Paul Zipser

Greece

Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Team: Bucks

Career averages: 14.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Why? At only 22 years old, the Greek Freak arguably has more potential than any young NBA player. He's nearly 7-feet tall with what seems like a 20-foot wingspan, but handles the ball like a guard. If he continues on his current trajectory, he could enter the conversation as "best NBA player of all time," as in from anywhere.

Other notables: Georgios Papagiannis, Kostas Papanikolaou

Italy

Player: Danilo Gallinari

Teams: Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers

Career stats: 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists

Why? Gallinari went to Denver in the Carmelo Anthony deal and averaged 16.2 points while shooting better than 36 percent from 3 in six seasons. He was traded to the Clippers and will be part of the post-Lob City era. Gallo had competition from Andrea Bargnani, who has good numbers despite his reputation, but when it comes down to it you'd rather have Gallinari on your team.

Other notables: Bargnani, Marco Belinelli

Jamaica

Player: Patrick Ewing

Team: Knicks, SuperSonics, Magic

Career average: 21.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.4 blocks

Why? Ewing was the best player during the 90s for a Knicks team that made two NBA Finals appearances. As adept on the offensive end as the defensive end, Ewing is one of the most complete centers the game has seen. Needless to say, he didn't get much competition from Jamaica.

Other notables: Rumeal Robinson, Samardo Samuels, Jerome Jordan

Latvia

Player: Kristaps Porzingis

Team: Knicks

Career stats: 16.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks

Why? Finding a 7-foot-3, mobile big man who can shoot and block shots is pretty rare -- no wonder they call Porzingis a unicorn. He's only 22 years old, but he's already the Knicks' lone hope for a successful future. No pressure, kid.

Other notables: Andris Biedrins, Davis Bertans

Lithuania

Player: Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Team: Cavaliers, Heat

Career averages: 13.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks

Why? Big Z was the face of the Cavaliers until some guy named LeBron showed up in 2003. A two-time All-Star, Ilgauskas played every season except his last one in Cleveland, and had his No. 11 retired by the Cavs in 2014. Arvydas Sabonis was more talented (one of the world's best players as a youngster), but since he didn't come to the NBA until the age of 31, he can't really match up to Ilgauskas' NBA career. And Sarunas Marciulionis get an honorable mention.

Other notable players: Sabonis, Marciulionis, Jonas Valanciunas, Darius Songaila, Donatas Motiejunas, Mindaugas Kuzminskas

Mexico

Player: Eduardo Najera

Teams: Mavericks, Warriors, Nuggets, Nets, Bobcats

Career averages: 4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals

Why? Najera was never a star, but nobody sticks around for 12 seasons unless he's doing things to help his team(s) win. Known as a gritty defender and hustle guy, Najera is the best player to come out of Mexico.

Other notables: Gustavo Ayon, Jorge Gutierrez

The Netherlands

Player: Rik Smits

Team: Pacers

Career averages: 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks

Why? The Dunkin' Dutchman was a crucial piece for the 90s Pacers teams that battled the Knicks and Bulls in the Eastern Conference playoffs year in and year out. At 7-foot-4 with the ability to shoot, Smits posed a unique problem for defenses. He's also the best player of all time from the Netherlands, though Swen Nater (12.2 ppg, 10.8 rpg in seven NBA seasons; led the league in rebounding at 15.0 rpg in 1979-80) deserves a mention.

Other notables: Nater, Dan Gadzuric, Francisco Elson

New Zealand

Player: Steven Adams

Team: Thunder

Career averages: 7.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 blocks

Why? There aren't many Kiwis in NBA annals, but Adams is definitely the best. A massive 7-footer who constantly agitates opponents, Adams has shown some offensive skill he may be able to tap into as his career progresses.

Other notable: Sean Marks

Nigeria

Player: Hakeem Olajuwon

Team: Rockets, Raptors

Career averages: 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 blocks

Why? Olajuwon is in the discussion for the greatest NBA center of all time, so he definitely takes Nigeria's crown. Olajuwon was a dynamic scorer and a brilliant defender from Day One (if you read Dikembe Mutombo's slide, you already know Olajuwon is the all-time NBA leader in blocks), and he led the Rockets to back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995.

Other notables: Michael Olowokandi, Festus Ezeli

Puerto Rico

Player: J.J. Barea

Teams: Mavericks, Timberwolves

Career averages: 8.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds

Why? For a sub-6-foot point guard, Barea has carved himself a pretty nice spot as a bench scorer. Shifting Barea to the starting lineup during the 2011 Finals was key to the Mavericks winning their 2011 NBA title.

Other notables: Carlos Arroyo, Butch Lee

Russia

Player: Andrei Kirilenko

Teams: Jazz, Timberwolves, Nets

Career averages: 11.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks

Why? Besides having the best hair in the league, AK47 was a tremendous two-way player for 13 NBA seasons. When healthy, the 6-foot-9 forward could block a shot at one end, dribble the length of the floor and finish with a thunderous dunk at the other. He's the best of the best from Russia.

Other notables: Timofey Mozgov, Alexey Shved, Alexander Volkov

Serbia

Player: Vlade Divac

Teams: Lakers, Hornets, Kings

Career averages: 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists

Why? If you ignore the fact he elevated flopping to an form of art (or derision, depending on your point of view), Divac was one of the most charismatic players the league has seen. A great passer, he played "point-center" for the entertaining Kings teams of the early 2000s. One day Nikola Jokic could pass him, but for now the title of Serbia's best NBA player goes to Vlade.

Other notables: Jokic, Nenad Krstic, Marko Jaric, Darko Milicic, Boban Marjanovic, Nemanja Bjelica

Slovenia

Player: Goran Dragic

Teams: Suns, Rockets, Heat

Career averages: 13.3 points, 4.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds

Why? A lithe, athletic point guard, Dragic has proven himself to be much more than a capable scorer. He's shown flashes of brilliance over his career, and is settling in as Miami's floor general. He didn't face particularly strong competition from his countrymen.

Other notables: Beno Udrih, Rasho Nesterovic, Sasha Vujacic

South Sudan

Player: Manute Bol

Teams: Bullets, Warriors, 76ers, Heat

Career averages: 2.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 blocks

Why? OK, so Luol Deng has had a much better overall career -- and certainly offensively -- than Bol, but the late, great 7-foot-7 center was much more memorable. Bol twice led the league in blocks, and recorded the second-highest blocks per game average in NBA history (4.96) as a rookie with the Bullets in 1985-86. Deng has been solid, but you won't find his name close to the top of any NBA record lists.

Other notables: Deng, Thon Maker

Spain

Player: Pau Gasol

Teams: Grizzlies, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs

Career averages: 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.7 blocks

Why? Aside from Dirk Nowitzki, Gasol is probably the most accomplished international player (who didn't go to college or high school in the U.S.) in league history. A six-time All-Star, Gasol helped lead the Lakers to back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010. His toughest competition from Spain comes from brother Marc, who could potentially pass the elder Gasol should the rest of his career goes well.

Other notables: Marc Gasol, Jose Calderon, Ricky Rubio, Rudy Fernandez, Willy Hernangomez, Alex Abrines, Juan Hernangomez

Turkey

Player: Hedo Turkoglu

Teams: Kings, Magic, Raptors, Suns, Clippers

Career averages: 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists

Why? He was a solid player for the Kings, but he really came into his own with the Magic. He helped lead Orlando to the 2009 Finals playing point-forward alongside Dwight Howard, and gets the nod over Mehmet Okur (13.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg in 10 seasons) because of his longevity and impact. 

Other notables: Okur, Ersan Ilyasova, Omer Asik

U.S. Virgin Islands

Player: Tim Duncan

Team: Spurs

Career averages: 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks

Why? The resume speaks for itself: Five-time champion, three-time Finals MVP, two-time NBA MVP, 15-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA, 15-time All-Defense. Arguably one of the top five players of all time, so there's no debate about his place in Virgin Islands hierarchy.

Other notable: Raja Bell

Bonus: United States

Oh, you didn't think we could have a list without including the good old U.S. of A, did you?

Player: Michael Jordan

Teams: Bulls, Wizards

Career stats: 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists

Why? The GOAT is the GOAT -- it's that simple. There are certainly challengers (Wilt, Kareem, Larry, Magic, LeBron), but it would be difficult to find a single NBA fan who doesn't consider Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time. Born in New York and raised in North Carolina, M.J. gets the honor for the U.S.

Other notables: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James

The best of the rest (Part 1)

Just because they didn't get a slide of their own doesn't mean they're not deserving of recognition. Here are the best players from the rest of the countries that have produced an NBA player.

Austria: Jakob Poeltl
Bulgaria: Georgi Glouchkov
Cape Verde: Edy Tavares
Cuba: Andres Guibert
Czech Republic: Jiri Welsch
Denmark: Lars Hansen
Dominica: Garth Joseph
Egypt: Alaa Abdelnaby (pictured)
Estonia: Martin Muursepp
Finland: Hanno Mottola
French Guiana: Kevin Seraphin
Gabon: Stephane Lasme
Georgia: Zaza Pachulia
Ghana: Ben Bentil
Guadeloupe: Mickael Pietrus

The best of the rest (Part 2)

Here are some more you may know:

Guyana: Rawle Marshall
Haiti: Samuel Dalembert
Hungary: Kornel David
Iceland: Petur Gudmundsson
Ireland: Pat Burke
Iran: Hamed Haddadi
Israel: Omri Casspi
Japan: Yuta Tabuse
Lebanon: Rony Seikaly
Mali: Cheick Diallo
Martinique: Ronny Turiaf
Montenegro: Nikola Pekovic
Norway: Torgeir Bryn
Poland: Marcin Gortat (pictured)

The best of the rest (Part 3)

And the actual rest of the rest (we promise):

Republic of Korea: Ha Seung-Jin
Republic of Macedonia: Pero Antic
Romania: Gheorghe Muresan (pictured)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Adonal Foyle
Senegal: Gorgui Dieng
Slovakia: Richard Petruska
Sweden: Jonas Jerebko
Switzerland: Thabo Sefolosha
Tunisia: Salah Mejri
Ukraine: Vitaly Potapenko
United Kingdom: Joel Freeland
United Republic of Tanzania: Hasheem Thabeet
Uruguay: Esteban Batista
Venezuela: Greivis Vasquez