Nassir Little

Nassir Little is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association, after being drafted into the league in 2019 by the Portland Trail Blazers. He currently plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Player Profile

Nassir Shamai Little was born on February 11, 2000, in Pensacola, Florida in the United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 99 kg. He shoots right-handed and plays a Small Forward and a Power Forward.

High School and College Career

He attended Oakleaf High School in Orange Park, Florida, and later attended Orlando Christian Prep in Orlando, Florida. He committed to play college basketball for the University of North Carolina and was there from 2018 to 2019.

In 2018, he was named a McDonald’s All-American and he was also named the McDonald’s All-American MVP.

Professional Career

Little turned pro in 2019. He was selected in the 1st round, 25th overall of the 2019 NBA Draft, picked by the Portland Trail Blazers.

He signed with Portland in 2019 and played with them through to 2023. In 2023, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. As of the start of 2024, he still plays for the Suns.

Career Highlights

• 2018 - McDonald's All-American
• 2018 - McDonald's All-American Game MVP