Are Jaden McDaniels and Jalen McDaniels Related? Detailed List of Siblings in the NBA

The NBA is arguably the most competitive professional basketball league in the world. So, it is rare for multiple members of the same family to play in it. However, there have been a few father-son and sibling duos in league history to achieve that incredible feat. So, when Jaden McDaniels and Jalen McDaniels took the floor tonight to face each other, many were left wondering if the two McDaniels were related.

Jaden McDaniels from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jalen McDaniels from the Toronto Raptors are brothers. The siblings have a 2-and-a-half-year age difference, with Jalen being the older brother at 26 years old and Jaden at 23 years old. Despite being the younger sibling, Jaden has had a more successful NBA career so far. While his older brother got drafted 52nd in 2019, Jaden was selected 28th a year later.

Jalen has had a bench role throughout his career. Even this season, Jalen has played in 44 games for the Raptors but got his first start tonight against his brother. He is averaging only 3.1 points and 1.5 rebounds this season. Meanwhile, Jaden has become a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in just 4 seasons. He played and started in all 79 games last season, and has stayed in that role this year as well.

Jaden has helped the Timberwolves become one of the best teams in the Western Conference, averaging 10.7 points and 3.2 rebounds. Even tonight, Jaden got the better of his older brother as the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the Toronto Raptors 133-85.

From the legendary sibling duo of Pau and Marc Gasol to the Curry Brothers, fans have been fortunate to witness some great sibling rivalries. Here’s a diverse breakdown of the same!

List of Active Siblings in the NBA

Jalen and Jaden McDaniels are not the only sibling duo in the NBA. In fact, the league currently has 13 sets of active siblings. Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are arguably the most famous active sibling duo in the NBA. It is majorly because of the superstardom of Steph. While Steph is still pursuing his 5th Championship, his brother recently followed in his father’s footsteps and started playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

The second active siblings are Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Despite being brothers, their roles are very different. While Giannis is one of the best players in the league, Thanasis has been a benchwarmer for the majority of his Bucks tenure. Their 3rd sibling, Kostas Antetokounmpo, also played in the NBA and won a Championship with the Lakers in 2020. Other active siblings include:

1.  Mortiz and Franz Wagner
2. Lonzo and LaMelo Ball
3. Evan and Isaiah Mobley
4. Tyus and Tre Jones

Apart from these 6 sibling duos, there are also 6 active twins in the NBA.

1. Brook and Robin Lopez
2. Cody and Caleb Martin
3. Keegan and Kris Murray
4. Julian and Justin Champagnie
5. Markieff and Marcus Morris
6. Amen and Ausar Thompson

Surprisingly, the league also has an active trio of brothers, Jrue, Justin, and Aaron Holiday.

It is commendable that despite it being so hard to make a career in the NBA, these 13 siblings have not only managed to enter the league, but establish themselves among the best players in the world.

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