DAVID NWABA (HOU)
#2•D. NWABA
G/F • 6’4, 209 lbs; 7th year, Cal Poly
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: ATHLETIC WING DEFENDER/SLASHER
The pure definition of an energy boost, David Nwaba has mastered the art of hustle; never-ending motor: Nwaba’s aggressive defensively, bothers perimeter threats w/ nice lateral movement, won't fold on 50/50 balls; incredibly strong, very good athlete – slashes well, can finish off plays in transition; undersized but you’d never know it: Nwaba rebounds well, digs in when checking larger players; brings max effort defensively: stopper potential, able to check 1-3; discovering offensive game: likes to attack after turning down Js, puts head down & drives w/ purpose; next steps: better below the rim finishing, drawing fouls & cashing corner triples; developing w/ Rockets – Nwaba has Star UnderDOG potential
SIGNATURE!
SPIN --> (POWER) SLAM
TRANSITION EURO
#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, UNDRAFTED (U), LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON D. NWABA
Avg. career-high 9.2 points/game (2020-21)
D-League All-Rookie Team (2017)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K23 RATING: TBD
(via Delay of Game Hoops & Chicago Bulls)