In one of the latest NBA trade rumors, former NBA star David Nwaba who has played for the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers is set to take his basketball talents to Europe as news broke out that the star is going to join the English basketball team, the London Lions.
The forward who has had a short NBA career so far made his first NBA appearance in February 2017 for the Lakers and then made his way to three other teams before finally settling down at Houston whom he last played for in the 2021-22 season.
Insights into Nwaba’s move to the London Lions
David Nwaba went undrafted after his college career with Cal Poly, and he finally found favor with his hometown team, the Lakers, who recruited the role-player for the 2016-17 NBA season. Known for his vicious and power-punching dunks, he earned the nickname ‘The Demolition Man’ and in his time with the Purple and Gold, the star averaged 6 points and 3.2 rebounds a night.
Following his stint with the Lakers, Nwaba continued his NBA journey playing for the Bulls, the Cavaliers, and the Nets where he averaged 7.9, 6.5, and 5.2 points per game, respectively. The Houston Rockets were the final NBA team David adorned the jersey of.
The Demolition Man had his best NBA season in his first season with the Rockets where he was an asset scoring 9.2 points per game and grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The next season, the player was not able to keep continuing his dominant force and his averages went down as he scored 5.1 points a game. That was his final show in the NBA. In the 237 games he played in the league, the star averaged 6.8 points per game and 3.7 rebounds a night.
Now, Nwaba is set to play overseas basketball for the first time in his career as NBA trade rumors reported that the star has signed with the London Lions of the British Basketball League.
The Lions are a team based in Stratford, East London, and one arguably the best basketball squad in the country. While they play in the British League, the team also competes in the EuroCup Championship.
This is the perfect opportunity for Nwaba to outdo himself and show his dominance on the basketball court as he attempts to revive his basketball career.
The star will hope to lead the Lions to victory in both their regional and global fixtures.
How Nwaba’s presence could influence and elevate overseas’ talents
With NBA trade rumors around the corner reporting that Nwaba’s move to London has been sealed, it is crucial to note the influence the star’s presence will have on not just future basketball talent but also on English and European players.
Currently first in their regional league with a record of 22 wins and 3 losses, the Lions are arguably the best team in their country with little to no competition. However, Nwaba is brought in for his skillset which would empower the team in their European competition. Currently sitting in 3rd place with 9 wins and 4 losses, the Lions have signed the NBA star to reinforce their squad on a global level.
Nwaba’s move could just help the star himself but it could also help other players shine in his spotlight because it is certain that NBA teams will be keeping an eye on the rim slasher. In short, the forward’s presence could potentially help elevate overseas talents into the NBA.
With the impregnable rise of Greek star Giannis Antetokuonmpo, Serbian phenomenon Nikola Jokic, and Slovenian prodigy Luka Doncic, the NBA would love to see the rise of many more European and overseas talent. Many hope that Nwaba’s move to the London Lions creates an avenue for talents from across the sea.
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