David Nwaba

DAVID NWABA: NBA BLUE COLLAR MINDSET 

• David Nwaba, graduated from Cal Poly with a sociology degree & earned a contract with G-League LA D-Fenders after paying $125 to tryout

• “David figured it out; he embodies BLUE COLLAR. He was probably the best defender in his only season in the G-League. 2/3 into his 1st season he’s playing for the Lakers” says Coby Karl, D-Fenders head coach

• Former Lakers Coach on David Nwaba’s strengths: “He doesn’t seem to care about anything but winning and playing defense.”

• While playing for the Chicago Bulls, Coach Fred Hoiberg said this of David Nwaba: “His skill is he goes out & plays harder than everybody else on the floor.”

• “David Nwaba’s ability to play hurt underlines his character & winning attitude,” says Coach Stephen Silas, Rockets Head Coach 

Nwaba is currently with the Houston Rockets (5th year in NBA). 

2020-21 Stats:

22 mpg / 9 ppg / 3.9 rpg

David Nwaba on his path to the NBA: 

* I had the faith that it would work out, but I had to be patient

* I had to — as they say — trust the process

* So if you take anything away from my story, I hope it will be this: No journey is a straight line—every single one looks a little different

* Trust yourself & GO TO WORK