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18-year-old Nigerian James Nnaji impresses on his NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets against the Golden State Warriors,
Nigerian Professional basketball player James Nnaji has finally made his NBA debut.
The 18-year-old James Nnaji made a sensational move from Spanish ACB side Barcelona to the NBA last month.
Nnaji, a rookie center from Nigeria who is 18 years old, was originally taken by the Detroit Pistons with the No. 31 pick.
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The Hornets acquired Nnaji on Draft Day by sending the Nos. 34 and 39 picks to the Boston Celtics.
James Nnaji makes NBA Summer League debut for Charlotte Hornets
James Nnaji hasn't spent much time putting his own mark on the NBA.
The Nigerian center made his Summer League debut for the Charlotte Hornets against the Golden State Warriors.
His performance caught the crowd's attention with good stats and highlights.
With 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block in 17 minutes on 2/2 field goal shooting, Nnaji who is 18 years old and selected in the 31st round, left a strong statistical record.
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Nnaji was able to exhibit the majority of his skills during his brief time in the game, including dunks and blocks, two moves that characterize him as a player.
The Hornets were defeated 98-83 by the Warriors, and Nnaji, a member of the Barça team, was unable to stop it.
Although he will delay his arrival since he will continue to play for the Barcelona club for another year, he made a strong impression and started earning the respect of the NBA.
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