May 1, 2023
Two editions ago, we featured a list of NFL athletes with a Nigerian heritage. Your response to that edition was overwhelming. So, we have moved it forward. In May, we are bringing you a list of NBA athletes with a Nigerian heritage chasing the most fabulous prize in basketball – the NBA Championship. Sixteen of the thirty teams in the NBA make it to the playoffs. We are proud to say that some of these teams have relied on the skills and leadership of athletes with a Nigerian heritage to carry them to the championship trophy. For example, while the Milwaukee Bucks rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat rely on the incredible defense of Bam Adebayo. Besides Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, there are other NBA players with a Nigerian heritage—for example, Andre Tyler Iguodala, who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Besides being a star basketball player, Iguodala is also an “A” student and was also on the national honor ...
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