Zeke Nnaji

Basketball player for the Denver Nuggets

Zeke Nnaji - Basketball player for the Denver Nuggets
Born

January 9th, 2001
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 2001, this basketball player played college basketball for the University of Arizona. He entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Denver Nuggets in 2020. During his time with the Nuggets, he contributed to the team's success and development as a key player. His versatile skills and strong performance on the court have garnered attention in professional basketball.

Drafted 22nd overall by the Denver Nuggets

Played in NBA playoffs with the Nuggets

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