Chuma Okeke (Georgia, 26 years old) became Thursday the fourth official incorporation of Madrid for the next season after signing for two seasons, from the NBA in which he has played the last five campaigns.
The player Sign for the whites after they could not close the signing that really interested them, another American, Lonnie Walker IV, who finally opted for the MacCabi Tel Aviv When getting an output clause to the NBA until June 1.
The whites, who refused to accept that possibility of exit during this summer, decided on this 2.01 power forward, which has among one of its great virtues versatility.
The American claims to feel happy to sign “for one of the greats of the Euroleague” / R.MADRID
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So much that the player himself assured on white television that “I can play from Base to Pivot.” Without a doubt, a declaration of intentions of the new Madrid player, That comes with some crazy desire to demonstrate the talent that he offered in the NBA to accounts, in his passage by teams such as Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
A total of 198 games in its five seasons in the NBA58 of them as a holder averaging 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 robberies. Now, that talent puts it at the service of Madrid for the next two seasons.
Okeke has played five seasons in the NBA and arrives at the Euroleague for the first time in his career / NBA
“These years I have prepared my body to support everything necessary. I feel that right now it is stronger than ever, I am in a very good way. I would not say that I have reached my maximum, but I am close to reaching it, ”he said in statements to the club.
“I'm a winner”
“I am a very versatile player, I can play in all positions, it is something that I have already done before. I can play from base to pivot. I can create plays, direct, score, bounce … I am supportive, worker, I like to play for the team and, obviously, I am a winner, ”said the US player.
“I am looking forward to putting the shirt and starting, winning matches, having a good time, learning the culture… It is very exciting for me, something new. I thank you for your welcome. We are going to have a good time and won. ”Of course, trust in his game does not lack. We will see its adaptation to European basketball and as Scariolo takes the most possible.
