The 2016-17 season was quite the roller coaster of events for guard David Nwaba, starting the season with the Los Angeles D-Fenders and ending with an impactful role on the Los Angeles Lakers. Nwaba made a name for himself with his hard-nosed approach and constant hustle, earning the respect of head coach Luke Walton and his teammates.
That path didn’t start out as bright as Nwaba may have envisioned, after going undrafted following his college career with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, the 24-year-old then joined the D-Fenders, catching the attention of organization.
Nwaba’s overall aggressiveness on defense and winning mentality were key characteristics any teammate would encourage.