Former Cleveland Cavaliers wing David Nwaba has emerged as one of the best players in Japan this season. Nwaba began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers after going undrafted in 2016 and made a name for himself as an impressive defender at the NBA level. He bounced around from team to team until 2022, spending time with the Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, and Houston Rockets.
After spending two years with the Rockets from 2020 to 2022, Nwaba moved on from the NBA. He played in the G League for two seasons from 2022 to 2024 before making the leap to international ball.