When most NBA fans hear the name Chima Moneke, they likely sit there with a stunned look on their face pondering the questions, who is this guy? Where did he come from? And why sign him over the more notable free agents that are still available?
Moneke is a Nigerian player who has bounced around the globe trying to make his NBA dreams come true. Born on Christmas Eve 1995 in Australia, the 6-foot-6 222-pound forward is a culturally diverse man that has seen many different styles of basketball during his travels.