Back أوبينا إكيزي Arabic اوبينا اكيزى ARZ Obinna Ekezie Spanish Obinna Ekezie French Obinna Ekezie Hausa Obinna Ekezie IG Obinna Ekezie Italian オビンナ・エケジー Japanese Обина Екезије Serbian Obinna Ekezie Swahili
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1975 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 268 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Worcester Academy (Worcester, Massachusetts) |
| College | Maryland (1995–1999) |
| NBA draft | 1999: 2nd round, 37th overall pick |
| Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies | |
| Playing career | 1999–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2000 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 2000–2001 | Washington Wizards |
| 2001 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2001–2002 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2002–2003 | Red Star Belgrade |
| 2004–2005 | Columbus Riverdragons |
| 2005 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2006 | Virtus Roma |
| 2006–2007 | Dynamo Moscow |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Obinna Ralph Ekezie (born August 22, 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name, Obinna, means "Father's heart". He is a direct descendant of the 19th century Igbo warrior and businessman Duruike Akubugali, hence hails from Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Urban Local Government Area of Imo State.[1]
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