Obinna Ekezie’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Basketball player
A.K.A. Obinna Ralph Ekezie
Is Athlete
Basketball player
From Nigeria
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

22 August 1975, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Age 45 years
Stats
Height: 206
Weight: 123

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.

Career

A 6’9″ 270 lb center, Ekezie was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies after playing with the Maryland Terrapins from 1995–1999. Obinna prepared for college at Worcester Academy, graduating in 1995.

Ekezie played for five NBA teams (1999–2005), and also professionally with Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Lottomatica Roma (Italy), and Dynamo Moscow.

Ekezie is the founder of ZeepTravel, an online business allowing travel services for those going to and from America and Africa.

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