Report on Contract Agreement (New) with #17 David Nwaba

We are pleased to announce that the Ryukyu Golden Kings have agreed to a contract with player #17 David Nwaba for the 2026-27 season.

David Nwaba

Date of Birth: January 14, 1993

Height: 196cm

Weight: 99kg

Position: SG/SF

From: United States

College: California Polytechnic State University

Career Highlights:

2016-17 Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)

Los Angeles D-Fenders (NBA D-League)

2017-18 Chicago Bulls (NBA)

2018-19 Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

2019-20 Brooklyn Nets (NBA)

2020-22 Houston Rockets (NBA)

2022-23 Motor City Cruise (NBA G-League)

2023-24 Motor City Cruise (NBA G-League)

London Lions (United Kingdom-BBL)

2024-26 San-en Neo Phoenix

2026- Ryukyu Golden Kings

▽ Club Comment

We are extremely pleased to welcome an impact player like Nwaba, who can change the flow of the game on both offense and defense.

He is a player with extensive experience in the NBA, the world's highest level, combined with exceptional athleticism and strong defensive skills. He is an all-rounder who can play at a high level regardless of position on either end of the court, and his hard work and dedication align with the style the Kings seek.

Furthermore, he brings significant energy to the team in areas that may not appear in statistics, such as loose balls, rebounds, and transitions, embodying the plays necessary for victory.

We expect his commitment to giving his all for the team in any situation to have a great impact on his teammates and the fans.

We ask for your continued support for Nwaba.

▽ Player Comment

I’m truly honored and excited to join the Ryukyu Golden Kings. This is a great opportunity for me, and I’m grateful for the trust the organization has placed in me. I’m looking forward to embracing the team culture, competing at a high level, and doing whatever it takes to help us win. I want to thank God, my family, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. I’m excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to get started.

I am deeply honored and very much looking forward to becoming a member of the Ryukyu Golden Kings. I am sincerely grateful to the club for their trust and for giving me this opportunity to play for the Kings.

I will embrace the team's culture, compete at a high level, and give my all to do everything I can to help us win.

I sincerely thank God, my family, and everyone who has supported me up to this point.

I am very excited about this new challenge and eagerly await the day I can start as a member of the team.