1. Chukwudiebere Maduabum was drafted 56th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2011 NBA draft before his rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets.
11 Facts About Chukwudiebere Maduabum
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Chukwudiebere Maduabum played for two teams while he was in Nigeria before going to the D-League: the Dodan Warriors and the Kano Pillars.
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On March 18,2011, Chukwudiebere Maduabum was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League.
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On June 23,2011, Chukwudiebere Maduabum was selected with the 56th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Chukwudiebere Maduabum's rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft night.
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On January 24,2012, Chukwudiebere Maduabum was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.
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In July 2012, Chukwudiebere Maduabum joined the Nuggets for the 2012 NBA Summer League where he averaged 2.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in three games.
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In January 2013, Chukwudiebere Maduabum signed with Al-Shamal of Qatar's D1 league where he averaged 9.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 1.0 assists in eight games.
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Chukwudiebere Maduabum went on earn league All-Star honors and helped them win the 2014 championship.
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On November 2,2014, Chukwudiebere Maduabum was acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
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On September 21,2016, Chukwudiebere Maduabum signed with Kagoshima Rebnise of the Japanese Second Division.