Who is Chris Obekpa?

Chris Obekpa is a well-known Nigerian professional basketball player. He is best known as the player for Santa Cruz Warriors of NBA Development League. He plays from center position wearing a jersey number 21.

Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Ethnicity, Nationality

Chris was born in Makurdi, Nigeria. He was born on 14 November 1993. Obekpa has African ethnicity and has a Nigerian nationality.

His birth name is Christopher Ewaoche Obekpa. He is the son of Elizabeth O. Ameh and Gabriel Obekpa, Chris Obekpa. His father is the prince and his uncle Elias Ikeoyi Obekpa is the current king of Idoma tribe. He has six sisters and three brothers. Since childhood, he has built up a strong interest towards basketball sports.

In which university did Chris Obekpa attend?

Chris Obekpa studied at Our Savior New American in Centereach, New York and attended St. Jhon’s University.

Chris Obekpa: Professional Life and Career

Chris Obekpa started his professional career journey since 2016. Chris was undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft. Chris joined the Miami Heat for 2016 NBA Summer League.

On 21 October 2016, he signed with the Golden State Warriors but the very next day he was released from the team Warriors. Chris was signed by the  Santa Cruz Warriors on 31 October 2016. Later, Chris joined the Phoenix Suns for the  2017 NBA Summer League on 3rd July 2017.

Chris Obekpa: Net Worth, Income, Salary

There is no information about his salary and net worth.

Chris Obekpa: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

Chris Obekpa was rumored to be playing for UNLV but instead, he chose St. Jhon’s.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Chris Obekpa has a height of 6 feet 9 inches. His body weighs 104kg. He has black hair and black eyes. Furthermore, there are no details regarding his body measurements.

Is Chris Obekpa active on social media?

Chris Obekpa is inactive on social sites. Currently, he holds no account on any social sites including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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