Chuma Okeke is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He played college basketball at Auburn University before being drafted 16th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA draft.
August 18, 1998: Chuma Okeke Born
On August 18, 1998, Chukwuma Julian "Chuma" Okeke was born.
March 29, 2019: ACL Injury in Sweet 16 Win
On March 29, 2019, during a Sweet 16 win against North Carolina in the 2019 NCAA tournament, Chuma Okeke tore his ACL, sidelining him for the remainder of the tournament.
June 20, 2019: Drafted by Orlando Magic
On June 20, 2019, Chuma Okeke was selected as the 16th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA draft.
October 28, 2019: Signed with Lakeland
On October 28, 2019, Chuma Okeke reported to Lakeland's training camp as a draft rights player after signing a one-year G League contract with the Magic's affiliate in Lakeland.
November 16, 2020: Signed by Orlando Magic
On November 16, 2020, Chuma Okeke was signed by the Orlando Magic.
March 26, 2021: Career-High 22 Points
On March 26, 2021, Chuma Okeke scored a career-high 22 points in a 105–112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
February 25, 2022: Career-High 26 Points
On February 25, 2022, Chuma Okeke scored a new career-high of 26 points in a 119–111 win over the Houston Rockets.
August 1, 2024: Signed with New York Knicks
On August 1, 2024, Chuma Okeke signed with the New York Knicks.
February 6, 2025: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
On February 6, 2025, Chuma Okeke signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
April 3, 2025: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers
On April 3, 2025, Chuma Okeke signed a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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