Chukwuemeka Noubuisi Okafor Wiki Biography
Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi “Emeka” Okafor (born September 28, 1982) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Prior to the NBA, Okafor attended Houston’s Bellaire High School and the University of Connecticut.
| Full Name | Emeka Okafor |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Salary | 14.49 million USD |
| Date Of Birth | September 28, 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Height | 2.08 |
| Weight | 115.67 |
| Profession | Actor, Costume Department, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Education | University of Connecticut, Bellaire High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Ilana Nunn Okafor |
| Parents | Celestina Okafor, Pius Okafor |
| Siblings | Nneka Okafor |
| http://www.facebook.com/EmekaOkafor50 | |
| http://www.twitter.com/bigmek50 | |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm1755794 |
| Awards | NBA Rookie of the Year Award, NBA All-Rookie Team, NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Big East Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, Best Male College Athlete ESPY Award, NABC Player of the Year, NABC Defensive Player of the Year, Pete Newell Big Man Award |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Professional basket ballplayer with the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats (2004-2009), New Orleans Hornets (2009-2012), and Washington Wizards (2012-2013). |
| 2 | Selected 2nd, by the Charlotte Bobcats, in the 2004 NBA draft. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aka Gum | 2002 | Video |
Costume Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Insurance | 2009 | Video costumer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Angle | 2009 | TV Series documentary development advisor – 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Is Burning | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Wheel of Fortune | 2005 | TV Series | Himself – Celebrity Contestant |
| Charlie Rose | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| One Tree Hill | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |