Precious Achiuwa
Definition
Precious Achiuwa (full name: Precious Ezinna Achiuwa) is a Nigerian professional basketball player, currently serving as a power forward for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born September 19, 1999, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, he immigrated to the US as a child, excelled in high school basketball at schools like Montverde Academy, and played one standout freshman season at the University of Memphis, earning AAC Player of the Year honors before being drafted 20th overall by the Miami Heat in 2020.
Throughout his NBA career, Achiuwa has suited up for the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, and now the Kings, known for his rebounding prowess, shot-blocking, and that rare ability to make 'precious' plays look effortless.
Examples
Precious Achiuwa swatted that shot into the fifth row like he was auditioning for a superhero role.
With Precious Achiuwa anchoring the paint, opponents treat the key like a no-fly zone over international waters.
Precious Achiuwa's name is so fitting – every rebound he grabs feels like uncovering buried treasure.
Trading teams again? Precious Achiuwa's career path is basically NBA free agency speed dating.