Chukwuma Julian "Chuma" Okeke (born August 18, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League.A power forward, he was drafted 16th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA draft.He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. Still has room to grow in terms of polish, but already holds his own guarding multiple positions and rebounds the ball well for his size. A power forward, he was drafted 16th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA draft. Our experts break down the top choices.DeMar DeRozan: Don't 'vilify' Gregg Popovich, Becky Hammon for standing during anthemSpurs star DeMar DeRozan said that he had no problem with head coach Gregg Popovich and assistant Becky Hammon choosing to stand during the national anthem prior to Friday's win over the Kings.The first two days of NBA action are in the books. The Orlando Magic have selected Chuma Okeke with the No. 16 overall pick Chuma Okeke this season. "Why these games matter for seven underrated NBA title contendersWhich teams are gearing up to crash the NBA Finals? Do-it-all forward who flashes the ability to make jump shots, effort plays, and create a bit off the dribble. Our experts offer their best bets.Celtics' Marcus Smart: Refs overturned call so Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn't foul outCeltics guard Marcus Smart was critical of the officials after Friday's loss, saying they overturned a charging call against Giannis Antetokounmpo because it would have been his sixth foul.All members of the Rockets and Mavericks link arms and kneel while the national anthem is played before their game in Orlando.While starring in return, Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic worried for grandmother with COVID-19After scoring 18 points to go with 9 rebounds, 6 blocks and 5 assists in his first game since breaking his leg in 2019, Portland's Jusuf Nurkic revealed his grandmother is hospitalized in a coma because of COVID-19. Auburn captures SEC title with dominant win vs. TennesseeJacoby voices doubts about Clippers; Jalen fires backDavid Jacoby questions the Clippers' durability in the bubble, but Jalen Rose is adamant that, despite the setbacks, the Clippers will win the West.Can the NBA handle an outbreak like we've seen in MLB?Jalen Rose and David Jacoby discuss Adam Silver's comments about how the NBA would react if positive cases were found inside the bubble.Zion Williamson explains that he and the Pelicans will do what is best in regard to his playing status for Thursday's game against the Jazz.Which NBA team is the smartest bet in the Eastern Conference?Doug Kezirian, Jordan Schultz and Joe Fortenbaugh give their picks on smartest bet to win the Eastern Conference in the NBA restart, between the Bucks, Celtics and Raptors.Mavs' Luka Doncic: 'A lot to learn' after tough loss to RocketsLuka Doncic and the Mavs blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and fell 153-149 in overtime to the Rockets, a loss that Doncic said proved the team is young and has "a lot to learn. Without the injury, Okeke was poised to become Auburn’s first 1st Round NBA Draft pick since Mamadou N’Diaye in … Now it appears his return, if it happens this season, would be with Orlando's G League team in Lakeland, Florida.The versatile 6-8 forward had a breakout sophomore season at Auburn in 2018-19, averaging 12.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks.Okeke, who turned 21 in August, will earn an extra $1 million by signing next summer under the 2020-21 rookie scale, Orlando's current roster is a mix of veterans such as Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic and rising young players such as Mo Bamba, Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac.The Magic can now use their 2019-20 salary space and two open roster spots on players who can help immediately.https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/omnisport/f4/5c/okeke-chuma-092319-getty-usnews-ftr_170pmz7se3a3w16dtkl4hl1g43.jpg?t=1583991261&w=500&quality=80 Gave Auburn considerable versatility with their personnel last season able to fill multiple roles and doing so with well above average efficiency.Has great tools for the defensive end and shows some competitiveness covering a lot of ground on some possessions, chipping in as a rim protector, and trying to get in the passing lanes. In one of the more memorable (for all the wrong reasons) moments of the NCAA tourney, Auburn’s Chuma Okeke tore his ACL late in his team’s 97-80 … Sources: The Orlando Magic plan to redshirt No. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Chuma Okeke on ESPN. Fluid athlete with good feet who can use long strides to get out in the open court and play above the rim impressively with a head of steam. He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. Synergy Stats: Chuma Okeke Scouting Report; About Chuma Okeke. Get the latest Chuma Okeke news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. 16 overall pick Chuma Okeke this season.