Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Precious Achiuwa is a modern high-energy power forward in the NBA. He plays with high energy and is a very good rebounder.
- Nationality: United States
- Number: 5 (Heat), 5 (Raptors), 5 (Knicks)
- Shoe Size: 15
- Shoes Worn: Anta KT Splash 5, Anta Daringly 3.0, Anta KT7, Nike Kybrid S2
- Wingspan: 7’1″ (2.16 m)
- Height w/ Shoes: 6 feet 7.50 inches (2.02 m)
- Playing Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- Draft: 2020, 1st round (20th pick overall) by the Miami Heat (contract history)
- Age: Born September 19, 1999
- College: Memphis Tigers (University of Memphis)
- High School: Montverde Academy, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, Our Saviour Lutheran School
- Hometown: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 2K Rating: 78 (2K25)
- Speciality: Rebounding, protecting the paint
- Teams: Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks
- Net Worth: Made $12,513,127 in the NBA
Precious Achiuwa is a frontcourt swingman who can play center and power forward positions equally well in the modern NBA. I thought the Knicks did very well to land him in the trade along with OG Anunoby because I felt Achiuwa had the upside to become one of the greatest centers the Knicks have had since Ewing. 8/13/2024
Notes:
- Precious Achiuwa’s height with shoes was 6 feet 8.75 inches as a rookie and is potentially 6 feet 9.50 inches today.
- Precious Achiuwa’s playing weight was 234 pounds as a rookie and was 225 pounds during the 2023-24 season.
- Because he’s not as tall as some players, Precious Achiuwa generally will struggle to get the recognition that he deserves. Achiuwa can play the power forward and center positions. He plays both positions well and whatever team manages to sign him will outperform because they will sign him for less than the value he gives to the team. Achiuwa is the kind of player contenders love to sign because he will outplay his contract and that’s what you need after you overspend on your superstars.
- Precious Achiuwa started his NBA career wearing Nike basketball shoes. He then switched to Anta. Other notable NBA players wearing Anta include Kyrie Irving.
Fun Facts
- He grew up playing soccer in Nigeria. His parents didn’t move to the United States until he was in the eighth grade. His basketball interest developed after that.
- His mother did actually name him Precious Achiuwa — that’s his real name.
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