Chinanu Onuaku
C · Houston Rockets
Seasons 2016-17–2017-18 · 2 on record · Ht 6-10 · b. 1996
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Player info
| Nickname | Bam Bam, Nanu |
|---|---|
| Position | C |
| Number | #21 |
| Team | Houston Rockets |
| Height | 6-10 |
| Weight | 245 lb |
| Born | 1996-11-01 |
| College | Louisville |
| Drafted | 2016 · Round 2, Pick 37 · Houston Rockets |
| Seasons | 2016-17–2017-18 (2) |
Career averages
3.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.7 APG · 6 games · .583 FG% · — 3P%.
Stats by season — per game
| Season | Tm | Age | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS | PER | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | HOU | 20 | 5 | 10.4 | .714 | — | 1.000 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 12.3 | .799 |
| 2017-18 | HOU | 21 | 1 | 22.0 | .400 | — | — | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | -3.2 | .400 |
Stats by season — totals
| Season | Tm | G | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | HOU | 5 | 1 | 52 | 5 | 7 | .714 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| 2017-18 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5 | .400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Career | 6 | — | — | 7 | 12 | .583 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 18 |
Per 36 minutes
| Season | Tm | G | MPG | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | HOU | 5 | 10.4 | 3.5 | 4.8 | .714 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 9.7 |
| 2017-18 | HOU | 1 | 22.0 | 3.3 | 8.2 | .400 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 6.5 |
Counting stats scaled to a per-36-minute pace.
Advanced stats
| Season | Tm | G | MP | PER | TS% | USG% | OWS | DWS | WS | WS/48 | OBPM | DBPM | BPM | VORP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | HOU | 5 | 52 | 12.3 | .799 | 10.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .123 | -2.8 | +1.4 | -1.5 | +0.0 |
| 2017-18 | HOU | 1 | 22 | -3.2 | .400 | 16.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -.147 | -13.0 | -1.7 | -14.7 | -0.1 |
| Career | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | -0.1 |
PER, True Shooting %, Usage %, Win Shares (Off/Def/Total, per 48), Box Plus/Minus (Off/Def/Total) and Value Over Replacement Player.
Playoff stats
| Season | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 2 | nan | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| Career | 4 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
Full postseason box-score averages by season, from every playoff game played.
Career splits
| Split | G | PPG | RPG | APG | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 5–5 |
| Away | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 6–8 |
| In wins | 11 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 11–0 |
| In losses | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0–13 |
Regular-season career splits by venue and result.
Career stats vs each team
| Opponent | G | PPG | RPG | APG | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Chicago Bulls | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2–0 |
| DET Detroit Pistons | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0–2 |
| GSW Golden State Warriors | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0–3 |
| LAC Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0–2 |
| MEM Memphis Grizzlies | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0–2 |
| PHX Phoenix Suns | 2 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2–0 |
| POR Portland Trail Blazers | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1–1 |
| SAC Sacramento Kings | 2 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1–1 |
Regular-season career averages against each current franchise.
Shooting by distance — 2017-18
Darker = a larger share of this player’s shots came from that range; the number is field-goal % from there.
| Range | % of shots | FG% |
|---|---|---|
| At the rim (0-3 ft) | 20% | 1.000 |
| In the paint (3-10 ft) | 60% | .333 |
| Mid-range (10-16 ft) | 0% | — |
| Long two (16 ft-3P) | 20% | 0.000 |
| Three-pointers (3-pointers) | 0% | — |
Average shot distance 7.0 ft · 20% of attempts were dunks
Contract & salary
Nominal salaries; tracked coverage is limited to seasons in the current dataset.
| Season | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | $543,471 |
| 2017-18 | $1,312,611 |
| 2018-19 | $1,544,951 |
| 2019-20 | $1,544,951 |
| Career earnings | $4,945,984 |
Frequently asked questions
What team does Chinanu Onuaku play for?
Chinanu Onuaku plays C for the Houston Rockets.
What are Chinanu Onuaku's career stats?
Chinanu Onuaku has averaged 3.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.7 APG over 2 seasons (2016-17–2017-18).
How much does Chinanu Onuaku make?
Chinanu Onuaku's salary is $1,544,951 for the 2019-20 season, with career earnings of about $4.9M.
How tall is Chinanu Onuaku?
Chinanu Onuaku is 6-10 (245 lb).
When was Chinanu Onuaku drafted?
Chinanu Onuaku was drafted in 2016, round 2, pick 37, by the Houston Rockets.