Chimezie Metu

Chimezie Metu is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Detroit Pistons. He has also played for the San Antonio Spurs, the Sacramento Kings, and the Phoenix Suns.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Chimezie Chukwudum Metu was born on March 22, 1997, in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America. He stands 206 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 102 kg. He is a right-handed player. He plays Center and Power Forward.

He spent his early life in California but later moved to Nigeria with his father. He later returned to the United States.

High School and College Career

He attended Lawndale High School in Lawndale, California. Then later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Southern California. He was there from 2015 to 2018.

In 2017, he was named to the Second-team All-Pac-12 and he was named the Pac-12 Most Improved Player. In 2018, he was named to the First-team All-Pac-12.

Professional Career

Metu turned pro in 2018 and was the 2nd round pick (49th overall) during the 2018 NBA Draft, selected by the San Antonio Spurs.

He played for the Spurs from 2018 to 2020. At that time, he was also named to the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League. Then in 2020, he signed with the Sacramento Kings.

In 2023, he signed with the Phoenix Suns. Then in 2024, he signed with the Detroit Pistons.

Career Highlights

• 2018 - First-team All-Pac-12
• 2017 - Second-team All-Pac-12
• 2017 - Pac-12 Most Improved Player