The second day of the 2021 NBA playoffs is underway. While teams like the Knicks and 76ers are playing tonight, there is no denying that the marquee matchup of the day is between the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference juggernaut in Phoenix Suns. The defending champions had a horrendous regular season. With injuries to star players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anthony-davis/], the Lakers had to participate in the play-in tournament as they finished in seventh position of the West. Anthony Davis (3) gets a high five from forward LeBron James [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-15T182402Z_174690787_MT1USATODAY16088134_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-INDIANA-PACERS.jpg]May 15, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) gets a high five from forward LeBron James (23) after a foul in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports After a rather hard-fought victory against the Dubs, the champions secured the seventh seed in the Conference. The Lakers are finally getting back to health and will be put to test against the Suns. LOS ANGELES LAKERS STARTING LINEUP Given that they are going up against the Phoenix Suns, the champions need a great performance from their team. Superstars LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/] and Anthony Davis will be absolutely key against the Suns. While James can be the primary distributor, Davis can be a problem in the paint against Phoenix. This game certainly can be a big boost for the Lakers who are aiming for a repeat. Ahead of their matchup against the Suns, take a look at the starting five of the defending champions. Starting Lineup Dennis Schroder [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dennis-schroder/] (G) Kentavious Caldwell Pope (G) LeBron James (F) Anthony Davis (F) Andre Drummond [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/andre-drummond/] (C) 

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<h3>Andre Drummond 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h3>
Andre Drummond is an NBA player who plays for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. He was born in New York on August 10, 1993. Coming out as one of the top players in the country at the high school level, Drummond played a season of college basketball with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/college-basketball/uconn-huskies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UConn Huskies</a> before declaring for the draft. Despite playing just one season of NCAA basketball, Drummond solidified himself as one of the top prospects for the stacked 2012 NBA Draft.

The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/detroit-pistons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Detroit Pistons</a> drafted him with the ninth overall pick during the 2012 NBA Draft. After his rookie season, Drummond was named in the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Heading into his tenth season in the league now, Drummond has developed into arguably the best rebounder in the NBA currently and has led the league in rebounding four times in his career so far.

[caption id="attachment_796866" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-796866" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-05T002815Z_1036193611_MT1USATODAY16892530_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PRESEASON-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond " width="1920" height="1440" /> Oct 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Drummond (1) shoots as Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (45) and forward Justin Champagnie (11) and forward Yuta Watanabe (18) defend during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Drummond was traded by the Pistons to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> after almost eight years with the team. The Cavaliers later bought him out, and the two-time All-Star then had a disastrous stint with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. In the 2021 Free Agency, Drummond signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will play backup to Joel Embiid.

He is also a member of the 2014 US national team that won a gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
<h3>Major on-court achievements</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>2× NBA All-Star (2016, 2018)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team (2016)</li>
 	<li>4× NBA rebounding leader (2016, 2018-2020)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Andre Drummond 2021 stats</h3>
In the 2020-21 season, Drummond averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/drumman01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14.9 points</a>, 12.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 46 games, 25 with the Cavs and 21 with the Lakers.
<h3>Andre Drummond current contract</h3>
Following the massive $130 million deal he had signed with the Pistons, Drummond has had a full turnaround. He signed a one-year deal worth just <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/andre-drummond-10817/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$2.4 million</a> with the 76ers, in a bid to ring chase and also bring his value up ahead of the 2022 Free Agency.
<h3>Andre Drummond 2021 net worth</h3>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/andre-drummond-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a> estimates the net worth of Andre Drummond as $40M. His five-year $127 million signed with the Pistons in 2016 was the biggest contract in franchise history.

[caption id="attachment_796868" align="alignnone" width="1506"]<img class="size-full wp-image-796868" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-27T202314Z_931565556_MT1USATODAY16841262_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-MEDIA-DAY.jpg" alt="Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond " width="1506" height="1920" /> Sep 27, 2021; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Andre Drummond (1) during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h3>Andre Drummond Endorsements</h3>
Known to be one of the best rebounders in the game, Drummond has <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/andre-drummond/?sh=7039c48f5e9b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">endorsement</a> deals with brands like Anheuser Busch InBev, Electronic Arts, JBL, Pandora Media, Panini. He is also a global ambassador for the Special Olympics, along with fellow NBA players <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/damian-lillard/">Damian Lillard</a> and Ricky Rubio. Around a million of his annual earnings are known to be coming from his endorsements.
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<td width="319">27</td>
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<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 10″ (2.08 m)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">122 kg</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Anheuser Busch InBev, Electronic Arts, JBL, Pandora Media, Panini</td>
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Andre Drummond 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Andre Drummond is an NBA player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was born in New York on August 10, 1993. Coming out as one of the top players in the country at the high school level, Drummond played a season of college basketball with the UConn Huskies before declaring for the draft. Despite playing just one season of NCAA basketball, Drummond solidified himself as one of the top prospects for the stacked 2012 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons drafted him with the ninth overall pick during the 2012 NBA Draft. After his rookie season, Drummond was named in the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Heading into his tenth season in the league now, Drummond has developed into arguably the best rebounder in the NBA currently and has led the league in rebounding four times in his career so far. Oct 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Drummond (1) shoots as Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (45) and forward Justin Champagnie (11) and forward Yuta Watanabe (18) defend during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Drummond was traded by the Pistons to the Cleveland Cavaliers after almost eight years with the team. The Cavaliers later bought him out, and the two-time All-Star then had a disastrous stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2021 Free Agency, Drummond signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will play backup to Joel Embiid. He is also a member of the 2014 US national team that won a gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Major on-court achievements 2× NBA All-Star (2016, 2018) All-NBA Third Team (2016) 4× NBA rebounding leader (2016, 2018-2020) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013) Andre Drummond 2021 stats In the 2020-21 season, Drummond averaged 14.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 46 games, 25 with the Cavs and 21 with the Lakers. Andre Drummond current contract Following the massive $130 million deal he had signed with the Pistons, Drummond has had a full turnaround. He signed a one-year deal worth just $2.4 million with the 76ers, in a bid to ring chase and also bring his value up ahead of the 2022 Free Agency. Andre Drummond 2021 net worth Celebrity Net Worth estimates the net worth of Andre Drummond as $40M. His five-year $127 million signed with the Pistons in 2016 was the biggest contract in franchise history. Sep 27, 2021; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Andre Drummond (1) during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Andre Drummond Endorsements Known to be one of the best rebounders in the game, Drummond has endorsement deals with brands like Anheuser Busch InBev, Electronic Arts, JBL, Pandora Media, Panini. He is also a global ambassador for the Special Olympics, along with fellow NBA players Damian Lillard and Ricky Rubio. Around a million of his annual earnings are known to be coming from his endorsements.  Age 27  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality American  Height 6′ 10″ (2.08 m)  Weight 122 kg  Endorsements Anheuser Busch InBev, Electronic Arts, JBL, Pandora Media, Panini

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Anthony Davis in 2024: Early Life, College Career, NBA Draft, Notable Records and Accolades</strong></h2>
Anthony Davis currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started his career in the league with the New Orleans Pelicans, or New Orleans Hornets, as it was known then. The player won the NBA title with the Lakers in 2020, after he and LeBron James led them to a stunning victory. The power forward remains a premium shot-blocker and can score at will. Often derailed by injuries, when he is fit and healthy, Anthony Davis has no limits.

He made his first playoff appearance in 2015. In the next season, he signed a five-year, $145 million contract extension with the Pelicans. However, a few months into the season, Davis' season ended because of shoulder and knee injuries. Davis has several tattoos, a few visible while playing ball. Notably, he has a tattoo of Mamba as a tribute to Kobe Bryant.

[caption id="attachment_642821" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-642821" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-10T044523Z_175423973_MT1USATODAY16056713_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHOENIX-SUNS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 9, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a dunk during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><b>Anthony Davis' Early Life and High School</b></h2>
Born in Chicago on March 11, 1993, Davis was raised in the Englewood neighborhood. He started his playing days in high school with Perspectives Charter School. However, not all schools have world-class facilities and he later practiced at a local church. Although he didn't become the next kid on the block, he worked hard and received late recognition and a rapid growth spurt. He transitioned from a 'little guy' to 6'10" when he entered his senior year. Obviously, Anthony Davis became the #1 player in the 2011 class.

At one time, with the Perspectives Charter school, he averaged 32 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 blocks. His quality performances led him to numerous accolades, including the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game and the 10th annual Jordan Brand Classic. He was a first-team selection to the ESPN Rise boys' high school basketball All-American team. For a young boy to gain that much recognition speaks volumes of the power forward's talent.
<h2><b>College Career at Kentucky</b></h2>
After all those high school accolades, Davis verbally agreed to join Kentucky despite offers from Ohio, DePaul, and Syracuse and became the number 1 player in the national class of 2011. Coached by John Calipari, and playing one season under him, Anthony David dominated the courts from start to finish. He became the National Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and the Most Outstanding Player. To think of his rapid growth in college was a scary proposition for most teams.

<span style="font-weight: 400">The player set the </span>NCAA freshman records for blocks and won multiple national awards. There was no doubt that Anthony Davis would be the top player in the 2012 NBA draft. The player averaged 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks per game, and led the team to its eighth NCAA championship. The block machine finally made it to the NBA after being miles apart in high school.

[caption id="attachment_846323" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-846323" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-04T033703Z_1277735311_MT1USATODAY17285226_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Anthony Davis vs LA Clippers" width="1920" height="1455" /> Dec 3, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka (9) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><b>Anthony Davis' NBA Draft and New Orleans Career</b></h2>
Significantly, Anthony Davis declared himself for the 2012 NBA draft following his Kentucky Wildcats days. The New Orleans Hornets (later Pelicans) drafted Davis in 2012 and selected him as the first pick. At the 2012 NBA Draft Combine, Davis measured at 6 feet 9.25 inches (2.06 m), 221.8 pounds (100.6 kg), and had the second-longest wingspan—7 feet 5.5 inches (2.27 m)—of any player participating. It helped him to block shots easily throughout his career. Without much adaptation time, he established himself as one of the premier defenders in the league.

The player signed his first 3-year, $16 million guaranteed contract with the Hornets and made his debut against the San Antonio Spurs. He made his mark in the game, scoring 21 points but lost the matchup. However, injuries became a cause of concern for the player. Despite all the high-scoring games and blocked shots, he finished second to Damian Lillard in the Rookie of the Year award. Adding around 10 pounds in the post-season, Davis developed his post-game offense and became great in transitions. In a game against Orlando Magic, Davis scored 25 points and 15 rebounds, the youngest player in the franchise's history to do so.

He later earned an All-Star selection and made NBA teams with ease. The player led the league in blocks in 2014 (2.82 per game), becoming the youngest player to do so. Later, Victor Wembanyama broke the record in 2024. The greatest achievement in his New Orleans career became the 59-point game against the Detroit Pistons. He joined Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber, becoming the only players to have a 50-point game with 20 rebounds.

<span style="font-weight: 400">Earned </span><b>All-NBA and All-Defensive honors</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, making the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s top power forwards as the Lakers came calling. </span>
<h2><b>Los Angeles Lakers and Championships</b></h2>
The player later requested a trade and guess where he went. The Los Angeles Lakers instantly became a championship contender as Anthony Davis joined LeBron James in 2019. He settled nicely and points came in thick and fast. 40-point games became customary as the player broke records at every instant. In a game against the Pistons, Davis set an all-time record for block percentage of 25.6%. Later in 2020, he declined the Lakers' contract offer for free agency in a bid to get a max contract of over $200 million.

Anthony Davis later led the team to the NBA championship in 2020. He and the Lakers earned their 17th NBA title, tying the Celtics' record of 17 title wins although the basketball team from Boston won their 18th. In the process, he became the first player to win an NCAA title, NBA title, Olympic gold, and FIBA World Cup. Quite an achievement, isn't it? He still plays for the Lakers, but injuries plagued him. One step forward and two steps back became a norm for the player who remains injured most of the time.

Yet, he remains crucial for the Lakers in terms of leading the team for rebounds, blocks, and scoring. Anthony Davis becomes crucial to the side heading to the 2024-25 season and hopes to win his second NBA title.

[caption id="attachment_828011" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-828011" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-14T220219Z_1176712713_MT1USATODAY17165616_RTRMADP_3_NBA-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-1.jpg" alt="Anthony Davis vs Spurs" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 14, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles a ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (4) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><b>National Team and International Success</b></h2>
In terms of donning the Star and Stripes jersey, Anthony Davis achieved success like no other player. He won an Olympic gold in 2012 London with the customary Dream Team. They remained undefeated during the Olympic Games and won the gold medal by dominating Spain. It didn't stop there. The player then earned a selection to the US team for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game in 9 games played while shooting 54.9% from the field.

Moreover, the player then returned to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team and helped them win a gold medal. He averaged 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and even got 1.2 steals. Of course, there were 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 62.5% from the field. He remains one of the most decorated players in the U.S. national team's history.
<h2><b>Personal Life and Esports Career</b></h2>
Notably, Anthony Davis' parents played a crucial role in his upbringing. His father Anthony Davis Sr. and mother, Erainer, taught him well at a young age. He has a twin sister, Antoinette, and an elder sister, Lesha. Moreover, Lesha followed her brother and played basketball at Daley College. Now coming to the love of his life, Anthony Davis married Marlen Polanco on September 18, 2021. The couple has three children: Nala and two boys whose names they have chosen not to disclose.

In another interesting part of his career, On June 19, 2022, Davis signed with FaZe Clan, joining Faze Clan's Nuke Squad for <i>Call of Duty</i>. <sup id="cite_ref-408" class="reference"></sup>

[caption id="attachment_3318157" align="aligncenter" width="5703"]<img class="wp-image-3318157 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/USATSI_24517398.jpg" alt="" width="5703" height="3802" /> Oct 17, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images[/caption]
<h2><b>Notable Records and Accolades</b></h2>
In terms of records and accolades, Anthony Davis has several records to his name. He holds records in the NCAA, the NBA and franchise stats for blocks, rebounds, and efficiency. In the NCAA, the player had the most blocks in a season by a freshman with 186 blocks. It became the fourth all-time record in the NCAA for blocks in a single season. Meanwhile, his 29 blocks in the 2011-2012 NCAA tournament are tied for second all-time. In terms of scoring, Anthony Davis' .623 FG% remains a record for a freshman. He also got 415 rebounds in 2011-2012, tied for fourth all-time in the NCAA rebounds by a freshman.

In terms of NBA records, he scored a record-breaking 52 points in the 2017 All-Star game, which shocked the fans. But Jayson Tatum broke that record in the last All-Star game by scoring 55. The records don't end there. He became the first player to record 25+ points, 25+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game. Known for his shot-blocking, Davis led the NBA in blocks, three times.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In addition, the player scored 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in four consecutive games, which only two Lakers players achieved. Recently, he won the </span>2023 NBA In-Season Tournament<span style="font-weight: 400"> with the Lakers, setting scoring and rebounding records. Here's a list of notable accolades by Anthony Davis. </span>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>NBA Champion</strong>: Won the 2020 NBA Finals with the Lakers</li>
 	<li><strong>NBA All-Star</strong>: Nine-time NBA All-Star, including 2024</li>
 	<li><strong>All-Star Game MVP</strong>: Won in 2017</li>
 	<li><strong>All-NBA First Team</strong>: Four-time selection in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020</li>
 	<li><strong>All-NBA Second Team</strong>: Selected in 2024</li>
 	<li><strong>NBA All-Defensive Team</strong>: Five-time selection in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2024</li>
 	<li><strong>NBA blocks leader</strong>: Three-time leader in 2014, 2015, and 2018</li>
 	<li><strong>All-Rookie First Team</strong>: Selected in 2013</li>
 	<li><strong>NBA 75 Anniversary Team</strong>: Selected in 2021</li>
 	<li><strong>NBA Cup</strong>: Won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023</li>
 	<li><strong>Olympic gold medals</strong>: Helped the United States win gold medals in 2016, 2024, and 2014<span class="UV3uM"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>How to contact Anthony Davis?</strong></h2>
<strong> Anthony Davis' Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/AntDavis23">https://twitter.com/AntDavis23</a>

<strong>Anthony Davis' Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/antdavis23/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/antdavis23/?hl=en</a>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">31</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Wife</strong></td>
<td width="319">Marlen Polanco</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="319">1</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 10″ (2.08 m)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">254lbs</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="319">7'6"</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Saks Inc., ExxonMobil, Foot Locker, Nike, Red Bull, Beats</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dennis Schroder 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Dennis Schroder is a six-foot-one point guard who plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA. He was born on September 15, 1993, in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. Schroder’s parents are Fatou and Axel Schroder. The Atlanta Hawks selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Schroder completed high school in Germany and was massively interested in skateboarding as a child. However, he began pursuing basketball seriously from the age of 11 and began his professional career with SG Braunschweig in Germany in 2010.</span>

[caption id="attachment_655496" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-655496" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-23T222001Z_14809382_MT1USATODAY16136237_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS.jpg" alt="Lakers' Dennis Schroder" width="1920" height="1230" /> May 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) flies out of bounds as he goes for a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">During the 2012-13 season, his final year in Germany, Schroder’s talents were too good to be left unnoticed, and he won the league’s Most Improved Player Award as well as the Best Young German Player honors. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He was called up in 2013 to participate in the Nike Hoop Summit, and Schoder declared his eligibility for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft before participating in the event. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Dennis Schroder married Ellen Ziolo in 2019, and the couple has two kids together. Furthermore, his displays on the court have earned him a massive leap in the NBA 2K game. He had an overall rating of 80 and owned 24 badges in NBA 2K21. But after this mid-range playmaker's dismal performance in the 2020-21 season, his NBA 2K22 ratings dropped to 79. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dennis Schroder NBA career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Schroder was picked by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlanta Hawks</a> in the 2013 NBA draft. The point guard went as the 17th overall pick and came off the bench in his first three years in the league. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The German national had a breakout 2016/17 season as he started every game except one and posted impressive numbers. Schroder </span><a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/schrode01.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">averaged</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> 17.9 points and 6.3 assists per game and shot 45.1% from the field during the regular season. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, his time in Atlanta was over by the end of the 2018 season as he was traded to OKC in a three-team trade. Schroder was given bench duties with the Thunder, and he fulfilled their expectations. The trade turned out to be extremely effective for the franchise. </span>

[caption id="attachment_503910" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-503910" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210105135005/2020-12-23T035606Z_1756565262_MT1USATODAY15351573_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers Dennis Schroder" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against LA Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) and center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">He’s a valuable sixth man, and his scoring abilities are his biggest asset. Schroder’s effective bench scoring during 2019/20 regular season earned him a runner-up finish in the Sixth Man of the Year Voting. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Furthermore, 2020 NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers sought the services of Dennis Schroder and traded him into the team the same year. In fact, they even offered Dennis the Menace an $84 million contract which he declined and later saw his stalks dropping down.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">As a result, his financials took a hit and he had to join the Celtics on a $5.89 million one-year contract.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major Achievements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">BBL Most Improved Player (2013)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">BBL Best German Young Player (2013)</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dennis Schroder NBA Stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Schroder has evolved into one of the best bench players in the NBA. He was an integral member of the 2020 OKC squad that made the playoffs by defying all odds. In the 2020-21 season, <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/schrode01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schroder</a> averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b style="text-align: center">Dennis Schroder Current Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Schroder signed a contract with the Celtics after losing his worth as a result of a forgetful playoffs 2021. He signed this contract at around a loss of $15 million against what the Lakers would've earlier given him on a yearly basis. His current <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/boston-celtics/dennis-schr%C3%B6der-13330/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> ensures a base salary of $5.89 million for the 2021-22 season. Now, the star will again become an unrestricted free agent in 2022.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dennis Schroder 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As per </span><a href="https://marketrealist.com/p/dennis-schroder-net-worth/#:~:text=Throughout%20his%20career%2C%20Schroder%20has,worth%20of%20approximately%20%2438.78%20million." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">Market Realist</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Schroder has amassed a net worth of $38.7 million in his career. Furthermore, the German national has earned quite a fortune through his salary, which adds up to </span><a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/dennis-schr%C3%B6der-13330/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">$68,542,112</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> till the 2020/21 season. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dennis Schroder NBA Sneaker Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Dennis Schroder has been donning Nike sneakers for quite some years now. He wears the signature editions designed by the brand and most recently sported the </span><a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/dennis-schroder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">‘Nike KD 12.’</span></a>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Yes (Ellen Ziolo)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Children</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>NBA Championship Rings</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">–</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Nationality</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">173 lb (78 kg)</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Wingspan</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6’6” (2.03 m)</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Dennis Schroder</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Dennis Schroder Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ds17_fg/?hl=en"><b>ds17_fg</b></a></p>

Dennis Schroder

Dennis Schroder 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Dennis Schroder is a six-foot-one point guard who plays for Boston Celtics in the NBA. He was born on September 15, 1993, in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. Schroder’s parents are Fatou and Axel Schroder. The Atlanta Hawks selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Schroder completed high school in Germany and was massively interested in skateboarding as a child. However, he began pursuing basketball seriously from the age of 11 and began his professional career with SG Braunschweig in Germany in 2010. May 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) flies out of bounds as he goes for a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports During the 2012-13 season, his final year in Germany, Schroder’s talents were too good to be left unnoticed, and he won the league’s Most Improved Player Award as well as the Best Young German Player honors.  He was called up in 2013 to participate in the Nike Hoop Summit, and Schoder declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft before participating in the event.  Dennis Schroder married Ellen Ziolo in 2019, and the couple has two kids together. Furthermore, his displays on the court have earned him a massive leap in the NBA 2K game. He had an overall rating of 80 and owned 24 badges in NBA 2K21. But after this mid-range playmaker&#8217;s dismal performance in the 2020-21 season, his NBA 2K22 ratings dropped to 79.  Dennis Schroder NBA career Schroder was picked by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2013 NBA draft. The point guard went as the 17th overall pick and came off the bench in his first three years in the league.  The German national had a breakout 2016/17 season as he started every game except one and posted impressive numbers. Schroder averaged 17.9 points and 6.3 assists per game and shot 45.1% from the field during the regular season.  However, his time in Atlanta was over by the end of the 2018 season as he was traded to OKC in a three-team trade. Schroder was given bench duties with the Thunder, and he fulfilled their expectations. The trade turned out to be extremely effective for the franchise.  Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against LA Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) and center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports He’s a valuable sixth man, and his scoring abilities are his biggest asset. Schroder’s effective bench scoring during 2019/20 regular season earned him a runner-up finish in the Sixth Man of the Year Voting.  Furthermore, 2020 NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers sought the services of Dennis Schroder and traded him into the team the same year. In fact, they even offered Dennis the Menace an $84 million contract which he declined and later saw his stalks dropping down. As a result, his financials took a hit and he had to join the Celtics on a $5.89 million one-year contract. Major Achievements BBL Most Improved Player (2013) BBL Best German Young Player (2013) Dennis Schroder NBA Stats Schroder has evolved into one of the best bench players in the NBA. He was an integral member of the 2020 OKC squad that made the playoffs by defying all odds. In the 2020-21 season, Schroder averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Dennis Schroder Current Contract Schroder signed a contract with the Celtics after losing his worth as a result of a forgetful playoffs 2021. He signed this contract at around a loss of $15 million against what the Lakers would&#8217;ve earlier given him on a yearly basis. His current contract ensures a base salary of $5.89 million for the 2021-22 season. Now, the star will again become an unrestricted free agent in 2022. Dennis Schroder 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements  As per Market Realist, Schroder has amassed a net worth of $38.7 million in his career. Furthermore, the German national has earned quite a fortune through his salary, which adds up to $68,542,112 till the 2020/21 season.  Dennis Schroder NBA Sneaker Contract Dennis Schroder has been donning Nike sneakers for quite some years now. He wears the signature editions designed by the brand and most recently sported the ‘Nike KD 12.’   Age 28  Marital Status Yes (Ellen Ziolo)   Children 2  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)   Weight 173 lb (78 kg)  Wingspan 6’6” (2.03 m)   How to contact Dennis Schroder Dennis Schroder Instagram: ds17_fg

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