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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, and his parents are Nicole and Donovan Sr. The talented guard was the 13th overall pick in the 2017 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft. </span>

[caption id="attachment_521341" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521341" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120160906/2021-01-02T014055Z_735783119_MT1USATODAY15386284_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-UTAH-JAZZ.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up prior to their game against the LA Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell initially attended Canterbury School, where he developed interests in basketball and baseball. He suffered an injury during his sophomore year while playing baseball and then took his talents to Brewster Academy, a high school in New Hampshire. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After taking part in the Jordan Brand Classic as a senior, Mitchell committed to play for the University of Louisville. He was in the rotation as a freshman but quickly gained starting rights in his sophomore year. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell wears jersey #45 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, who used to don the number in his baseball playing years. Furthermore, Mitchell averaged 15.6 points as a sophomore and decided to forego his remaining years to join the NBA. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell’s talents are hard to be ignored as he’s a shooting genius. The talented guard has been designed to perfection in the latest NBA 2K23 game, and he’s given an overall rating of 87. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell's NBA career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Denver Nuggets initially selected Donovan Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but later traded him to the Utah Jazz. The team signed him up on a four-year deal, and the young point guard even received a sneaker deal from Adidas. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell took over as a starter right from his rookie year and showcased his immense talent on the big stage. He wowed fans by winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest in his maiden appearance and later made the All-Rookie First team. </span>

[caption id="attachment_521342" align="aligncenter" width="1296"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521342" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120160927/2021-01-06T024826Z_176783547_MT1USATODAY15399720_RTRMADP_3_NBA-UTAH-JAZZ-AT-BROOKLYN-NETS.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell" width="1296" height="1920" /> Jan 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Jazz saw Mitchell and Gobert team up to form an effective partnership on the court. The former took little time settling into the league and burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He averaged 23.5 points during the 2018/19 regular season and notched up a career-high performance of 46 points during the season finale.  </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Jazz enjoyed a decent run to the playoffs in 2020, where Mitchell set scoring records. He became just the third player after Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson to record two 50-pt games in a single playoff series when he achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets in the first round.</span>

After another disappointing exit from the Playoffs in 2022, the Jazz decided to trade both their All-Stars and enter a rebuilding phase. In September 2022 Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major achievements </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">3x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team All-ACC (2017)</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell NBA stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell is one of the most exciting talents the league has produced in recent years. He has transformed into a clutch scorer and has developed a priceless shooting arm. In the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mitchdo01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2021-22 season</a>, he averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. </span>

[caption id="attachment_495591" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495591" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229104511/2020-12-27T050448Z_927056093_MT1USATODAY15363795_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-AT-UTAH-JAZZ.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell" width="1920" height="1281" /> Dec 26, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the hoop past Minnesota Timberwolves guard R (11) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell's contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell cashed in big during the 2020 offseason. He signed a </span><a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/utah-jazz/donovan-mitchell-23608/#:~:text=Donovan%20Mitchell%20signed%20a%204,dead%20cap%20value%20of%20%245%2C195%2C501."><span style="font-weight: 400">five-year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> rookie extension with the Jazz and will earn $163,000,590, but the sum can reach as far as $195 million through incentives.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell Net Worth and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">His career earnings through salary till the 2022 season are $42,440,286. </span><a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/donovan-mitchell-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Celebrity Net Worth</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> estimates his value at $20 million. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Moreover, Mitchell has a running endorsement deal with the sneaker brand Adidas. He will earn anywhere between five to fifteen million dollars per year as part of his </span><a href="https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2020/3/24/21192853/could-donovan-mitchells-shoe-deal-actually-be-a-bad-thing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">contract</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell charity foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell is an active member in giving back to society. He made a donation of </span><a href="https://kslsports.com/440821/donovan-mitchell-donating-to-education-fund-for-children-of-jacob-blake/#:~:text=SALT%20LAKE%20CITY%2C%20Utah%20%E2%80%93%20Donovan,police%20officer%2C%20and%20remains%20hospitalized." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">$45,000</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> to an education fund, the profit from the sales of his new signature shoe with Adidas. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell also launched his own foundation, which is called ‘</span><a href="https://www.deseret.com/2019/3/8/20667760/morning-links-donovan-mitchell-launched-his-foundation-this-week-here-s-who-it-will-benefit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">SpidaCares</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">,’ aimed at “empowering women from all walks of life.” You can visit their official website </span><a href="https://spidacares.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell NBA Sneaker Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell represents the Adidas family when it comes to sneakers. He’s one of the leading members of the brand’s NBA family and recently sported the ‘Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2,’ his signature kicks. </span>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">215 lb (98 kg)</span></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Donovan Mitchell</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spidadmitchell/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">spidadmitchell</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/spidadmitchell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@spidadmitchell</span></a></p>

Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Donovan Mitchell is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, and his parents are Nicole and Donovan Sr. The talented guard was the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.  Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up prior to their game against the LA Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Mitchell initially attended Canterbury School, where he developed interests in basketball and baseball. He suffered an injury during his sophomore year while playing baseball and then took his talents to Brewster Academy, a high school in New Hampshire.  After taking part in the Jordan Brand Classic as a senior, Mitchell committed to play for the University of Louisville. He was in the rotation as a freshman but quickly gained starting rights in his sophomore year.  Mitchell wears jersey #45 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, who used to don the number in his baseball playing years. Furthermore, Mitchell averaged 15.6 points as a sophomore and decided to forego his remaining years to join the NBA.  Mitchell’s talents are hard to be ignored as he’s a shooting genius. The talented guard has been designed to perfection in the latest NBA 2K23 game, and he’s given an overall rating of 87.  Donovan Mitchell&#8217;s NBA career The Denver Nuggets initially selected Donovan Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but later traded him to the Utah Jazz. The team signed him up on a four-year deal, and the young point guard even received a sneaker deal from Adidas.  Mitchell took over as a starter right from his rookie year and showcased his immense talent on the big stage. He wowed fans by winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest in his maiden appearance and later made the All-Rookie First team.  Jan 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz saw Mitchell and Gobert team up to form an effective partnership on the court. The former took little time settling into the league and burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He averaged 23.5 points during the 2018/19 regular season and notched up a career-high performance of 46 points during the season finale.   The Jazz enjoyed a decent run to the playoffs in 2020, where Mitchell set scoring records. He became just the third player after Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson to record two 50-pt games in a single playoff series when he achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets in the first round. After another disappointing exit from the Playoffs in 2022, the Jazz decided to trade both their All-Stars and enter a rebuilding phase. In September 2022 Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal. Major achievements  3x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018) NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018) First-team All-ACC (2017) Donovan Mitchell NBA stats Mitchell is one of the most exciting talents the league has produced in recent years. He has transformed into a clutch scorer and has developed a priceless shooting arm. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.  Dec 26, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the hoop past Minnesota Timberwolves guard R (11) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Donovan Mitchell&#8217;s contract Mitchell cashed in big during the 2020 offseason. He signed a five-year rookie extension with the Jazz and will earn $163,000,590, but the sum can reach as far as $195 million through incentives. Donovan Mitchell Net Worth and Endorsements His career earnings through salary till the 2022 season are $42,440,286. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value at $20 million.  Moreover, Mitchell has a running endorsement deal with the sneaker brand Adidas. He will earn anywhere between five to fifteen million dollars per year as part of his contract.  Donovan Mitchell charity foundation Mitchell is an active member in giving back to society. He made a donation of $45,000 to an education fund, the profit from the sales of his new signature shoe with Adidas.  Mitchell also launched his own foundation, which is called ‘SpidaCares,’ aimed at “empowering women from all walks of life.” You can visit their official website here.  Donovan Mitchell NBA Sneaker Contract Mitchell represents the Adidas family when it comes to sneakers. He’s one of the leading members of the brand’s NBA family and recently sported the ‘Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2,’ his signature kicks.    Age  26   Marital Status  Unmarried   Children –  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)   Weight 215 lb (98 kg)  Wingspan 6 ft 8 in (2.08 m)   How to contact Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell Instagram: spidadmitchell Donovan Mitchell Twitter: @spidadmitchell

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Kevin Durant?</h2>
Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6'10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019.

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When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's early life</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George's County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor's in education with a minor in social work.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Durant's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Kevin Durant's parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant's father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP's grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments.

Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-kevin-durant-once-revealed-why-he-broke-up-with-his-fiancee-i-love-this-girl-but-i-didnt-love-her-the-right-way/" target="_self" rel="noopener">the reason behind the failed relationship</a>.

After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses' area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's Net Worth in 2024</b></h2>
Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> in February 2023. He<span style="font-weight: 400">Â is set to earn</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's career timeline</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007.

Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6'10" youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.
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After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James' Miami Heat.

KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team.

Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors' hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.
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This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant's former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

In 2023, <span style="font-weight: 400">Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, h</span><span style="font-weight: 400">e also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's NBA career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1020</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.0</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.4</span>

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 166</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 29.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.8</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.2</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows:

Alaska Air Group

Google

BBVA

Sparkling ICE

NBA 2K

American Family Insurance

Panini

Skullcandy

Gatorade

Sonic Drive-In

Sprint

Nike
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's investments</b></h2>
Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS' Philadelphia Union and the NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC.

In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project <em>"The Boardroom"</em> that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus national college player of the year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Big 12 Player of the Year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Championship MVP (2010)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team Parade All-American (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2005)</span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's contract details</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's shoe deals</b></h2>
Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. <span style="font-weight: 400">This partnership</span> includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. <span style="font-weight: 400">His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD's relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the <em>Kevin Durant Charity Foundation</em>Â in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ <em>Tulsa Dream Center</em>,Â <em>Boys and Girls Club</em>,Â <em>American Red Cross</em>,Â <em>GiveDirectly</em>,Â <em>Positive Tommorw</em>, and theÂ <em>Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men</em>. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's car collection</b></h2>
Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Kevin Durant's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/easymoneysniper/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@easymoneysniper</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/kdtrey5?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KDTrey5</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/KevinDurant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KevinDurant</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Kevin Wayne Durant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>September 29, 1988</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Washington, D.C.</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 10" (2.08 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>104 kg</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$42 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Phoenix Suns</td>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>2</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Kevin Durant

Who is Kevin Durant? Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6&#8217;10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019. Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy. Kevin Durant&#8217;s early life Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George&#8217;s County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor&#8217;s in education with a minor in social work. Kevin Durant&#8217;s family and personal life Kevin Durant&#8217;s parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant&#8217;s father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP&#8217;s grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments. Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ the reason behind the failed relationship. After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses&#8217; area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private. Kevin Durant&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets in February 2023. HeÂ is set to earn $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 NBA season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million. Kevin Durant&#8217;s career timeline Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007. Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6&#8217;10&#8221; youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.  via Getty After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James&#8217; Miami Heat. KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ Golden State Warriors. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team. Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors&#8217; hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.  via Getty This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant&#8217;s former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul. In 2023, Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, he also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points. Kevin Durant&#8217;s NBA career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 1020 Points per game &#8211; 27.3 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.0 Assists per game &#8211; 4.4 Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 166 Points per game &#8211; 29.4 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.8 Assists per game &#8211; 4.2 Kevin Durant&#8217;s endorsements Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows: Alaska Air Group Google BBVA Sparkling ICE NBA 2K American Family Insurance Panini Skullcandy Gatorade Sonic Drive-In Sprint Nike Kevin Durant&#8217;s investments Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm Thirty Five Ventures which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS&#8217; Philadelphia Union and the NWSL&#8217;s NJ/NY Gotham FC. In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their Thirty Five Ventures firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project &#8220;The Boardroom&#8221; that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage. Kevin Durant&#8217;s major achievements and awards 2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018) 2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018) NBA Most Valuable Player (2014) 13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023) 2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019) 6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018) 4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) NBA Rookie of the Year (2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014) 2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Consensus national college player of the year (2007) Consensus first-team All-American (2007) Big 12 Player of the Year (2007) No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns FIBA World Championship MVP (2010) 3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2006) First-team Parade All-American (2006) Second-team Parade All-American (2005) &nbsp; &nbsp; Kevin Durant&#8217;s contract details In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â  Kevin Durant&#8217;s shoe deals Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. This partnership includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD&#8217;s relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair. Kevin Durant&#8217;s charity and foundation Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the Kevin Durant Charity FoundationÂ in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ Tulsa Dream Center,Â Boys and Girls Club,Â American Red Cross,Â GiveDirectly,Â Positive Tommorw, and theÂ Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program. Kevin Durant&#8217;s car collection Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc. Kevin Durant&#8217;s house Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion. Kevin Durant&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @easymoneysniper  Twitter @KDTrey5  Facebook @KevinDurant  &nbsp;  Full Name Kevin Wayne Durant  Popular Name Kevin Durant  Birth Date September 29, 1988  Birth Place Washington, D.C.  Height 6&#8242; 10&#8243; (2.08 m)  Weight 104 kg  Parents Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt  Siblings Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $200 Million  Salary $42 Million  Relationship/Marital Status N/A  Children None  Profession Basketball player  Team Phoenix Suns  Rings 2

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<span style="font-weight: 400">The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-york-knicks/">New York Knicks</a>, originally named, The New York Knickerbockers was established by Ned Irish in the year 1946. Irish was also one of the founding members of the BAA, Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA after merging with its rival National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949. Along with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/">Boston Celtics</a>, the Knicks are one of two original teams located in its original city. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Knicks held their first training camp in the Catskill Mountains at the Nevele Country Club. Twenty-five players were invited to attend this three-week session. With a roster now, the Knicks held their first game on November 1, 1946, at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens against the Toronto Huskies. It would also be the league's first game. The Knicks defeated the Huskies 68–66 with Leo Gottlieb leading the Knicks in scoring with 14 points. </span>
<h2>New York Knicks in a Glimpse</h2>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Royal Blue, Orange, Silver, Black, White</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">TWO (1970, 1973)</span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">History of Knicks throughout the years</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Knicks had great success in its initial phase under the franchise's first head coach Joe Lapchick. His coaching style focused on fast ball movement. The Knicks signed six new players, including guards Carl Braun and Wataru Misaka. Under Lapchick, the Knicks made three consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals, all of which were losing efforts. Lapchick resigned in 1956 citing health reasons. The team subsequently began to falter.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">It wasn't until the late 1960s that the Knicks managed to get back on top under head coach Red Holzman. In the 1969-70 season, the Knicks faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals. The 1964 draft pick Willis Reed was the captain at the time. When it comes down to it, it was Reed's determination that inspired his team to fight. Despite tearing a  muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, he went back on the court for the seventh game. Though he couldn't do much, his genuineness didn't go unnoticed. They won the game by a score of 113–99, allowing New York to capture the title that seemed to have been slipping through their fingers for so long. NY Knicks would go on to win their second title in 1972 after defeating the Lakers in five games. </span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">1970s to 1990s</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">From 1973 through to 1996, the Knicks would go through a volley of division wins, and playoff losses, getting just that much closer to semi-finals, trades, resignations, draft picks and more. These years also saw some top names like Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, Charles Oakley, etc.</span>

[caption id="attachment_580169" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-580169" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210313171857/2021-03-12T235810Z_1601327632_MT1USATODAY15715282_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-BASKETBALL-BIG-EAST-CONFERENCE-TOURNAMENT-SETON-HALL-VS-GEORGETOWN.jpg" alt="Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 12, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing coaches during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Pat Riley accepted the head coach position in 1991 and immediately implemented a rough and physical style emphasizing defense. The 1993-94 season saw the Knicks reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. Unfortunately, the season ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the Knicks 4 games to 3, taking the title with them. </span>

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-251929" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200416132359/Pat-Riley-Knicks.jpg" alt="New York Knicks former head coachPat Riley" width="1600" height="800" />
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Mid 1990s to early 2010</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">From 1993 to 2013, the Knicks went through a massive downfall. From frequent changes in coaches to trading off players like changing socks, the New York Knicks had their more than fair share of problems. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A well-known example of what the team went through would be the 2007 controversy of Anucha Brown Sanders, a former Knicks executive. She filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the then-president Isaiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden. This resulted in a hefty fine of <strong>$11.5 million</strong> in settlement between the two parties, not to mention some major questions regarding the management. </span>

[caption id="attachment_759858" align="aligncenter" width="1277"]<img class="size-full wp-image-759858" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1158140131.jpg" alt="Isaiah Thomas" width="1277" height="1920" /> SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Isaiah Thomas attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/FilmMagic)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">A few notable players around this time would include <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carmelo-anthony/">Carmelo Anthony</a>. He sealed the franchise's first winning season since 2001 on April 10, 2011, by scoring the game-winning basket and making a key block in the final seconds. </span>

[caption id="attachment_1905871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1905871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025435210h.jpg" alt="Carmelo Anthony" width="1920" height="1280" /> NCAA, College League, USA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament First Round - Villanova vs Georgetown Mar 8, 2023 New York, NY, USA New York Knicks former player Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the second half between the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden. New York Madison Square Garden NY USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBradxPennerx 20230308_bjp_ae5_087[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Another noteworthy player would be Jeremy Lin. Lin was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something the Knicks had struggled to do for the first 23 games of the season.</span><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-377575" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200915145823/Jeremy_Lin_March_2012.jpg" alt="Jeremy Lin New York Knicks" width="1609" height="1920" />

<span style="font-weight: 400"> He guided the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team back to a .500 winning percentage. This got national media coverage, which led to this period being termed as "Linsanity". </span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 to present</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Knicks also saw changes to business operations in late 2013, replacing general manager Glen Grunwald with former MSG president Steve Mills. They then proceeded to appoint former coach Phil Jackson as president under Mills. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">In 2014, Forbes ranked the Knicks as the most valuable basketball team at $1.4 billion. On March 2, 2020, <strong>Leon Rose</strong> was named president of the team, with <strong>Tom Thibadeau</strong> as the head coach. </span>

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-462072" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/LeonRose.jpg" alt="Leon Rose" width="1400" height="1400" />

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 2022 off-season brought a lot of change to the Knicks' roster. On June 12, 2022, the Knicks signed point guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year contract, with hopes he could bring some much-needed stability to the position. The Knicks completed the 2022–23 season with a 47–35 record, finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. </span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Ownership of the New York Knicks</span></h2>
[caption id="attachment_1696664" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1696664" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-22T034501Z_1818208549_MT1USATODAY20514114_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-NEW-YORK-KNICKS.jpg" alt="James Dolan" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan watches during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">James L Dolan is the current owner of the New York Knicks. He also serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment. </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The President of the Knicks is Leon Rose.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Scot Perry is the General Manager of the Knicks.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Walter Perrin works as the Assistant GM of the Knicks.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., popularly called as “Thibs” is the head coach of the team.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The associate head coach is Johnnie Bryant, with Daniel Brady, Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Andy Greer, Larry Greer, and Othella Harrington as assistant coaches. </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Overall Stats of the Knicks (2022-23)</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>OVERALL</b></td>
<td><b>2022-23</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">GP</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">82</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">MIN</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">48.7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">PTS</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">116.0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">W</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">47</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">L</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">WIN%</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">.573</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FGM</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">42.0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FGA</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">89.4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FG%</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">47.0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3PM</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12.6</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3PA</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35.7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3P%</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35.4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FTM</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19.4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FTA</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25.5</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">FT%</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">76.1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">OREB</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12.6</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">DREB</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">34.0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">REB</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">46.6</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">AST</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22.9</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">TOV</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">13.0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">STL</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6.4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">BLK</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4.1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">PF</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20.3</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div></div>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">The New York Knicks Roster</span></h2>
<ol>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Jaylen Martin </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacob Toppin</span></li>
 	<li>Donte DiVincenzo</li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Miles McBride</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Josh Hart</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Duane Washington Jr.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Immanuel Quickley</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Quentin Grimes</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">DaQuan Jeffries</span></li>
 	<li>RJ Barrett</li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">DylanWindler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Jalen Brunson</span></li>
 	<li>Evan Fournier</li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Nathan Knight</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Charlie Brown Jr.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Isaiah Roby</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell Robinson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Julius Randle</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Jericho Sims</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Ryan Arcidiacono</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Isaiah Hartenstein</span></li>
</ol>
[caption id="attachment_14174" align="aligncenter" width="610"]<img class="size-full wp-image-14174" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Team-09.2.jpg" alt="New York Knicks" width="610" height="407" /> The Knicks finished with the worst season in the 2014/15 NBA season.[/caption]
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Top-paid players of the New York Knicks</span></h2>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">PG Jalen Brunson: $27,733,332</span></h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, <strong>$104,000,000</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">PF Julius Randle: $23,760,000</span></h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, <strong>$117,089,280</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">SG Evan Fournier: $18,000,000</span></h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, <strong>$73,000,000</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">C Mitchell Robinson: $17,045,454</span></h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, <strong>$60,000,000</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">PG Derrick Rose: $14,520,730</span></h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 3 years, <strong>$43,562,189</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Official Handles and Team Information</h2>
<table style="height: 383px" width="462">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Website</strong></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/knicks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knicks.com</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Official Instagram handle</strong></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyknicks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">New York Knicks IG</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><strong>Official Twitter handle</strong></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://twitter.com/nyknicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">New York Knicks X</span></a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Official YouTube handle</strong></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0hb8f0OXHEzDrJDUq-YVVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">New York Knicks YT</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Arena</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Madison Square Garden</span></a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><strong>First Knicks game in Arena</strong></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">February 14, 1968</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p style="text-align: center"></p>

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks, originally named, The New York Knickerbockers was established by Ned Irish in the year 1946. Irish was also one of the founding members of the BAA, Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA after merging with its rival National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949. Along with the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are one of two original teams located in its original city.  The Knicks held their first training camp in the Catskill Mountains at the Nevele Country Club. Twenty-five players were invited to attend this three-week session. With a roster now, the Knicks held their first game on November 1, 1946, at Toronto&#8217;s Maple Leaf Gardens against the Toronto Huskies. It would also be the league&#8217;s first game. The Knicks defeated the Huskies 68–66 with Leo Gottlieb leading the Knicks in scoring with 14 points.  New York Knicks in a Glimpse   Conference Eastern  Division Atlantic  Location New York City, New York   Team Colours Royal Blue, Orange, Silver, Black, White  Ownership  Madison Square Garden Sports   Affiliation  Westchester Knicks   Championships   TWO (1970, 1973)   Conference Titles  FOUR (1972, 1973, 1994, 1999)  Division Titles EIGHT (1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2013)   NBA, Basketball Herren, USA New York Knicks at Orlando Magic Mar 23, 2023 Orlando, Florida, USA New York Knicks forward Julius Randle 30 guard Quentin Grimes 6 and guard Trevor Keels 3 celebrate after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Amway Center Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xNathanxRayxSeebeckx 20230323_nrs_fo8_00047_ History of Knicks throughout the years The Knicks had great success in its initial phase under the franchise&#8217;s first head coach Joe Lapchick. His coaching style focused on fast ball movement. The Knicks signed six new players, including guards Carl Braun and Wataru Misaka. Under Lapchick, the Knicks made three consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals, all of which were losing efforts. Lapchick resigned in 1956 citing health reasons. The team subsequently began to falter. It wasn&#8217;t until the late 1960s that the Knicks managed to get back on top under head coach Red Holzman. In the 1969-70 season, the Knicks faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals. The 1964 draft pick Willis Reed was the captain at the time. When it comes down to it, it was Reed&#8217;s determination that inspired his team to fight. Despite tearing a  muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, he went back on the court for the seventh game. Though he couldn&#8217;t do much, his genuineness didn&#8217;t go unnoticed. They won the game by a score of 113–99, allowing New York to capture the title that seemed to have been slipping through their fingers for so long. NY Knicks would go on to win their second title in 1972 after defeating the Lakers in five games.  1970s to 1990s From 1973 through to 1996, the Knicks would go through a volley of division wins, and playoff losses, getting just that much closer to semi-finals, trades, resignations, draft picks and more. These years also saw some top names like Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, Charles Oakley, etc. Mar 12, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing coaches during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Pat Riley accepted the head coach position in 1991 and immediately implemented a rough and physical style emphasizing defense. The 1993-94 season saw the Knicks reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. Unfortunately, the season ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the Knicks 4 games to 3, taking the title with them.  Mid 1990s to early 2010 From 1993 to 2013, the Knicks went through a massive downfall. From frequent changes in coaches to trading off players like changing socks, the New York Knicks had their more than fair share of problems. A well-known example of what the team went through would be the 2007 controversy of Anucha Brown Sanders, a former Knicks executive. She filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the then-president Isaiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden. This resulted in a hefty fine of $11.5 million in settlement between the two parties, not to mention some major questions regarding the management.  SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA &#8211; JUNE 24: Isaiah Thomas attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/FilmMagic) A few notable players around this time would include Carmelo Anthony. He sealed the franchise&#8217;s first winning season since 2001 on April 10, 2011, by scoring the game-winning basket and making a key block in the final seconds. NCAA, College League, USA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament First Round &#8211; Villanova vs Georgetown Mar 8, 2023 New York, NY, USA New York Knicks former player Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the second half between the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden. New York Madison Square Garden NY USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBradxPennerx 20230308_bjp_ae5_087 Another noteworthy player would be Jeremy Lin. Lin was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something the Knicks had struggled to do for the first 23 games of the season. He guided the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team back to a .500 winning percentage. This got national media coverage, which led to this period being termed as &#8220;Linsanity&#8221;.  2013 to present The Knicks also saw changes to business operations in late 2013, replacing general manager Glen Grunwald with former MSG president Steve Mills. They then proceeded to appoint former coach Phil Jackson as president under Mills. In 2014, Forbes ranked the Knicks as the most valuable basketball team at $1.4 billion. On March 2, 2020, Leon Rose was named president of the team, with Tom Thibadeau as the head coach.  The 2022 off-season brought a lot of change to the Knicks&#8217; roster. On June 12, 2022, the Knicks signed point guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year contract, with hopes he could bring some much-needed stability to the position. The Knicks completed the 2022–23 season with a 47–35 record, finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.  Ownership of the New York Knicks Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan watches during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports James L Dolan is the current owner of the New York Knicks. He also serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment.  The President of the Knicks is Leon Rose. Scot Perry is the General Manager of the Knicks. Walter Perrin works as the Assistant GM of the Knicks. Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., popularly called as “Thibs” is the head coach of the team. The associate head coach is Johnnie Bryant, with Daniel Brady, Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Andy Greer, Larry Greer, and Othella Harrington as assistant coaches.  Overall Stats of the Knicks (2022-23)  OVERALL 2022-23  GP 82  MIN 48.7  PTS 116.0  W 47  L 35  WIN% .573  FGM 42.0  FGA 89.4  FG% 47.0  3PM 12.6  3PA 35.7  3P% 35.4  FTM 19.4  FTA 25.5  FT% 76.1  OREB 12.6  DREB 34.0  REB 46.6  AST 22.9  TOV 13.0  STL 6.4  BLK 4.1  PF 20.3   The New York Knicks Roster Jaylen Martin  Jacob Toppin Donte DiVincenzo Miles McBride Josh Hart Duane Washington Jr. Immanuel Quickley Quentin Grimes DaQuan Jeffries RJ Barrett DylanWindler Jalen Brunson Evan Fournier Nathan Knight Charlie Brown Jr. Isaiah Roby Mitchell Robinson Julius Randle Jericho Sims Ryan Arcidiacono Isaiah Hartenstein The Knicks finished with the worst season in the 2014/15 NBA season. Top-paid players of the New York Knicks PG Jalen Brunson: $27,733,332 Contract: 4 years, $104,000,000 PF Julius Randle: $23,760,000 Contract: 4 years, $117,089,280 SG Evan Fournier: $18,000,000 Contract: 4 years, $73,000,000 C Mitchell Robinson: $17,045,454 Contract: 4 years, $60,000,000 PG Derrick Rose: $14,520,730 Contract: 3 years, $43,562,189 Official Handles and Team Information   Website Knicks.com  Official Instagram handle New York Knicks IG  Official Twitter handle New York Knicks X   Official YouTube handle New York Knicks YT  Arena  Madison Square Garden  First Knicks game in Arena February 14, 1968

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Early Life</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn't the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French men's national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome "destroyed him," Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert.

Unfortunately, the family's time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he <em>"was never offended by it."</em> Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops.

It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team's best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Professional Career</h2>
<h4><b>Cholet (2011â€“2013)</b></h4>
Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign -- 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA.
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">Â </span><b>Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022)</b></h4>
Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night.<span style="font-weight: 400"> Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7'9'' which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, "The Stifle Tower" thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â </span>

Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz's defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team's defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract --- the biggest for a center.

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In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA.

Gobert, who had wished to be 'the best big man' in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

<b>Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present)</b>

Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds.

The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>National Team Career</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â </span>

Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert Stats</h2>
<h4>Regular Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games played: 757</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 12.7</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.8</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 2.1</li>
</ul>
<h4>Playoffs Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games Played: 66</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 13.4</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.2</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 1.6</li>
</ul>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>Best Scoring Seasons</strong></p>

<ul class="list-disc pl-8 space-y-2 -mt-1">
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Accolades and Legacy</h2>
7X NBA All-Defensive First Team - 2017-2022, 2024

4X Defensive Player of the Year - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024

4Ã— All-NBA - 2017, 2019-2021

3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022

French Player of the Year - 2019

2022 NBA Rebounding leader - 14.7

2017Â NBA blocks leader - 2.6
<h2 style="text-align: center">Records</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Most single-season dunks - 306</li>
 	<li>Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds</li>
 	<li>Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28</li>
 	<li>First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year</li>
 	<li>Third player to win DOPY title four times</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert off the court</h2>
Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called "Journey," while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs.

Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy's Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert's net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million.

Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Social Media</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rudygobert27/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/rudygobert27?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RudyGobert27">Facebook</a>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">French</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">June 26, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Place of Birth</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Saint-Quentin, France</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 1 inch</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">258 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 9 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Position</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Center</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Rudy Gobert

Early Life Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn&#8217;t the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French men&#8217;s national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome &#8220;destroyed him,&#8221; Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert. Unfortunately, the family&#8217;s time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he &#8220;was never offended by it.&#8221; Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops. It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team&#8217;s best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â  Professional Career Cholet (2011â€“2013) Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign &#8212; 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA. Â Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022) Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night. Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7&#8217;9&#8221; which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, &#8220;The Stifle Tower&#8221; thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â  Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz&#8217;s defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team&#8217;s defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract &#8212; the biggest for a center. Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts after a basket against the LA Clippers in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA. Gobert, who had wished to be &#8216;the best big man&#8217; in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present) Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds. The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history. National Team Career Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â  Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver. Rudy Gobert Stats Regular Season: Games played: 757 Points per game: 12.7 Rebounds per game: 11.8 Assists per game: 2.1 Playoffs Season: Games Played: 66 Points per game: 13.4 Rebounds per game: 11.2 Assists per game: 1.6 Best Scoring Seasons 2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg 2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg 2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg Accolades and Legacy 7X NBA All-Defensive First Team &#8211; 2017-2022, 2024 4X Defensive Player of the Year &#8211; 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024 4Ã— All-NBA &#8211; 2017, 2019-2021 3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022 French Player of the Year &#8211; 2019 2022 NBA Rebounding leader &#8211; 14.7 2017Â NBA blocks leader &#8211; 2.6 Records Most single-season dunks &#8211; 306 Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28 First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year Third player to win DOPY title four times Rudy Gobert off the court Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called &#8220;Journey,&#8221; while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs. Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy&#8217;s Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020. Net Worth and Endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert&#8217;s net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million. Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings. Social Media Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nationality French  Birth Date June 26, 1992  Place of Birth Saint-Quentin, France  Height 7 feet 1 inch  Weight 258 lbs  Wingspan 7 feet 9 inches  Position Center  Marital Status Unmarried

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