7th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe is already a fan favorite. A highly touted prospect, he joined the NBA without ever playing a game of college basketball. Even though he did commit to playing for the Kentucky Wildcats, he was drafted into the NBA without ever playing a game for them. Shaedon’s athleticism and physicality often have fans speculating whether he comes from a line of athletes, but more on that later.

In his debut season, in one game, Sharpe put up 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists as a teenager. He joined an elite yet exclusive as only the likes of Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, and, LeBron James had accomplished such a feat. So let’s find out more about the roots of one of the brightest prospects in the NBA.

Who is Shaedon Sharpe’s father? Was he a professional basketball player? 

Given his surname, there has been a lot of curiosity regarding NFL legend Shannon Sharpe being related to, and possibly being the father of Shaedon Sharpe. Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but no, they are not related. Their having the same surname is purely coincidental.

Shaedon Sharpe’s father is named Robert Sharpe. He is a business owner from London, Ontario, Canada, which is also Shaedon’s hometown. Though he used to play basketball and football in his younger days, he never got a chance to play professionally. Even so, he never missed an opportunity to encourage his son to pursue his career in sports.

Robert Sharpe and his wife have three children in total, meaning the Trail Blazers’ guard has two siblings. Amari, their firstborn, who is Shaedon’s older sister, and Nishayne, Shaedon’s brother, and the youngest in the family. However, not much more is known about them. 

Who is Shaedon Sharpe’s mother Julia Bell?

The mother of 3 children, Julia Bell, is the woman who brought the Portland Trailblazers’ Shaedon Sharpe into this world. Sources report that Julia was one of the primary instigators in Shaedon’s life, massively encouraging and nurturing her son’s love for the sport of basketball. 

She and Robert would often drive their son to his practices. For high school, when Shaedon moved to America, first to the Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and then the Dream City Christian School in Arizona, he had his mother’s utmost support in pursuing his dream. 

The Sharpe family has been observed to be a very close and tight-knit unit. Shaedon’s parents and siblings were all present during the 2022 NBA Draft when Portland picked Sharpe as the 7th pick. Well, the family’s close bond is also on display during Portland’s games. Shaedon’s parents have been spotted in the crowd often, cheering for their son and his team. If only all families were as close and wholesome as the Sharpes!