Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked. Her interest for the game transitioned into her love for writing the sport. Previously, she has had experience as a scriptwriter for short films and a freelance photographer.

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<h2>Los Angeles Lakers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are owned by the Buss Family Trust, and Jeanie Buss serves as the President. The team's base is at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and they are a member of the Pacific Division of the league's Western Conference. As of this season, they are atop the Western Conference.

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<h2>History</h2>
The franchise was known as the Minneapolis Lakers from 1947 to 1960. They moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Ten years later, in the 1971-1972 season, they set the record for the longest winning streak in the<a href="https://www.nba.com/"> NBA</a>, with 33.

The team attained major popularity in the 80s and was nicknamed "Showtime" due to their fast-breaking team led by Magic Johnson. The team also featured leading NBA points scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. They won 5 titles in the "Showtime" era.

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Later, the team struggled before returning to the top once more with the duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. 26 Los Angeles Lakers players have been inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

After signing LeBron James in 2018, the Lakers restored the shine on the franchise by winning the 2020 NBA championship inside the bubble. They clinched the title after a ten-year drought and LeBron secured his fourth finals MVP award to complete the triumph.

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<h2 class="thb-post-title-inline-author">Team's Sponsors</h2>
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The main sponsor of the Lakers for the 2019/20 season is Wish.com. They're also the jersey sponsors for the purple and gold this season. Besides Wish, the Lakers have a tie-up with a <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/corporate-partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wide list of companies</a> that include Adidas, Nike, Gatorade, and Toyota.

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<h2>Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded 
</td>
<td>
1947
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td>
Western
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division 
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Pacific</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
President
</td>
<td>
Jeanie Buss
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager
</td>
<td>
Rob Pelinka
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach 
</td>
<td>
Frank Vogel
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">
Arena 
</td>
<td>
Staples Center
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (17)
</td>
<td>(1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (32)
</td>
<td>(1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (24)
</td>
<td>(1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/lakers</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Los Angeles Lakers 2021 Roster</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
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<td>23</td>
<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>December 30, 1984</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td>Dennis Schröder</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Montrezl Harrell</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>January 26, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Kyle Kuzma</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>July 24, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Marc Gasol</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>January 29, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>88</td>
<td>Markieff Morris</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>September 2, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Talen Horton-Tucker</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>November 25, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Wesley Matthews</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>October 14, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Anthony Davis</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>253</td>
<td>March 11, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>204</td>
<td>February 18, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Quinn Cook</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>March 23, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Alex Caruso</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>February 28, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Alfonzo McKinnie</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>September 17, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Jared Dudley</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>July 10, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td>Kostas Antetokounmpo  (TW)</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>November 20, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Devontae Cacok  (TW)</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>October 8, 1996</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Los Angeles Lakers 2021 starting lineup</h2>
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G)
LeBron James (F)
Anthony Davis (F)
Marc Gasol (C)

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Anthony Davis 2021: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
Anthony Davis currently plays professional basketball player for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-los-angeles-lakers-full-roster/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started his career in the league with New Orleans Pelicans, or New Orleans Hornets as it was known then.

Born March 11, 1993, Davis became the 2012 NBA Draft's first overall pick after just one season of college basketball for the University of Kentucky. Moreover, it just took him one more year to become an NBA all-star.

[caption id="attachment_502371" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-502371" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210104094444/2021-01-02T025404Z_789250068_MT1USATODAY15386530_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS-1.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) backs in against San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half at the AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

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 had to end the season due to shoulder and knee injuries.

Davis has several tattoos on his body, a few visible while playing ball. Notably, he has a tattoo of Mamba as a tribute to<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kobe-bryant/"> Kobe Bryant</a>.
<h2>Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
After Magic Johnson brought in <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/">LeBron James</a> to the Lakers, he also made attempts to bring Anthony Davis to the club. After failing to sign him during the 2018/19 season, Davis requested a trade with the Pelicans. In the following offseason, the Lakers signed Davis to form an enviable duo of James and Davis. Together, they have led the Lakers to among the best teams in the league.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
7× NBA All-Star (2014–2020)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (2017)

4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020)

2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018, 2020)

2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015, 2017)

3× NBA blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)
<h2>Anthony Davis stats</h2>
After 535 games in his NBA career, Davis has averaged 24 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, he is averaging 22.3 points, nine rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. (via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davisan02.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basketball-reference</a>)
<h2>Anthony Davis net worth 2021</h2>
Initially, Davis had a $127 million worth contract. He was eligible for a supermax extension that was worth a record $230 million. In 2019, he joined the Lakers.

After winning the championship in 2020, Davis signed a mammoth contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal will see him earning $190 million through five years, including a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/anthony-davis-10809/#:~:text=Anthony%20Davis%20signed%20a%205,dead%20cap%20value%20of%20%2432%2C742%2C000." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guaranteed</a> sum of  $189,903,600.

Furthermore, Davis would've earned $152,666,234 in salary upon the competition of the 2020/21 NBA season. His value is estimated at $60 million by <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/anthony-davis-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>.

[caption id="attachment_505998" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-505998" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107005754/2021-01-02T034638Z_2109982378_MT1USATODAY15386842_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at the AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Anthony Davis endorsements</h2>
Anthony Davis is estimated to be earning $9 million off endorsements. His off-court earnings were given a boost in 2017 when Davis signed a multi-year extension with Nike. Apart from Nike, he also endorses other major brands including Saks Inc., ExxonMobil, Foot Locker, and Red Bull.
<h2>Anthony Davis foundation and charity</h2>
The Anthony Davis family foundation announced a $250,000 matching donation commitment to support the launch of the “Help Feed the Frontline Fighting COVID 19 - LA” campaign. Davis had many contributions towards charity. He has been a recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of his charitable efforts throughout New Orleans.
<h2>How to contact Anthony Davis?</h2>
 Anthony Davis's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AntDavis23">https://twitter.com/AntDavis23</a>

Anthony Davis's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/antdavis23/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/antdavis23/?hl=en</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Girlfriend</td>
<td width="319">Marlen P</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Team</td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Rings</td>
<td width="319">Nil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6′ 10″ (2.08 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">115 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">2.27 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Saks Inc., ExxonMobil, Foot Locker, Nike, Red Bull</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">LeBron James 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements
</h2>
Often regarded as the best basketball player, LeBron Raymone James Sr or LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. He started playing organized basketball in the fifth grade. His high school freshman year started with playing for St. Vincent-St. Mary's varsity basketball team. However, James was prodigiously talented in more than just basketball. Moreover, there were many people who believed he could have played in the NFL. But he is now playing in the National Basketball Association. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">(NBA</a>).

[caption id="attachment_504360" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-504360" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210105193214/2020-12-23T030312Z_959888231_MT1USATODAY15351229_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-1.jpg" alt="LeBron James" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) poses with 2020 NBA Champion ring before a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He is married to his high school friend, Savannah Brinson, and has a daughter, Zhuri James. Also, LeBron James' sons are Bronny James or LeBron James Jr, and Bryce Maximus James.
<h2>LeBron James NBA career</h2>
His NBA career kick-started when he was picked by his hometown team, Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. Moreover, by the end of the season, he became the first Cavaliers player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award, and it took just one more season for him to earn his first NBA all-star call-up.

In the next few years, he rose as one of the best players in basketball. He ended his contract with the Cavaliers in 2010 and was a superstar by then. As a free agent, LeBron was reported to have been contacted by quite a few teams before he finally signed for Miami Heat.

Four years later, he opted out of his Heat contract and moved back to his hometown team, where he became the first player to play five consecutive finals since the 1960s.

Though he played for years for the Cavaliers in his second stint, he opted out of the contract and signed for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in 2018. However, as LeBron James' Lakers season was disturbed by injuries in 2018, the 2019-20 NBA season would be a fresh start for him.

[caption id="attachment_502301" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-502301" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210104073709/2021-01-02T034307Z_841105313_MT1USATODAY15386824_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg" alt="LeBron James" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball upcourt against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at the AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Major Achievements</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>4× NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)</li>
 	<li>4× NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)</li>
 	<li>4× NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)</li>
 	<li>15× NBA All-Star (2005–2019)</li>
 	<li>3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018)</li>
 	<li>13× All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008–2018, 2020)</li>
 	<li>NBA scoring champion (2008)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team (2019)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014)</li>
 	<li>5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2013)</li>
 	<li>2× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007)</li>
 	<li>NBA Rookie of the Year (2004)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LeBron James net worth and Endorsements</h2>
King James is one of the richest players in the NBA. According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/lebron-james/?sh=5d9a7a972398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>, he was the fifth highest-paid athlete in 2020, as his annual earning is estimated to be $88.2 million. Moreover, throughout his extraordinary career, James is estimated to have accumulated a <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/lebron-james-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">net worth</a> of $500 million.

In addition to Nike, James' endorsement partners include Coca-Cola, Beats By Dre, Blaze Pizza, and 2K Sports
<h2>LeBron James NBA Career Stats</h2>
In the ongoing 2020-2021 NBA season with Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron is averaging 23.8PPG with 7.3APG. Moreover, his career stats have set their own <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">benchmark</a> with 27.1PPG, 7.4APG complimenting them with 7.4RPG.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LeBron James current contract 2021</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lebron-james-2257/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotrac</a>, LeBron James's current contract was signed in 2018 with the Los Angeles Lakers for a period of 4 years- which is worth $153,312,846, including $153,312,846 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $38,328,212.

Moreover, James signed a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lebron-james-2257/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two-year</a> max extension with the Lakers in 2021 that will keep him at the franchise till 2023. He signed a massive $85 million contract that will come into effect from the 2021-22 season.

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">LeBron James Foundation and Charity</h2>
As part of his charity work, the basketball player set up the LeBron James Family Foundation. The foundation raises and donates money for several charities such as the Boys and Girls Club of America, After-School All-Stars, the Children's Defense Fund, Gabriel's Angle Foundation, and ONEXONE. 

I Promise School: Most recently, James has made headlines because he built his brand new I Promise School for at-risk youth in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. However, the news isn’t surprising, as James has proven how much he values education. This the same guy who paid for 1,000 kids to attend college and started “Wheels for Education,” a program that provides school supplies, access to computers, and even bicycles to low-income kids.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Shoes of LeBron James</h2>
According to a study by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2019/08/28/the-nbas-richest-shoe-deals-lebron-kobe-and-durant-are-still-no-match-for-michael-jordan/?sh=21212ccc3d02" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>, James's $32 million shoe deal with Nike is second only to Michael Jordan's massive $132 million deal. In addition to his main signature shoe with Nike, which is now in its 17th version, LeBron James also lends his name to Nike’s Zoom Soldier line.

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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Spouse</td>
<td width="319">Savannah James</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Children</td>
<td width="319">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">NBA Championship Rings</td>
<td width="319">4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6' 8" (2.03 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">113 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Beats Electronics, RIMOWA, Coca-Cola, KIA Motors, Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Hand Span and Feet Length</td>
<td width="319">9.25inches and size 15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to Contact LeBron James?</h2>
LeBron James Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kingjames/?hl=en">@kingjames</a>
LeBron James Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kingjames?lang=en">@KingJames</a>

LeBron James

Magic Johnson

<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Markieff Morris is a 6-foot-8 power forward who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Markieff and his twin brother Marcus been in the league since 2011, and the former won his maiden chip with the Lakers in 2020. 

[caption id="attachment_527752" align="aligncenter" width="1452"]<img class="size-full wp-image-527752" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210126002155/2020-12-28T045627Z_1980414490_MT1USATODAY15366842_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris" width="1452" height="1920" /> Dec 27, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) goes up for a basket in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Morris was born on September 2, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Preparatory Charter School in his hometown before transferring to APEX Academy in New Jersey. 

Markieff Morris pursued basketball as a career right from high-school and was considered to be a four-star recruit upon graduation. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris and his twin brother</h2>
There are five brothers in the Morris family, and two of them are identical twins. Much to their delight, both Markieff and Marcus followed a similar high-school and university path leading up to the NBA. 

They enrolled in the same high-schools and the twins united to join the University of Kansas and took up American Studies as their major. 

Their life was very much identical up to a point. The twins were given no partial taste of success as kids, but life in the NBA proved to be different. Morris twins still share an inseparable bond, and their NBA draft success also has an eerie pattern.

<img class="size-full wp-image-228279 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200222083058/Markieff-and-Marcus-Morris-Boston-e1548949024666.jpg" alt="" width="1152" height="853" />

Markieff is the older twin, as he was born seven minutes before Marcus. The same path prevailed in their NBA careers as the former was picked as the 13th overall pick in the 2011 draft, and Marcus was picked just five minutes later as the 14th pick! 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris NBA Career</h2>
Phoenix Suns picked up Markieff Morris in the 2011 draft, and he fit in well with the team. Morris put up averages of 7.4 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game, and the numbers went on the rise as years passed. 

The Suns did not make the playoffs during Morris’ stay, and he was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2016. A terrible rookie year as Wizard saw Morris miss more than half the season due to multiple injuries. Washington then traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019, a move that hardly worked out for either party. 

He ended up playing just 24 games for the Thunder, starting just one. A few months later, he moved to the Eastern Conference and joined the Detroit Pistons. After one season with the Pistons, an unsettled Morris agreed to a buyout in his contract and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. 

[caption id="attachment_527754" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-527754" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210126002224/2021-01-09T041513Z_1283621462_MT1USATODAY15412460_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHICAGO-BULLS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris" width="1920" height="1443" /> Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) moves to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He became a Laker in February 2020, and the veteran was indeed a valuable addition to the championship roster. Morris started a few games in the NBA playoffs for the Lakers and contributed from the bench as well. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements </h2>
NBA champion (2020)

Second-team All-Big 12 (2011)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris NBA Stats</h2>
Markieff Morris is a veteran athlete who has gained valuable experience in the NBA. Though he’s in his 30s now, the small forward can be vital at crunch moments with his two-way talent. Morris’ best season in terms of points came when he was with the Suns back in 2015. 

The Philadelphia native <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/morrima02.html">averaged</a> 15.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists as the Suns finished 10th in the West that year. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, Morris is averaging 4.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and one assist per game.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris Current Contract</h2>
Markieff Morris signed a one-year contract with the Lakers in 2019 worth $1,750,000. He will be an unrestricted free agent for the 2020 season, but there are strong speculations that he will re-sign with the Lakers for one more year at the team. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements </h2>
Markieff Morris has earned several million through his NBA career. The veteran has been playing for nearly a decade and his total career salary adds up to $45,196,432, per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/markieff-morris-8064/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotrac</a>. 

Though Morris isn’t involved in any massive endorsement deal now, he’s signed a few in the past. The Morris twins were formerly the face of the ‘And 1’ footwear brand, but the <a href="https://sgbonline.com/and-1-signs-morris-twins-to-endorsement-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">deal</a> expired back in 2015. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Markieff Morris Foundation and Charity</h2>
Markieff Morris has set up a philanthropic organization called ‘Family Over Everything Foundation, Inc.’ along with his twin brother and former NBA player Thomas Robinson. It was founded in 2017 to streamline major charitable efforts. 

Per their <a href="https://foefoundation.org/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>, “Family Over Everything Foundation provides assistance to members of underserved communities, specifically, members of single-parent households, children and youth in underserved areas, members of the Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, CA and other communities.”
<h2>Markieff Morris NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Markieff is a sneakerhead, and he’s enjoyed several player editions with Nike. However, the Laker player was spotted wearing the ‘Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro’ as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. 

Furthermore, Markieff has also sported LeBron James’ Nike signatures and his own PE’s the ‘Nike Air Foamposite One.’
<table style="height: 497px" width="523">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Age
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
<td>
Married (Thereza Morris)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Children
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">NBA Championship Rings</td>
<td>
1 (2020)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Nationality
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
<td>
6’8” (2.03 m)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Weight
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">245 lb (111 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Wingspan</td>
<td>
6’10” (2.08 m)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Markieff Morris</h2>
Markieff Morris Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keefmorris5.0/?hl=en">keefmorris5.0</a>
Markieff Morris Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/keefmorris">@Keefmorris</a>

Markieff Morris

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Montrezl Harrell is a 6' 7" forward/center who plays for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the NBA. He was born on January 26, 1994, in Tarboro, North Carolina. Harrell went as the 32nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. 

[caption id="attachment_521433" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521433" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120171159/2021-01-13T020634Z_1370562174_MT1USATODAY15426161_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-HOUSTON-ROCKETS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell" width="1920" height="1192" /> Jan 12, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) reacts after making a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Harrell’s parents are Samuel and Selena Harrell, and the NBA star has two younger brothers as well. The Lakers player is currently a father of two but remains unmarried. The single father raises his children Amari and Alyeshia, although he is sometimes rumored to be in a relationship. 

As a teenager, Harrell attended two different high schools, one in his hometown of North Carolina and the other in Virginia. He graduated from Hargrave Military Academy, where he impressed everyone with his dominant basketball skills. 

Harrell initially chose to attend Virginia Tech after high-school, but later de-committed and joined Louisville instead. He won the 2013 NCAA championship as a freshman, but Louisville had to vacate the title due to <a href="https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article201089449.html#:~:text=The%20Cardinals%20beat%20Michigan%2082,were%20the%20new%20national%20champions." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">controversial reasons.</a>

The Cardinals then made Harrell a starter following his freshman year, which resulted in a spike in his scoring numbers. He chose to join the NBA after his junior year where he <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/montrezl-harrell-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">averaged</a> 15.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, while shooting 56.6% from the field. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell NBA Career</h2>
Harrell was selected with the 32nd overall pick by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/houston-rockets/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houston Rockets</a> in the 2015 NBA Draft. He averaged just 9.7 minutes in the 39 games he played as a rookie and got assigned to the Rockets’ G-League team as well. 

After spending his Sophomore season in Houston, Harrell was traded to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/la-clippers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LA Clippers</a> is a massive trade package that involved Chris Paul joining the Rockets. Harrell’s bench scoring talents were recognized in Los Angeles and he was given more attention there. 

Harrell has a career-high of 32 points coming off the bench and he put up tremendous displays during the 2019/20 regular-season. This earned him the crown of being named NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2020. 

He averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds in 58.0% FG shooting to earn the accolade after which he made the move to 2020 NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Major Achievements </h2>
NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2020)

Karl Malone Award (2015)

AAC Most Improved Player (2014)

First-team All-AAC (2014)

Second-team All-ACC (2015)
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell NBA Stats</h2>
Montrezl Harrell’s evolved to become one of the most unguardable players in the paint. He is purely an offensive threat and a defensive rock. This sums up his strengths, and here are his <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/harremo01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career-stats </a>updated till the 2019/20 regular-season: 

[caption id="attachment_492655" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-492655" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201226123931/2020-12-26T022421Z_175295822_MT1USATODAY15360291_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DALLAS-MAVERICKS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell against the Dallas Mavericks" width="1920" height="1425" /> Dec 25, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell (15), Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) and Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) reach for a rebound as he looks to shoot a basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell Current Contract</h2>
Harell chose to leave the Clippers after his contract expired. He joined rivals Los Angeles Lakers in a two-year deal that will pay him $18,978,900. He is set to become an unrestricted free-agent in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
There isn’t a verified figure available on Montrezl Harrell’s net worth. However, the NBA star’s total salary earnings will lead up to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/montrezl-harrell-17860/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$24,399,382</a> in 2021. 

Harrell has signed several endorsement deals, and he’s switched between top sneaker brands. He most recently <a href="https://thesneakerbrief.com/montrezl-harrell-signs-with-reebok" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signed</a> with Reebok after opting out of his contract with ‘AND1.’ 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell Charity Foundation</h2>
“No matter where you're from, you can be anything.” This slogan greets a user when they enter the website of Montrezl Harrell Youth Foundation. The Lakers star runs a non-profit organization that focuses on empowering the youth of the next generation. 

“We provide at risk youth with resource driven programming in the fields of education, mentorship, and overall wellness.”

“Our goal is to develop upstanding young men and women by providing valuable experiences and positive role models,” <a href="https://montrezlharrellyouthfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their website reads</a>. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Montrezl Harrell NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Harrell has sported a plethora of sneakers in his NBA career. He’s worn Nike kicks, Jordan’s, AND1 sneakers and has now moved to Reebok! 

Harrell recently showed off his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-montrezl-harrell-reveals-signature-shoe-trezz1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new signature shoe,</a> the ‘TREZZ1’ which comes in the Lakers’ bold primary colors. 
<table style="height: 506px;" width="513">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Age
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Marital Status</td>
<td>
Unmarried
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Children
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">NBA Championship Rings</td>
<td>
–
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Nationality
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Height</td>
<td>
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Weight
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">240 lb (109 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Wingspan</td>
<td>
7 ft 3 in (2.24 m)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to contact Montrezl Harrell</h2>
Montrezl Harrell Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trezz24/?hl=en">trezz24</a>
Montrezl Harrell Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MONSTATREZZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@MONSTATREZZ</a>

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