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<h2>Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-381910 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200918202141/lal_primary-logo-scaled-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1189" />

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-why-did-kobe-bryant-have-such-a-disturbing-relationship-with-his-parents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why did Kobe Bryant have such a disturbing relationship with his parents?</a>
<h2>Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers?</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL's Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league.

When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020.

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-throwback-relive-the-final-battle-between-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">NBA Throwback: Relive the Final Battle Between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James</a>
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<h2>Who are the team sponsors?</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena.

While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi.
Read More: <a style="font-size: 16px" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-la-lakers-where-does-lebron-james-live-all-that-we-know-about-his-massive-and-luxurious-villa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where Does LeBron James Live? All That We Know About His Luxurious Villa</a>

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[caption id="attachment_1647883" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1647883" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-03T021203Z_617747669_MT1USATODAY20381083_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-HOUSTON-ROCKETS.jpg" alt="LeBron James and Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers roster</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>38</td>
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<tr>
<td>Anthony Davis</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
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<td>Austin Reaves</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D?Angelo Russell</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Schroder</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rui Hachimura</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lonnie Walker IV</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mo Bamba</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jarred Vanderbilt</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Malik Beasley</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thompson</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Read More: <a style="font-size: 16px" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-hilarious-when-shaquille-oneal-challenged-michael-phelps-to-a-swimming-contest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Shaquille O'Neal challenged Michael Phelps to a swimming contest</a>
<h2>Achievements and wins</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers' winning culture started right after the team was founded in 1947 as they won the NBL title in 1948. The Minneapolis Lakers continued winning titles after moving to the BAA as well. Then the BAA merged with NBL to form the NBA in 1949. So, the Lakers' 1948 title win is not considered by the NBA as an official championship. However, the 1949 championship is recognized since the team joined the BAA.

The dominance of the Lakers continued in the 50s as they won titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954, led by legendary center George Mikan. However, things went south after Mikan retired in 1954 as the team struggled on and off the court. Because of the financial troubles, the franchise was relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. However, the team still found it hard to get back to its winning ways. After a dry spell that lasted years, the team won the 1972 title with the help of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It was followed by another eight years of disappointment.

In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team's luck around. 1979 also marked the entry of NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson when the team drafted him as the first pick. Thus began the era of Showtime Lakers. With the help of Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, the Lakers lifted five championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The team then lost the 1989 and 1991 NBA Finals.

The Lakers struggled again until Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant started working their magic. The duo led the Lakers to three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, a feat even the Showtime Lakers could not achieve. O'Neal, Bryant and the team dismantled their opponents on their way to all three titles, displaying utter dominance. After Shaq left the team in 2004, Kobe became the main man. He then led the team to two straight rings in 2009 and 2010. Recently, superstar LeBron James helped the team win their record 17th championship in 2020.
<h2>The Lakers' rivalry with the Boston Celtics</h2>
The Boston Celtics and the Lakers are the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers and Celtics also have one of the biggest and longest rivalries in sports history. The rivalry between the two started in 1959 when they first faced each other in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals a record 12 times in which the Celtics mostly came out on top.

In 1959, the Celtics swept the Lakers for the title. The Celtics continued their dominance over the Lakers by winning a mindboggling eight straight Finals, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984 over the Lakers. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its loyal fans who felt that their opponents were simply unbeatable. However, the Lakers finally overcame this streak and won the championship against the Celtics in 1985 and then again in 1987.

After the 1987 Finals, the Lakers and the Celtics once again locked horns in 2008 where Boston came out victorious. The teams again clashed in the 2010 Finals with the Lakers clinching the title this time. While the Celtics have won 9, the Lakers have won 3 in their 12 Finals showdowns so far.
<h2>How many numbers have the Lakers retired?</h2>
The Lakers have always been fortunate to have some of the most storied players on their roster for a long time. Therefore, so far, the team has 14 names on their rafters. The jerseys of legends George Mikan (99), Elgin Baylor (22), Jerry West (44), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Gail Goodrich (25), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42), Jamaal Wilkes (52), Shaquille O?Neal (34), Kobe Bryant (8, 24) and Pau Gasol (16) have been retired. Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn's name is also up on the rafters.
<h2>Laker Girls: The owner's game-changing entertainment addition</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss was a visionary who revolutionized the league with his entertainment and marketing ideas. The legendary team owner wanted the Lakers to be entertaining on and off the court to bring fans to the arena and to popularize the game in the country and around the world. One of Dr. Buss' important innovations was the Laker Girls.

The late owner ordered a formation of a dance squad with highly talented female dancers. While the idea received some backlash early on, it became widely accepted. While the Showtime Lakers entertained fans with their up-tempo style of play, the Laker Girls kept the crowd going with their dances during breaks.
<h2>Lakers on social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lakers/">@lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/">@Lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losangeleslakers">@losangeleslakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="http://www.nba.com/lakers">https://www.nba.com/lakers?tmd=1</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded?</td>
<td>1947</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Buss Family Trusts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President</td>
<td>Jeanie Buss</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Rob Pelinka</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Darvin Ham</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Crypto.com, bibigo, Nike, etc?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Crypto.com Arena</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$5.9 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers History The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers. Read More: Why did Kobe Bryant have such a disturbing relationship with his parents? Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers? Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL&#8217;s Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league. When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020. Read More: NBA Throwback: Relive the Final Battle Between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Who are the team sponsors? The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena. While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi. Read More: Where Does LeBron James Live? All That We Know About His Luxurious Villa Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Lakers roster  LeBron James Small Forward 38  Anthony Davis Center 30  Austin Reaves Shooting Guard 25  D?Angelo Russell Point Guard 27  Dennis Schroder Point Guard 29  Rui Hachimura Power Forward 25  Lonnie Walker IV Guard 24  Mo Bamba Center 25  Jarred Vanderbilt Power Forward 24  Malik Beasley Shooting Guard 26  Tristan Thompson Center 32  Troy Brown Jr. Small Forward 23  Read More: When Shaquille O&#8217;Neal challenged Michael Phelps to a swimming contest Achievements and wins The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers&#8217; winning culture started right after the team was founded in 1947 as they won the NBL title in 1948. The Minneapolis Lakers continued winning titles after moving to the BAA as well. Then the BAA merged with NBL to form the NBA in 1949. So, the Lakers&#8217; 1948 title win is not considered by the NBA as an official championship. However, the 1949 championship is recognized since the team joined the BAA. The dominance of the Lakers continued in the 50s as they won titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954, led by legendary center George Mikan. However, things went south after Mikan retired in 1954 as the team struggled on and off the court. Because of the financial troubles, the franchise was relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. However, the team still found it hard to get back to its winning ways. After a dry spell that lasted years, the team won the 1972 title with the help of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It was followed by another eight years of disappointment. In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team&#8217;s luck around. 1979 also marked the entry of NBA legend Earvin &#8216;Magic&#8217; Johnson when the team drafted him as the first pick. Thus began the era of Showtime Lakers. With the help of Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, the Lakers lifted five championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The team then lost the 1989 and 1991 NBA Finals. The Lakers struggled again until Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Kobe Bryant started working their magic. The duo led the Lakers to three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, a feat even the Showtime Lakers could not achieve. O&#8217;Neal, Bryant and the team dismantled their opponents on their way to all three titles, displaying utter dominance. After Shaq left the team in 2004, Kobe became the main man. He then led the team to two straight rings in 2009 and 2010. Recently, superstar LeBron James helped the team win their record 17th championship in 2020. The Lakers&#8217; rivalry with the Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics and the Lakers are the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers and Celtics also have one of the biggest and longest rivalries in sports history. The rivalry between the two started in 1959 when they first faced each other in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals a record 12 times in which the Celtics mostly came out on top. In 1959, the Celtics swept the Lakers for the title. The Celtics continued their dominance over the Lakers by winning a mindboggling eight straight Finals, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984 over the Lakers. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its loyal fans who felt that their opponents were simply unbeatable. However, the Lakers finally overcame this streak and won the championship against the Celtics in 1985 and then again in 1987. After the 1987 Finals, the Lakers and the Celtics once again locked horns in 2008 where Boston came out victorious. The teams again clashed in the 2010 Finals with the Lakers clinching the title this time. While the Celtics have won 9, the Lakers have won 3 in their 12 Finals showdowns so far. How many numbers have the Lakers retired? The Lakers have always been fortunate to have some of the most storied players on their roster for a long time. Therefore, so far, the team has 14 names on their rafters. The jerseys of legends George Mikan (99), Elgin Baylor (22), Jerry West (44), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Gail Goodrich (25), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42), Jamaal Wilkes (52), Shaquille O?Neal (34), Kobe Bryant (8, 24) and Pau Gasol (16) have been retired. Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn&#8217;s name is also up on the rafters. Laker Girls: The owner&#8217;s game-changing entertainment addition Dr. Jerry Buss was a visionary who revolutionized the league with his entertainment and marketing ideas. 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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
JaVale McGee is a 7-foot center who plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. McGee is a three-time World Champion, winning two rings with the Golden State Warriors and the most recent one with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in 2020.?

McGee was born on January 19, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. He attended two high-schools in his hometown before transferring to Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. He evolved as a versatile forward/center in high school and later took his talents to the University of Nevada, Reno.?

[caption id="attachment_387160" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-387160" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200923082209/2020-09-23T011247Z_144971556_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Nikola Jokic going against JaVale McGee" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

McGee found very little playing time as a freshman and his numbers were stagnant as well. Moving on, he worked hard and earned his place as the team?s starting center in his sophomore year. The Michigan native <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/javale-mcgee-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in 2008, after which he declared his eligibility for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Career</h2>
The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/washington-wizards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington Wizards</a> picked up McGee with their 18th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent three years with the team and never made the playoffs during that stint. He <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcgeeja01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posted</a> averages of 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last year in Washington, after which he was traded to the Denver Nuggets.?

McGee saw reduced playing time and started fewer games with the Nuggets, and they later traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. Things didn?t look bright at Philly either as McGee was waived just a month after being signed.?

The Dallas Mavericks later picked up the seven-footer where he missed the team?s first 13 games due to an injury. McGee kept his career in Dallas brief and joined the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden State Warriors</a> after just one season.?

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Success finally reached JaVale McGee after switching between five different teams. McGee filled in the Warriors? requirements and was a part of the team that achieved the double in 2017 and 2018.?

McGee moved on from the Warriors after the second championship and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 12.0 points and contributed well in his rookie season as a Laker and eased into his role a year later to help them win the 2020 NBA championship.?

But his stint with the Lakers came to an end right after and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season. Although he played well there, he was shipped to the Denver Nuggets this offseason which eventually led to another deal, and is now going to be playing for the Phoenix Suns in the upcoming 2021-22 season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements?</h2>
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 	<li style="text-align: center">3? NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020)</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Stats</h2>
McGee has played for numerous teams in his NBA career, but not all stints have earned him success. In fact, he?s struggled with individual displays with some teams, but his <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcgeeja01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career-high</a> point-average of 12.0 PPG came during the 2018/19 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, here is a list of his career stats updated till the end of the 2020/21 regular-season.?
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PTS
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747
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<td style="text-align: center">319</td>
<td style="text-align: center">17.1</td>
<td style="text-align: center">.571</td>
<td style="text-align: center">.595</td>
<td style="text-align: center">5.2</td>
<td style="text-align: center">0.4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">0.4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1.5</td>
<td style="text-align: center">7.8</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee Current Contract</h2>
When JaVale McGee was playing for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he already had a verbal agreement with the Phoenix Suns to join them for the next season. They came to a 1-year deal <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1422354720065163264?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worth</a> $5 million.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee Net Worth and Endorsements?</h2>
McGee has earned quite a few million from his NBA contracts. In fact, all his earnings to date roughly add up to $65,607,268, per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/javale-mcgee-6159/cash-earnings/">Spotrac</a>. Moreover, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/javale-mcgee-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> has determined McGee?s value at $14 million.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
McGee was sponsored by ?Peak Sport? during his early years in the league. He donned several sneaker versions and has now <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/javale-mcgee/">switched</a> to Nike in the last few years. McGee lately wears the Nike Hyperdunk X, which is quite common with athletes who play the center position.?

Moreover, he also previously worn the Nike Air Max Dominate and the Nike Air Max Audacity 2016.?
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Age
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<td style="text-align: center">33</td>
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Yes (Giselle Ramirez)
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Children
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<td style="text-align: center">Genevieve Grey McGee</td>
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3 ( 2017, 2018,? 2020)
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Nationality
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<td style="text-align: center">American</td>
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7?0? (2.13 m)
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Weight
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<td style="text-align: center">270 lb (122 kg)</td>
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7.5? (2.29m)
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<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact JaVale Mcgee</h2>
JaVale McGee Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/javalemcgee/?hl=en">javalemcgee</a>
JaVale McGee Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JaValeMcGee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@JaValeMcGee</a>

JaVale McGee

JaVale McGee: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements JaVale McGee is a 7-foot center who plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. McGee is a three-time World Champion, winning two rings with the Golden State Warriors and the most recent one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.? McGee was born on January 19, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. He attended two high-schools in his hometown before transferring to Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. He evolved as a versatile forward/center in high school and later took his talents to the University of Nevada, Reno.? Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports McGee found very little playing time as a freshman and his numbers were stagnant as well. Moving on, he worked hard and earned his place as the team?s starting center in his sophomore year. The Michigan native averaged 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in 2008, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft.? JaVale McGee NBA Career The Washington Wizards picked up McGee with their 18th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent three years with the team and never made the playoffs during that stint. He posted averages of 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last year in Washington, after which he was traded to the Denver Nuggets.? McGee saw reduced playing time and started fewer games with the Nuggets, and they later traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. Things didn?t look bright at Philly either as McGee was waived just a month after being signed.? The Dallas Mavericks later picked up the seven-footer where he missed the team?s first 13 games due to an injury. McGee kept his career in Dallas brief and joined the Golden State Warriors after just one season.? Success finally reached JaVale McGee after switching between five different teams. McGee filled in the Warriors? requirements and was a part of the team that achieved the double in 2017 and 2018.? McGee moved on from the Warriors after the second championship and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 12.0 points and contributed well in his rookie season as a Laker and eased into his role a year later to help them win the 2020 NBA championship.? But his stint with the Lakers came to an end right after and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season. Although he played well there, he was shipped to the Denver Nuggets this offseason which eventually led to another deal, and is now going to be playing for the Phoenix Suns in the upcoming 2021-22 season. Major Achievements? 3? NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020) JaVale McGee NBA Stats McGee has played for numerous teams in his NBA career, but not all stints have earned him success. In fact, he?s struggled with individual displays with some teams, but his career-high point-average of 12.0 PPG came during the 2018/19 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, here is a list of his career stats updated till the end of the 2020/21 regular-season.?   G GS MP FG% FT% TRB AST STL BLK PTS   747 319 17.1 .571 .595 5.2 0.4 0.4 1.5 7.8  JaVale McGee Current Contract When JaVale McGee was playing for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he already had a verbal agreement with the Phoenix Suns to join them for the next season. They came to a 1-year deal worth $5 million. &nbsp; JaVale McGee Net Worth and Endorsements? McGee has earned quite a few million from his NBA contracts. In fact, all his earnings to date roughly add up to $65,607,268, per Spotrac. Moreover, Celebrity Net Worth has determined McGee?s value at $14 million.? JaVale McGee NBA Sneaker Contract McGee was sponsored by ?Peak Sport? during his early years in the league. He donned several sneaker versions and has now switched to Nike in the last few years. McGee lately wears the Nike Hyperdunk X, which is quite common with athletes who play the center position.? Moreover, he also previously worn the Nike Air Max Dominate and the Nike Air Max Audacity 2016.?   Age 33  Marital Status Yes (Giselle Ramirez)   Children Genevieve Grey McGee  NBA Championship Rings 3 ( 2017, 2018,? 2020)   Nationality American  Height 7?0? (2.13 m)   Weight 270 lb (122 kg)  Wingspan 7.5? (2.29m)   How to Contact JaVale Mcgee JaVale McGee Instagram: javalemcgee JaVale McGee Twitter: @JaValeMcGee

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