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Steven Adams
Steven Adams: Net worth, salary & endorsements
Steven Adams was born in Rotorua, New Zealand?to a?Tongan?mother and an?English?father. Born on July 20, 1993, Adams stayed in New Zealand till 2011.
In 2011, He played for his hometown team Wellington Saints?of the National Basketball League (NBL). After playing one season, Adams moved to the United States in 2012 to play?college basketball?for?Pittsburgh. In June 2013, he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th overall pick in the?2013 NBA draft, which made made him the first New Zealand player to be selected in the first round of NBA draft.
Major on-court achievements:
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team?(2014)
- NBL?champion (2011)
- NBL Rookie of the Year?(2011)
- Big East?All-Rookie Team (2013)
Steven Adams net worth
Forbes estimated the net worth of Steven Adams as $ 27.2 million. His earnings rocketed during the 2017-18 season when he signed a $100 million contract with Oklahoma City. The contract raised his annual salary to $22.5 million which was seven times of what he earned the previous season.
Endorsements by Steven Adams
Adams is estimated to earn $ 3 million through endorsements. Among the brands endorsed by him are Adidas and Powerade.
Adams, since he was a rookie, sported many a shoes from Adidas. He recently moved to the Pro Bounce range.
In 2018, Adams released his autobiography, titled "My Life, My Fight."
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Height | 6? 11? (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Endorsements | Anheuser Busch InBev,?Adidas, Powerade |
