Dante Exum is an Australian basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Dante Exum is a professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA for the Houston Rockets. Let’s know more about Exum’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Dante Exum Facts
| Birth Place | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Father’s Name | Cecil Exum |
| Mother’s Name | Desiree Exum |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| College | NA |
| Net Worth (2021) | $19 million |
| Salary (2021) | NA |
| Age | 26 |
| Date of Birth | 13 July 1995 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 97 kgs (214 lbs) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| NBA Draft Year | 2014 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Playing Career | 2014-present |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Teams | Utah Jazz (2014–2019) Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–2021) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | Adidas |
Dante Exum Career
Dante Exum was the 2014, Round 1, 5th overall draft pick by the Utah Jazz. Exum is six-foot and five-inches and he plays in the position of Point guard / Shooting guard.
A potential star player, Exum’s career has been marred with constant injuries. After being selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA Draft, Exum made his NBA debut on 29 October, 2014.
In his rookie year, that is the 2014-15 season, Exum played all 82 games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in 22.2 minutes. Consequently, Exum was selected to compete in the 2015 Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in New York.
Nevertheless, from 2015 to 2017, Exum suffered several major injuries and subsequently underwent various surgeries. These injuries significantly hampered Exum’s NBA career.
However, on 6 July 2018, Exum re-signed with the Jazz. Exum was having a good 2018-19 season but in early 2019, Exum again suffered major injuries and was ruled out from the 2018-19 season.
Then on 24 December 2019, Exum was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Again, on 16 January 2021, Exum was traded to the Houston Rockets. Notably, Exum did not play any games for Houston due to injury.
In the 2021 offseason, Exum re-signed with the Houston Rockets. His new contract with the Rockets is believed to be worth $15 million over 3-years.
Dante Exum Achievements
- Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (representing Australia)
- Gold at the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship held in Australia/New Zealand (representing Australia)
- Gold at the 2010 FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament held in New Caledonia (representing Australia)
Dante Exum Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Exum is estimated to have a net worth of $19 million as of 2021. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
There is no information currently available regarding Exum’s salary. However, his new deal with the Houston Rockets is reported to be worth $15 million over 3-years.
Dante Exum Personal Life
Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26-year-old Exum is the son of Cecil Exum and Desiree Exum.
Interestingly, Exum’s father, Cecil, played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and won an NCAA championship in 1982. Cecil has also played in the NBA and in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL)
Unfortunately, there is no information available about Exum’s relationship status.
Dante Exum Endorsements
According to reports, Exum has an endorsement deal with Adidas. Exum signed his endorsement deal with Adidas even before joining the NBA.
FAQs about Dante Exum
| What is the age of Dante Exum? |
| Dante Exum is 26 years old and he was born on 13 July 1995. |
| What is the net worth of Dante Exum? |
| Dante Exum has an estimated net worth of $19 million as of 2021. |
| Where was Dante Exum born? |
| Dante Exum was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. |
| In which year was Dante Exum drafted? |
| Dante Exum was drafted in the year 2014/ Round 1/ Pick: 5th overall. |
| In what position does Dante Exum play? |
| Dante Exum plays in the position of Point guard / Shooting guard. |
| For what team does Dante Exum play? |
| Dante Exum currently plays for the Houston Rockets. |
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