Keita Bates-Diop is an American basketballer here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Keita Bates-Diop is a 27-year-old American, currently, playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA League. He is a brilliant Power forward and Small forward player who has been a big match player in his college days. Let us see more about his net worth, salary, personal details and more.
Keita Bates-Diop Facts
| Birth Place | Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Father’s Name | Richard Bates |
| Mother’s Name | Wilma Bates |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| College | Ohio State University |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1- $5 Million |
| Age | 27 |
| Date of Birth | January 23, 1996 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2018 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 2 |
| Playing Career | 2018–present |
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| Teams | 2018–2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 2018–2019 Iowa Wolves 2020 Denver Nuggets 2020 Windy City Bulls 2020–present San Antonio Spurs |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Keita Bates-Diop Career
Bates-Diop started playing basketball in his high school, Sacramento. At the end of his junior year at high school, he averaged 18.4 points with 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. On seeing his performance, Bates-Diop received various offers from different colleges but he chose Ohio State by rejecting all the other offers from colleges. Bates-Diop did not get a chance to play during his freshman season. But in the sophomore season, his role was increased and he averaged 11.8 points with 6.4 rebounds per game.
During his junior year, he fractured his left leg and rested for the rest of the matches in that season. Out of the 9 games he played in his junior year, he averaged 9.7 points with 5.2 rebounds per game. In a match against the mighty Michigan State, Bates-Diop scored a massive 32 points and set his career-high record. At the end of his senior year, Bates-Diop averaged 19.8 points with 8.7 rebounds per game. After completing his senior year, he entered the 2018 NBA draft.
As expected, Bates-Diop was drafted by the Timberwolves as the 48th pick in the 2018 draft. Initially, after signing the contract, he was assigned to play in the 2018 NBA Summer League. At the end of his contract, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets and performed well for them throughout the season. Bates-Diop was waived by the team management on November 2020. Currently, Bates-Diop is playing for the Spurs and he is on a two-way contract with them. As of now, everything is going well for Bates-Diop with the Spurs.
Keita Bates-Diop Achievements
- Consensus second-team All-American (2018)
- Big Ten Player of the Year (2018)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2018)
Keita Bates-Diop Contract Details
| Current Contract: | 2 yr(s) / $3,607,937 |
| Average Salary | $1,803,969 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $1,729,217 |
| SIGNED USING | Free Agent/Minimum |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
Bates-Diop signed a 2-year/$3.6 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs that includes a $1.8 million average annual salary and an assured $1.7 million at signing. It is a pretty good signing by Bates-Diop at the start of his long career, it is quite obvious that he will land some bigger contracts than the current one in the near future.
Keita Bates-Diop Net Worth
As of 2023, Bates-Diop estimated net worth is between $1 million to $5 million. But the exact numbers of his net worth are not yet revealed by him. Since it is just the start of his basketball career, it is pretty sure that he will add numbers to his net worth in the near future.
Keita Bates-Diop Personal Life
Bates-Diop was born to his parents, Richard Bates and Wilma Bates on January 23, 1996. He has not disclosed any further information regarding his parents yet. It is said that Bates-Diop is very close to his parents and shares everything with them. His parents were supportive right from the start of his career.
The 27-year-old is currently not interested in any relationships. It is said that Bates-Diop is concentrating on his career growth and felt is not the right time for relationships.
Keita Bates-Diop Endorsements
Bates-Diop does not have any endorsements yet as he has just entered the world of the NBA. But has all the capabilities to perform well and gain high-paying sponsors and endorsements in the near future. The endorsers and sponsors will soon queue up for signing a contract with Bates-Diop.
Keita Bates-Diop FAQs
| What is the age of Keita Bates-Diop? |
| Keita Bates-Diop is 27 years old and was born on January 23, 1996. |
| What is the net worth of Keita Bates-Diop? |
| Keita Bates-Diop has a net worth is $1-$5 Million. |
| Where was Keita Bates-Diop born? |
| Keita Bates-Diop was born in Sacramento, California, U.S.A. |
| In which year was Keita Bates-Diop drafted? |
| Keita Bates-Diop was picked in the 2nd round, the 48th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. |
| In what position does Keita Bates-Diop play? |
| Keita Bates-Diop plays in the position of Small forward / Power forward. |
| What is Keita Bates-Diop’s height? |
| Keita Bates-Diop’s height is 6 ft 8. |
| What is Keita Bates-Diop’s weight? |
| Keita Bates-Diop’s weight is 104kg. |
| Is Keita Bates-Diop married? |
| No, he is not married to anyone. |
| How many kids does Keita Bates-Diop have? |
| Keita Bates-Diop doesn’t have a kid. |
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