Usman Garuba is a Spanish basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Usman Garuba is an NBA rookie who is the 2021 twenty-third overall draft pick by the Houston Rockets. Let’s know more about his net worth.
Usman Garuba Facts
Birth Place | Madrid, Spain |
Father’s Name | Mustapha Garuba |
Mother’s Name | Betty Garuba |
Star Sign | Pisces |
College | NA |
Net Worth | $1-5 million |
Salary | $1,961,100 |
Age | 20 |
Date of Birth | 9 March 200 |
Height (ft) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Weight (kg) | 104 (229 lb) |
Nationality | Spanish |
NBA Draft Year | 2021 |
NBA Draft Pick | Round 1/ Pick: 23rd overall |
Playing Career | 2021-present |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Teams | Houston Rockets |
Achievements | EuroLeague Rising Star (2021) ACB Best Young Player (2021) 2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2020, 2021) Liga ACB champion (2019) Supercopa winner (2020) EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2019) FIBA U16 European Championship MVP (2016) Gold at FIBA U18 European Championship (2019) Gold at FIBA U16 European Championship (2016) Silver at FIBA U16 European Championship (2018) |
Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
Children | NA |
Endorsements | NA |
Destiny Usman Garuba Alari is the 2021, Round 1, 23rd overall draft pick by the Houston Rockets. He plays as a center and power forward.
Garuba started his professional career in the 2017–18 season, playing for Real Madrid B, the reserve team for Real Madrid in the Liga EBA, the fourth-tier league in Spain. He played just 11 games, averaging 11.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
In the 2018–19 season, he continued to play for Real Madrid B, averaging 14.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game over 22 Liga EBA appearances.
On 28 October 2018, at just 16 years of age, Garuba debuted for Real Madrid in the Liga ACB, the first-tier league in Spain.
In the 2019–20 season, Garuba became a full-time member of Real Madrid’s senior team. He finished the season averaging 4.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 15 minutes per game in the ACB and EuroLeague. He was also an ACB All-Young Players Team selection.
Garuba made his junior national team debut for Spain at the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship in Radom, Poland. He averaged 16.3 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game and won the gold medal.
In the 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia, Garuba averaged 16.3 points and 12.3 rebounds per game and won the silver medal.
In the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship in Volos, Greece, Garuba won the gold medal for Spain.
In the 2021 NBA draft, the Houston Rockets selected Garuba twenty-third overall in the Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Draft.
Usman Garuba Net Worth and Salary
There are no accurate reports stating Garuba’s actual net worth. However, the 20-year-old is speculated to have a net worth somewhere between $1 to $5 million in 2022.
Moreover, his net worth is set to rise exponentially as he is now an NBA player.
According to Kentucky.com, Garuba will enjoy an annual salary of $1,961,100. The mentioned salary is a part of his four-year NBA rookie contract.
Usman Garuba Personal Life
Usman Garuba was born in Madrid, Spain. He is the son of Mustapha Garuba and Betty Garuba.
His father, Mustapha, works for the manufacturing company Bimbo in Guadalajara. His mother, Betty, works for the Azuqueca employment program.
Garuba has one younger brother named Sediq and one younger sister named Uki.
Garuba’s relationship status is currently unknown. However, it can be assumed that he is currently single.
Usman Garuba Endorsements
There are no authentic reports available about Garuba’s endorsement deals.
Now that he has become an NBA player, Garuba is expected to sign several endorsement deals.
FAQs about Usman Garuba
What is the age of Usman Garuba? |
Usman Garuba is 20 years old and was born on March 9, 2002. |
What is the net worth of Usman Garuba? |
Usman Garuba has a net worth somewhere around $1-$5 million. |
Where was Usman Garuba born? |
Usman Garuba was born in Madrid, Spain. |
What is the height of Usman Garuba? |
Usman Garuba’s height is 6 ft 8 in. |
What is the weight of Usman Garuba? |
Usman Garuba’s weight is 104 kg. |
Who is the girlfriend of Usman Garuba? |
Usman Garuba is currently single. |
In which year was Usman Garuba drafted? |
The Houston Rockets drafted Usman Garuba in the year 2021/ Round 1/ Pick: 23rd overall. |
In what position does Usman Garuba play? |
Usman Garuba plays in the position of Power forward / Center. |
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