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Vernon Carey Jr. 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, Records and Endorsements

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Vernon Carey Jr. is a 21-year-old for the Washington Wizards. Here is everything you know about his net worth, records, endorsements, personal life and career.

Vernon Carey Jr. Facts

Birth PlaceMiami, Florida
Father’s NameVernon Carey
Mother’s NameLaTavia
Star SignPisces
CollegeDuke University
Net Worth$ 1-5 million
Salary$ 2,193,761
Age21
Date of BirthFebruary 25, 2001
Height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight270 lb (122 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year2020
NBA Draft PickRound: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
Playing Career2020 – Present
PositionPower forward/ centre
Teams2020–2022 Charlotte Hornets
2021–2022 →Greensboro Swarm
2022–present Washington Wizards
2022 →Capital City Go-Go
AchievementsConsensus second-team All-American (2020)
USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2020)
NABC Freshman of the Year (2020)
First-team All-ACC (2020)
ACC Rookie of the Year (2020)
ACC All-Freshman Team (2020)
McDonald’s All-American (2019)
2× Florida Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)
Wife/GirlfriendNA
ChildrenNA
EndorsementsNA

Vernon Carey Jr. is a 21-year-old Power/ centre forward for the Washington Wizards. He completed his early education at NSU University School, where his passion for basketball started. Later he joined Duke University and from there he entered the NBA in 2020. The Charlotte Hornets signed him during the 2023 NBA draft. This article will explore his contract details, net worth, personal life and career.

Vernon Carey Jr. Career

His basketball career started when he played for his high school team. He started improving his gameplay consistently and helped his team to win the state championship. He got his name to the 2017 Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel all-district team and the 2017 MaxPreps All-American. He continued his form and ended his senior year with an average of 21.7 points and 9 rebounds. All this helped him to enter Duke University in 2018.

He showed excellent performance and became the 6th best player in the country at the end of his senior season and he was a five-star recruit by several reports. He also played in McDonald’s All-American Boys game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

As a freshman, he achieved and received many honours including Freshman of the week honours in ACC and National Freshman of the year from the U.S Basketball writers Association and NBA coaches.

After his freshman year, he decided he enters the draft and the Charlotte Hornets made his decision worth picking him during the 2020 NBA draft. Later he was traded to Washington Wizards and his contract ends by 2024, hope we can see some heroics on the court from him anytime.

Vernon Carey Jr. Achievements

Consensus second-team All-American (2020)
USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2020)
NABC Freshman of the Year (2020)
First-team All-ACC (2020)
ACC Rookie of the Year (2020)
ACC All-Freshman Team (2020)
McDonald’s All-American (2019)
2× Florida Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)

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Vernon Carey Jr. Net worth and Salary

Current Contract:3 yr(s) / $6,581,283
Average Salary$ 2,193,761
Guaranteed at Signing$ 4,650,602
Signed UsingEntry Level/Cap Space
Free Agent:2024 / UFA

The 21-year-old is currently playing for the Washington Wizards as a Power forward/ centre. He signed a 3-year contract with the for $6,581,283. The contract includes a guaranteed $ 4,650,602. With this, he receives an annual average salary of $ 2,193,761. Vernon Carey Jr. will become a free agent by 2024. Where do you think he moves next? Or will he continue playing for his current side? Let’s wait and watch.

Vernon Carey Jr. Personal Life

Vernon Carey Jr. was born on February 25, 2001, to Vernon Carey and LaTivia in Miami. His dad was a former NFL player and he represented the Miami Dolphins from 2004 to 2011. Apart from this, there were no personal details available. He kept his personal life away from the media, including his relationship status. He is considered to be single and not dating anyone at the moment.

Vernon Carey Jr. Endorsements

He has started his professional journey only in 2020 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals for less experienced players unless they have been so popular for some reason. So, as of 2023 reports he has not yet landed on any deals with the brands and hopes he gets one as he shows some heroics on the court in the upcoming seasons.

Vernon Carey Jr. FAQ’s

What is the net worth of Vernon Carey Jr.?
His net worth is estimated at about $ 1-5 million
When was Vernon Carey Jr. drafted?
He was drafted in 2020 by the Charlotte Hornets.
How old is Vernon Carey Jr.?
He is 21 years old, born on February 25, 2001.
How tall is Vernon Carey Jr.?
He is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m).
How much is Vernon Carey Jr. weight?
He is 270 lb (122 kg).
At which position does Vernon Carey Jr. play?
He is a Power/ centre forward.
Is Vernon Carey Jr. married?
No, he is single and not dating anyone at the moment.

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