Top 20 Basketball Player celebrities in Australia
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Basketball Player celebrities [Updated June 5, 2023].
Kyrie Irving was born
on March 23, 1992
in Melbourne, Australia.
He came to Cleveland a year after
LeBron James left, which meant that he had very big shoes to fill. Luckily, James returned to Cleveland in 2014 and the two All-Stars became teammates. He writes, directs and stars in a series for Pepsi called
Uncle Drew.
Net Worth 2020: $90 Million
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Salary 2020: $35 Million
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Endorsements and Earnings: Irving has endorsement deals with Pepsi, Skullcandy, Nike, and other brands. Irving has a shoe deal with Nike that is worth approximately $11 million, and Irving's signature shoes are among the best-selling Nike shoes. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Kyrie earned $36 million from salary and endorsements. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he earned $43 million. Between June 2019 and June 2020 he earned $40 million.
In 2014 Kyrie signed a five-year contract with the Cavs that was worth $94 million.In 2019 he signed a four-year $141 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets. That works out to $35 million per year in average annual contract salary.
Andrew Bogut was born
on November 28, 1984
in Melbourne, Australia.
He was the Associated Press Player of the Year in 2004-05 and finished third in the voting for the NBA's Rookie of the Year in 2005-06.
Net Worth 2020: $24 Million
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Salary 2020: $13 Million
Luc Longley was born
on January 19, 1969
in Melbourne, Australia.
Former 7'2' center who won 3 NBA Championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls from 1996 to 1998, playing alongside the legendary Michael Jordan.
He spent two seasons with the Phoenix Suns and a final season with the New York Knicks after the Bulls traded him away in 1998.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Patty Mills was born
on August 11, 1988
in Canberra, Australia.
He raised over $40,000 with the charity foundation Wears My Shirt for the 2010 Queensland flood relief.
Net Worth 2020: $8 Million
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Salary 2020: $4 Million
Ben Simmons was born
on July 20, 1996
in Melbourne, Australia.
He had a decorated high school career, becoming a McDonald's All-American and receiving the Naismith Prep Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year awards. He helped Australia take home a gold medal at the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship.
Net Worth 2020: $6 Million
Matthew Dellavedova was born
on September 8, 1990
in Maryborough, Australia.
During his college career at St. Mary's, he was named WCC Player of the Year in 2012. His #4 jersey became just the second jersey ever retired by St. Mary's.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
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Salary 2020: $800 Thousand
Lauren Jackson was born
on May 11, 1981
in Albury, Australia.
She won silver with the Australian national team at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympics.
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Salary 2020: 105,500 USD (2012)
Joe Ingles was born
on October 2, 1987
in Australia.
In 2006, he became the first-ever signee of the South Dragons in the National Basketball League.
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Salary 2020: 11.61 million USD (2017)
Jacob Holmes was born
on August 14, 1983
in Adelaide, Australia.
He won an NBL championship in 2002 with Adelaide.
Dante Exum was born
on July 13, 1995
in Melbourne, Australia.
He averaged 16 points while participating in the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit for the World Select Team.
Cameron Bairstow was born
on December 7, 1990
in Brisbane, Australia.
Internationally, he was named to the Australian men's national basketball team for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. He was previously on the Queensland team that won the 2009 Under 20 Australian national championship.
Adam Gibson was born
on October 30, 1986
in Launceston, Australia.
He played for the Australian national team in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Abby Bishop was born
on November 29, 1988
in Australia.
Internationally, she represented Australia in the junior competitions, and played for the Olympic squad in qualifiers for 2012 London Olympics.
Jonah Bolden was born
on January 2, 1996
in Melbourne, Australia.
He played for the UCLA Bruins from 2014 to 2016.
Chris Goulding was born
on October 24, 1988
in Australia.
He played in 33 games with CAI Zaragoza in the Spanish Liga ACB in 2014.
Mitch Creek was born
on April 27, 1992
in Australia.
In 2010 he was the MVP of the Albert Schweitzer Tournament.
Kristi Harrower was born
on March 4, 1975
in Australia.
From 2000-2008, while competing for Australia, she won back-to-back-to-back silver medals at the Summer Olympics.
Damian Martin was born
on September 5, 1984
in Australia.
His 1.9 steals/game led the NBL for the 2008-2009 season.
Andrew Gaze was born
on July 24, 1965
in Melbourne, Australia.
He played two seasons in the NBA.
Liam Rush was born
on January 29, 1982
in Australia.
He played for Australia in the 2009 Stankovic Cup, where he earned a gold medal.
