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Former Nigerian-American basketball player Julius Nwosu net worth

Julius Nwosu
Julius Nwosu. Photo/Radar.gr
  • He is a former Nigerian basketball player
  • He helped the Nigeria national team win a gold medal at the FIBA Africa Championship
  • He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and helped them win the NBA Championship for two consecutive years
  • After he retired from playing basketball, he worked as a coach for the Nigeria national team

Julis Nwosu is a former Nigerian basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be  $10 million from his basketball career as a player, coach and administrator.

Nwosu played for the Nigeria national team before he left for the United States where he played college basketball and was then drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1984 NBA draft, and played for the team for four seasons.

He was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers helping them win the NBA championship for two consecutive years. After he retired from playing basketball, he returned to Nigeria where he worked as a coach and administrator for the Nigeria national team.

JULIUS NWOSU BIOGRAPHY

Full name Obinna Julius Nwosu
Age 52 years old
Height 2.08 m
Place of births  Nwerre, Nigeria
Date of birth January 5 1971
Nationality Nigerian
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

NET WORTH

Julius Nwosu’s net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $10 million from his basketball earnings as a player, coach and administrator.

In his NBA career, Nwosu earned an estimated amount of $3 million and he had some sponsorship deals that also generated income. For example, the Adidas shoe company paid him $1 million every year for being their ambassador.

Upon retiring from playing basketball, Julius returned to Nigeria where he worked as a coach and administrator where he was still earning and this saw his net worth grow significantly.

PERSONAL LIFE

Julis Nwosu was born on May 1 1971 in Nkwerre, Nigeria to parents of Nigerian descent. He started playing basketball at an early age. He attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he played college basketball.

After college, Nwosu played professional basketball in Europe and Asia, and in his 14-year career, he played in 14 different countries. He is now retired.

After he retired from playing basketball, Nwosu has had several activities that he does among them:

Motivational speaking at schools around the world about his experiences as a basketball player and the importance of hard work and dedication

He is a member of the Nigerian Basketball Federation where he has served on the board of directors helping develop youth basketball programs in Nigeria

He has a foundation whose initiative is to provide education and athletic opportunities to young people in Nigeria

He is also a partner in a sports management company that represents professional athletes in Nigeria.

Nwosu is a married man and the couple is blessed with two children.

CAREER

During his University years at the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Nwosu played college basketball, he was a two-time All-big South Conference selection helping the Flames win the Big South regular championship.

After college, the player was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA draft. He played 17 games for the Spurs during the season he was drafted.

Julius Nwosu

Julius Nwosu. Photo/Chron.jpg

He then moved to Europe to play professional basketball. He played in the Lebanese Basketball League, the Spanish League, the French League and the Russian League.

Julius also played in the Philippines Basketball Association where he won the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship.

He retired from professional basketball in 2007 and in his career, he made several achievements here we highlight some of them:

  • He was named in the Two-time All-Big South Conference selection
  • He played in the Big South regular selection championship
  • He won the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship

LUXURY COLLECTION

Julius garnered an impressive amount of net worth during his career and that entitled to a posh life with classy cars and houses. However, we do not have the details of the cars and property that he owns.

According to his dressing style, Nwosu has a taste for fine things in life.

FAQs

How old is he?

52 years old

What is his net worth in 2023?

$10  million

What is his nationality?

Nigerian

Is he still playing basketball?

No. He is retired.

What is he doing after retirement?

Mentorship

Is he married?

Yes.

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