From NBA to Army Ranger: Marshall Plumlee

• He is an American former professional basketball player
• He is an active United States Army Ranger
• He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2016 NBA draft

Marshall Plumlee is an American former professional basketball player and an active United States Army Ranger whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $ 1 million from his NBA earnings as well as his military salary.

Plumlee played college basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils and was one of the top-rated basketball players in the McDonald’s All-American.

The player was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2016 NBA draft and played for them for two seasons before he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Marshall Plumlee. Photo/Los Angeles Times

Plumlee retired from playing basketball in 2020 to join the United States Army.

Educational Background

Marshall attended Christ School in Arden, North Carolina where he was a four-year starter and led his team to four state championships, also being named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year.

After high school, Plumlee enrolled at Duke University where he played college basketball and was a two-time All-ACC selection, helping the Blue Devils win the NCAA championship.

The ranger graduated from Duke University with a degree in economics, joined the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer in the ROTC-Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Personal Life

Marshall Harrison Plumlee was born on June 9, 1992, in Lauderdale, Florida to Millard Plumlee and Leslie Plumlee. His father is a former basketball player who played for Tennessee University while his mother played for Purdue University.

His elder brothers are Mason and Miles who are also basketball players.

Plumlee is married to Taylor Smith and the couple is blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.

Things you didn’t know about Marshall Plumlee

• He enjoys playing golf and fishing
• He is a fan of the New York Yankees and the Carolina Panthers
• He is a Christian
• He is a mentor to those willing to join the military and play basketball

How wealthy is Plumlee?

Plumlee has an impressive net worth estimated to be $1 million, based on his NBA earnings as well as his military salary.

In his NBA career, the player earned about $1.5 million, having signed a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks,  before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers but was waived before he could play any game for them.

In addition to his NBA career earnings and the military salary, he has some endorsements that also generate income.

Career

Marshall played college basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils for five seasons, where he was a two-time All-ACC selection and helped the Blue Devils win the NCAA championship.

Marshall Plumlee. Photo/CNN

The player was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 40th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He played for the Bucks for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and was waived by the team before he played any game for them.

Plumlee retired from playing professional basketball in 2020 to join the United States Army.

Is Marshall still playing basketball?

Since joining the U.S. Army, Marshall is no longer playing basketball as he is focused on his military career though he still enjoys playing the game.

However, he is involved in the basketball community where he mentors young people who are interested in playing basketball or serving in the military.