- He is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player
- He was selected in the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks
- He is the first Nigerian-born player to win an NBA championship
Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers and his net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $2 million.
Jordan was born in Buffalo, New York to a Nigerian father and an English mother. His father is a basketball coach and this could have influenced Nwora into playing basketball.
The player played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals and in his sophomore season, he became a permanent starter on the team six games into the season.
Nwora plays internationally for the Nigeria men’s national basketball team and was drafted in the 2020 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Jordan Nwora Biography
| Full name | Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Height | 2.06 m |
| Place of birth | Buffalo, New York |
| Date of birth | September 9 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Jordan Nwora’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He is still very young in his NBA career but has shown flashes of potential to perform.
Nwora was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA draft and was then traded to the Indiana Pacers.
The Indiana Pacers signed him on a two-year contract worth $5.8 million and this is his final season.
Jordan Nwora. Photo/Behind the Buck Pass
His career path is bright and if he continues playing for the NBA, his salary will increase as well as his net worth.
Personal Life
Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora was born on September 9 1998 in Buffalo, New York to a Nigerian father, Alexander Nwora and an English mother.
His father is a basketball coach who has coached the Erie Community College and Nigeria National Basketball teams.
Nwora has three siblings; Ronni, Caeli and Lex. His sister Ronni plays basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team.
The young player grew up playing basketball both in the United States and Nigeria. He attended Amherst Central High School before transferring to the Park School of Buffalo for two seasons.
Nwora joined the Louisville Cardinal and during his Sophomore year, he became the second Most Improved Player in the NCAA and was named the most improved player in the ACC. He also earned Third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
The player was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft and won a championship before he was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Nwora is a proud Nigerian who has represented Nigeria in international competitions and one unique thing about him is that he is the first Nigerian to win an NBA championship.
Career
Jordan Nwora is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.
He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals and plays internationally for the Nigeria men’s national basketball team.
Jordan Nwora. Photo/Card Chronicle
His career began quite early as his father was a basketball coach and he would attend training sessions with him where he developed some interest.
He attended Amherst Central High School where he played basketball before he transferred to The Park School of Buffalo for two seasons.
The player then joined the Louisville Cardinals and in his sophomore season, he became a permanent starter on the team six games into the season where he became the second most-improved player in the NCAA and named Most Improved Player in the ACC.
Nwora was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA draft and during his rookie season, he became an NBA champion. He played mostly in a reserve role during his first two seasons with the Bucks.
Recently, the player was traded to the Indiana Pacers and he is a promising young player with a lot of potential he has shown signs of being a valuable contributor to an NBA team.
Luxury Collection
Jordan has an impressive net worth and lifestyle, and he could own a car/s. He likely owns a car and some of the most popular cars owned by NBA players include the Mercedes Benz G Wagon, Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne.
This is not a reality but a speculation as most NBA players are in love with the car brands.
FAQs
How old is he?
25 years old
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him in the NBA?
Milwaukee Bucks
Was he traded?
Yes
Who was he traded to?
Indiana Pacers
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