- He is a Nigerian-American basketball player
- He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers
- He last played for the Atlanta Hawks
Al Farouq Aminu is a Nigerian-American basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $25 million from his successful basketball career in the NBA.
Aminu played college basketball for Wake Forest University where he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the sixth overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.
The 33-year-old last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He is currently not signed by any team and has played for several teams including the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and the Hawks.
He is also a member of the Nigeria national basketball team and helped them win a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Al Farouq Biography
| Full name | Al Farouq Ajiede Aminu |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Height | 2.03 m |
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S |
| Date of birth | September 21 1990 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital Status | Married |
Net Worth
Al Farouqs net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $25 million, having garnered this amount from his successful NBA career in the NBA.
The player signed a three-year contract with the Magic worth $29.1 million but was traded to the Hawks the following year.
Aminu played for the Atlanta Hawks as a forward player and they paid him a salary of $10.2 million in the season.
Al Farouq Aminu. Photo/Hoops Habit
Since his draft in the NBA, Aminu was endorsed by Nike and has been their brand ambassador up to date. We can conclude that his net worth is mostly from his NBA earnings plus the endorsements.
If he is selected by any other NBA team, his salary will rise and his net worth too.
Personal Life
Al Farouq was born on September 21, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia to a Nigerian father, Abubakar Aminu and an American mother, Anjirlic Aminu.
The player has two elder brothers, Alade and Wajid. Alade is also a professional basketball player while Wajid played college basketball at North Florida.
The forward attended Norcross High School in Georgia where he was named a two-time state champion and a McDonald’s All-American.
After high school, he attended Wake Forest University where he played for two seasons for the Demon Deacons and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
The player declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore season and was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2010 NBA draft.
During his NBA career, he has played for several NBA teams including the Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks.
He is also a member of the Nigeria national basketball team and helped them win a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Aminu is married to Hellina Takeste Aminu and together they have a daughter. He is a devout Muslim and his name translates to “the chief has arrived” which happens to be his nickname.
The couple has a foundation known as Aminu Good Works Foundation which is run by the wife, whose initiative is to help the upcoming basketball players in Nigeria.
Career
The forward started playing at a young age. He attended Norcross High School in Georgia where he was named a two-time state champion and a McDonald’s All-American.
After high school, he attended Wake Forest University where he played for two seasons for the Demon Deacons and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
The player declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore season and was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2010 NBA draft.
Al Farouq Aminu. Photo/ESPN
Al-Farouq Aminu had a solid 12-year NBA career where he played for six different teams; the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks.
He was waived by the Hawks in 2022 and is currently unsigned.
Luxury Collection
Aminu loves fine cars and in his selection, he owns these brands:
- Range Rover Sport
- Mercedes Benz G Wagon
- Porsche Cayenne
- Audi Q7
- Lexus LX 570
FAQs
What is his net worth?
$25 million
Which was his last team?
The Atlanta Hawks
Is he currently in the NBA?
No
Is he married?
Yes
Does he have children?
Yes.
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