- He is one of the rising stars in the NBA coaching ranks
- He is the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies
- He worked as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks for five seasons
Taylor Jenkins is an American basketball coach of the Memphis Grizzlies with an estimated net worth of $2 million primarily from his basketball coaching career.
The coach began his career as an intern with the San Antonio Spurs basketball operations department where he worked as an assistant coach. He also worked as a head coach for the San Antonio Spurs D-League affiliate known as the Austin Toros.
Jenkins then joined the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach for five seasons, helping them get to the Eastern Conference Finals.
After his term with the Hawks, he was hired by the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach helping them win a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2019.
He is currently the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and in their first season under him, Memphis was named Western Conference Coach of the Month.
Taylor Jenkins Biography
| Full name | Taylor Vetter Jenkins |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Height | 1.91m |
| Place of birth | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Date of birth | September 12 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
NET WORTH
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has an estimated net worth of $2 million in 2023, which he earned primarily from his career as an assistant coach and as a head coach.
The coach earns a salary of about $3 million from Memphis Grizzlies where he works as their head coach.
Taylor Jenkins. Photo/ESPN
Jenkins is also an author of various book titles that earn him a decent income. He is for sure one of the best in the NBA coaching and his net worth will significantly increase in a few years.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Taylor attended St.Mark’s School of Texas where he was a two-time captain of their basketball team playing as a forward.
He then joined Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Economics while concentrating in Management and minoring in Psychology.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jenkins was born on September 12, 1984, in Dallas, Texas, USA to American parents, his father is a businessman and his mother is a homemaker.
The coach attended St. Mary’s School of Texas and later attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Economics.
Jenkins began his internship career and has since worked as an assistant coach and the head coach currently with Memphis Grizzlies.
Taylor is a trained and certified personal trainer making it easy for his career as a coach since he can deal with the team members individually.
Jenkins is married to Chantal Jenkins and together the couple has four children
; Alex, Jancarlos, Austin and Avery.
CAREER
Jenkins began his career as an intern with the San Antonio Spurs basketball operations department. He then moved to join Austin Toros as their assistant coach where he spent two seasons.
Jenkins then joined the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach spending five seasons helping them get to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Milwaukee Bucks hired him as an assistant coach and he helped the team win a trip to the Eastern Conference in 2019. A year later, he was hired by the Memphis Grizzlies where he worked as a head coach for the team.
Taylor Jenkins. Photo/Tri-State Defender
In his first season with the Grizzlies, Jenkins helped them win their winning season after two years. He was also named the Western Conference Coach of the Month the following year.
Jenkins has achieved much in his career as an individual and as a team and here is a highlight of his achievements:
- He helped the San Antonio Spurs basketball operations department with game planning
- He helped the Atlanta Hawks get to the Eastern Conference Finals
- He helped the Milwaukee Bucks to a regular season record and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals
- He helped the Memphis Grizzlies win in their first season as their head coach
- He was named the Western Conference Coach in 2020 with Memphis Grizzlies
Luxury Collection
Taylor is making the best out of his career. However, he is very reserved about his personal information and we don’t know the assets he owns.
FAQs
How old is he?
38 years old
What is his net worth in 2023?
$2 million
Is he married?
Yes
Which is his current team?
Memphis Grizzlies
Did he play college basketball?
No.
What is his salary at Memphis Grizzlies?
$3 million per year.
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