- He is a Nigerian professional basketball player
- He plays for the Toronto Raptors Of the NBA
- He was selected by the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA draft
Precious Achiuwa is a Nigerian professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $6 million based on his career earnings in the NBA.
Achiuwa plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association and was selected by the Miami Heat with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft.
The player grew up playing soccer and focused on basketball while he was in his eighth grade when he moved to the United States.
He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers where he was named the AAC Player of the Year as a freshman.
Born in Nigeria, he opted to play for his country and represented the country at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics where the team finished position seven.
Achiuwa was expected to play for Nigeria in the 2023 FIBA World Cup but he didn’t because Nigeria was suspended from all international competitions.
Precious Achiuwa Biography
| Full name | Precious Ezzina Achiuwa |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Height | 2.03 m |
| Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | September 19 1999 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Precious Achiuwa’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be a whopping $6 million from his young successful NBA career.
The player is currently on a four-year contract with the Toronto Raptors worth $12 million and his base salary every year is $4.3 million.
Precious Achiuwa. Photo/Valley of the Suns
The player is still young in his NBA career and his future in the NBA seems bright. This will help him earn more and increase his net worth.
Apart from his career earnings, the young player also has some endorsements that he also earns from.
Personal Life
Precious Achiuwa was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on September 19 1999 to Nigerian parents Donatu and Eunice Achiuwa. His parents are Pentecostal ministers, and he has five siblings: God’s Gift, God’s Will, Promise, Grace and Peace.
His parents named him Precious because they were grateful to God as he was born prematurely and later grew very well.
God’s Gift played college basketball for St.John’s University and his other siblings are also involved in sports.
Achiuwa grew up in Nigeria and since his brother Gift was in the United States playing basketball for St. John’s University, he took him to pursue his basketball career which he had identified after playing soccer for some time.
Precious received a scholarship to attend our Savior Lutheran School in Centereach, New York. he then moved to St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey and Montverde Academy in Florida.
While in high school, the player became one of the top high school basketball players in the United States where he was a consensus five-star recruit and a McDonald’s All-American.
Still in high school, he committed to play college basketball for the Memphis Tigers.
Achiuwa was selected in the 2020 NBA draft after his freshman season by the Miami Heat and was traded to the Toronto Raptors the following year.
The player is currently a rising star in the NBA who plays as a power forward and center and is expected to have a long successful career in the NBA.
He is currently single and is a devout Christian who grew up in a family with the faith since his parents are Pentecostal ministers.
Career
Precious Achiuwa is a professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. Initially, he played soccer but later developed an interest in basketball since his elder brother was a player in the sport.
His elder brother played basketball in the United States and invited Achiuwa to pursue his basketball career.
Precious Achiuwa. Photo/Marca.com
On joining high school, he played college basketball becoming one of the top high school basketball players in the United States and later committed to play for the Memphis Tigers.
The player was selected by the Miami Heat with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft.
One year later, the player was traded to the Toronto Raptors on a four-year contract where he currently plays.
Luxury Collection
Precious Achiuwa’s net worth is impressive and he could be owning at least one car. His salary also is high and affording a car is very easy.
FAQs
How old is he?
24 years old
What is his nationality?
Nigerian
What is his net worth in 2023?
$6 million
What is his religious belief?
Christianity
Which is his current team?
Toronto Raptors
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