- He is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player
- He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2010 NBA draft
- He was a member of the 2009 USA Basketball U19 World Championship team that won a gold medal
Alade Aminu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic, whose net worth in 2023 is $10 million.
The player was born in Nigeria and moved to the United States with his family when he was 12 years old. In the United States, he attended Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia where he became a two-time all-state selection.
He was also part of the 2009 USA Basketball U19 World Championship team that won a gold medal.
Aminu played for two seasons at Wake Forest where he was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Second Team. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2010 NBA draft and has since played for several NBA teams.
Alade Aminu Biography
| Full name | Abdul Wahab Alade Aminu |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Height | 2.08 m |
| Place of birth | Nigeria |
| Date of birth | September 14 1987 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Alade Aminu’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $10 million having earned his wealth through his successful basketball career.
During his career, he has played for several NBA teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets, and Minnesota Timberwolves among others. The salary he earned from these teams has influenced his net worth in a great way.
Apart from his NBA earnings, the player has several endorsement deals that pay him a handsome amount like Nike, Gatorade and Spalding.
Alade Aminu. photo/FIBA.basketball
Aminu is also a businessman with a clothing line known as Aminu Apparel.
Personal Life
Alade Aminu was born in Nigeria on September 14 1997 and moved to the United States when he was 12 years old to his Nigerian father and an African/American mother from New York City.
Alade has one younger brother Al Farouq who is also a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.
He attended Norcross High School in Georgia where he was a two-time all-state selection. He was also a member of the 2009 USA Basketball U19 World Championship team that won a gold medal.
Aminu is the founder of the Aminu Good Works Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational and financial assistance to underprivileged Nigerian children. He is also a spokesperson for UNICEF.
He is a devout Muslim and has a daughter from a previous relationship though there are no details about the baby’s mother.
Career
Alade Aminu is a professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association. He started playing in high school at Norcross High School in Georgia where he was a two-time all-state selection.
He was also a member of the 2009 USA Basketball U19 World Championship team that won a gold medal.
After high school, he played college basketball for Wake Forest University where he had a perfect performance in his sophomore and was named to the Al-Atlantic Coast Conference Second team.
Aminu was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2010 NBA draft. He was traded to the New Orleans Hornets on draft night and then to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks where he played for two seasons.
He then signed with the Orlando Magic playing for two seasons. Aminu is a key player of the Nigeria national team and represented the country as part of the team that competed at the 2021 Summer Olympics and helped Nigeria win a bronze medal at the 2015 AfroBasket.
Alade Aminu. Photo/International Basketball Federation
Aminu has had a successful basketball career both in college and professionally. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- He was part of the team that won a gold medal in the 2009 USA Basketball U19 World Championship
- He was named the 2010 All-Atlantic Conference Second Team
- He was naked the 2012 French League champion
- He was named the 2016 Israeli League Al-star
- He was named the 2016 Israeli League rebounding leader
- He was named the 2015 AfroBasket gold medal
- He appeared in the 2012 Summer Olympics
Luxury collection
Alade Aminu has an impressive net worth and this is an indication that he could be owning a fleet of high-end cars.
FAQs
How old is he?
36 years old
What is his nationality?
Nigerian/American
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him in the NBA?
Orlando Magic
What is his religious belief?
Muslim.
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