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Dajuan Wagner Net Worth, Career and Health

Dajuan Wagner
Dajuan Wagner. photo/A Sea of Blue
  • He is a former American professional basketball player
  • He played in the NBA for four seasons
  • He retired from active playing due to debilitating health problems

Dajuan Marquette Wagner is an American former professional basketball player whose net worth is estimated to be $5 million in 2023.

His father is a former University of Memphis Men’s Basketball and National Basketball Association player, Milt Wagner.

The player was a student at Camden High School in New Jersey where he played basketball for the varsity team all four years and was a McDonald’s All-American as a senior.

After high school, he attended the University of Memphis for one season where he played for the Tigers and helped them win the 2002 NIT Championship.

While playing college basketball, the player was named the NIT MVP and was selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and played in the NBA for four seasons, then retired due to health issues.

Dajuan Wagner Biography

Full name Dajuan Marquett Wagner 
Age 40  years old
Height 1.91 m
Place of birth Camden, New Jersey, U.S
Date of birth February 4 1983
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Net Worth

Dajuan Wagner’s net worth in 223 is an estimated amount of $5 million from his short NBA career, business ventures and real estate investments.

Wagner was selected by the Cavaliers in the 2002 NBA draft and only played for four seasons due to health issues. In his short NBA career, he earned about $8 million in salary. 

Dajuan Wagner

Dajuan Wagner. Photo/Fear The Sword

Wagner has invested in several businesses including a clothing line, several properties in Memphis and a basketball training camp that generate a decent amount, helping him grow his net worth.

Personal Life

Dajuan Wagner was born on February 4, 1983, in Camden, New Jersey. His father is a former NBA player for the University of Memphis Men’s Basketball, Milt Wagner.

He comes from a sporty family and his grandfather also played basketball in the NBA.

The former player started playing basketball at a young age and attended Camden High School where he played basketball for the varsity team in his four years, was named a McDonald’s All-American as a senior and also the Gatorade National Player of the Year.

After High School, Dajuan attended the University of Memphis for one season, played basketball for the Tigers helping them win the 2002 NIT Championship and was also named the NIT MVP and selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.

After his freshman season, he left Memphis to enter the NBA draft where he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers and played for four seasons in the NBA before he retired.

Wagner developed some health issues that affected his performance and at some point, he chose to drop from his career to concentrate on his medication.

He is now well, married with two children. He works as a basketball trainer and coach and is involved in several charitable organizations that support youth basketball programs in underserved communities.

The 40-year-old is a passionate advocate for youth basketball who runs his training camp and AAU team.

Career

Dajuan Wagner is a former American professional basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA.

His career was marked by both great promise and great misfortune. He attended Camden High School where he was a McDonald’s All-American and the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a senior.

Dajuan Wagner

Dajuan Wagner. Photo/Sporting News

He was also named the New Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year by Nj.com. After high school, Wagner attended the University of Memphis for one season. He played basketball for the Tigers and helped them win the 2002 NIT Championship.

Wagner was named the NIT MVP and was also selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.

The former player left Memphis after his freshman season to enter the NBA draft where he was drafted sixth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers where he played for four seasons.

He developed some health issues during his rookie season and the ailment caused him to miss significant time throughout his career and eventually retired from basketball in 2005.

Wagner has an impressive net worth that can afford him the best rides. He also signed an endorsement with Lexington Exotic Car Hub which gives him access to cars like; Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Rolls Royce.

FAQs

How old is he?

40 years old

What is his net worth in 2023?

$5 million

Was he drafted in the NBA?

Yes

Who drafted him?

Cleveland Cavaliers

Is he still in the NBA?

No.

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