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Chelsea Gray biography, net worth and wife

Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray. Photo/Just Women's Sports
  • She is an American professional basketball player
  • She plays as a point guard for the Las Vegas Aces
  • She won three WNBA championship titles

Chelsea Gray is an American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be in the millions of dollars from her successful basketball career in the WNBA. Gray played college basketball for Duke University, where she played as a point guard and she won several accolades among them, helping the Duke win two ACC Tournament Championships and three ACC regular season titles. She also led the Blue Devils to three NCAA Elite Eight appearances.

She was a standout player for Duke University where she left a significant mark on the program’s history. She was then drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the 2014 WNBA draft with the 11th  overall pick but her professional debut was delayed due to a knee injury, thus making her debut the following year.

After one year with the Suns, Gray was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks where she blossomed into a key contributor, playing a crucial role in the Sparks’ 2016 WNBA championship run. After four seasons with the Sparks, Gray joined the Las Vegas Aces and she helped the Aces reach the finals, capturing their first WNBA championship.

Chelsea Gray Biography

Full name Chelsea Nichelle Gray
Age 31 years old
Height 1.80 m
Place of birth Hayward, California, U.S.
Date of birth October 8, 1992
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Chelsea Gray’s Net Worth

Chelsea Gray’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1-$7 million basically from her WNBA career. Gray received the highest annual salary of her career $196,267 which is above the average WNBA salary. 

Her WNBA career has been successful since she was drafted by the Connecticut Suns in the 2014 WNBA draft. She was then traded to the Los Angeles Sparks where she played for four seasons where she earned about $300,000 for the entire seasons she played for the team.

Gray then joined Las Vegas Aces as a free agent for two years at a reported fee of $200,000 per year, where she is currently playing. She is a dominant figure in the WNBA and is likely to earn more as she continues playing which will significantly increase her net worth.

Chelsea Gray Personal Life

Chelsea Gray was born on October 8, 1992, in Hayward, California to former basketball players’ parents, her father James Gray played for St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. She has one brother by the name Javon who also played basketball professionally. Two of her cousins Alexis Gray-Lawson and Steve Crawford also played professional basketball overseas.

Chelsea Gray

Chelsea Gray. Photo/Sky Sports

At four years old, she was already watching her elder brother play, eager to join in the fun and compete with the boys on the street after school. However, her path was filled with challenges as her height was doubted, as most female athletes faced the obstacle. The spirit of determination channelled her energy into proving her doubters wrong. 

She played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils before she was drafted into the WNBA by the Connecticut Suns. She did not make her professional debut immediately as she was delayed by injuries and made it the next year.

Gray was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks where she played for four seasons before she was signed by the Las Vegas Aces where she currently plays. She is married to her wife Tipesa Moorer who is also a basketball player and current director of operations and they have a child together.

Chelsea Gray Career

Chelsea Gray is an American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be in the millions of dollars from her successful basketball career in the WNBA. Gray played college basketball for Duke University, where she played as a point guard and she won several accolades among them, helping the Duke win two ACC Tournament Championships and three ACC regular season titles. She also led the Blue Devils to three NCAA Elite Eight appearances.

Chelsea Gray

Chelsea Gray. Photo/ESPN

She was a standout player for Duke University where she left a significant mark on the program’s history. She was then drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the 2014 WNBA draft with the 11th  overall pick but her professional debut was delayed due to a knee injury, thus making her debut the following year.

After one year with the Suns, Gray was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks where she blossomed into a key contributor, playing a crucial role in the Sparks’ 2016 WNBA championship run. After four seasons with the Sparks, Gray joined the Las Vegas Aces and she helped the Aces reach the finals, capturing their first WNBA championship.

Luxury Collection

Chelsea has an impressive net worth and could afford a car of her choice or several brands. However, we don’t have details about the brands she owns.

FAQs

  1. How old is Chelsea?

31 years old

What is her nationality?

American

Was she drafted in the WNBA?

Yes

Who drafted her in the WNBA?

Connecticut Suns

Is she gay?

Yes

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