Elden Campbell's Net Worth and Career
Elden Campbell, a former American professional basketball player, boasts an impressive net worth of $26 million. Over his NBA career, he accumulated around $70 million in salary alone.
Early Life and Education
Elden Campbell was born in 1968 in Los Angeles, California. He developed his basketball skills in high school near his hometown before heading across the country to play college basketball at Clemson University in South Carolina from 1986 to 1990.
College Achievements
During his time at Clemson, Campbell earned first-team All-ACC honors in 1990. His college career statistics include impressive averages: 15.3 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, and 2.7 blocks per game.
NBA Draft and Rookie Years
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Campbell in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft with the 27th overall pick. He made his professional debut in Los Angeles on November 3, 1990.
Professional Career
Campbell's NBA career saw him play for several teams:
- Los Angeles Lakers (1990-1999) – Campbell led the Lakers in scoring for an entire decade.
- Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (1999-2003)
- Seattle SuperSonics (2003)
- Detroit Pistons (2003-2005) – He was part of the Pistons team that won the NBA Championship in 2004.
- New Jersey Nets (Short stint)
- Detroit Pistons (Short stint during a return)
Career Highlights
Campbell concluded his career with notable statistics:
- 10,805 points
- 6,116 rebounds
- 1,602 blocks
Standing at six feet eleven inches tall and weighing 279 pounds, Campbell played primarily at the power forward/center positions.
