What is John Amaechi's Net Worth?
John Amaechi is an English former professional basketball player with a net worth of $4 million. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in November 1970, Amaechi stands at 6'10" and played as a power forward and center. Amazingly, he didn't start playing basketball until the age of 17. He attended St. John's High School in Toledo, Ohio, before moving on to play college basketball at Vanderbilt and Penn State. There, he earned the distinction of being a two-time First Team Academic All-American.
Although he went undrafted, Amaechi signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing for them from 1995 to 1996. His career took him around the world, as he played in France (1996), Greece (1996-1997), Italy (1997), the United Kingdom (1997-1998), and back to France (1998-1999). He then returned to the NBA to play for the Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2001 and the Utah Jazz from 2001 to 2003. During his career, he won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 1996 and the Euroleague championship in 1998.
After retiring from basketball, Amaechi has made significant contributions as a broadcaster and educator. In 2007, he became the first former NBA player to publicly come out as gay in his memoir, "Man in the Middle." His courage and dedication have made him an influential figure both on and off the court.
