James Worthy
Basketball Player

James Worthy Net Worth

James Worthy is a legendary basketball player who was born on February 27, 1961 in Gastonia, NC. He is a 3-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and won an NCAA title with the University of North Carolina in 1982. He was the first overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft and was named to seven All-Star games during his 12-year career with the Lakers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 27, 1961
Birth Place Gastonia, NC
Age 63 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

3-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers who also won an NCAA title with the University of North Carolina in 1982. He was selected first overall in the 1982 NBA Draft and named to seven All-Star games during his 12-year career, all spent with the Lakers.

Before Fame

He led Ashbrook High School to a North Carolina state championship his senior year and played in the 1979 McDonald's All-American game that also included Future NBA greats Dominique Wilkins and Isiah Thomas.

Trivia

After retirement, he became a commentator and analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Family Life

He had two daughters in the course of a 12-year marriage to Angela Wilder.

Associated With

He and Michael Jordan brought UNC an NCAA title after a thrilling 63 - 62 victory over Georgetown.

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