Michael Olowokandi Net Worth 2023: Biography, Phone Number

Michael Olowokandi is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1998 to 2007. He was the first pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Michael Olowokandi Early Life

Olowokandi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 6, 1975. He moved to the United States with his family when he was 15 years old. He attended Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he was a star basketball player. He was named the McDonald’s All-American Player of the Year in 1998.

Michael Olowokandi Education

After high school, Olowokandi attended the University of the Pacific, where he played college basketball for the Tigers. He was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 1998.

Michael Olowokandi Career

Olowokandi was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the first overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft. He played for the Clippers for two seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2000. He played for the Timberwolves for three seasons before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 2003. He played for the Celtics for one season before being traded to the New York Knicks in 2004. He played for the Knicks for one season before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2005. He played for the Bulls for one season before being released in 2006.

Michael Olowokandi Achievements

Olowokandi was named the McDonald’s All-American Player of the Year in 1998. He was also named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 1998.

Michael Olowokandi Net Worth

Michael Olowokandi’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. He earned most of his wealth from his NBA career.