Sam Dekker Biography
Sam Dekker is an American professional basketball player for the ING Basketbol Süper Ligi’s Bahçeşehir Koleji (BSL). Dekker was a member of the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team in college. Dekker was taken with the 18th overall choice in the 2015 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets after finishing college with a championship game run in the NCAA Tournament.
Sam Dekker Age
He was born on May 6, 1994, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sam Dekker Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 7 inches tall.
Sam Dekker Education
Dekker was voted Wisconsin’s Gatorade Player of the Year in his final year in college. He was also selected as a Parade All-American in 2012, as well as AP first-team all-state and Mr. Basketball by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. He was the first-ever WIAA state champion for Sheboygan Lutheran. In the state championship game, Dekker scored 40 points, including the game-winning three-point jumper with two seconds remaining.
Sam Dekker Parents
He is a beloved son to Carol and Todd Decker.
Sam Dekker Siblings
He is a brother to John and Hanah.
Sam Dekker Wife
He is happily married to Olivia Harlan. In May 2017, Dekker married Olivia Harlan, an ESPN and SEC Network reporter and the granddaughter of NFL Green Bay Packers Chairman Emeritus Bob Harlan. Olivia Harlan is the daughter of NBA announcer Kevin Harlan and the granddaughter of NBA announcer Kevin Harlan. On July 14, 2018, the couple tied the knot.
How did Sam Dekker and Olivia Harlan meet?
They met through a mutual friend who was playing for the Houston Rockets On their first date, they watched a week-one Packers game at a dive bar in Houston.
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Sam Dekker Kids
Sam is expecting to be a father in 2022.
Was Sam Dekker waived by the Raptors?
The Raptors officially dismissed Sam Dekker ahead of his scheduled date. Sam was waived on November 6, 2021, after making a single regular-season appearance. As a result of the Dekker cut, Isaac Bonga’s contract became fully guaranteed. The team had to roster 14 players for the time being.
Sam Dekker Clippers
He was among the players picked in 2018 first-round by the Los Angeles Clippers from the Houston Rockets on June 28, 2017. Among others were Patrick Beverley, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer.
Sam Dekker Cavaliers of Cleveland (2018)
Dekker was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 7, 2018, along with the draft rights to Renaldas Seibutis and cash considerations, for the draft rights to Vladimir Veremeenko.
How much does Sam Dekker make annually?
He earns an approximate salary of $ 2. 8 million annually.
Sam Dekker Networth
He has a networth of approximately $4 million.