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What Is JaVale McGee’s Net Worth?
JaVale McGee is a professional basketball player, writer, producer, and reality TV personality with a net worth of $30 million. He began his NBA career as the 18th overall pick for the Washington Wizards in 2008, later playing for the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns.
McGee made history as the first member of the Wizards to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and he was the runner-up in the competition. He is a three-time NBA champion and won a gold medal with the 2020 United States men’s Olympic basketball team. Aside from basketball, McGee has appeared on reality television shows such as “Mom’s Got Game” and produced short and feature films.
Early Life and Education
JaVale McGee was born in Flint, Michigan in 1988 to George Montgomery and Pamela McGee. His father was a basketball player who was selected in the NBA draft, and his mother was a WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist. McGee was homeschooled by his mother, who also coached during the offseason. He attended several high schools before enrolling at the University of Nevada, where he played basketball as the starting center on the team. After his sophomore year, he decided to declare for the NBA draft.
JaVale McGee’s NBA Career and Olympic Success
JaVale McGee was drafted as the 18th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA draft and signed a two-year contract worth $2.4 million. He was fined $10,000 by the Wizards in January 2010 for “making light of Gilbert Arenas’ antics.” He was traded to the Denver Nuggets in March 2012 and signed a four-year contract worth $44 million in July 2012. In November 2013, McGee suffered a stress fracture in his left tibia and underwent surgery in February 2014.
He played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks before signing with the Golden State Warriors in September 2016. He won two NBA Finals with the Warriors and signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2018. In November 2020, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and returned to the Denver Nuggets in March 2021. In August 2021, he signed with the Phoenix Suns and won a gold medal with the United States men’s Olympic basketball team at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
McGee and his mother made history as the first Olympic gold medal-winning mother and son in history. He returned to the Dallas Mavericks in July 2022.
Juglife Foundation
JaVale McGee established the non-profit Juglife Foundation in 2013, which aims to provide clean and safe drinking water in underdeveloped areas. The foundation has raised funds through celebrity softball games and has used the money to pay for water education tours, build wells in Africa, and improve water quality in Flint, Michigan. It has partnered with Hope 4 Kids International to build wells in Uganda.
Vegan Diet and Music Career
In 2017, McGee adopted a vegan diet to shed bad fat quickly before the basketball season. He has been fully vegan for about five to six months since the season started.
McGee owns a recording studio in Inglewood and produces records under the name Pierre. He released a self-titled album in 2018 and co-produced the 2020 Justin Bieber song “Available” with Sasha Sirota and Poo Bear.
Personal Life
JaVale McGee has two daughters, Genevieve and Everleigh, with his girlfriend Giselle Ramirez, whom he has been dating since 2015.
JaVale McGee Sells Los Angeles Home for $2.49 Million
JaVale McGee, NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers, recently sold his 6,263 square foot home in the Encino area of Los Angeles for $2.49 million. The home was originally purchased by McGee in 2015 for $2.405 million.
The home includes five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, and home theater. The property also features a swimming pool, spa, outdoor bar, and gazebo. McGee listed the home for $3 million in November 2019.
The home was previously owned by singer Marc Anthony. McGee’s sale of the property was a loss compared to his original purchase price, but he still maintains a net worth of $14 million.
