Who is James Worthy: Biography,Net Worth & more

James Worthy is an American sports commentator, television host, analyst, and former professional basketball player who has played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the course of his career, he was seven times named NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA Team and winning three NBA championships.

According to renowned outlet Celebrity Net Worth, Worthy has a net worth estimated at US$8 million.

Who is James Worthy?

James Ager Worthy was born on February 27, 1961 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. He is one of the two children of Gladys Worthy and Ervin Worthy. He grew up with his elder brother, Danny Worthy.

James Worthy was a student of Ashbrook High School, where he played basketball. During his senior season at Ashbrook, he made 21.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, leading his school team to the state championship game.

After graduating from high school, Worthy attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His basketball skills and performances was felt immediate as a freshman but a broken ankle cut it short mid-season. Worthy’s sophomore was great, as he played a key part in the UNC’s 1981 NCAA runner-up team alongside Sam Perkins and Al Wood.

Worthy was the leading scorer with 15.6 points per game as a junior power forward of the Tar Heels NCAA championship team. As per basketball history, that collegiate team featured one of the greatest collections of talent, including a young Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins.

Over the course of his collegiate career, Worthy made the consensus first-team All-American. He was named co-winner of the Helms Foundation Player of the Year with Ralph Sampson of Virginia.

Worthy dominated the 1982 championship game against the Georgetown Hoyas, where he led the team to a 63-62 victory. A tournament winning performance which saw him standout throughout the NCAA tournament, earned him the Most Outstanding Player award.

Worthy was drafted in the 1at round, 1st overall pick of the 1982 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He went on to star 12 seasons with the Lakers, while winning three championships along the line.

Worthy was one of the decorated players to graze basketball as he was seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team member and was voted the NBA Finals MVP in 1988. He was named to both the NBA’s 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

What is James Worthy’s age, height and weight?

Born on February 27, 1961 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. He is currently 62 years old. Worthy stands at 6 feet 9 inches and weighs in at 102 kilograms (225 lbs).

What is James Worthy’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

James Worthy is an American national and he is black.

What is James Worthy’s profession?

James Worthy is currently a sports commentator, television host and analyst. He previously was a professional basketball player.

What teams did James Worthy play for?

Throughout his professional career, James Worthy played only for the Los Angeles Lakers.

When did James Worthy retire?

James Worthy retired in 2004, after playing twelve (12) seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is James Worthy a Hall of Famer?

Yes, James Worthy is a Hall of Famer. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003 and a 2006 inductee of the College Basketball Hall of Fame.

Who are James Worthy’s Parent?

James Worthy was birthed by Gladys Worthy and Ervin Worthy.

Does James Worthy have siblings?

James Worthy has one sibling, an elder brother named Danny Worthy.

Who is James Worthy married to?

At the moment, James Worthy is unmarried. He was previously married to Angela Wilder from 1984 to 1996. She is a registered marriage and family therapy intern, with a focus in addressing the challenges of power imbalance within relationships.

Does James Worthy have children?

James Worthy has two children. They are Sable Worthy and Sierra Worthy.

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