Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Dekker was born on 6 May, 1994 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American basketball player (born 1994). Discover Sam Dekker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
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| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
6 May 1994 |
| Birthday |
6 May |
| Birthplace |
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 29 years old group.
Sam Dekker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Sam Dekker height is 6′ 8″ .
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6′ 8″ |
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Who Is Sam Dekker's Wife?
His wife is Olivia Dekker (m. 2018)
| Family |
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| Wife |
Olivia Dekker (m. 2018) |
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Sam Dekker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Dekker worth at the age of 29 years old? Sam Dekker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sam Dekker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Sam Dekker Social Network
Timeline
Samuel Thomas Dekker (born May 6, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL).
Dekker played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
He was also named 2012 Parade All-American, AP first-team all-state and Wisconsin Basketball Coaches' Association's Mr. Basketball award.
He led Sheboygan Lutheran to the school's first-ever WIAA state title.
Dekker scored 40 points, including the last 12, in the state title game including the game-winning three-point shot with two seconds left.
Dekker played in 35 games (3 starts) as a freshman on the Wisconsin Badgers.
He earned Big Ten All-Freshman team recognition as well as honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.
Dekker scored a season-high 19 points against Arkansas on November 24, 2012, and Nebraska on February 26, 2013.
Before the season, Dekker was named to the Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy watch lists.
At the conclusion of the regular season in which he started all 38 games, Dekker was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and Third Team All-Big Ten by the media.
Before the season, Dekker was named to the Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy watch lists.
At the conclusion of the regular season, Dekker was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and by the media.
But he really only took off in the NCAA Tournament.
In the Sweet 16 against the number four seeded North Carolina Tar Heels, Dekker scored a career high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the 1-seed Wisconsin to a 79–72 victory.
In the Elite 8 against the number 2-seeded Arizona Wildcats, Dekker again came up big, scoring a new career high 27 points, including 5 of the Badgers's 10 second-half threes, the final of which is now known nationally as the "Dekker Dagger" shot because it sealed the win for Wisconsin.
He was also two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week (January 14 and March 4, 2013).
After finishing college on a championship game run in the 2015 NCAA Tournament, Dekker was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 18th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.
Dekker was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year following his senior season.
For these efforts, he was named West Regional Most Outstanding Player during the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
In the Final Four game against the heavily favored and undefeated Kentucky Wildcats, Dekker came through with another huge game, scoring 16 points, including the three that gave Wisconsin the lead for good.
The Badgers finished second in the NCAA tournament after losing to Duke in the championship game.
A week later, Dekker declared for the 2015 NBA draft, forgoing his final year of college eligibility.
On June 25, 2015, Dekker was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 18th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.
On July 7, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Rockets but subsequently missed the entire 2015 NBA Summer League due to a back injury.
He appeared in all eight of the Rockets' preseason games, but managed game time in just three of the team's first 11 regular-season games.
On November 18, 2015, he was ruled out for three months after requiring back surgery.
On February 19, 2016, he was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Rockets' D-League affiliate, on a rehab assignment.
He was recalled by the Rockets on February 22.
He went on to receive two more assignments to the Vipers.
On December 14, 2016, Dekker scored a career-high 19 points in a 132–98 win over the Sacramento Kings.
On January 21, 2017, he made his first career start and set a new career high with 30 points in a 119–95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On August 7, 2018, Dekker was traded, along with the draft rights to Renaldas Seibutis and cash considerations, to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the draft rights to Vladimir Veremeenko.
On December 7, 2018, Dekker was traded to the Washington Wizards in a five-player, three-team deal.
The Wizards traded Jason Smith and cash considerations to the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Wizards also sent a 2022 second-round pick to the Cavs.
On August 5, 2019, Dekker signed with Russian club PBC Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League and the EuroCup.
On July 23, 2020, Dekker signed with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Super League (BSL).
