Brett Maher

January 5, 2024
Basketball Player

Quick Facts

Brett Maher
Full Name Brett Maher
Occupation Basketball Player
Date Of Birth Apr 17, 1973(1973-04-17)
Age 51
Country Australia
Birth City Adelaide
Horoscope Aries

Brett Maher Biography

Name Brett Maher
Birthday Apr 17
Birth Year 1973
Home Town Adelaide
Birth Country Australia
Birth Sign Aries
Parents Peggy Maher, Brian Maher
Spouse Jenna Maher

Brett Maher is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on April 17, 1973 in Adelaide, Australia. Brett Steven Maher (born 17 April 1973) is an Australian professional basketball player who retired. He played his entire 17-year career for the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) from 1992 until 2009. Maher also played for Australia in The 2000, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games and the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, as well as the 1998 FIBA World Championship.

In the year 1994 Maher had been regarded to be one of best NBL guards. And with the addition of league’s 1995 winner Robert Rose to the 36ers roster and the team, currently under the direction of the former NCAA head coach Mike Dunlap was set to play in their initial Grand Final in eight years. But unfortunately to Maher along with the 36ers, they were defeated by 2-0 during the Grand Final against the North Melbourne Giants. Maher averaged 16.5 scores, 5.5 board and 2.5 assists throughout the series, while averaged 13.3 pointsand 4.4 rebound and 3.1 assists throughout the course of the season. The second game of The Grand Final at The Glass House in Melbourne was the only game of his career Maher could ever be a victim of.

During his career Maher also won selection for the Australian Boomers at the 1998 FIBA World Championship where the team finished in 9th place. He also represented Australia at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games helping the Boomers to 4th in Atlanta and Sydney and 9th place in Athens. In all, Maher played over 100 games for the Boomers and had the honor of captaining his country at the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Maher gained his highest international basketball honour when he captained the Boomers at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane.

The birthplace of Maher was Adelaide, South Australia, Maher was noticed performing for his team the Sturt Sabres in the Australian Basketball Association which is where his exceptional performance earned him an extension for Adelaide 36ers. Adelaide 36ers. Maher was awarded the Australian Institute of Sport scholarship between 1989 and 1991. It was an excellent opportunity for the 36ers, as Maher spent 18 seasons at the club, and thirteen years as captain of the club. With the exception of finals games, Maher played 526 games with the 36ers between 1993 and 2009. He was and averaged 16.9 scores, 4.2 assists and 4.3 rebound per game. Maher made his debut with the 36ers on April 4th, 1992, which was the same night that marked the official opening of the new home for the 36ers, at the Clipsal Powerhouse. In the game Maher recorded 11 points and grabbed seven rebound and gave out 4 assists to lead the team score victory 106-84 against their opponents the North Melbourne Giants.

Brett Maher Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Basketball Player
House Living in own house.

Brett Maher is one of the richest Basketball Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brett Maher 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Brett Maher retired as the Adelaide 36ers’ all-time leader in the number of games played (525) points (8,941) field goals (3,140) field goal attempts (7,072) 3 points scored (1,162) Three-point shots (2,835) assist (2,267) as well as thefts (703). Maher is among only four players who have won more than three NBL championships along with the 36ers. Mark Davis, Paul Rees and Rupert Sapwell, and one of the only two captains of the 36ers who won championships together with American imported Bill Jones who captained the team to their first championship in 1986.

Maher was also honored as one of the four athletes to see their numbers removed with Adelaide 36ers. Adelaide 36ers. The number, No. 5 singlet is hung high in Adelaide Arena. Adelaide Arena alongside the No. 33 singlet of former club captain the Maher, who was the 1987 NBL MVP and long-time teammates Mark Davis, who like Maher played the entirety of his NBL time with the 36ers. They were teammates in the team’s 1998 and 1998-1999 championship wins , and Maher assumed the captaincy of the club from Davis in 1997. Two other numbers that have been retired are part of the 36ers championship team of 1986 the team that won the 1986 championship, No. 4, Darryl Pearce (who Maher effectively took over in 1992 after Pearce was transferred to North Melbourne after 10 seasons playing for the club) and number. 15 of the former (1982) NBL MVP Al Green.

Brett Maher took over from Mark Davis as captain of the 36ers at the start of the 1997 NBL season, and from 1998 under the coaching of Adelaide and Australian basketball legend Phil Smyth, Maher played an integral role in three of the four Adelaide 36ers NBL championships (1998, 1998–99 and 2001–02) and has also been the 36ers club MVP on six occasions. He was selected in 4 NBL All-Star Games (1996, 1997, 2005 and 2006) and he has been named in the All-NBL First Team in 2000 and 2003, All-NBL Second Team in 1997, 1998 and All-NBL Third Team in 1999, 2002. He also won the Larry Sengstock Medal for being the Grand Final MVP in 1999 and 2002. Maher is one of only two players to ever win the NBL Grand Final MVP twice, the other being Ricky Grace of the Perth Wildcats who won the award in 1990 and 1993.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 0 in

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Who is Brett Maher Dating?

According to our records, Brett Maher married to Jenna Maher. As of December 1, 2023, Brett Maher’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Brett Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Brett Maher celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.

What happened Brett Maher?

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Saints have waived kicker Brett Maher. The Saints went through several kickers in 2021 following Wil Lutz’s season-ending injury. Maher took over in week eight and went 16 of 18 on field goals and 10 of 12 on extra-point attempts. His longest field goal make was from 42 yards.

What is Brett Maher salary?

YearSalaryEarnings
2019| $469,406| $527,480
2020| $33,600| $33,600
2020| $75,600| $75,600
2020| $16,800| $16,800

Who does Brett Maher play for?

SEASONTEAMAVG
2018| Dallas Cowboys| 64.7
2021| New Orleans Saints| 60.7
TOTAL| | 62.7

Is Brett Maher playing in the NFL?

Field goals:107
Punts:| 368
Punt yardage:| 16,872

Where did Brett Maher go to college?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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