Bruce Bowen

January 4, 2024
Basketball Player

Quick Facts

Bruce Bowen
Full Name Bruce Bowen
Occupation Basketball Player
Date Of Birth Jun 14, 1971(1971-06-14)
Age 53
Birthplace Merced
Country United States
Birth City California
Horoscope Gemini

Bruce Bowen Biography

Name Bruce Bowen
Birthday Jun 14
Birth Year 1971
Place Of Birth Merced
Home Town California
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Parents Bruce Bowen Sr., Dietra Campbell
Spouse Yardley Barbon
Children(s) Ojani Bowen, Ozmel Bowen

Bruce Bowen is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 14, 1971 in Merced, California, United States. Five-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection who was awarded the number 12 jersey taken off with the San Antonio Spurs.

He took home three NBA championships with his teammate He won three NBA titles with teammate Tim Duncan before retiring in 2009. before his retirement in 2009.

Bruce Jr. spent his days playing basketball and eventually became a star at local West Fresno Edison High School. He then played four seasons at Cal State Fullerton, appearing in 101 games, and averaged 11.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. After averaging 16.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 36.6 minutes in 27 games as a senior in 1992–93, he was named to the All-Big West Conference First Team. Bowen ranks 12th on the Titans’ all-time list in career points (1,155) and is seventh all-time in rebounds (559).

After finishing his four-year college eligibility, Bowen was eligible for the 1993 NBA draft, but went undrafted. Instead, he seemed to be destined to become a journeyman athlete. Between 1993 and 1997, Bowen played for five different teams, starting his professional career for the French teams of Le Havre in 1993–94 and Évreux the following season. In 1995–96 he played in the CBA with Rockford Lightning; he spent the next season back in France with Besançon, before returning to the Lightning in February 1997. Bowen made his NBA debut when he was signed to a ten-day contract by the Miami Heat the following month. His output consisted of 1 game, 1 minute and 1 block.

Two sons were born to him, Ojani and Ozmel and a the wife Yardley Barbon.

Bruce Bowen Net Worth

Net Worth $12 Million
Source Of Income Basketball Player
House Living in own house.

Bruce Bowen is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Bowen 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played three seasons of professionally in France prior to making his NBA debut with the Heat in 1997.

He was instrumental in helping his team, the San Antonio Spurs secure three NBA Championships between 2003 and 2007.

Bruce Eric Bowen Jr. (born June 14, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. Bowen played small forward and graduated from Edison High School and Cal State Fullerton. He went on to play for the National Basketball Association’s Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and the Continental Basketball Association’s Rockford Lightning, and also played abroad in France.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 7 in

Bruce Bowen height 6 ft 7 in Bruce weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bruce Bowen Dating?

According to our records, Bruce Bowen married to Yardley Barbon. As of December 1, 2023, Bruce Bowen’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 2001–02 NBA season, Bowen was signed by the San Antonio Spurs. He joined a championship-caliber team, led by veteran Hall-of-Fame center David Robinson and young power forward Tim Duncan, complemented by talented role players like Steve Smith, Malik Rose, Antonio Daniels and point guards Terry Porter and Tony Parker. Bowen established himself as a starter, beginning in each of his 59 regular-season games. In that season, Bowen received his first of several fines: he had to pay $7,500 for kicking Wally Szczerbiak in the face during a March 1, 2002 game. In the 2002 NBA Playoffs, Bowen started in all 10 Spurs playoffs games, where the team eventually succumbed to the Los Angeles Lakers. For his feats, Bowen earned himself his second All-Defensive Second Team nomination, although some peers and sports analysts accused him of being a “dirty” defender.

Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bruce Bowen celebrates birthday on June 14 of every year.

One of the most feared perimeter “lockdown” defenders in NBA history, Bowen was elected to the NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams eight times, and was a member of the Spurs teams that won the NBA championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Off the court, Bowen became an informal ambassador for child obesity awareness.

What is Bruce Bowen known for?

Bruce Eric Bowen Jr. Merced, California, U.S. One of the most feared perimeter “lockdown” defenders in NBA history , Bowen was elected to the NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams eight times, and was a member of the Spurs teams that won the NBA championships in 2003, 2005, and 2007.

Who did Bruce Bowen play for?

Bruce Bowen | San Antonio Spurs | NBA.com.

Where did Bruce Bowen go to college?

California State University, Fullerton

How tall is Bruce Bowen?

6′ 7″

Who leads the NBA in defensive win shares?

RankPlayerDWS
1.| Bill Russell | 133.64
2.| Tim Duncan
| 106.34
3.| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar| 94.49
4.| Hakeem Olajuwon
| 94.47

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