Bryon Russell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bryon Russell
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1970(1970-12-31)
Age	54
Birthplace	San Bernardino
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Bryon Russell Biography

Bryon Russell is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 31, 1970 in San Bernardino, California, United States.

Russell is best remembered for guarding Michael Jordan at the end of Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Jordan made the game-winning shot over Russell, although many fans believe Jordan pushed off Russell during the play. The referees did not call a foul on the play, and Russell later remarked, “Whether he pushed off or not, he was making that shot.” He and Jordan were teammates when they played for the Washington Wizards during the 2002–03 NBA season, which was Jordan’s last.

In 2009, Jordan mentioned Russell in his Hall of Fame induction speech, recalling an interaction they had during Jordan’s first retirement in 1994: “[A]t this time, I had no thoughts of coming back and playing the game of basketball. Bryon Russell came over to me and said, ‘Why did you quit? You know I could guard you.’ … From this day forward, if I ever see [Russell] in shorts, I’m coming at him.” In response, Russell challenged Jordan to a game of one-on-one for charity. Such a match-up has not yet taken place, though the Utah Flash of the NBDL did stage a halftime game between Russell and a Jordan look-alike.

Bryon Russell Net Worth

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

Bryon Demetrise Russell (born December 31, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. During a National Basketball Association (NBA) career that spanned from 1993 to 2006, he played for the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers and was a key member of the Utah Jazz, helping them reach back-to-back NBA finals appearances in 1997 and 1998. He was also a part of the Seattle SuperSonics roster for a brief time but never appeared in a game for them. Russell had his best season with the Jazz in the 1999–2000 season, when he averaged 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. From 1997 to 2000, he played in every regular-season game.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bryon Russell height 6 ft 7 in Johan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bryon Russell Dating?

According to our records, Bryon Russell married to Kimberli Russell. As of December 1, 2023, Bryon Russell’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johan Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bryon Russell celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Bryon Russell

1. Bryon Russell played in the NBA for 13 seasons.
2. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 1993.
3. Russell is best known for guarding Michael Jordan in the 1998 NBA Finals.
4. He won two Western Conference championships with the Jazz.
5. Russell averaged 9.4 points per game over his career.
6. He played college basketball at Long Beach State University.
7. Russell was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1999 and 2000.
8. He retired from professional basketball in 2006.
9. Russell played for four different teams during his career.
10. His career high in points scored was 31 against the Dallas Mavericks in 1997.

What happened to Bryon Russell?

Russell now lives on the outskirts of LA in Woodland Hills , where his son plays high school basketball, and runs his own business. But he remains a beloved figure in Utah and constantly comes back for Junior Jazz basketball camps and is in constant contact with John Stockton and Karl Malone.

What team was Bryon Russell on?

During a National Basketball Association (NBA) career that spanned from 1993 to 2006, he played for the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers and was a key member of the Utah Jazz, helping them reach back-to-back NBA finals appearances in 1997 and 1998.

How old is Bryon Russell?

51 years (December 31, 1970)

Did Jordan push off on Bryon Russell?

Jordan pushed off of Bryon Russell and should have been called for an offensive foul. As he dribbles to the right, Jordan puts his left hand on Russell’s hip, and then he extends his arm as he stops before pulling up for the shot.

What happened to Gus Michael Jordan?

One of Jordan’s hard times involved his bodyguard and friend Gus Lett suffering from lung cancer. Lett attended a big Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. Jordan made sure to play his heart out for him.