Denzel Valentine

Quick Facts

Full Name	Denzel Valentine
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 16, 1993(1993-11-16)
Age	31
Birthplace	Lansing
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Scorpio

Denzel Valentine Biography

Denzel Valentine is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 16, 1993 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. He is a 6’5″ forward/guard who was also named AP Player-of-the Year for the 2015-16 NCAA season. He was also instrumental in leading the Spartans to the 2015 NCAA Tournament final four. The Chicago Bulls selected him 14th in the 2016 NBA Draft.

To follow in the footsteps of He followed in the footsteps of former Michigan State Spartan Draymond Green to become a leader for the Tom Izzo-coached squad. , he became a leader for the Tom Izzo-coach squad.

As a sophomore, Valentine averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 assists and 6.3 rebounds, leading Sexton to a state title game. He was awarded 2010 Class B honorable mention all-state.

Valentine’s senior year at Michigan State saw him ranked among the NCAA leaders when it came to three-point shooting. He accumulated many awards and won Michigan State’s first College Basketball Player of the Year Award since Draymond Green won the NABC Player of the Year in 2012. Valentine shined during the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, earning tournament Most Outstanding Player while winning Michigan State’s fifth championship. Valentine, along with Bryn Forbes, were selected to the NCAA College Basketball Three-Point Contest following his senior year. Valentine defeated his teammate in the first round of the competition when he rattled off 22 points compared to Forbes’ 10. Valentine was eliminated from the competition in the semifinals when he hit 17 points, needing 23 to advance. Valentine’s senior year also proved very effective in raising his draft stock. Valentine went from being potentially undrafted to being seen as a potential lottery pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

Drew and his older brother Drew were both born to Carlton Valentine and Kathy Valentine. Drew was a college basketball player at Oakland University. He would become an assistant coach later.

Denzel Valentine Net Worth

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

His father, Carlton Valentine of J.W. Sexton School, and was named the Lansing State Journal Player-of-the Year as a senior.

In November 2015, he recorded a huge triple-double of 29 points and 12 rebounds as well as 12 assists in a Michigan State win over the 4th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. He was the fourth Spartan to achieve a triple-double

Denzel Robert Valentine (born November 16, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. As a senior, Valentine became the first player in Michigan State history to be recognized as the National Player of the Year by The Associated Press. He also earned other player of the year awards from the NABC, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, and Basketball Times in addition to being named a unanimous First-Team All-American. Valentine was selected with the 14th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Denzel Valentine height 6 ft 4 in Denzel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Denzel Valentine Dating?

According to our records, Denzel Valentine is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Denzel Valentine’s is not dating anyone.

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With Adreian Payne and Gary Harris leaving MSU for the NBA Draft, Keith Appling leaving due to graduation (eventually to the NBA), the dismissal of Kenny Kaminski, and the transfer of Russell Byrd, Valentine saw an increase in leadership and an expanded role on the team as a junior. Before the season started, he was awarded one of the three captain spots. Perhaps one of Valentine’s most memorable moments came on Valentine’s Day 2015, he hit the game winning shot in a matchup versus Ohio State and finished with 17 points. His junior season saw him earn Orlando Classic All-Tournament Team (averaging 19.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in three games), Third Team All-Big Ten, USBWA All-District V, and NCAA East Regional All-Tournament Team honors.

Facts & Trivia

Denzel Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Denzel Valentine celebrates birthday on November 16 of every year.

On June 23, 2016, Valentine was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 14th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. On July 16, 2016, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Bulls. Two days later, Valentine hit a turnaround jumper as time expired to lift the Bulls to an 84–82 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game.

Are Denzel and Drew Valentine twins?

Personal life. Valentine is the son of Carlton and Kathy Valentine. His older brother , Drew, played collegiate basketball for Oakland University, and is now the head coach at Loyola University in Chicago.

Is Denzel Valentine getting traded?

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Boston Celtics and Denzel Valentine have agreed to a training camp deal. Valentine completed the 2021-22 season with Boston’s G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. It’s very likely Valentine’s deal will be non-guaranteed. Valentine is a six-year NBA veteran.

Is Denzel Valentine still playing in the NBA?

Celtics’ Denzel Valentine: Joining Celtics for camp After brief stints with the Cavaliers, Knicks and Jazz during the 2021-22 season, Valentine appeared in 12 games with Boston’s G League affiliate, averaging 14.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per contest.

What team is Denzel Valentine on?

Player News Valentine agreed Monday with the Celtics on a training camp deal, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Is Drew Valentine married?

Valentine and his wife, Taylor , welcomed their first child, Hayden, in 2021.