James Gist
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Gist |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 26, 1986(1986-10-26) |
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Turkey |
| Country | Turkey |
| Birth City | Adana |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
James Gist Biography
| Name | James Gist |
| Birthday | Oct 26 |
| Birth Year | 1986 |
| Place Of Birth | Turkey |
| Home Town | Adana |
| Birth Country | Turkey |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | James C. Gist, Jr., Linda Gist |
| Siblings | Jasmine Kornegay, Gloria Gist |
James Gist is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 26, 1986 in Turkey, Adana, Turkey. Power forward who won the Greek Cup and Greek League Championship with Panathinaikos BC in 2013.
He and Chris Wilcox both played college basketball at the University of Maryland.
James Clough Gist III (born October 26, 1986), is an American professional basketball player who plays for Crvena zvezda of the ABA League and the EuroLeague. Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), he plays as a power forward and small ball center. Born in Adana, Turkey, he played high school basketball for Our Lady of Good Counsel, before enrolling to the University of Maryland to play college basketball for the Terrapins, from 2004 to 2008. Gist is considered one of the best power forward-centers in Europe, due to his defensive abilities and for his dunks, alley-oops, and his athleticism.
Gist was drafted 57th overall, in the 2008 NBA draft, by the San Antonio Spurs. After spending a year with the Italian League club Biella, Gist signed a contract with the Russian team Lokomotiv-Kuban for the 2009–10 season. Gist played for the Spurs in the 2010 NBA Summer League, but was waived on October 19, 2010.
He was the first American child born on Incirlik Air Base to Linda and James C. Gist.
James Gist Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Gist is one of the richest Basketball Player from Turkey. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Gist 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was selected in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the San Antonia Spurs, after four years at the University of Maryland.
He was the Spanish League Slam Dunk Contest Champion, while playing for Unicaja Malaga in 2012.
Gist is the son of Linda and James C. Gist, Jr., and was born in İncirlik, Adana, Turkey, on 26 October 1986, when his father was in the US Air Force, and stationed at İncirlik Air Base. He was the first American child who was born at İncirlik Air Base.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 9 inches |
James Gist height 6 feet 9 inches James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is James Gist Dating?
According to our records, James Gist is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, James Gist’s is not dating anyone.
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On July 5, 2017, Gist signed a two-year contract extension with Panathinaikos.
Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Turkey. James Gist celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.