Larry Hughes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Larry Hughes
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 23, 1979(1979-01-23)
Age	45
Birthplace	St. Louis
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Aquarius

Larry Hughes Biography

Larry Hughes is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on January 23, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. NBA journeyman shooting guard who led the NBA in steals in 2004-2005, helping him earn a spot on the 2005 NBA All-Defensive First Team. He’s best known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers.

He had his best season in the NBA in Washington while a teammate of Gilbert Arenas.

Hughes played 1 season of college basketball at Saint Louis University. He finished the 1997–98 season with per game averages of 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.16 steals. He led the Billikens to the NCAA Tournament that year, making it to the second round after a win over University of Massachusetts.

One of the most heralded basketball players to come out of St. Louis, Hughes started his basketball career at Christian Brothers College High School (CBC), which won the Missouri state championship in 1997. He also led the St. Louis Eagles to an AAU National Championship, the summer prior. He played in the 1997 McDonald’s American Game scoring 21 points.

He has a child with reality personality Sundy Carter.

Larry Hughes Net Worth

Larry Hughes is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larry Hughes 's net worth $45 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his one year of college basketball at Saint Louis University, he was named the USBWA National Freshman of the Year and a First-team All-Conference USA selection on his way to helping the Billikens advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. He was drafted 8th overall by the 76ers in the 1998 draft.

He was a participant in the 2000 Slam Dunk contest. He was a childhood friend of rapper Nelly.

Larry Darnell Hughes Sr. (born January 23, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who played for eight different teams during a 14-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Hughes attended Saint Louis University before being selected with the eighth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft. Hughes is the founder of the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Larry Hughes height 6 ft 5 in Larry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Larry Hughes Dating?

According to our records, Larry Hughes married to Carrie Hughes. As of December 1, 2023, Larry Hughes’s is not dating anyone.

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On May 2, 2006 Hughes was recipient of the inaugural Austin Carr Good Guy Award, designed to recognize the Cavaliers player who is cooperative and understanding of the media, the community and the public.

Facts & Trivia

Larry Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Larry Hughes celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

On February 19, 2009 just before the trade deadline, Hughes was traded from the Bulls to the New York Knicks for Tim Thomas, Jerome James, and Anthony Roberson.

Top Facts about Larry Hughes

1. Larry Darnell Hughes Sr. was born on January 23, 1979 and is an American former professional basketball player.
2. He played for eight different teams during his 14 year career in the NBA.
3. His basketball career started at Christian Brothers College High School, where he won the Missouri state championship in 1997.
4. He was 8th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft and was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers.
5. He was selected to the NBA All-Defensive 1st Team as a member of the Wizards and led the league in steals per game with 2.89 in 2004-05.
6. He participated in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest and signed a five year, 70 million contract with Cleveland Cavaliers in 2005.
7. Hughes has an ongoing rivalry with former backcourt partner Gilbert Arenas.
8. He was recipient of the inaugural Austin Carr Good Guy Award in 2006.
9. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, and Charlotte Bobcats between 2008 and 2010.
10. He signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Orlando Magic in 2011.
11. He played for Ice Cube’s BIG3 League in the summer of 2017.
12. He played Kelly Rowland’s boyfriend in the music video of Nelly’s single “Dilemma”.
13. In 2014, he started the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy which operates out of a facility in Chesterfield, Missouri.
14. In 2020, he announced plans to open two cannabis dispensaries in St. Louis with former Knicks teammate Al Harrington.
15. He is the godfather of Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum, whose father was Hughes’ high school and college teammate.

How much money did Larry Hughes make?

SeasonTeamSalary
1998/99| Philadelphia 76ers| $1,330,000 ($2,417,752)
Total| | $84,845,538 ($125,646,102)

Who is Larry Hughes god son?

Celtics on NBC Sports Boston on Twitter: “Jayson is the godson of retired NBA player, Larry Hughes and cousin of former Tyronn Lue #JaysonTatumDay” / Twitter.

Was Larry Hughes an All Star?

During the 04-05 season, Hughes was really hitting his stride as a player and averaged 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.9 steals. He was well on his way to making an All-Star team before a hand injury midway through the year set him back.

When did Larry Hughes retire?

His time on so many teams has a lot of fans wondering what the familiar face is up to since leaving the league in 2012. The 2000s were defined by the superstars Hughes unerringly served — Allen Iverson and LeBron James, in particular.

How much does Jayson Tatum make off of endorsements?

Jayson made almost double the amount in the 2021-22 season than what he made in his rookie year. Until the 2025-26 season, Tatum will earn around US$35 million per year. He also earns around US$1 million from endorsements.