Marcin Gortat

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marcin Gortat
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1984(1984-02-17)
Age	40
Birthplace	Lodz
Country	Poland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Marcin Gortat Biography

Marcin Gortat is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 17, 1984 in Lodz, Poland. Center was originally drafted by The Phoenix Suns. He was nicknamed The Polish Hammer and made his NBA debut with the Orlando Magic in 2007.

After being traded to Phoenix, he gave up his #13 jersey in favor of the great point guard He sacrificed his usual #13 jersey to the great point guard Steve Nash after being traded to Phoenix from Orlando..

Marcin Gortat (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmart͡ɕiŋ ˈɡɔrtat] ; born February 17, 1984) is a Polish former professional basketball player. The 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), 240 pounds (110 kg) center is the son of boxer Janusz Gortat. He was drafted in the second round by the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 NBA draft and played for the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers.

Gortat started his career with ŁKS Łódź, then played three seasons for RheinEnergie Cologne in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga, with whom he won the domestic championship in 2006 and played in the 2006–07 Euroleague season for the first time in the team’s history. After being drafted 57th overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns (with his rights later traded to the Orlando Magic), Gortat elected to keep playing with Cologne in Germany until 2007.

Janusz Gortat, his father was a boxer.

Marcin Gortat Net Worth

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

In 2006, he won the championship with RheinEnergie Cologne.

He was the Suns’ only player to start every game in the 2011-12 season.

As a child, Gortat participated in football and track and field, where he competed in the high jump. His father, Janusz Gortat, was a Polish boxer and a bronze medalist in the light heavyweight class during the Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976 Olympics, and his mother, Alicja Gortat, was a representative of the Polish national team in volleyball. He has an older brother, Robert, who is also a boxer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marcin Gortat height 6 ft 11 in Marcin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marcin Gortat Dating?

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

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On November 7, 2012, he scored 23 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had a career-best 7 blocks in a 117–110 victory against the Charlotte Bobcats. In late February, Gortat suffered a knee injury, and was left off the team for the rest of the season.

Facts & Trivia

Marcin Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Poland. Marcin Gortat celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

On July 10, 2014, Gortat re-signed with the Wizards to a reported five-year, $60 million contract.

Top Facts about Marcin Gortat

1. Marcin Gortat is a retired Polish professional basketball player.
2. He played in the NBA for 12 seasons, from 2007 to 2019.
3. Gortat was known as “The Polish Hammer” for his physicality on the court.
4. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2005 but didn’t join until 2007.
5. Gortat played for five different NBA teams throughout his career.
6. His best season statistically was with the Washington Wizards in 2013-14.
7. Gortat represented Poland in international competitions, including the Olympics.
8. He is one of only two Polish players to have played in an NBA Finals game (the other being Maciej Lampe).
9. In retirement, Gortat has been involved with philanthropic efforts and promoting basketball in Poland.
10. He has expressed interest in becoming a coach or team owner in the future.

Where is Marcin Gortat now?

One time that felt interesting for him was during March 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Since Gortat is an American now, his home here in the USA is in Florida , since he recently sold a home he owned in Arlington County, Va.

How old is Marcin Gortat?

38 years (February 17, 1984)

Who is the best basketball player in Poland?

1. Marcin Gortat (1984 – ) With an HPI of 53.29, Marcin Gortat is the most famous Polish Basketball Player. …
2. Margo Dydek (1974 – 2011) With an HPI of 51.96, Margo Dydek is the 2nd most famous Polish Basketball Player. …
3. Maciej Lampe (1985 – ) …
4. Mateusz Ponitka (1993 – )

How tall is Marcin Gortat?

6′ 11″

Did Marcin Gortat retire?

February 16, 2020