Thon Maker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thon Maker
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 25, 1997(1997-02-25)
Age	27
Birthplace	Wau
Country	South Sudan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Thon Maker Biography

Thon Maker is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 25, 1997 in Wau, South Sudan. 7’1″ 7’1″ Australian-Sudanese center that was identified as a five-star prospect from Rivals.com as a part of the high school class of 2015. He was ranked as the 10th pick overall at this year’s NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

He along with fellow big man He and fellow big man Skal Labissiere became two of the top recruits in the 2015 high school class. were two of the top recruits for the class of 2015 in high school.

When he was 14, Maker was discovered playing soccer in the Perth suburb of Mirrabooka, by Edward Smith, an Australian of African-American heritage who helps children from migrant backgrounds receive opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t get. Smith had previously helped fellow Sudanese immigrants Ater Majok and Mathiang Muo, now both professional basketball players. Smith offered his aunt to feed, clothe and educate Maker in Sydney where Maker played basketball for the St. George Basketball Association during 2011. Just before the team’s playoffs, Maker and Smith left to attend a talent camp in Texas.

Once in the United States, Maker attended two schools in Louisiana, including Metairie Park Country Day School, before finally settling down at Carlisle School in Martinsville, Virginia. During his freshman and sophomore years playing for Carlisle’s varsity team, Maker averaged 22.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 4.5 blocks over a total of 53 games. As a sophomore, he earned 2013–14 Gatorade Virginia Boys Basketball Player of the Year honours after leading Carlisle to a state championship.

His parents descend from his family of the Dinka People. There are three siblings named Ajak, Matur and Maker.

Thon Maker Net Worth

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

He began playing soccer for fun in Australia Then he took up basketball at 14 when he moved back to United States as a high school freshman.

He was a basketball player in the high school on the two schools: Carlisle School and Orangeville Prep.

Thon Marial Maker (born 25 February 1997) is a South Sudanese Australian professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He attended high school at Orangeville District Secondary School and played basketball for Canada’s Athlete Institute. Coming out of high school, Maker was considered a five-star recruit by most basketball recruiting services.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Thon Maker height 7 ft 0 in Thon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Thon Maker Dating?

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

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Maker attended the 2016 NBA Draft Combine, where he was measured as the third- tallest player without shoes at 6’11.75″ and recorded the highest no-step vertical jump (32″) of any player over 6’11” in NBA Draft Combine history. In the days leading up to the draft, a number of teams ruled themselves out of selecting Maker in the first round over concerns that his age had been misrepresented, as some believed Maker to be between 21–23 years of age despite being officially listed as a 19-year-old. Despite those concerns, he was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the first high school player taken in the first round since the 2005 Collective Bargaining Agreement went into effect.

Facts & Trivia

Thon Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Sudan. Thon Maker celebrates birthday on February 25 of every year.

On 22 November 2017, Maker scored a season-high 16 points against the Phoenix Suns. On 1 January 2018, he tied his season high with 16 points against the Toronto Raptors. In Game 3 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Maker scored 14 points and blocked five shots, as the Bucks cut the series deficit to 2–1 with a 116–92 win. He again blocked five shots in Game 4, helping the Bucks even the series at 2–2 with a 104–102 win. The Bucks went on to lose the series in seven games.

Top Facts about Thon Maker

1. Thon Maker is a South Sudanese-Australian professional basketball player.
2. He was born on February 25, 1997 in Wau, South Sudan.
3. Maker stands at 7 feet tall and weighs 221 pounds.
4. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft.
5. Maker has played for several teams including the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers.
6. In his rookie season with the Bucks, he averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game.
7. Maker represented Australia in international competition at both junior and senior levels.
8. He is known for his athleticism and ability to play multiple positions on the court.
9. Maker has a brother who also plays professional basketball named Matur Maker.
10. As of August 2021, he is currently a free agent looking for a new team to sign with in the NBA or overseas leagues.

Is Thon Maker still in the NBA?

Starting a new role, Thon Maker is ready to continue NBA journey with Long Island Nets. In his occasional series profiling Long Island’s players and coaches, Alec Sturm takes a look at the well-traveled Thon Maker.

What team is Thon Maker on 2021?

Former NBA lottery pick Thon Maker has signed with Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2021/22 season, the Israeli team announced in a press release. Maker, who was selected with the No. 10 pick in the 2016 draft, spent his first two- and-a-half NBA seasons with the Bucks before being traded to the Pistons.

Where is makur maker now?

Sydney Kings

Why is Thon Maker famous?

Maker attended the 2016 NBA Draft Combine, where he was measured as the third- tallest player without shoes at 6 ft 11.75 in (2.13 m) and recorded the highest no-step vertical jump (32″) of any player over 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) in NBA Draft Combine history.

What is G league salary?

The typical salary for a G League player is $37,000 a year. Most 10-day contracts are signed for a prorated portion of the league’s minimum salary, which means most players signing 10-day contracts are making double their yearly G League salary in just 10 days in the N.B.A.