Ty Lawson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ty Lawson
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1987(1987-11-03)
Age	37
Birthplace	Clinton
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Scorpio

Ty Lawson Biography

Ty Lawson is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 3, 1987 in Clinton, Maryland, United States. NBA Point guard, who was traded to Denver Nuggets after being drafted 18th overall with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009. His rapid rise to stardom saw him become a top point guard as well as the team’s leader. He started playing for his team the Sacramento Kings in 2016.

He was a Point guard Andre Miller on the Nuggets.

Tywon Ronell Lawson (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Lawson played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels where he won a national championship his junior year. He was drafted with the 18th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves and was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets.

Lawson attended Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland from 2003 to 2004. He later transferred to and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, where he was a first-team USA Today and Parade All-American. He participated in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Jordan Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit. During Lawson’s senior year at Oak Hill Academy, he averaged 23.8 points, 9.1 assists and five steals. His highest scoring game in high school was 55 points.

The Lawson family was Jacqueline Lawson and George Lawson. He has a daughter.

Ty Lawson Net Worth

Ty Lawson is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ty Lawson 's net worth $13 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was his All-American year athlete at Oak Hill Academy high school.

The year 2009 was his best, and he won the ACC The Year’s Player, while also leading North Carolina’s University of North Carolina to an NCAA Championship.

Lawson was voted to the All-ACC First Team his junior year and was named the ACC Player of the Year, the first time a point guard had won the ACC’s highest honor since fellow Tar Heel Phil Ford won the award in 1978. Lawson was also a consensus second-team all-American as a junior, making him eligible to have his jersey honored in the rafters of the Smith Center at the conclusion of his college career. In 2009, Lawson also won the Bob Cousy Award that honors the best collegiate point guard. During the 2009 NCAA championship game, he also set a record with 8 steals against Michigan State, giving him the most steals of any player in an NCAA championship game and helping lead the Tar Heels to a national title.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ty Lawson height 5 ft 11 in Ty weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ty Lawson Dating?

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

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On April 23, 2009, Lawson announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2009 NBA draft.

Facts & Trivia

Ty Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ty Lawson celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

Due to concerns of his height and his often-sprained ankle, Lawson slipped to 18th in the 2009 NBA draft, where he was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they had already drafted two point guards, making Lawson expendable. This gave the Denver Nuggets an opportunity to get a quality player as they traded their future draft pick to Minnesota in exchange for Lawson. Lawson served as a backup to Chauncey Billups for one and a half seasons until Billups was traded to the New York Knicks on February 22, 2011 as part of a trade which also sent star forward Carmelo Anthony to New York. On April 9, 2011, Lawson became the first player in NBA history to make his first 10 three-point attempts to start a game. He went 10-of-11 from behind three-point range and finished the game with a career-high 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Top Facts about Ty Lawson

1. Ty Lawson is a retired American professional basketball player.
2. He played in the NBA for 9 seasons from 2009-2018.
3. Lawson was drafted 18th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009.
4. He played for six different teams during his career.
5. Lawson averaged 12.7 points and 6.0 assists per game in the NBA.
6. He won an NCAA championship with the University of North Carolina in 2009.
7. Lawson has struggled with off-court issues, including multiple DUI arrests.
8. He played professionally overseas after leaving the NBA.
9. In China, he won a CBA championship and was named Finals MVP.
10. Lawson announced his retirement from professional basketball in November 2020.

Why is Ty Lawson not in the NBA?

Former NBA player Ty Lawson arrested in Spain after two altercations. Off the court concerns were among the reasons Ty Lawson’s NBA career ended when it did after eight seasons. He took his ability to drive the lane and score to China but ended up banned from the Chinese Basketball Association.

How many years did Ty Lawson play in the NBA?

Lawson spent eight years in the NBA, averaging 12.7 points, six assists, and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 46%.

How many DUIS does Ty Lawson have?

As part of a plea deal reached in November 2015, Lawson pleaded guilty to driving while his ability was impaired. He also pleaded guilty to a lane usage violation. In exchange, three other charges, including DUI —his second alcohol–related offense, were dismissed.

How much money did Ty Lawson make in the NBA?

265,058 USD (2016)

Is Ty Lawson an alcoholic?

I don’t drink that much, to be honest. Only when I go out with friends [on occasion] … to clarify that, I don’t think I am an alcoholic at all. I am not.” Lawson is a man with a lot to prove these days, and his NBA comeback is underway.