Vernon Maxwell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vernon Maxwell
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 12, 1965(1965-09-12)
Age	59
Birthplace	Florida
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Virgo

Vernon Maxwell Biography

Vernon Maxwell is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on September 12, 1965 in Florida, Florida, United States. Shooting guard who played for eight NBA teams from 1988 to 2001; won NBA championships in 1994 and 1995 with the Houston Rockets.

He won both of his NBA titles alongside hall of famer Hakeem Olajuwon.

Maxwell received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Norm Sloan’s Florida Gators men’s basketball from 1984 to 1988. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 20.2 points as a senior and still holds 15 Gators team records. He left school after four years as the Gators’ all-time leading scorer (2,450) and the No. 2 scorer in Southeastern Conference history behind LSU’s Pete Maravich. He averaged more than 20 points in both his junior and senior seasons, although Florida would erase all the points Maxwell scored in those seasons due to Maxwell taking money from agents and accepting a free round-trip ticket to go to a basketball camp.

On June 28, 1988, Maxwell was drafted into the NBA by the Denver Nuggets, who traded him the same day to the San Antonio Spurs for a second-round pick the next year. Two years later, his contract was sold to the Houston Rockets where he would become a key member of the franchise’s first championship team. Known for his clutch shooting, Maxwell hit several game-winning shots throughout his career. Maxwell held the NBA’s record for most 3-pointers made in a season from 1991 to 1993. During the Houston Rockets mid 1990s dynasty era, Maxwell was viewed as the team’s second man next to hall of famer Hakeem Olajuwon. While the Rockets would win two NBA championships during which Maxwell was not a part of the second championship roster quitting the team after its opening first round game loss to Utah in the 1995 playoffs. Clyde Drexler, who Houston had acquired during the beginning of that season, had taken away most of Maxwell’s minutes and his starting spot. The decision to quit the team is something that he has said to regret, and the decision would ruin his career, as he would then become an NBA journeyman for the remainder of his career and never find a true home again. He was the last Rocket to wear #11 before Yao Ming.

He was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida.

Vernon Maxwell Net Worth

Vernon Maxwell is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vernon Maxwell 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played four years at the University of Florida, where he graduated as the SEC’s second-highest scoring player ever.

He was suspended for 10 games in 1995 after jumping into the stands to punch a heckling fan.

Vernon Maxwell (born September 12, 1965) is an American retired professional basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for thirteen seasons during the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Maxwell played college basketball for the University of Florida, and led the Florida Gators to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 1988 NBA Draft and was immediately traded to the San Antonio Spurs. His longest and most successful NBA tenure was with the Houston Rockets. The nickname “Mad Max” was bestowed upon Maxwell by color commentators for his clutch three-point shooting, which reached its pinnacle in the deciding game of the 1994 NBA Finals between Houston and New York. Maxwell is among just nine players in NBA history to amass 30 points in a single quarter, accomplishing that feat en route to a 51-point outing on January 26, 1991, against Cleveland.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Vernon Maxwell height 6 feet 4 inches Vernon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Vernon Maxwell Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Vernon Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vernon Maxwell celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.

What was Vernon Maxwell known for?

Known for his clutch shooting , Maxwell hit several game-winning shots throughout his career. Maxwell held the NBA’s record for most 3-pointers made in a season from 1991 to 1993. During the Houston Rockets’ mid-1990s dynasty, Maxwell was viewed as the team’s second man next to Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.

What happened to Vernon Maxwell?

Now 55 years old, Maxwell lives in Charlotte, North Carolina , where he follows each morning’s 20-mile bike ride with a round of golf before he gets in the gym to train his 14-year-old son. And he usually finds a way to get on Twitter, where his own brand of savage hilarity is well-received.

What did Vernon Maxwell say about Utah?

Vernon Maxwell trolls Utah for blowing a 3-1 lead in NBA playoffs. God don’t like ugly. That’s why I got 2 championships and UTAH ain’t got nothing but pure disappointment.

How tall is Vernon Maxwell?

6′ 4″

Who has the best record in the East NBA?

TeamRoad Road record
1| Miami – z| 24-17
2| Boston – y| 23-18
3| Milwaukee – y| 24-17