Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Derrick Favors:
- Full Name: Derrick Bernard Favors
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born July 15, 1991 (currently 33 years old)
- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
- Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 m)
- Shoe Size: 16 (U.S.)
- Number: Has worn jersey numbers 15, 22, and 34 during his NBA career
- Position: Power forward / Center
- High School: South Atlanta High School (Atlanta, Georgia)
- College: Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) (2009–2010)
- NBA Draft: 2010, Round 1, Pick 3 by the New Jersey Nets
- Teams Played For:
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- New Jersey Nets (2010–2011)
- Utah Jazz (2011–2019, 2020–2021)
- New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2020)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2021–2022)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Has three children, though specific details are not widely publicized
- Siblings:
- Darian Favors: Twin sister
- Deandra Favors: Older sister
Fun Facts
- Derrick Favors was a highly touted high school recruit, earning McDonald’s All-American honors and leading South Atlanta High School to a state championship.
- At Georgia Tech, he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year after averaging 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in his lone college season.
- Favors has been known for his defensive versatility, rebounding, and ability to play both frontcourt positions effectively.
- He spent the majority of his career with the Utah Jazz, where he played a key role in their playoff runs and served as a reliable contributor in the post.
- Off the court, Favors has been active in community outreach and mentoring young athletes.