Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the details on Steven Adams:
- Full Name: Steven Funaki Adams
- Nickname: Kid Kiwi
- Nationality: New Zealand
- DOB: Born July 20, 1993
- Hometown: Rotorua, New Zealand
- Wingspan: 7 feet 4.5 inches (2.26 m)
- Height: 6 feet 10.75 inches (2.10 m)
- Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
- Number: 12 (OKC Thunder), 12 (Pelicans), 4 (Grizzlies)
- Shoe Size: 17
- Shoes Worn: Wade All City 11, New Balance Two Wxy V3, Nike Air Zoom GT Run, Adidas Harden Vol. 4, Adidas D Rose 7, Adidas Pro Bounce 2018
- Position: Center
- Draft: 2013, 1st round (12th pick overall) by the Oklahoma City Thunder
- University: Pittsburgh Panthers (University of Pittsburgh)
- Siblings: Valerie Adams, Warren Adams, Ralph Adams, Lisa Adams, Sid Adams Jr
- Net Worth: Made $159,360,003 in the NBA
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets
- 2K Rating: 80 (2k25)
Notes:
- Steven Adams’ height with shoes was 7 feet 0 inches in his rookie season and may be up t0 7 feet 0.75 inches today.
- Steven Adams’ playing weight was 254 pounds as a rookie and was 250 pounds for the 2023-24 season.
- When Steven Adams was a rookie, he signed a shoe deal with Adidas. For the 2022-23 season, Adams wore the New Balance Two Wxy V3s while playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. In the lead-up to the 2024-25 season, Adams wore the Way of Wade All City 11s. Adams spent time playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder and wore the Adidas Harden Vol. 4 during his playing career. Adams also played with Derrick Rose for the Memphis Grizzlies and he wore the Adidas D Rose 7.
- Steven Adams is one of the best basketball players from New Zealand. Known for his strength, Adams is a very good rebounder and knows how to protect the key.
Fun Facts
- He has a reputation for being tough and intimidating. NBA players generally don’t want to annoy him on the court, but he’s actually a very nice guy off the court.
- He has two sisters who are also successful athletes. Valerie Adams is a professional shot putter. Lisa Adams is a para-athlete and has won Olympic medals for shot put.
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