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Raef Lafrentz Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Raef Lafrentz Biography

Raef Lafrentz is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 29, 1976 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. 3-point shooting center, who was a part of the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Celtics and Mavericks in his 11-season NBA career.

From 2002 to 2003, he was briefly a teammate with He was briefly teammates with Dirk Nowitzki on the Dallas Mavericks from 2002 to 2003. of the Dallas Mavericks.

During the summer before his freshman year at the University of Kansas, LaFrentz was selected to the 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival North Team and averaged 11.8 ppg. and 6.8 rpg.

Raef LaFrentz attended MFL MarMac High School located in Monona, Iowa. His father, Ron, was an assistant coach on LaFrentz’s high school team. He was named to the USA Today All-USA 1st Team in 1994 and was a high school McDonald’s All-American.

He had a son named Cael and he was married to Joie Lafrentz.

NameRaef Lafrentz
First NameRaef
Last NameLafrentz
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayMay 29
Birth Year1976
Place of BirthHampton
Home TownIowa
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseJoie A. LaFrentz
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Named by the A.P. in 1997 and 1998 the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year, he was also tabbed All-Big 12 Conference first team by both the media and coaches his final two seasons.

Raef Lafrentz Net Worth

Raef Lafrentz is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Raef Lafrentz's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During his last two seasons at Kansas, he was a two-time NCAA All-American.

During his 2001 season with Denver Nuggets, he led the Western Conference’s blocks.

Raef Andrew LaFrentz (born May 29, 1976) is an American retired professional basketball power forward and center who played in the NBA from 1998 to 2008. Born and raised in Iowa, LaFrentz attended Kansas and was drafted in 1998 by the Denver Nuggets. He was known for his perimeter shooting and his shot blocking abilities. LaFrentz is currently an assistant basketball coach at Decorah High School in Decorah, Iowa.

Net Worth$40 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

LaFrentz played basketball at the University of Kansas, finishing in 1998. He played with Paul Pierce while at Kansas. He was a four-year starter and an All-American in his junior and senior seasons. He joined Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal as the only players in the 1990s to earn first team AP All-America honors twice.

The third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 1998 NBA Draft, LaFrentz averaged 13.8 ppg., 7.6 rpg. and 1.4 bpg. but played in just 12 games as a rookie and missed the majority of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee against Dallas on February 25, 1999. Successfully returning from the torn ACL to start 80 of his 81 appearances in 1999–2000, he averaged 12.4 ppg., an NBA 25th best 7.9 rpg. and ranked eighth in the NBA in blocked shots, averaging 2.2 bpg. LaFrentz also played in the 2000 NBA All-Star Weekend. He played on the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge Sophomore Roster. It was the first ever Sophomore team to play in the rookie challenge. It was there at NBA All-Star Weekend that LaFrentz was on the receiving end of Jason Williams’ legendary “elbow pass”. LaFrentz was unable to score on the play due to being fouled. In his third year (2000–01), he started 74 of the 78 games he played in and averaged 12.9 ppg., while ranking seventh in the league in blocks at 2.6 bpg., tied for 25th in rebounding with a 7.8 rpg. average, and tied for 27th in field goal percentage (career high .477).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Raef Lafrentz height 6 ft 11 in Raef weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 11 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
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LaFrentz became the first KU player in 27 years to average a double-double over an entire season when he posted 19.8 ppg. and 11.4 rpg. averages as a senior in 1997-98, leading the Jayhawks to a 35–4 record.

LaFrentz was traded by the Nuggets with Nick Van Exel, Avery Johnson, and Tariq Abdul-Wahad to the Dallas Mavericks for Juwan Howard, Donnell Harvey, Tim Hardaway and a 2002 first-round pick on February 21, 2002. He finished the 2001–02 season second in the NBA in blocked shots per game.

Who is Raef Lafrentz Dating?

According to our records, Raef Lafrentz married to Joie A. LaFrentz . As of December 1, 2023, Raef Lafrentz’s is not dating anyone.

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LaFrentz played for the US national team in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.

Top Facts about Raef Lafrentz

  1. USA Basketball
  2. Raef LaFrentz was born on May 29, 1976.
  3. He attended MFL MarMac High School in Monona, Iowa.
  4. He was named to the USA Today All-USA 1st Team in 1994 and was a McDonald’s All-American.
  5. He was part of the 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival North Team.
  6. He played college basketball at the University of Kansas.
  7. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets.
  8. He was known for his perimeter shooting and shot-blocking.
  9. He is a two time first-team AP All-American.
  10. He is the first KU player in 27 years to average a double-double in a season.
  11. He is a two time Big 12 Conference Player of the Year.
  12. He ranks second all-time at Kansas in points and rebounds.
  13. He is part of the senior class with the most wins in KU history.
  14. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2002.
  15. He was acquired by the Boston Celtics in 2003.
  16. He played for the US national team in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.

Facts & Trivia

Raef Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Raef Lafrentz celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.

The Celtics acquired LaFrentz from the Dallas Mavericks, along with Chris Mills, Jiri Welsch and a first-round draft choice, in exchange for Tony Delk and Antoine Walker on October 20, 2003. On June 28, 2006, the Boston Celtics traded LaFrentz, guard Dan Dickau, and the number seven pick in the 2006 NBA draft to the Portland Trail Blazers for center Theo Ratliff and guard Sebastian Telfair. The number 7 pick (Randy Foye) was later traded by the Blazers for the number 6 pick (Brandon Roy) in a draft day trade.

Where is Raef LaFrentz now?

In 2020 LaFrentz became an assistant basketball coach at Decorah High School in Decorah, Iowa.

How long did Raef LaFrentz play in the NBA?

Raef LaFrenz played for five NBA teams during his 11 year career. He was with the Denver Nuggets from 1998-2002, the Dallas Mavericks from 2002-2003, the Boston Celtics from 2003-2006, and the Portland Trailblazers from 2006-2009.

Where did Raef LaFrentz go to college?

University of Kansas

How tall is LaFrentz?

6′ 11″

When did Raef Lafrentz retire?

2009

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