Morris Peterson is a former Basketball Player who has a net worth of $23 million. He was born in 1977 and was an integral part of the Michigan State Spartans' NCAA Championship win in 2000. He went on to have a 12-year NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, and was an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection with the Raptors in 2001.
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💰 Net worth: $23 million (2024)
Morris Peterson, a renowned basketball player hailing from Michigan, has amassed considerable wealth over the years. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be a whopping $23 million. Peterson's prominent career in basketball has been fruitful in terms of financial success, thanks to his impressive skills and dedication to the sport. His journey as a professional player has certainly contributed to his substantial net worth, solidifying his status as a prosperous athlete in the basketball world.
About
Former shooting guard/small forward who helped lead the Michigan State Spartans to an NCAA Championship in 2000, then went on to have 12-year NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder. He was an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection with the Raptors in 2001.
Before Fame
He came to Michigan State out of Flint Northwestern High School in 1995.
Trivia
His senior year at Michigan State, 1999-2000, he was named Big Ten Player of the Year and was a Consensus Second Team All-American. In January 2009, his #42 jersey was retired in Michigan State's Breslin Center.
Family Life
His cousin Jonathan Bender also played in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.
Associated With
He and fellow Flint native Mateen Cleaves were the leaders of the Spartans' 2000 NCAA Championship team. Their Flint roots helped earn them the nickname "The Flint-stones."
