Cory Joseph is a Canadian professional basketball player. He was born on August 20th 1991 in Toronto, Canada. Cory is the youngest of his four siblings and he grew up in a basketball family. His parents played basketball for Mount Royal College teams. Cory is recently playing for Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
Cory Joseph is known for his defensive skills and impressive decision-making. He has gained a reputation in all the teams he has played for. With his physique and wingspan, Cory has made himself a successful guard in the league.
Cory Joseph's Height
The height of Cory Joseph is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters). Several players stand this tall in the NBA. But Cory is exceptional with his skills and defensive play. The height of Cory helps him to tackle the opponents, and his defensive play helps him to grab the ball easily and pass it back to his teammates. Cory also has good rebounds where he grabs the ball easily when it gets rebounds from the basket.
Wingspan
With a very good height comes the impressive wingspan which is more than his height. Cory Joseph has 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters). A larger wingspan is always critical for a player. It helps the player block the shots from the opponents. For Cory, a wingspan is essential as a defensive player. Cory can easily block the shots and grabs the passes between the opponents. As he has a wingspan more than his height, it helps him contribute to his reputation.
Early Life
Cory Joseph was born in Toronto, Canada. He started playing basketball in his early life. As his parents were also basketball players, so he was coached by his parents in his childhood. He joined Pickering High School in Ajax, where he played basketball for the school, and soon he was known as one of the top prospects in Canada.
Later, Cory attended the University of Texas, and he played for only one season. His performance at University made his spot in the All-Big 12 Second Team. He played around 36 games in his freshman year, where he lead the team in scoring times and twice in rebounding.
Soon after the end of his freshman year, Joseph declared himself for the NBA draft.
NBA Career
In the 2011, NBA draft, Cory Joseph was selected by San Antonio Spurs as the 29th overall pick. He played the position of backup point guard for the Spurs. During his third season with the team, they won the NBA championship in 2014. Also, in the meantime, he learned a lot from the experienced players in the team.
After leaving Spurs in 2015, Cory Joseph played for Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons and now with Golden State Warriors. Throughout his NBA career, Joseph has proven to be a reliable and versatile guard, contributing both offensively and defensively.
FAQs
A. Cory Joseph began playing basketball at a young age and became more seriously involved during his high school years in Toronto.
A. He has won the NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.
A. Yes, Joseph has represented Canada in various international competitions, showcasing his talent on the global stage.
A. Joseph is known as a versatile guard and can contribute in various positions.
A. Yes Cory Joseph has one ring which his team San Antonio won in 2014.
A. The net worth of Cory Joseph is around $3 million.
