Daniel Theis is a German professional basketball player who plays as a center for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Born on April 4, 1992, Theis' basketball career began in his native country, Germany, where he made his debut in the Basketball Bundesliga during the 2010/11 season with the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig’s development squad. Here, he shared the court with future NBA player Dennis Schröder.
Undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft, Theis continued to make his mark in Germany. His breakout season came with the German club - Ratiopharm Ulm during the 2013/14 season, as he earned the BBL Best Young Player award. Following this breakthrough, Theis signed with the top German Bundesliga club Brose Bamberg, where he went on to win three consecutive Basketball Bundesliga titles and earned All-Star status.
In 2017, a call from the NBA finally arrived as the Boston Celtics signed Thies. Over four seasons, he brought European flair to the Celtics' team, showcasing his fundamentally strong skills at the center position. Later, he also had short stints with the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers. Now donning the jersey of the Los Angeles Clippers, Theis brings his wealth of experience and versatility to the championship-chasing star-studded Clippers team.
Since 2014, Theis has been playing for his German national team, and his journey reached its pinnacle at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He was instrumental in helping Germany secure their first ever world title. His averages of 10.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game was crucial in the team's historic achievement.
Daniel Theis Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $2,179,511 | - | $2,179,511 | - | $2,179,511 |
How much is Daniel Theis getting paid?
Daniel Theis is set to earn $2,179,511 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, he agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, worth $2,179,511 guaranteed.
How much does Daniel Thies make in a minute?
Daniel Theis' salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,179,511. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $4.15 in a minute.
Daniel Theis Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Thies would have earned more than $37 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Daniel Theis’ contract?
Daniel Theis’ current contract does not have any terms. It is a one-year contract and he will be a free agent at the end of the 2023/24 NBA season.
How much of the Daniel Theis Contract is guaranteed?
Daniel Theis’ entire $2,179,511 is guaranteed for the 2023/24 NBA season.
Daniel Theis Contract History
These are all the contracts that Daniel Theis has signed in his career till now.
July 20, 2017
Daniel Theis signed a two-year $2.19 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
July 17, 2019
Theis agreed to sign a two-year $10 million contract with the Celtics.
August 7, 2021
Daniel Theis signed a four-year $36 million contract with the Chicago Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade with the Houston Rockets.
November 17, 2023
Theis inked a one-year $2.1 million contract with Los Angeles Clippers.
FAQs
A. Daniel Theis' salary is $2.1 million for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Thies plays for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA.
A. As of 2023, the net worth of Daniel Theis is estimated to be around $5 million.
A. Daniel Theis began his professional basketball career in 2010.
A. Daniel holds the position of a center on the basketball court.
