Jakob Porltl plays as the center for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. When the Raptors selected him as the 9th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, Poeltl became the first Austrian player to make it into the NBA.
At 7 feet 1 inches tall, Poeltl was the only Raptors player to play all 82 games in 2017/18 NBA regular season. After playing two seasons with the Raptors, he was traded to San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kwahi Leonard and Danny Green. In November 2022, he scored his career-high 31 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.
After the 2022-23 season, Jakob became a free agent and decided to re-sign with the team that drafted him, the Toronto Raptors! Poeltl is known for his efficient post-up plays. He has good size with an excellent wingspan which helps him to become a great two-way player, confidently playing at the defensive as well as in the offensive end.
| Name | Jakob Poeltl |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Age | October 15, 1995 (28 years) |
| Residence | Vienna, Austria |
| Position | Center |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Basketball, and Investments |
| Salary | $19,500,000 (2023/24) |
Jakob Poeltl Net Worth in 2024?
Jakob Poeltl has a net worth of approximately $10 million as of 2023. After the completion of the 2022-23 season, he became a free agent and signed a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors worth $78 million for four years.
The contract will run through the 2026-27 season and definitely tends to increase his net worth over the years.
Jakob Poeltl Salary
Jakob Poeltl is earning a salary of $19.5 million for the 2023-24 NBA season. On July 6, 2023, the Austrian Center signed a four year, $78 million contract with the Toronto Raptors. This deal will pay Poeltl $19.5 million every season until 2027. This big contract will improve Poeltl's net worth significantly.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2023-2024 | $19,500,000 |
| 2024-2025 | $19,500,000 |
| 2025-2026 | $19,500,000 |
| 2026-2027 | $19,500,000 |
Jakob Poeltl Charity Work
Jakob Poeltl used to organize basketball camps from time to time, where 8 to 14 years old children regularly participate. The camp teaches them about basketball skills, along with character building, and self-confidence which eventually the players require in their life. A determined website is made by Jakob for this name, www.jakobpoeltlcamp.com.
The footage is from Jakob's first basketball camp at his hometown, Vienna.
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FAQs
A. The Austrian Center is listed at 7 feet 1 inches tall and weighs 111 kg or 245 lb.
A. Jakob Poeltl attended the University of Utah for his college career before declaring for the 2016 NBA draft.
A. Jakob Poeltl has a wingspan of 7 feet 2.75 inches (2.20m) with excellent rebounding ability and speed.
A. No. Jakob Poeltl plays for Toronto Raptors.
A. Jakob Peoltl net worth is $10 million, as of 2024.
