The 6 feet 5 inches forward played his first NBA Finals with the Miami Heat in 2023. He started in 33 games out of 80 and averaged 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. Despite being the eighth seed, the team reached the NBA Finals, where they were overpowered by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in five games. In three seasons with the Heat, Strus averaged 10.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He shot 42.7% from the field, including 37.1% from 3-point range.
After last season, Strus became an unrestricted free agent and recently signed a four-year $63 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is set to earn around $14.4 million for the 2023/24 NBA season.
Max Strus Wingspan
Max Strus’ wingspan is 6 feet 7.5 inches or (201.9 cm). He is renowned for his strong work ethic and shooting prowess, especially from deep.
Strus was born into a family of athletes. His father, John Strus was a baseball player for Eastern Illinois while his mother Debra played volleyball and basketball at DePaul, where she was an Athletic Hall of Famer.
Strus also has three siblings and is the youngest of them. Marty is the eldest who also played basketball for the Lewis Flyers, the same college Strus went to. His sister Maggie, played volleyball and currently serves as the assistant coach for DePaul.
Moreover, his most often used moves include taking the jump shot from the deep over tall defenders.
FAQs
A. The former Heat forward was born on March 28, 1996, and is 27 years old.
A. Max Strus signed a four-year contract deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $63 million.
A. In the 2022-23 season, Stus scored an average of 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists with an average playing time of 28.4 minutes.
A. No, Strus went undrafted in the 2019 Draft.
