Steven Adams is a professional basketball player who hails from New Zealand and plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He comes from a wide athletic background; two of his sisters, Valerie Adams and Lisa Adams are gold medalists at the Olympics, while his brothers, Warren and Sis Jr. also share a basketball background and play in the National Basketball League of New Zealand.
The peak performances were seen in the last season by the Center, where he averaged career-high 11.5 rebounds with a basket-hit rate of 59.7 per cent and helped the team to become the second top-seeded team in the eastern conference. As Admas was establishing his dominance in the league, he severely injured his right knee and was diagnosed with PCL Spain. Therefore, he missed the playoffs, and the team's journey ended as they lost against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of playoffs.
In 2021, Adams was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and led the team in rebounds number in his first year with the team, he scored 10 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Last Year, Memphis Grizzlies came with a $25 million offer for a Center for the next two seasons.
Steven Adams position
Steven Adams plays as a Center for the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man is one of the strongest men currently in the league and is commonly known for his defensive abilities. The center can guard at multiple positions and can protect the rim very efficiently hence, he has been a constant hassle for the team.
Additionally, he is excellent at making screens for his mates, therefore can create free space for the players to attempt the shot.
What Number is Steven Adams?
Steven wears the Number 04 jersey for the Memphis Grizzlies. The upcoming 2023-24 season will be the tenth year for the NBA star. Adams wears 04 as a tribute to the former Thunder player, Nick Collison, who he was a fan of.
Adams is equally good off the court, he has a strong bonding with the other players in the league and is known for his humility and down-to-earth nature. He also organizes several basketball camps for youngsters in his country, New Zealand.
FAQs
A. The Tall Blacks player is listed at 6 feet 11 inches or 2.11m tall and weighs around 265 lb or 120 kg.
A. New Zealand resident, Kayla Kiriau is the girlfriend of Grizzlies center, Steven Adams. She also has been a basketball player during his college days.
A. Steven Adams was born in Rotorua, New Zealand on 20 July 1993. Last year, he turned 30.
A. The Center appeared in 42 games last season, and with an average playing time of 27 minutes, he averaged 8.6 ppg and 11.5 rebounds per game.
A. The Tall Blacks Center is the 2003 draft for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was a first-round pick and played there for seven seasons.
