Steven Funaki Adams was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. The veteran center has since played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans and now the Memphis Grizzlies.
Last season, Adams played 42 games for the Grizzlies and averaged 8.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. Unfortunately for him, Adams has been ruled out for the entire 2023/24 season due to a PCL sprain in his right knee which requires surgery.
Steven Adams Siblings
Steven Adams’ late father Sid Adams has 18 children from five relationships and he is the youngest of them all. While information on all of them is not available in the public domain, here is a look at what is known about some of his siblings.
Valerie Adams
Dame Valerie Kasanita Adams, DNZM is one of the older sisters of Steven Adams. She is notable for being a four-time World Champion in shot put. She is also a three-time Commonwealth Games Champion, two-time Olympic Champion, four time World Indoor Champion and won the IAAF Continental Cup twice in her career.
Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams is also the older sister of Steven Adams. She serves as a F37 shot putter and a F38 discus thrower. She is notable for winning the gold medal in shot put F37 at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. She also won the gold in shot put F37 at 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Warren Adams, Ralph Adams and Sid Jr. Adams
Warren Adams, Ralph Adams and Sid Jr. Adams are the older brothers of Steven Adams and basketball players themselves. Warren and Ralph Adams used to play in New Zealand’s National Basketball League. Sid Jr. still plays in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL).
Gabriella Adams - Gavet
Gabriella Adams - Gavet is also one of the older sisters of Steven Adams and a basketball player herself. She played for the New Zealand Women’s National Basketball Team, popularly known as Tall Ferns.
FAQs
A. Steven Adams hails from Rotorua, New Zealand.
A. Steven Adams has 17 siblings.
A. Steven Adams’ height is 6’11” and his weight is 120 kg (265 lbs).
A. Steven Adams is known by the nicknames Big Kiwi, Kiwi Phenom, and Aquaman.
A. Steven Adams will require surgery for his PCL sprain in his right knee and will miss the entire 2023/24 season.