David West

David West is a former professional basketball player from America. He successfully played in the NBA for many teams. West has played for Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, and San Antonio Spurs. He has also played college basketball and is a two-time NBA champion.

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Biography and Early Life

David Moorer West was born on August 29, 1980, in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is the son of Harriet West and Amos West. David was raised in Garner, North Carolina. He was very athletic from an early age.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is David West in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, David West’s age is 40 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 29 August 1980. Though, he is 6′ 9″ in feet and inches and 206 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 250lbs in Pound and 113kg in Kilograms.

Education

He went to Garner Magnet High School in North Carolina. Following this, David West attended the Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. In there, he was very active in basketball and has received first-team all-state honors.

He attended Xavier University and started playing for Xavier Musketeers men’s basketball team. In his rookie season, he was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team. He has also won the Defensive Player of the Year and five major college basketball Player of the Year honors.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

David West has been successfully married to his wife, Lesley. The couple has two children named Dasia and David Benjamin. He is very interested in education, particularly knowing about social issues, black history, and philosophy.

Is David West Gay?

The sexual orientation of David West is straight. He is one person who has always been faithful to his wife. David is neither gay nor bisexual and is a father of two children.

Professional Career

At the 2003 NBA Draft, David West became the 18th overall pick of the New Orleans Hornets. His breakthrough season came in 2005 when he was able to average 7.4 rebounds and 17.4 points. The following season, he was able to make 18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds. In the 2007-08 season, he was in his first-ever NBA all-star game. In 2011, he became a free agent. Following this, David signed a contract of 2 years with the Indiana Pacers. His first triple-double came in January 2013 over the Charlotte Bobcats. David’s contract was further extended by another three years in 2013.

He then joined San Antonio Spurs in 2015. David remained with San Antonio until 2016 and soon got signed to Golden State Warriors. In 2017, he missed 14 games due to a non-displaced fracture. With the Golden State Warriors, he went on to win his first-ever NBA finals. He again won the 2nd NBA Championship in 2018. David then retired from his professional career as a basketball player. In the regular season, he has been able to amass 2.2 points and 6.4 rebounds. Post-NBA, the Historical Basketball League appointed him as the Chief Operating Officer. It was later renamed the Professional Collegiate League.

Awards

In 2003, David West was named as AP National Player of the Year. He has also won the United States Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Year 2003. The National Association of Basketball Coaches conferred him with the Pete Newell Big Man Award. As a sophomore, he received an honorable mention of All-America by Associated Press. David has made the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year three times in his career. He has also won the NBA All-Star two times. David won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2006.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of David West in 2021

As of 2021, The estimated net worth of David West is $40 million. Thanks to his career as a successful basketball player that he is able to make this money. In 2011, his contract amount with the Indiana Pacers was $20 million. This was further increased to $36.6 million in 2013. He has successfully played for many teams and was also active in college basketball. Even post-retirement, David West found a place and was appointed chief operating officer of the Professional Collegiate League.

In his entire career, David West has played for many teams and won many honors. He is a two-time NBA champion and has also been appointed as the chief operating officer of the Professional Collegiate League. He is extremely talented and serves as an inspiration to many.