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- Otis Thorpe is a former basketball player from the United States
- He played college basketball at Providence College
- He helped the Rockets win an NBA championship
Otis Thorpe is a former basketball player from the United States of America and his net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $10 million. He earned his fortune from his career earnings, sponsorship deals as well as business ventures.
Thorpe was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the second overall pick in the 1984 draft, played for the team for two seasons then was traded to the Houston Rockets. He became a two-time All-Star at the Houston Rockets helping the team win the NBA championship.
He has since played for other teams like the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics.
Otis Thorpe Biography
| Full name | Otis Henry Thorpe |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Height | 2.08 m |
| Place of birth | Boynton Beach, Florida, USA |
| Date of birth | August 5 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Otis Thorpe is a wealthy man with an estimated net worth of $10 million, having primarily achieved it from his successful basketball career though he had sponsorship deals and business ventures.
In his NBA career, Thorpe earned an estimated amount of $50 million. He signed a seven-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $32 million and later a four-year contract with the Sacramento Kings worth $24 million.
These contracts significantly boosted his net worth. Apart from his career earnings, Thorpe also had some endorsements with some top brand companies like Coca-Cola, Spalding and Nike. He also had his signature shoe line with Nike and all these generated income.
The player owns several business ventures like gyms in Florida and he is a real estate developer.
Otis Thorpe. Photo/Click2Houston.
His net worth is likely to continue rising with his businesses and he also works with a development company and is likely to receive royalties from his endorsement deals for many years to come.
Personal Life
Otis Henry Thorpe was born on August 5 1962 in Boynton Beach, Florida to his mother Dorothy Thorpe and was raised by a stepfather John Thorpe. He has two elder brothers John and Michael.
He attended Santaluces High School in Lantana, Florida and he played college basketball at the Providence College where he became a two-time All-Big East Conference selection.
The basketball player was married to his first wife Cynthia Thorpe and they had two children, a son, Otis Jr. and a daughter named Ashley but they later divorced. He got engaged to his second wife Kari Thorpe but they never got married. He is currently single and focused on his businesses.
Thorpe owns a chain of Gyms in Florida and is also a partner in a real estate development company.
Career
The player was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft. The following year, the Kings relocated to Sacramento.
Otis was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the second overall pick in the NBA draft. He played for two seasons and was then traded to Houston Rockets, where he became a two-time All-Star helping the team win the NBA championship in 1994.
After his time with the Rockets, Otis was sent to Portland Trail Blazers for two years.
He then joined Vancouver Grizzlies before returning to the Kings and then to the Washington Wizards, to the Charlotte Hornets where he finished his last game as the only remaining member of the Kansas City Kings to retire.
Otis Thorpe. Photo/Blazer’s Edge
Thorpe has played with other teams like the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics. He has since retired from NBA and focusing on his business ventures. In his NBA career, Thorpe has achieved so much and here is a highlight:
- He won in the All-NBA Third team in 1993
- He won in the NBA All-Star twice
- He was the NBA champion in 1994
- He was named the Big East Player of the year 1984
- He won twice in the All-Big East First Team
- He won twice in the All-Big East Second Team
Luxury Collection
Otis is a wealthy man with an impressive net worth and can afford the best cars and lifestyle. However, we don’t know of the fleet he owns but certain that it’s the best. In addition, he could also be owning property in Florida.
FAQs
How old is he?
62 years old.
What is his nationality?
American
What is his net worth in 2024?
$10 million
When did he retire from the NBA?
2001.
What is he doing after retirement?
Focusing on his business ventures.
