Ronny Turiaf’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Basketball
  • Age: 37
  • Birth Place: Le Robert, Martinique
  • Height: 6′ 10″ (208 cm)
  • Weight: 249 lb (113 kg)
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Full Name: Ronny Turiaf
  • Nationality: French
  • Date of Birth: January 13, 1983
  • Occupation: Professional Basketball Player (Center)
  • Education: Gonzaga University
  • Children: None

Ronny Turiaf is a French professional basketball player which has an estimated net worth of $14.3 million.

While attending the National Institute of Physical Education, Ronny Turiaf took rigid training and made it to the French Under-18 national team in 2000. A year later, he accepted to study at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

During his stint with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, he was named as First Team All-WCC and averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds per game.

Turiaf was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2005 NBA Draft. Before he started to play for the team, he undergoes a medical procedure after it found out that he has an enlarged aortic root in his heart.

As part of his rehabilitation from the said medical operation, he signed up to play for the Continental Basketball Association’s Yakama Sun Kings. Turiaf appeared in 9 games, with an average of 13 points, and 6.3 rebounds per game.

He continued to play for the Lakers until 2008. Turiaf moved to the Golden State Warriors with a four-year offer. Two years later, he was traded to the New York Knicks. After his stint with the Knicks, he played for the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ronny Turiaf was born on January 13, 1983 in Le Robert, Martinique. He took up sports management, communication and French at Gonzaga University.

 

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