Sam Dekker is an American professional basketball player. He is best known for his time playing for Wisconsin. Dekker was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in May 1994. He is a 6’8″ small forward and power forward. Dekker played for Sheboygan Lutheran High School where he was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and a first-team Parade All-American in 2012. Dekker played his college basketball for Wisconsin where he was named a Big Ten All-Freshman team member in 2013 and second-team All-Big Ten in 2014 and 2015. Sam Dekker was drafted #18 overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2015 NBA Draft. He played for the Rockets from 2015 to 2017. Dekker then played for the Los Angeles Clippers from 2017 to 2018. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018 and for the Washington Wizards from 2018 to 2019. He then played in Russia from 2019 to 2020 and started playing in Turkey in 2020. Dekker represented the U.S. in international competition and won a gold medal at the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 championship.
What Is Sam Dekker’s Net Worth?
Sam Dekker, an American professional basketball player, has an estimated **net worth of $4 million**. His earnings primarily come from his basketball contracts and potential endorsements. This valuation reflects his career earnings and any potential assets accumulated over time.
Sam Dekker’s Career Earnings and Contract Details
Sam Dekker’s NBA career spanned several teams, contributing significantly to his **net worth**.
* **Rookie Contract (2015-2018):** Drafted by the Houston Rockets as the 18th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Dekker signed a 4-year contract worth $7,921,655. Specific annual payouts were:
* Year 1: $1,696,920
* Year 2: $1,771,680
* Year 3: $1,846,440
* Year 4: $2,606,615
* **Toronto Raptors (2021):** Dekker signed a 1-year contract for $1,789,256, with $350,000 guaranteed.
Across his NBA career, playing for teams including the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, and Toronto Raptors, Dekker has earned approximately **$8,271,654** in salary. Adjusted for inflation, these earnings amount to an estimated $10,558,022.
In 2023, Dekker signed a contract extension with the London Lions. While the specific financial details of this contract are not publicly available, his performance in the EuroCup, where he averaged 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, likely influenced the terms of his deal. In November 2024, Dekker signed a short-term deal with Joventut Badalona, later extended to a full season contract until the end of the 2024-2025 season.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Samuel Thomas Dekker was born on May 6, 1994, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He attended Sheboygan Lutheran High School, where he excelled in basketball. In 2012, he was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and earned First-Team Parade All-American honors. These accolades set the stage for his college basketball career at the University of Wisconsin.
During his time with the Wisconsin Badgers (2012-2015), Dekker achieved several milestones:
* **2013:** Named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
* **2014 & 2015:** Earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors in both years.
Dekker’s college career culminated in a championship game run in the 2015 NCAA Tournament, further boosting his profile before entering the NBA Draft.