Ty Lawson Net Worth

Overview

Tywon Ronell “Ty” Lawson, born on November 3, 1987, is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, where he won the 2009 national championship during his junior year. Lawson was drafted with the 18th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves and immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. He played six seasons for the Nuggets and later played for the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and the Washington Wizards. Lawson also spent three seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) playing for the Shandong Golden Stars and Fujian. During his career, Lawson showcased his skills as a point guard, known for his scoring and passing abilities. In 2012–13, the Nuggets finished with a franchise-best record of 57-25. Lawson led Denver in both scoring and assists for the series with averages of 21.3 points and 8.0 assists. In 2013–14, Lawson led the team in points, assists and steals.

What Is Ty Lawson’s Net Worth?

Ty Lawson, an American professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $13 million. This figure is calculated based on publicly available data regarding his career earnings and other financial activities.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Ty Lawson was born on November 3, 1987, in Clinton, Maryland. During 2003-2004, Lawson played for Bishop McNamara before transferring to Oak Hill Academy, where he garnered significant recognition as a USA Today, Parade, and McDonald’s All-American in 2006. Lawson’s college career at the University of North Carolina saw him named to the ACC All-Freshman team in 2007. A significant milestone was achieved in 2009 when he secured an NCAA championship with North Carolina. That same year, Lawson was honored with the Bob Cousy Award and was named ACC Player of the Year, further cementing his status as a top collegiate player. He also earned First-team All-ACC honors and was recognized as a Consensus second-team All-American.

NBA Career and Earnings

In the 2009 NBA Draft, Ty Lawson was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 18th overall pick. However, he was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. Lawson’s NBA career includes playing for the Denver Nuggets (2009-2015), Houston Rockets (2015-2016), Indiana Pacers (2016), and Sacramento Kings (2016-2017) and Washington Wizards (2018). Throughout his NBA career, Ty Lawson earned $43,445,250. When adjusted for inflation, those earnings amount to $58,160,077.

Denver Nuggets: Lawson began his NBA journey with the Nuggets, where he played from 2009 to 2015. During this time, he signed a 4-year, $7,064,472 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Jul 14, 2009. He later signed a 4 year, $48,000,000 contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Oct 30, 2012.
Houston Rockets: In the 2015-2016 season, Lawson played for the Houston Rockets, earning $12.2 million.
Indiana Pacers: Also in the 2015-2016 season, Lawson’s stint with the Indiana Pacers earned him $265,057.
Sacramento Kings: During the 2016-2017 season, Lawson played for the Sacramento Kings, making $1.3 million. He signed a 1 year, $1,315,448 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Aug 30, 2016. The contract has a cap hit of $980,431.
Washington Wizards: Lawson’s final NBA stint was with the Washington Wizards in the 2017-2018 season, where he earned approximately $11,901. Ty Lawson signed a 1 year, $11,901 contract with the Washington Wizards on Apr 11, 2018. The contract has a cap hit of $8,313.

Contracts and Salary Details

Ty Lawson has signed 4 contracts worth a total value of $56,391,821. Lawson’s most substantial contract was a 4-year, $48 million extension with the Denver Nuggets, signed on October 30, 2012. This contract had a cap hit ranging from $10,786,517 to $13,213,482 annually. In July 2016, Ty Lawson agreed to reduce the protected compensation in his contract. A year ago, Ty Lawson allowed his guaranteed $13,213,482 salary for the upcoming season to become fully unguaranteed.

International Career

In 2011, during an NBA lockout, Lawson signed a one-year contract with Žalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania. While specific financial details of this contract are not widely publicized, it allowed him to return to the Denver Nuggets once the lockout concluded. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in seven Euroleague games. Later in his career, Lawson also played in China for the Shandong Golden Stars. On August 9, 2017, Lawson signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Shandong Golden Stars. In 46 games for Shandong, he averaged 25.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Later, Lawson considered signing with @theBAL Rwanda REG, but the deal was not finalized. Lawson signed with Venezuelan team Gaiteros del Zulia for the 2023 season.