Rashard Lewis- Net Worth, Money and More
Net Worth: $60 million
Rashard Lewis was born on 8 August 1979. He was born in Pineville, Louisiana. His nationality is American. Rashard Lewis is an American professional basketball player. Currently Rashard plays for the Miami heat of the NBA. Talking about his salary, Rashard Lewis get $22.1 million as his salary which made him one of the highest paid NBA players in the world. In the year 2007, Rashard Lewis signed a six year contract with the Orlando Magic but is now playing with Miami Heat.
Early Life
Rashard Lewis was born in Louisiana and was recruited to play in college by Florida State, Kansas. After this he was recruited to play on University of Houston but Lewis by passed college and instead find the other way to enter in the 1998 NBA draft. Lewis was drafted by the Seattle Super Sonics with the third pick of the second round. Not only is this, he was one of the top 15 draft prospects in the green room during the time of his selection for the team. In the seasons of 2004-2005 and 2008-2009 had a solid career as a forward including two All-Star berths. Talking more of his achievements, he hit a game-winning shot in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009 NBA playoff’s which is known as the biggest shot of his career till now. If he continues to play like this, he may achieve big thing one day. Lewis, in his 10-year career holds an average of 16.8 points per game and talking about his highest points he made 22.4 points in the season of 2006-2007. In the year 2009, he was tested positive for the banned substance which is the biggest drawback of him of his career.
Career
Rashard started his career with Seattle Supersonics. Lewis has twice been named in the 2004-05 season and in 2008-2009 season. In the year 2001, he was selected to play for the USA in which the y won the Gold Medal in the Goodwill Games. In the year 2003, he scored 50 points to pass Clyde Drexler who made 41 points in the single game in japan. On November 22, 2005 Lewis got the Supersonics record for the most three pointers and passed dale Ellis for the second place. Moving over his play for Orlando Magic, Lewis came here after playing 9 seasons for the Seattle Supersonics. In the first season itself Lewis was moved from small forward position to power forward. Lewis contributed much in the Magic such that during the playoffs, the Magic reached the second round contributing a 33 point performance against the Detroit Pistons and help in win the series. In the 2009 playoffs, the magic won the series and advanced to the NBA Finals. In the NBA Finals they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. It is said the Lewis was the magic’s top scorer and set personal records in points rebounds and assists. After finding positive in the test against the banned substance. Lewis was suspended for the first ten games of the 2009-2010 season. Talking about his other works, Lewis was traded to the Washington Wizards for the Gilbert Arenas. In the year 2012, he was acquired by the New Orleans Homets in a trade that sent Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor to the wizards. On July 11, 2012 Lewis signed with Miami Heat on a 2 year deal of $2.8 million. Not only is this, Lewis won his first championship on June 20, 2013. At this time Miami Heat defeated the San Antino Spurs in a seven game series.
Richness
Rashard Lewis is a very rich man. He is the multi-millionaire of the era. His net worth is $60 million. His main source of wealth is basketball. He is a very talented player and is famous all very the world. He influenced a lot of children by his playing skills and continues to play the same. He got the best playing skills but once he was caught positive for the banned substance for which he was not allowed to play for some time. He is now playing for the Miami heat. On July 11, 2007 Lewis signed a six year sign and trade deal which is worth $118 million with the team of Orlando Magic. In the year 2009, Lewis was one of the best team scorer which earned him an appearance in NBA All-Star game. Not only is this, he also signed with the Miami Heat on a 2-year which is worth $2.8 million deal. Talking about his achievements, he won his first championship on June 20, 2013 when he defeated the San Antonio spurs in a seven game series.
He can afford all the luxuriousness available. Though he lived very simple, he own a car named, Dodge Challneger SRT8 whose hand-worked body is really beautiful work. This s customized car which Lewis himself was interested. Lewis was married on August 13, 2011. His wedding took place at a very beautiful place in Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. It was reported that the wedding was chic to casual and was completed with family including 250 guests and their two kids also. Talking about the bride who was in beautiful was wearing a gorgeous flowing ivory Vera Wang gown walking down the ailse to Alicia keys.
