Bonzi Wells Net Worth

Bonzi Wells Net Worth

Bonzi Wells net worth is
$18 million

Bonzi Wells Wiki Biography

Gawem DeAngelo Wells, better known as Bonzi Wells, was born on September 28, 1976, in Muncie, Indiana. He is a retired professional basketball player who had a successful 11-season career in the NBA, playing for various teams including the Portland Trailblazers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and New Orleans Hornets. He later played in China for the Shanxi Zhongyu and in Puerto Rico with the Capitanes de Arecibo before retiring.

As of late 2017, Bonzi Wells’ net worth is estimated to be $18 million, primarily earned from his basketball career spanning from 1998 to 2010.

Bonzi Wells Net Worth $18 million

Bonzi Wells attended Muncie Central High School and then enrolled at Ball State University in his hometown. He achieved great success in college, setting all-time career records in points (2,485) and steals (347) in the Mid-American Conference. His outstanding performance earned him several accolades, including MAC Player of the Year in 1996 and 1998, and three consecutive First-team All-MAC honors from 1996 to 1998.

Following his college career, Wells was selected as the 11th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 1998 NBA Draft but was later traded to the Portland Trailblazers.

Wells had his best season in Portland during 2001-2002, averaging 17.0 points per game, along with 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He also set a record for the most points scored by a Portland Trailblazers player in the postseason, with 45 points in a match against the Dallas Mavericks.

After facing legal troubles, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He later played for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and New Orleans Hornets before venturing into international basketball.

Wells continued his career in China with the Shanxi Zhongyu before joining the Puerto Rican team Capitanes Arecibo, which also contributed to his wealth.

Aside from his basketball career, Bonzi Wells has been involved in community activities. He suffered a heart attack on his birthday in 2017, but successfully recovered after surgery.

His continuous involvement in the community has been recognized, as the Roy C. Buley Community Center named its gymnasium in his honor, now known as the Bonzi Wells Gymnasium.

• Structural Info

Net Worth	$18 million
Date Of Birth	September 28, 1976
Place Of Birth	Muncie, Indiana, United States
Height	1.96 m
Weight	95 kg
Profession	Basketball player
Education	Ball State University, Muncie Central High School
Nationality	American
Parents	Christine Scaife Coleman, Gawen Wells