Who is John Starks?
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John Levell Starks, popularly known as John Starks, is one of the best shooting guards in professional basketball, hailing from the United States of America. He has played in the National Basketball Association for 14 long years. His legacy is celebrated by the current players who were once his followers. Starks has played in Continental Basketball Association and World Basketball League other than NBA. As per his NBA stats, the player has scored 10,829 points and 2,129 rebounds in his career.
In his NBA career, Starks has been a part of the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Utah Jazz. He played for Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets in CBA and Memphis Rockers in WBL. While participating in matches, he wore the 30, 3, and 9 numbers. Stark holds the record of being the first player to reach 200 three-pointers in one season.
After retiring from professional basketball, he released his autobiography titled John Starks: My Life. Starks has received many recognitions in his career. He was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1997. Aside from this, the player was in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1993. In the following year, Starks was in the NBA All-Star game. He founded the non-profit firm John Starks Foundation.
Quick Bio
| Birth Name | John Levell Starks |
| Birth Date | August 10, 1965 (Age 56) |
| Birth Place | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Gender | Male |
| Other Names | John Starks |
| Parent(s) | Irene Starks |
| Sibling(s) | N/A |
| High School | Tulsa Central High School |
| College | Oklahoma State University, Rogers State University, Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus |
| Education | Graduate |
| Profession | Former basketball player |
| Active Years | 1988-2002 |
| Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse(s) | Jackie Starks (1986- Present) |
| Girlfriend(s) | N/A |
| Children | John Starks Jr., Chelsea Starks, Tiara Starks |
| Tattoos | N/A |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Net worth | $20 Million |
Career
Why is John Starks famous?
- John Starks is a retired American basketball player. While attending high school, he played basketball for the school team for not more than a year. He became a substitute player during his college days but most often spent time sitting on the bench. Due to some legal issues, Starks had to change his college. In his opening season, he had an average of 11 points. Through thick and thin, the player came under the attention of the basketball coach Ken Trickey.
- He helped Starks to get a scholarship and play for Oklahoma State University. In 1988, the player went undrafted in the NBA season but later was signed by the Golden State Warriors. He did not get enough popularity during his stay on the team. In the next two years, Starks played for Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets in the CBA and Memphis Rockers in the WBL.
- In 1990, the player signed a contract with New York Knicks, where he played for eight years. Starks is widely known for the Knicks’ match with the Chicago Bulls. In the 1999 season, he rejoined the Golden State Warriors. Later, he played for the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz for three years.
Personal Information
How does John Starks look?
John Starks is a 56 years old former basketball player. He has a height of 6 feet 5 inches and a bodyweight of 86 kg. The player has black eyes and black hair.
Relationship
What is John Starks’ sexual orientation?
John Starks is straight and has been married to Jackie Starks since 1986. The couple has three kids John Starks Jr., Chelsea Starks, and Tiara Starks.
Net Worth
How much does John Starks earn?
John Starks’ net worth is $20 Million.
Trivia
- John Starks has 17.2K followers on Twitter.
- He is 56 years old.
- His birth sign is Leo.
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