Luka H. Garza is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, who plays a Small forward. He is 24 years old and stands at 6 ft 10 in. He is a rookie player in the league and has a long way to raise through the ranks to become a recognizable player in the league. he played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team. Here is everything you know about his contract details, net worth, personal life, and career.
Luka Garza Facts
| Birth Place | Traralgon, Victoria, Australia |
| Father’s Name | Frank Garza |
| Mother’s Name | Sejla Garza |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| College | Iowa University |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Salary | $1.6 Million |
| Age | 24 |
| Date of Birth | December 27, 1998 |
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2021 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 2 |
| Playing Career | 2021– Present |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Teams | 2021–2022 Detroit Pistons 2021–2022 Motor City Cruise 2022–present Minnesota Timberwolves 2022–present Iowa Wolves |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Maggie Mynderse |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Luka Garza Career
Originally from Washington, D.C. he attended Maret School where his Basketball career ignited. He was productive and efficient on the court making him one of the top-performing players in his class. Not much is known about his time in High school so it can be said that he was a star player with stellar statistics and received offers from top-tier schools in the country. Hn his senior season, he averaged 24.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. After wrapping up his high school as the school’s all-time leading scorer, with 1,993 points, he committed to playing college basketball at the University of Iowa.
Entering through the doors as a freshman at the University of Iowa as a part of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team, he wanted to dominate the court so he spent as much time as he could on the court and was hell-bent on improving his play. Garza’s Statistics during his freshman he averaged 12.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game but he did really level up his standards in his sophomore season and in his junior season, As a sophomore, he averaged 13.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and as a junior, he averaged 23.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game as a junior. and He averaged 24.1 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior, After his senior season, he decided to dive into the 2022 NBA draft.
Garza’s dream came into existence when he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round 52nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Wrapping up his NBA career to date he 2 seasons for the Pistons and Timberwolves. He has averaged 5.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 48 regular-season games.
Luka Garza Records
- All-NBA G League Third Team (2022)
- NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2022)
- National college player of the year (2021)
- 2× Sporting News College Player of the Year (2020, 2021)
- 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2020, 2021)
- 2× Pete Newell Big Man Award (2020, 2021)
- 2× Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2020, 2021)
- John R. Wooden Award (2021)
- Lute Olson Award (2021)
- Senior CLASS Award (2021)
- 2× Big Ten Player of the Year (2020, 2021)
- Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year (2021)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2020, 2021)
- No. 55 retired by Iowa Hawkeyes
Contract & Salary Details
| Current Contract: | 1 yr(s) / $1,637,966 |
| Average Salary | $1,637,966 |
| SIGNED USING | Exhibit 10/Minimum |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / RFA |
Luka put pen to paper on a 1.6 million dollar deal for 1 year a
nd was signed using Exhibit 10/Minimum.it can be said that he has landed a better deal than most of the players and if he performs well enough on the field, he will soon land a more lucrative deal.
Net worth and Endorsements
Garza’s net worth is estimated at around $3 – $5 million. As a player who has a budding point in his NBA career, he has a long way so if he continues to perform well enough on the court and rises through the ranks becoming one of the top players in the league and then the 25-year-old’s net worth will skyrocket earning him ransom amount of riches. His current numbers will increase at the end of his current deal.
Luka started his professional career in 2022 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals even for experienced players unless they have become recognizable and caught the media’s eye and attention. But as of 2023 reports, he has not yet landed.
Luka Garza Girlfriend
Luka is romantically linked with Maggie Mynderse. The couple has been together since college. Maggie is seen cheering her boyfriend during games supporting him in any way she could. the couple seems happy together and we hope the continue to do so.
Luka Garza FAQs
What is the net worth of Luka Garza? |
| His net worth is $1 Million. |
| When was Luka Garza drafted? |
| He was picked in the 2nd round, the 52nd overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. |
| How old is Luka Garza? |
| Born on December 27, 1998, He is 24 years old. |
| How tall is Luka Garza? |
| He is 6 ft 10 in tall. |
| At which position does Luka Garza? |
| He is a Power forward / Center for the Iowa Wolves. |
| Is Luka Garza married? |
| No, but he is in a relationship with Maggie Mynderse. |
