Three-time NBA champion JaVale Lindy McGee is a veteran center who plays for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born January 19, 1988, in Flint, Michigan, U.S., McGee is the son of former Olympic gold medalist Pamela McGee. He attended Detroit Country Day School and Providence Christian in Michigan, before transferring to Chicago where he attended Hales Franciscan High School.
For college, McGee attended University of Nevada, where he played college basketball. After averaging 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in his sophomore season, McGee declared for the 2008 NBA Draft.
The Washington Wizards drafted McGee with the 18th overall pick in 2008. He has since played for several NBA teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, and the Sacramento Kings.
He won back-to-back NBA championships (2017 and 2018) with the Warriors and one more with the Lakers in 2020.
Internationally, McGee won gold with the United States national basketball team at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
How much is JaVale McGee getting paid?
JaVale McGee is set to earn $3,196,448 in salary for the 2023/2024 season. He is on a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023/24 | $3,196,448 | - | $2,019,706 | - | $3,196,448 |
How much does JaVale McGee make in a minute?
JaVale McGee’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes roughly $6 per minute.
JaVale McGee Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, JaVale McGee would have made over $81 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of JaVale McGee’s contract?
JaVale McGee penned a one year $3,196,448 contract with the Sacramento Kings on September 2, 2023. He will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason.
How much of JaVale McGee's contract is guaranteed?
JaVale McGee’s entire $3.1 million contract with the Sacramento Kings is guaranteed.
JaVale McGee Contract History
July 9, 2008
McGee signed a two-year $2.8 million deal with the Washington Wizards.
July 18, 2012
McGee signed a four-year $44 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.
August 13, 2015
McGee signed a one-year $1.2 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
September 12, 2016
McGee signed a one-year $1.4 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
July 10, 2018
McGee signed a one-year $2.1 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
July 6, 2019
McGee signed a two-year $8.2 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 16, 2021
Signed a one-year $5 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.
July 9, 2022
McGee signed a three-year $17.2 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
September 2, 2023
McGee signed a one-year $3.1 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
FAQs
Q. What is JaVale McGee's current salary?
A. JaVale McGee’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448.
A. JaVale McGee’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448.
Q. How much does JaVale McGee make per minute?
A. JaVale McGee makes roughly $6 per minute as per his current contract with the Sacramento Kings.
A. JaVale McGee makes roughly $6 per minute as per his current contract with the Sacramento Kings.
Q. What position does JaVale McGee play?
A. JaVale McGee has played as a center throughout his career.
A. JaVale McGee has played as a center throughout his career.
Q. How old is JaVale McGee?
A. JaVale McGee was born on January 19, 1988, and is 35 years old.
A. JaVale McGee was born on January 19, 1988, and is 35 years old.
Q. Which NBA team does JaVale McGee play for?
A. JaVale McGee plays for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. JaVale McGee plays for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Q. What is JaVale McGee's net worth?
A. According to online sources, JaVale McGee’s net worth is estimated at around $30 million as of 2023.
A. According to online sources, JaVale McGee’s net worth is estimated at around $30 million as of 2023.
