Max Strus' Nationality

Max Strus is a professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers as a forward/guard in the NBA as of March 2025. Strus started his NBA career with the Boston Celtics for the NBA Summer League after being undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft. He later joined the Chicago Bulls for the NBA regular season but played only two games for them. Strus signed a contract with the Miami Heat on December 19, 2020. He played three seasons with the Heat before signing a four-year contract with the Cavaliers on July 6, 2023. As of March 21, 2025, Strus has appeared in 40 games for the Cavaliers in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, averaging 9.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Strus attended Lewis University in his freshman year and played for the Lewis Flyers. He started all 31 games as a freshman while playing for 28.8 minutes per game. Strus excelled in his sophomore year, averaging 20.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He transferred to DePaul University after his sophomore year to play in the Big East Conference. Strus appeared in 35 games during his senior year of college, averaging 20.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as per Sports Reference.

What is Max Strus' nationality?

Max Strus holds American nationality. He is the son of John and Debbie Strus and was born in Hickory Hills, Illinois. Strus is of Slovenian and German descent.

What is Max Strus' hometown?

Max Strus’ hometown is Hickory Hills, Illinois. He attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School where, as a senior, he averaged 19.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Despite being a basketball player, he was also a three-year varsity letterwinner for Stagg in baseball. He was named All-Southwest Suburban Conference and Regional Reporter Player of the Year.

Where is Max Strus' birthplace?

Max Strus was born on March 28, 1996, in Hickory Hills, Illinois, United States.

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