Michael Gilchrist Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Michael Gilchrist Biography

Michael Gilchrist is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on September 26, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. After playing one season at Kentucky, he was drafted 2nd in the 2012 NBA Draft by Charlotte Bobcats.

In 2012, he joined He joined Kemba Walker on the Bobcats in 2012. the Bobcats.

Michael Anthony Edward Kidd-Gilchrist (né Gilchrist; born September 26, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kidd-Gilchrist was drafted with the second overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2012 NBA draft.

Gilchrist’s father died August 11, 1996 from multiple gunshot wounds. He watches the movie The Lion King once a week because he watched it almost every day with his father until he was three years old. Gilchrist committed to Kentucky on April 14, 2010, which would have been his father’s 44th birthday.

After his father’s death, Cindy Richardson raised him by herself.

NameMichael Gilchrist
First NameMichael
Last NameGilchrist
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdaySeptember 26
Birth Year1993
Place of BirthPhiladelphia
Home TownPennsylvania
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsCindy Richardson, Michael Gilchrist Sr.
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Kidd-Gilchrist was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey. He was raised by his mother, Cindy Richardson, and his stepfather, Vincent Richardson, after Kidd-Gilchrist’s father died before Michael’s third birthday. While attending basketball powerhouse St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey (where he played with Kyrie Irving), he was considered one of the best basketball players in the United States. He was ranked as the #3 player by ESPN.com, and Rivals.com; while Scout.com ranked him as the #1 player at his position. In July 2010, Gilchrist, along with former Kentucky teammate Marquis Teague, were a part of the gold medal winning team in the FIBA U-17 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. Gilchrist’s senior year at St. Patrick High School was a pivotal storyline in the HBO documentary Prayer for a Perfect Season.

Michael Gilchrist Net Worth

Michael Gilchrist is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Gilchrist's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After a stellar career at New Jersey’s St. Patrick High School, he was ranked third in the country by ESPN.

He was playing with star center He won an NCAA Championship at Kentucky in 2012, playing alongside star center Anthony Davis. and won the NCAA Championship at Kentucky in 2012.

Gilchrist’s father played alongside Milt Wagner on a state championship team at Camden High in 1981. Wagner’s son, former NBA player Dajuan Wagner, is Gilchrist’s cousin.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

On July 7, 2011, Gilchrist announced via Twitter that he had legally changed his last name to Kidd-Gilchrist, in order to honor the other important man in his life, his uncle Darrin Kidd. Kidd died on the day Gilchrist was set to sign his letter of intent to play at the University of Kentucky.

In the first game of the 2011–12 season and his career as a Wildcat, Kidd-Gilchrist was a starter and scored 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting against the Marist Red Foxes. In his second game against the 11th ranked Kansas Jayhawks, Kidd-Gilchrist scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds in a 75–65 victory in Madison Square Garden. In a rivalry game against the 5th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in Rupp Arena, Kidd-Gilchrist led Kentucky in scoring with 17 points and had 11 rebounds, giving him his first double double as a Wildcat. Against the 4th ranked Louisville Cardinals, Kidd-Gilchrist turned in his most dominating performance of the season with 24 points and 19 rebounds, shooting a career high 13 free throws and having his first zero-turnover game at Kentucky. This was enough to lead Kentucky to a 69–62 victory in Lexington.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Gilchrist height 6 ft 7 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 7 in
WeightNot Known
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Kidd-Gilchrist committed to attend the University of Kentucky on April 14, 2010.

In April 2012, Kidd-Gilchrist declared for the 2012 NBA draft. On June 28, he was drafted second overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. On July 7, 2012, the Bobcats signed Kidd-Gilchrist to a rookie scale contract.

Who is Michael Gilchrist Dating?

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On November 10, 2012, in just his fifth NBA game, Kidd-Gilchrist had 25 points and 12 rebounds in a 101–97 win over the Dallas Mavericks, marking Charlotte’s first ever win over Dallas in the franchise’s nine-year history, ending a 16-game losing streak against the Mavericks. He had a second 25-point, 12-rebound effort on December 19, 2012 against the Phoenix Suns. He became only the second player in NBA history to post two games with at least 25 points and at least 12 rebounds before his 20th birthday and became just the fourth player in 20 years to record two such games in the first 25 games of his career. On April 5, 2013, he had a season-high 14 rebounds against the Miami Heat. On May 14, 2013, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Gilchrist celebrates birthday on September 26 of every year.

Kidd-Gilchrist’s season started slow as he missed 14 of Charlotte’s first 20 games because of rib and foot injuries. During this stretch, the Hornets were just 3–11 without Kidd-Gilchrist on the court, who returned on December 10 against the Boston Celtics. Kidd-Gilchrist’s best play came in January when he averaged 11.4 points and 9.4 rebounds leading the way for a Hornets team that went 10–4 during the month. Kidd-Gilchrist scored in double figures in 10 January 14 games and also recorded five double-doubles, which was just one shy of matching his career best for an entire season. He later missed a pair of games right before the All-Star Break with a hamstring strain and sat out Charlotte’s final 11 games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered against the Washington Wizards on March 27. Despite a career-low 55 games, Kidd-Gilchrist averaged personal bests in points (10.9) and rebounds (7.6).

What is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist doing now?

Dallas Mavericks (2020) Kidd-Gilchrist joined the Dallas Mavericks on February 11, 2020.

Is Gilchrist married Michael?

12/09/2018. Congratulations to Philadelphia native, St. Patrick High School Academy (Elizabeth, NJ) and University of Kentucky alumnus, and Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Destiny, Friday evening in Manhattan, New York.

Is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist still in the league?

Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports. The Knicks will mark Kidd-Gilchrist’s third team since the beginning of last season, as he played 25 total games between the Hornets and the Mavericks in 2019-20, averaging 2.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.2 minutes.

Where did Michael Kidd-Gilchrist go to highschool?

Education

Why did Michael Kidd Gilchrist retire?

(News alert during his fourth season: “Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a torn labrum after dislocating his shoulder during Feb. 10′s game against the Indiana Pacers. He will not return this season.”)

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