Ben Gordon’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Basketball
  • Age: 36
  • Birth Place: London, England
  • Height: 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Full Name: Benjamin “Ben” Gordon
  • Nationality: British-American (dual citizenship)
  • Date of Birth: April 4, 1983
  • Ethnicity: Jamaican
  • Occupation: Retired Professional Basketball Player
  • Education: University of Connecticut

British-American professional basketball player, Ben Gordon has a net worth of $20 million. He played for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Born in London to Jamaican parents, he moved to New York shortly after his birth. He excelled at high school basketball, helping Mount Vernon Knights to the 2000 New York State Public and Federation Championships. Gordon went on to play college basketball before being picked for the Chicago Bulls in 2004, helping them in his rookie year to their first playoff appearance since the Michael Jordan era ended in 1998. Gordon signed on a five-year, $60 million contract with the Pistons in 2009. He designed and released an energy drink, BG7, in 2006 and also had an endorsement tie-up with Comcast, the cable company and the BG7 energy drink.

 

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