Trevor Ariza Net Worth - Pulptastic

June 24, 2024

What Is Trevor Ariza’s Net Worth?

American basketball player Trevor Ariza has a net worth of $40 million. He was selected 43rd overall by the New York Knicks in the 2004 NBA Draft after playing one season at UCLA.

Ariza played for the Knicks until 2006 and then moved on to play for the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, where he won the 2009 NBA championship. In 2009, he signed a five-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $33 million.

Ariza was traded several times over the next few years, first to the New Orleans Hornets, then to the Washington Wizards in exchange for a draft pick and Rashard Lewis. He then played for the Houston Rockets again, the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards again, the Sacramento Kings, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Miami Heat.

In 2021, Ariza returned to the Lakers after signing a one-year, $2.6 million deal but was waived in April 2022 due to an ankle injury.

Trevor Ariza: Early Life and Basketball Career

Trevor Ariza was born in Miami, Florida in 1985. He played basketball at Westchester High School in Los Angeles, and was part of the team that won the California State championship during his junior year. He was considered a five-star recruit and ranked #5 power forward and #18 player in the country by Rivals.com in 2003.

After graduating from high school, Ariza played at UCLA for one year, averaging 11.6 points per game as a freshman and being named to the All-Pac 10 Freshman Team. He declared for the NBA Draft after his freshman year.

Ariza’s stepfather, Kenny McClary, played basketball at the University of Florida and with the Australian National Basketball League team the Sydney Kings. Sadly, Ariza’s youngest brother, Tajh, died in 1996 after falling out of the window in a hotel room in Caracas, Venezuela.

Trevor Ariza’s NBA Career

Trevor Ariza was the 43rd overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft and spent his first two seasons with the New York Knicks before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 2006. He later played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, and returned to the Lakers in 2021. Ariza has played in a total of 977 games and has been traded nine times, making him the most-traded player in NBA history.

Ariza’s career highlights include winning the NBA championship twice with the Lakers in 2009 and the Miami Heat in 2020. He scored a career-high of 40 points during a March 2014 game against the Philadelphia 76ers while playing for the Washington Wizards.

Ariza’s NBA career has been marked by injuries, including a fractured bone in his foot in 2008 and an ankle injury in 2021 that derailed most of his season with the Lakers. He was waived by the Lakers in April 2022.

Family Issues for Trevor Ariza

Trevor Ariza married Bree Anderson in 2018 and they have two children. In September 2022, Bree filed for divorce and requested primary custody of their children. Trevor requested joint custody but Bree filed a temporary restraining order against him and was granted full custody. Bree alleged that Ariza had abused her during their marriage, which he denied.

Bree later requested nearly $60,000 per month in child and spousal support. Ariza also has an older son named Tajh with Lana Allen. In September 2020, Lana accused Ariza of physically abusing Tajh. However, a few months later a judge ruled that Tajh “is not in any physical or emotional danger with his father.” Ariza reportedly pays $13,000 per month in child support for Tajh.

Ariza’s Basketball Achievements

Trevor Ariza was named California Mr. Basketball in 2003 and selected as a Second-team “Parade” All-American. He was chosen for the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team in 2004. Ariza also won an NBA championship in 2009.

Trevor Ariza’s Tarzana Home on Sale for $3.5 Million

NBA player Trevor Ariza has put his 8,600 square foot home in Tarzana, California on the market for $3.5 million. The property boasts five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, and a home theater. It also includes a guesthouse, swimming pool, and sport court on the grounds.