Wenyen Gabriel is a South Sudanese-American basketball player for the Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on March 26, 1997.
Gabriel was declared for the 2018 NBA Draft but was not selected. He agreed to terms with the Sacramento Kings on an NBA Summer League deal. He signed a two-way deal with the Kings on July 31, 2018. However, he did not play in any games that season.
Quick Facts
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Position |
Power forward |
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League |
NBA |
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Born |
March 26, 1997 (age 25), Khartoum, Sudan |
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Nationality |
South Sudanese / American |
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Listed height |
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
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Listed weight |
205 lb (93 kg) |
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High school |
Trinity (Manchester, New Hampshire), Wilbraham & Monson Academy (Wilbraham, Massachusetts) |
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College |
Kentucky (2016–2018) |
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NBA draft |
2018 / Undrafted |
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Playing career |
2018–present |
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2018–2020 |
Sacramento Kings |
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2018–2019 |
Stockton Kings |
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2020 |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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2020–2021 |
New Orleans Pelicans |
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2021–2022 |
Wisconsin Herd |
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2021 |
Brooklyn Nets |
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2021–2022 |
Los Angeles Clippers |
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2022–present |
Los Angeles Lakers |
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Social Media |
Wenyen Gabriel’s Salary and Net Worth
Wenyen Gabriel, a South Sudanese basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Gabriel agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $1,908,534 contract, with $1,908,534 guaranteed and an annual total salary of $954,267. Gabriel’s base salary in 2022-23 will be $1,878,720, with a $1,878,720 cap hit.
Wenyen Gabriel’s Academic Career
Gabriel has attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, since 2014. He played for three years for Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. As a senior, he scored 22.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 7.0 blocks, and 6.3 assists per game. In October 2015, he also revealed his decision to attend the University of Kentucky. He was also thinking about Maryland, Duke, UConn, and Providence.
Wenyen, in his early undergraduate days
On October 31, 2016, he made his Kentucky Wildcats debut against Clarion University.
As a sophomore, Gabriel became vital to Kentucky’s success, averaging 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 37 games. With 40 blocked shots, he led Kentucky.
Wenyen Gabriel’s Professional Life
Gabriel’s contract was converted to a regular agreement by the Kings soon before the beginning of the 2019-20 season. He scored a double-double of 16 pts and 16 rebs for Stockton Kings in a triumph over the Delaware Blue Coats on December 20, 2019.
On January 20, 2020, Gabriel was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers with Anthony Tolliver, Trevor Ariza, and Swanigan for Kent Bazemore and two future second-round selections. He made his Trail Blazers debut on January 31, shooting 0-for-3 from the floor with one reb, one assist, and one blck in 13 minutes as Portland beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-119.
Wenyen at Portland
Gabriel agreed to terms with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 30, 2020. He was released prior to the start of the 2021-22 season.
Gabriel joined the Wisconsin Herd as an affiliate player in October 2021. He averaged 13.8 points on 47.5 % field goal shooting and 38.7 percent 3-point shooting in 25.8 minutes per game, along with 8.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.0 blocks. On December 21, 2021, Gabriel committed to a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Wenyen at Wisconsin
Gabriel and the Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement on a 10-day deal that would expire on December 31, 2021. He committed to a second 10-day deal with the Clippers on January 11, 2022.
Gabriel was returned to the Wisconsin Herd on January 21.
On March 1, 2022, the South Sudanese signed a two-way contract deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers converted Gabriel’s two-way contract into a conventional contract on April 8, 2022.
Achievements and Records of Wenyen Gabriel
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Jordan Brand Classic (2016)
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Nike Hoop Summit (2016)
Wenyen Gabriel’s Personal Life
Gabriel was born in Khartoum, Sudan, on March 26, 1997. Gabriel was given the name “Wenyen” because his sister died in infancy a year before, which means “wash your tears” in his native Dinka language.
Two weeks after Gabriel’s birth, his mother, Rebecca Gak, relocated him and his three siblings to Cairo, Egypt, to escape the brutality of the Second Sudanese Civil War. Gabriel’s seven-year-old brother, Komot, took over as primary caregiver while his mother struggled to raise enough money to relocate his father, Makuac, to Cairo.
Gabriel is in South Sudan as part of the UNHCR program.
Two years after they landed in Egypt, the United Nations authorized a request to move the refugee family to Manchester, New Hampshire, an American city with a big South Sudanese population.
Wenyen Gabriel Frequently Asked Questions
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How much money does Wenyen Gabriel make?
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This year, he is the 403rd highest-paid NBA player, earning $1,878,720.
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Who is Wenyen Gabriel’s teammate?
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Lakers of Los Angeles
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How tall is Lakers guard Gabriel?
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2.06 m
Who is Wenyen Gabriel dating?
Wenyen Gabriel is still single and not reportedly dating anyone.
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