Steven Adams is the first first-round pick and lottery pick from New Zealand in NBA Draft history. He was chosen in 2013. Adams is one of 18 siblings, six of whom have played basketball for New Zealand. His brothers range in height from 6-foot-10 to 6-foot-11.
His sisters range in age from six to six years old. It’s a large family.
Steven’s half-sister, Dame Valerie Adams, is a four-time World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist in the shot put.
Adams plays the guitar and adores Meatloaf. He’s been offering free basketball camps for kids in New Zealand since 2013. Adams had a unique career path prior to joining the NBA.
In December 2011, he graduated from Scotts College (a prep school in the Strathmore Wellington suburbs). He also played basketball for the Wellington Saints of New Zealand’s National Basketball League while at Scotts.
Adams played for free in order to save his American college eligibility. The large centre then relocated to the United States and enrolled for one semester at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Does Steven Adams Have 18 Siblings?
Adams is one of 18 siblings, six of whom have represented New Zealand in basketball. His brothers are all between the ages of 6-foot-10 and 6-foot-11. His sisters range in age from six to six years old. It’s a large family.
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