Morris Peterson - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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Explore Morris Peterson net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! He was a former shooting guard and small forward who led the Michigan State Spartans in winning the NCAA Championship in 2000. After that, he went on to enjoy a 12-year NBA career with the Toronto Raptors (New Orleans Hornets), and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2001, he was a member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In this article, we will discover how old is Morris Peterson? Who is Morris Peterson dating now & how much money does Morris Peterson have?

NameMorris Peterson
First NameMorris
Last NamePeterson
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayAugust 26
Birth Year1977
Place of BirthFlint
Home TownMichigan
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLeo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsValerie Peterson, Morris Peterson
SiblingsTonda Peterson, Trina Peterson
SpouseTara Peterson
Children(s)Not Available

Morris Peterson Biography

Morris Peterson is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 26, 1977 in Flint, Michigan, United States. He was joined by fellow Flint native Mateen Clleaves, who led the Spartans’ 2000 NCAA Championship winning team. They were a result of their Flint roots and earned the nickname “The Flintstones”.

Drafted in the first round by the Raptors in 2000, Peterson was a fan favorite from the moment he stepped on the floor. While enjoying some early success in his professional career, Peterson’s production faced a steady decline, before stepping up in the wake of the new era of Raptor youngsters being ushered in, taking on a more expansive leadership role and transforming himself into an elite perimeter defender, a clutch performer and consistent scorer. He is known for his three-point shooting, acrobatic shots, defense, and fearless driving to the basket.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Peterson played collegiate basketball at Michigan State University, and helped lead them to the 2000 NCAA title.

Jonathan Bender, his cousin, also played in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

1999-2000 was his senior year at Michigan State. He was the Big Ten Player of Year. His #42 jersey was retired by Michigan State’s Breslin Centre in January 2009.

Morris Russell Peterson Jr. (born August 26, 1977) is an American retired professional basketball player who played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Michigan State University, where in the 1999–2000 season he led the Spartans to the national title as Big Ten Player of the Year. He is also a cousin of former NBA player Jonathan Bender.

Morris Peterson Net Worth

Morris is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Morris Peterson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He arrived at Michigan State from Flint Northwestern High School, where he graduated in 1995.

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

On July 13, 2007, the New Orleans Hornets signed Peterson to a four-year contract, worth $23 million.

After signing Bryan Colangelo, it became apparent that the re-building process of the Raptors would not include Peterson. It was only a matter of time before his contract expired in the summer of 2007 that he would be gone.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On December 28, 2005, Peterson set a record for career games played as a Raptor, surpassing Alvin Williams with 418 games played. Peterson also leads the NBA in longest consecutive games played, appearing in 371 straight until November 22, 2006, when he missed his first game in over four years.

Who is Morris Peterson Dating?

According to our records, Morris Peterson married to Tara Peterson. As of January 13, 2024, Morris Peterson’s is not dating anyone.

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Perhaps the biggest highlight of his career occurred against the Washington Wizards on March 30, 2007 in a game that helped determine the two teams’ playoff seeding. The Raptors trailed 109–106 with only 3.8 seconds left and no timeouts remaining. The Wizards’ Michael Ruffin intercepted the full-court pass and tried to toss the ball high into the air so that the clock would run out. But the ball slipped from his hands and was not thrown high enough. There was still enough time on the clock as Peterson caught the ball and launched a “Hail Mary” three-pointer and sank it to send the game into overtime. Peterson only played 55 seconds in the game, with his first shift beginning with only 9.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Raptors went on to defeat the Wizards, 123–118.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Morris Peterson height 6 ft 7 in Morris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 7 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Peterson posted career highs in points and rebounds averaging 16.8 points and 4.6 rebounds and threw in 2.3 assists per game through 82 games played in the 2005–06 season.

He was selected 21st overall by the Raptors in the 2000 NBA draft, and was a starter in the majority of their games during his first three seasons. On January 17, 2009, MSU retired his number 42 with MSU’s other all-time greats before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Top Facts about Morris Peterson

  • Morris Peterson is a retired American professional basketball player.
  • He played in the NBA for 11 seasons.
  • Peterson was drafted 21st overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2000.
  • He won an NCAA championship with Michigan State in 2000.
  • Peterson holds the record for most consecutive games played with the Raptors (371).
  • He averaged double-digit points per game in six seasons.
  • Peterson was known for his three-point shooting ability.
  • He finished his career with over 6,000 points and 1,500 rebounds.
  • Peterson currently works as a television analyst for the Raptors.
  • His nickname was “MoPete”.
  • Facts & Trivia

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

    On July 8, 2010, the Hornets traded Peterson along with #11 overall pick in the 2010 draft, Cole Aldrich, to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two 2010 first-round draft picks (#21, Craig Brackins and #26, Quincy Pondexter).

    How much did Morris Peterson make in the NBA?

    Morris Peterson | Net Worth His total salary playing in the NBA is $41,870,159. You can get through his past salaries histories in hoopshype.

    Where is Morris Peterson now?

    He has a restaurant in Flint Township, “Mo Pete’s Bar & Grill,” open since last year. He’s fully engaged with the Morris Peterson Jr.

    When did Morris Peterson retire?

    Peterson’s final NBA game was played on December 12th, 2010 in a 106 – 77 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers where he recorded 2 points.

    How old is Morris Peterson?

    44 years (August 26, 1977)

    How old is Mo Pete?

    44 years (August 26, 1977)

    You may read full biography about Morris Peterson from Wikipedia.

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