Mason Alexander Plumlee is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association for the Charlotte Hornets. He mainly lines up at forwarding and center.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mason Alexander Plumlee |
| Birth Date | March 5, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Nick Name | Mason Plumlee |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Father’s Name | Perky Plumlee |
| Mother’s Name | Leslie Plumlee |
| Siblings | Three (Two brothers and a sisters |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Height | 6’11” (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 115 Kilograms (254 lbs) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Genesis Maria Perez |
| Kids | No |
| Net Worth | $1 million-$3 million |
Mason Plumlee Biography
Mason Plumlee was born on March 5, 1990, and is now 34 years old. In terms of his birthplace, he was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a result, he practices Christianity as his faith.
Perky Plumlee, his father, is a former Tennessee Tech basketball player. Leslie, his mother, is also a former Purdue basketball player. She established a school record with 25 rebounds in a single game. Albert Schultz, Mason’s grandpa, played basketball at Michigan Tech. Similarly, his uncle played basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His other uncle, Chad Schultz, played basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Similarly, his elder brother Miles played at Duke and is now a member of the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League. Similarly, his other brother Marshall is a former professional basketball player who played for Duke. He is now serving as a Ranger-Qualified Infantry Officer in the 75th Ranger Regiment of the United States Army. His sister Madeleine also played volleyball at the University of Notre Dame. Mason, Miles, and Marshall all attended Duke at the same time. As a result, they became the third group of brothers to play at the same college on the same squad at the same time.
Mason Plumlee Height, Weight
Similarly, he stands 6’11” (2.11 m) tall and weighs 254 lb (115 kg). Mason has a massive stature and a well-maintained physique. He has a strong build. Furthermore, he is regarded as a competitive player with high vigor and a strong athletic personality. Aside from his physical measurements, he has blonde hair and blue eyes. His skin color is fair.
Career
- In Warsaw, Indiana, Plumlee attended Warsaw Community High School. After his first year, he transferred to Christ School in Arden, North Carolina.
- Similarly, he won a silver medal with the USA U18 National Team in the FIBA Americas U-18 tournament in 2008.
- Plumlee was also selected as a McDonald’s All-American as a senior in 2009.
- The 6’11” tall athlete attended Duke University with his brother, Miles. In addition, he was a backup forward for the Duke Blue Devils’ national championship team, with his elder brother Miles.
- He played alongside his younger brother Marshall during his final year at Duke University.
- Mason Plumlee earned the gold medal for his country, the United States, in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
- Similarly, he earned a silver medal with the U-18 squad in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2008.
- Plumlee was the Brooklyn Nets’ 22nd overall selection in the 2013 NBA Draft. He agreed to terms with the Brooklyn Nets on a rookie-scale contract.
- In a Nets victory, the 32-year-old veteran averaged 22 points and 13 points for his second NBA double-double.
- As a result, he won NBA All-Rookie first-team honors, becoming the first Nets player to do so since Brook Lopez (2008-2009).
- During the 2014-15 season, Plumlee had a season-high 18 points and 10 rebounds in a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
- As a result, he surpassed his season high of 19 points and his career best of 24 points in December.
- Mason Plumlee was dealt from the Brooklyn Nets to the Portland Trail Blazers in June 2015. His rookie-scale contract was also extended until the 2016-17 season.
- In a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, he had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and a career-high six assists.
- Similarly, he had his 13th double-double of the season, averaging 13 points and 12 rebounds.
- Plumlee became the first Portland player since Scottie Pippen in 1999-2000 to have 150 rebounds and 100 assists in 23 games (in 22 games).
- Plumper was dealt to the Nuggets in February 2017 for a 2018 second-round draft choice and financial considerations.
- Meanwhile, with the death of Kobe Bryant in January 2020, he altered his jersey number from 24 to 7.
- Mason signed with the Pistons in December 2020 and achieved his first triple-double in a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
- Mason and the draft rights to JT Thor were transferred to the Hornets in August 2021 in exchange for Balsa Koprivica.
Mason Plumlee’s Net Worth
Mason Plumlee, a professional basketball player, has a net worth of $1 million to $3 million as of February 2024. During the 2020-21 season, his salary with the Detroit Pistons was roughly $8,000,000. Similarly, his compensation with the Charlotte Hornets for the 2021-22 season is expected to be about $9,248,333. In 2020-21, his compensation increased by 15%. In all, his base pay for 2018-19 is listed as $12,917,808. Plumlee also signed a three-year deal with the Denver Nuggets for $41,000,000.
Mason Plumlee Girlfriend, Dating
Plumlee is said to be in a secret relationship with Genesis Maria Perez. Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 was Genesis Maria Davila Perez, a Puerto Rican-American model. She also ran for Miss Florida USA in 2017 and 2018. Other credible sources state that, although some of his images have surfaced on the internet with a variety of ladies, none of them have been identified as his girlfriend. Furthermore, there is no precise information concerning his relationships with other women.
Awards & Achievement
The following are the accomplishments of the Hornets’ power forward:
- All-Rookie First Team in the NBA (2014)
- Champion of the NCAA (2010)
- All-ACC first team (2013)
- All-ACC third team (2012)
- Big Man Pete Newell Award (2013)
- McDonald’s All-Star (2009)
- Parade All-American third team (2009)
- Second-team All-American by consensus (2013)
- Mr. Basketball of North Carolina (2009)Gold Medalist at the 2014 Men’s Basketball World Cup
- Silver Medal in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Interesting Facts
- Plumlee began his high school career at Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Indiana, before moving to Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, after his freshman year.
- Plumlee was picked by the Brooklyn Nets with the 22nd overall selection in the 2013 NBA Draft.
- The Nets activated their third-year club option on Plumlee’s rookie scale deal in October 2014, extending it through the 2015-16 season.
- Plumlee was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers in June 2015, along with the draft rights to Pat Connaughton, for Steve Blake, and the draft rights to Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
- Plumlee agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons in December 2020.
