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Isaiah Rider Biography

Isaiah Rider is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 12, 1971 in Oakland, California, United States. One time NBA Champion of the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers who won the Slam Dunk competition in 1994. He also made the NBA All-Rookie First Team that same year.

He played alongside Shaquille O’Neal as a part of the Los Angeles Lakers.

During the 1991–1992 season, Rider led the Runnin’ Rebels to a 26-2 record (18-0 in conference) and a number 7 ranking in the final Associated Press regular season poll while averaging over 21 points per game, but wasn’t seen on national television because UNLV was serving an NCAA-imposed punishment that stemmed from previous infractions. (In a “plea bargain” of sorts, UNLV was allowed to defend its NCAA title the previous year – they lost to Duke in the Final Four. In exchange, the Rebels were barred from postseason play and national television for the 1991–92 season.) He finally got the nation’s eyes to watch him in his senior year, where he averaged 29.1 points per game (2nd in the country behind University of Texas-Pan American’s Greg Guy), was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year and garnered 2nd-Team All-American honors. UNLV finished 21-8 (13-5 in Big West Conference), lost the regular season conference title to New Mexico State and failed to make the NCAA’s 64-team Tournament field. The Rebels did earn a spot in the National Invitation Tournament, but Rider was suspended for the NIT due to academic issues surrounding allegations that he had someone cheating for him on some of his college classwork. Without their star player on the court, the Runnin’ Rebels were knocked out of the NIT in the 1st round 90-73 to Southern California.

Rider was chosen with the 5th overall pick of the 1993 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rider started his NBA career strong, finishing the 1993–94 season as a member of the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. He won the 1994 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (he brashly predicted that he would win on draft day) with a dunk that he called “The East Bay Funk Dunk.”

He was born in Oakland, California.

NameIsaiah Rider
First NameIsaiah
Last NameRider
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayMarch 12
Birth Year1971
Place of BirthOakland
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
Full/Birth Name
ParentsIsaiah Rider Sr., Donna Rider
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseVanessa Rider
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Rider also became famous for a miraculous shot made in a game on December 22, 1994, against the Sacramento Kings. Losing control of the ball with it nearly going out of bounds, Rider reached out and threw the ball over his shoulder to keep it in play, and the ball went through the hoop as a three-point basket, a play that one announcer exclaimed as the “Play of the decade.”

Isaiah Rider Net Worth

Isaiah Rider is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Isaiah Rider's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played his college ball at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and was drafted 5th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1993 draft.

He played for the Portland Trailblazers, Atlanta Hawks, and Denver Nuggets as well in his NBA career.

Isaiah Rider Jr., nicknamed J.R. (born March 12, 1971), is an American former professional basketball player.

Net Worth$10 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

While Rider averaged 19 points per game in his three years with the Timberwolves, his play slipped after his rookie season. He also began a pattern of off-court misbehavior. He was found to be insubordinate towards Timberwolves management, and was involved in an incident in which he kicked the female manager of a sports bar for which he ultimately was convicted of fifth-degree assault. By 1996, Minnesota finally lost patience with Rider and dealt him to Portland in return for Bill Curley, James Robinson and a conditional first round draft pick in 1997 or 1998. Just before the trade Rider was arrested for marijuana possession. At the time of his arrest he also had an illegal cell phone; it had been altered to charge calls to someone else’s bill. He was later convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession, and pleaded no contest to possessing the illegal cell phone. Three weeks later, he was arrested for gambling in public back in Oakland.

Following the 1998–99 season, Rider was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a trade that sent Steve Smith to the Blazers. The Hawks had finished fourth in the Eastern Conference in the lockout-shortened season, and thought Rider was the final piece in the puzzle. So they sent Smith to the Blazers for Rider and Jim Jackson, another talent who had not quite reached his potential. The trade didn’t sit well with Hawks fans, since Smith had been one of the most popular players on the team. Coach Lenny Wilkens didn’t want the trade either, but tried to fit Rider into the system.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Isaiah Rider height 6 ft 5 in Isaiah weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 5 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

On a 1994 album titled B-Ball’s Best Kept Secret which featured songs performed by NBA players ranging from Gary Payton and Jason Kidd to Brian Shaw and Chris Mills, Rider (credited as J.R. on the album) provided the track “Funk in the Trunk.”

In the 1997–98 season, Rider led the Blazers in scoring (19.7 points per game, 15th in the NBA) and three-pointers made (135, 8th) and attempted (420). Rider tallied a season-high 38 points (15-25 FG), along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, against the Toronto Raptors on February 1, 1998.

Who is Isaiah Rider Dating?

According to our records, Isaiah Rider married to Vanessa Rider. As of December 1, 2023, Isaiah Rider’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 1998–99 season, Rider averaged 13.9 points per game and led the team in scoring 13 times.

Facts & Trivia

Isaiah Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Isaiah Rider celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.

Rider played in 67 games with the Lakers during the 2000–01 season, leading their bench in scoring with a 7.6 average. Though left off the playoff roster in favor of Greg Foster and Devean George, Rider was awarded a championship ring by the franchise. After the season, Rider stated that he wanted to return to the Lakers.

What is Isaiah Rider net worth?

Net Worth:$10 Million
Gender:Male
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Profession:Basketball player
Nationality:United States of America

Is Isaiah Rider in the Hall of Fame?

Not in Hall of Fame – 33. Isaiah Rider.

Who did Isaiah Rider play for?

All teams

When did Isaiah Rider retire?

2001

Is Isaiah Rider married?

Vanessa Rider

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