Justin Minaya is a Dominican-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has experience playing college basketball for both South Carolina and Providence. Additionally, he is the offspring of Omar Minaya, a Major League Baseball executive.
Minaya’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. His primary source of earnings stems from his basketball career. There is no doubt that Minaya’s net worth is expected to increase in the future as he secures more deals, contracts, and endorsements.
Justin Minaya has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of now. Image Source: Instagram@jusminaya
Besides that, Minaya inked a one-year contract worth $1,801,769 with the Portland Trail Blazers, with an average annual salary matching that amount. For the 2023-24 season, Minaya's earnings will consist of a base salary of $1,801,769, and his contract will also have a corresponding cap hit of $1,801,769.
A native of Harrington Park, New Jersey, Justin Minaya was born on March 26, 1999. His father, Omar Minaya, was a general manager for the New York Mets and the Montreal Expos in Major League Baseball.
Justin played these other sports growing up but decided to focus on basketball in high school. For his final year at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, he scored 20.4, grabbed 10.6 boards, and dished out 3.1 assists on the court.
At the helm, his 2017 squad went 28-3 and won the state title. By NJ.com's standards, he was not only the best player in Bergen County, but also the best player in the entire state.
Minaya initially committed to play college basketball for Vermont, but he changed his mind and signed with South Carolina in May 2017. He joined the Gamecocks as a three-star recruit and a versatile wing player.
In addition, he started 30 games as a freshman, averaging 7.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team and helped South Carolina reach the second round of the NIT.
Justin Minaya is one of the professional NBA players. Image Source: Instagram@jusminaya
Minaya missed most of his sophomore season due to a knee injury that required surgery. He returned for his junior season and started 25 games, averaging 7.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He was one of the team’s best defenders and shooters, leading the Gamecocks in three-point percentage (36.4%) and blocks (25).
After his junior season, Minaya decided to transfer to Providence for his final year of eligibility. He joined the Friars as a graduate transfer and a key addition to their roster. He started 31 games for Providence, averaging 10.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
The athlete was named to the All-Big East Third Team and helped Providence reach the semifinals of the Big East Tournament.
Minaya went undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, but he signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in August 2022. He made his NBA debut on April 4, 2023, scoring six points and grabbing four rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets.
The young basketball player appeared in four games for the Trail Blazers in his rookie season, averaging 4.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game. He also played for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League, where he averaged 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 12 games.
Minaya is currently under contract with the Trail Blazers for the 2023-24 season, but he will be a restricted free agent in 2024. He is expected to compete for a spot on the Trail Blazers’ rotation or earn another two-way deal with another team.
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Minaya is a basketball player who is passionate about his career. He does not have a girlfriend or any romantic interest at the moment. He prefers to keep his personal life away from the media and the public eye.
Justin Minaya with her mother Rachel Minaya. Image Source: Instagram@jusminaya
The NBA star is very private about his love life and does not share much information about it. He is focused on his basketball goals and does not let anything distract him. He is single and happy with his choice.
Minaya’s father is Omar Minaya, a former baseball player and a current executive of the New York Mets. He was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York when he was young.
The star's father played baseball in high school and college but never reached the major leagues. He holds a degree in business administration.
Minaya’s mother is Rachel Minaya, a Residential and Commercial interior designer. She was born in New York and attended St. John’s University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in administration and supervision. Not only that, the NBA star has one brother, Teddy Minaya.
