Ty Jerome is an American basketball player currently signed to the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He represented the Virginia Cavaliers of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The highly-rated college prospect Jerome declared for the 2019 NBA draft, Philadelphia 76ers but was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
To know more about Jerome's Bio, Net Worth, Salary and personal life, take your time to read till the end.
No, Ty is not married yet but happily taken by his beautiful girlfriend, Alex Marquis. Further, the exact information about how they started their relationship is not in the media yet.
Additionally, Ty revealed about his relationship on October 23, 2017, by posting a picture of them together on Instagram.
Ty Jerome and his girlfriend SOURCE: Instagram According to the sources, there is no rumor about their engagement or wedding but surely, Ty won't take much time to tie his wedding knot with his future wife. Further, Ty and his spouse spend quality time with each other. Moreover, they are spotted together at different events.
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Ms. Marquis is one of Deanne Michelle and Jeffrey "Jeff" Albert Marquis's two beautiful daughters. Twenty-one-year-old Alex Marquis was born on 23 January 1998. Alex is currently attending UVA, and she will graduate in 2020.
Alex graduated from Oakton High School in 2016, where she excelled not only in soccer but also in volleyball and basketball. Together with older sister Virginia Alyse, 23, Alex had the opportunity to play basketball while both played for Oakton Cougars.
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On 6th July 2019, Ty Jerome signed a 4 year $11.13 million rookie scale contract with Phoenix.
On 16th November, he was traded to Oklahoma City.
On 27th December 2020, Oklahoma City exercised a $2.41 million option for 2021-22.
On 25th October 2021, Oklahoma City exercised a $4.22 million option for 2022-23.
As of 2022, his net worth is approximately $5 million.
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Jerome is projected to be selected under 33rd by the Phoenix Suns in his most recent mock draft. As per the previous reference, a rookie player can earn up to $1 million per year if he gets drafted in NBA. Furthermore, he might land the contract worth $2 million for 2 years if he gets lucky to represent any NBA team.
Ty Jerome was born on July 7, 1997, in New York City, New York to the parent's Mark Jerome and Michelle Walker. Further, he is American by his nationality and has the racial background of White.
In addition, he has two other siblings namely Kobe and Olivia and has two other step-siblings namely Maya and John. Also, his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Jerome was a four-year varsity player at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York. He was named All-Conference, All-Metropolitan, and All-State first-team after his junior season at Iona Prep. Due to a hip injury, Jerome's senior season was cut short. Jerome committed to playing college basketball at Virginia University on September 2, 2014.
Jerome was the backup point guard to London Perrantes during his freshman year in Virginia. He averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists when he came off the bench. Jerome took over his sophomore year as the starting point of the Cavaliers. He raised a career-high 31 points against Boston College on December 30th, 2017.
Jerome was selected to the All-ACC Second Team pre-season before the 2018-2019 season. Jerome was named one of the ten finalists for the Bob Cousy Award on February 4, 2019, recognizing the top college point guard of the nation. He is also listed as an early second-round selection in the 2019 NBA draft in most mock drafts.
At the end of the season, Jerome announced his intention to abandon his final season of college eligibility and declare on hiring an agent for the 2019 NBA Draft.
In the 2019 NBA Draft, Jerome was picked by the Philadelphia 76er and was later traded to the Boston Celtics and then to the Phoenix Suns.
On 16th November 2020, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Jr, Ricky Rubio, and a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for Chris Paul and Abdel Nader.
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