War-ravaged South Sudan has produced NBA stars over the years, one of which is the towering 19-year-old, 7-footer Thon Maker. The black South Sudanese-born player fled the civil war in his East Central African homeland with his relatives to the safe shores of Australia.

After years of hard work and dedication, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks, where he currently plays as a power forward/center. He is also known as the second basketball player in a decade to be recruited by the NBA straight out of high school.

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Biography of Thon Maker (age)

Thon was born on February 25, 1997 in Wau, a city in South Sudan. His aunt fled to Uganda with him and his younger siblings. At the age of 5, Thon and his family moved to Australia as refugees after the war in the East Central African nation. They settled in Perth, a city in western Australia.

Thon Maker, who was much taller than his peers, was spotted by a sports scout, Edward Smith, while playing street football. Smith was immediately interested in the gangster and approached his aunt with an offer to take him to Sydney, where he would learn the game of basketball that suited his physique. His aunt accepted the offer and Thon moved with Thon to Sydney where he began his education. He later relocated to the US to attend a talent boot camp in Texas.

He was accepted into Metairie Park Country School in Louisiana and Carlisle School in Virginia thereafter. He played 53 basketball games for the Carlisle varsity basketball team in 2013, averaging 22.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game. The baller was named Gatorade Virginia Boys Basketball Player of the Year in the 2013-2014 season when he led his team to a championship win. He transferred to Orangeville District Secondary School in his third year, where he joined his younger brother Matur Maker in Ontario, Canada. His decision was influenced by the fact that his mentor, Edward Smith, had landed a position as an assistant coach at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario.

One of the downsides to Thon Maker’s game is his lack of physicality, resulting in dismal boardability despite his 7ft frame. He’s worked to increase muscle mass through rigorous workouts that involved fingertip push-ups, high-protein diets, and lifting weights. The formerly lanky player has gained nearly 10 pounds of muscle under the watchful eye of Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Josh Broghamer.

salary

The young athlete currently earns a comfortable sum, an estimated annual salary of approximately $3,639,636, playing with the Milwaukee Bucks. That’s a good total to start with and will definitely be revised upwards as he continues his games in the coming seasons.

His parents, brother

Thon Maker is a descendant of the Dinka tribe of South Sudan. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maker, remained in South Sudan when their sons were granted refugee access to Australia. Both sons inherited their height from their parents. His father is 6ft 8″ and his mother is 6ft 3″.

Matur Maker, Thon’s brother, was born to him a year later. He stands at 6 feet 10 inches in height and weighs 200 pounds. He skipped college to pursue a career in basketball and currently plies his trade with Swiss basketball team Union Neuchatel Basket. He attended Carlisle School and Orange District Secondary School with his older brother.

Who is Thon Maler’s girlfriend?

Thon has kept his private life very private. So far, he has not made any comments about his romantic relationships. He is currently focused on playing his best in his game and maintaining a good physique.

height and weight

He stands at a massive height of 7 feet an inch and weighs 216lbs. Its body fat percentage is 6.05, hand width is 9 inches, hand length is 8 ¾ inches, wingspan is 7 ft 3 inches, and stance reach is 9 ft 2 ½ inches.