Gorgui Dieng Bio, Affair, Single, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Age, Height

Gorgui Dieng: Biography in Details

Who is Gorgui Dieng?

Gorgui Dieng is a Senegalese professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He made his NBA debut in 2013 for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Gorgui DiengBirth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Gorgui Dieng was born Gorgui Sy Dieng on January 18, 1990, in Kébémer, Senegal.  His nationality is Senegalese and he is of Senegalese ethnicity.

There is no information about his parents. He has not revealed any information about his childhood life.

Gorgui Dieng was invited to the “Basketball Without Borders” camp in South Africa in 2009 as one of 60 promising players selected from across Africa and was named MVP of the camp.

Dieng later transferred to Huntington Prep in West Virginia for the 2009–10 school year, where he played under coach Rob Fulford.

Gorgui Dieng: Education History

Gorgui Dieng attended the Sports for Education and Economic Development (SEEDS) Academy in Thies, Senegal.

Gorgui Dieng: Professional Life and Career

Gorgui Dieng made his NBA debut in 2013 for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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He was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 21st overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft and then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves later that night.

On January 28, he was named a representative of Team World to compete in the 2015 Rising Stars Challenge.

On August 1, 2015, Dieng played for Team Africa at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game. On October 31, 2016, he signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Timberwolves.

Gorgui Dieng represented the Senegalese national basketball team during the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Gorgui Dieng: Salary and Net Worth

With the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has an annual salary of2.349 million dollars and he has accumulated a net worth of 15 million dollars.

Gorgui Dieng: Rumors and Controversy

Currently, there are no desperate rumors regarding his personal and professional life.

It seems Gorgui Dieng is doing his best job without harming others and has been a straight person in his life, for which he has not been in any controversy yet.

Gorgui Dieng: Description Of Body Measurement

Gorgui Dieng has a height of 6 feet 9 inches. His body weighs 111kg. He has black hair and black eyes.

Gorgui Dieng: Social Media Profile

Gorgui Dieng is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

He has 412 k followers on Facebook, 163k followers on Instagram, and 61.8k followers on Twitter.

Gorgui Dieng’s Birthday Dates

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2024 January Thursday
2025 January Saturday
2026 January Sunday
2027 January Monday
2028 January Tuesday

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