Mario Chalmers: Biography in Details
Who is Mario Chalmers?
Tall and handsome Mario Chalmers is an American well-known professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent who has played for different teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the point guard and shooting guard position.
How many siblings does Mario Chalmers have?
Mario Chalmers was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born 19 May 1986. He is of African American ethnicity and has an American nationality.
His birth name is Almario Vernard Chalmers. The son of Ronnie and Almarie Chalmers. He has one elder sister Roneka who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mario Chalmers: Education, School/College University
Mario Chalmers studied at Bartlett High School in playing basketball and was a 3-time 4A State Player of the Year. He was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com. Later on, he joined the University of Kansas where he played college basketball.
Mario Chalmers: Professional Life and Career
Mario Chalmers started playing basketball since 2008 and he is still active in it. He started playing basketball after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2008 NBA draft. He was immediately traded to the Miami Heat and he signed with the Heat on 8 July 2008.
During his rookie season on 3 September 2008, he was suspended after being caught in their hotel room smoking marijuana with other women. Onwards, he didn’t miss any single game for two years but later he was forced to miss due to a torn ligament in his left thumb. On 9 December 2011, he signed a three-year contract extension worth $12 million with the Heat. He has won twice NBA Championship with Heat in 2012 and 2013.
On 14 July 2014, Mario Chalmers again resigned with the Heat and he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on 10 November 2015. He played for that team till 2019. After that, this player joined Virtus Bologna.
Besides the NBA, Mario Chalmers is also the founder of Mario V. Chalmers Foundation which supports athletic and educational programs for children. He is currently a free agent.
Mario Chalmers: Salary and Net Worth($14 m)
Although Mario Chalmers is a free agent, his success in career path has paid him well financially making his net worth is estimated to be $14 million.
Mario Chalmers: Rumors and Controversy
Mario Chalmers is rumored to be joining either Cleveland Cavaliers or Houston Rockets.
How tall is Mario Chalmers?
Mario Chalmers has a height of 6 feet 2 inches. He has black hair and black eyes. Furthermore, his body weighs 86kg.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Mario Chalmers is currently active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 1 million followers on Facebook, 574k followers on Instagram, and 934.7k followers on Twitter.
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Mario Chalmers’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May | Sunday |
| 2025 | May | Monday |
| 2026 | May | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May | Friday |