Age, Biography and Wiki
Steven Funaki Adams, born on July 20, 1993, in Rotorua, New Zealand, is a highly respected professional basketball player. He is currently an NBA center, most recently associated with the Memphis Grizzlies and, according to some updates, now listed with the Houston Rockets. Adams is of Tongan and English descent, an impressive physical presence, and part of a large family; his father had 18 children from five women, including notable siblings such as Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams, and basketball-playing brothers Warren and Sid Jr.. Adams began his professional basketball career with the Wellington Saints in New Zealand’s National Basketball League before moving to the NBA, where he was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2013. He became known for his toughness, physical play, and positive attitude both on and off the court.
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| Date of Birth | 20 July 1993 |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | New Zealand |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Steven Adams stands at an impressive 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) and weighs 265 lbs (120 kg). His stature and strength make him a dominant force under the basket, and he is recognized for his rebounding, defensive prowess, and ability to set hard screens.
| Height | 6 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 265 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Public information regarding Steven Adams’s dating and relationship status is limited. As of the latest available reports, Adams has maintained a private personal life, with no confirmed details about his romantic relationships or current dating status.
His father, Sid Adams, was from Bristol and served in the Royal Navy. He settled in New Zealand where he fathered 18 children with five women. Sid Adams stood 2.11 m tall, and his children inherited his height: Steven Adams' brothers average 2.06m tall, while his sisters average 1.83m. Two of his half-sisters are athletes: Dame Valerie Adams is a dual Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion shot-putter and Lisa Adams is a para athlete who has won gold at the Paralympics in shot-put. His brothers, Warren and Sid Jr., had careers in the New Zealand National Basketball League. His sister, Gabriella Adams-Gavet, has played basketball for the New Zealand national team.
Adams has identified his father's death as one of the defining events of his life. In a 2012 interview, Adams recalled: "When I lost my dad, that was a big hit for me. I didn't have that parental guidance, and I kind of took advantage of it because I was a stupid idiot. I decided not to go to school a couple of times, go when I felt like it. I always lied to my brothers and sisters. They'd ask: 'Are you going to school?' I'd say 'yeah'. They eventually found out."
After the death of his father, Blossom Cameron rescued him from the streets of Rotorua being given legal guardianship and took him to Wellington. Blossom Cameron took responsibility for Adams and introduced him to Wellington basketball legend Kenny McFadden. McFadden accepted Adams into his basketball academy, and Blossom Cameron enrolled him in Scots College. The only rule McFadden had for Adams was that he had to attend school every day if he wanted to play basketball. While there was pressure for Adams to turn professional straight out of high school because it was believed he would never be able to qualify for the NCAA, Adams did well at Scots College and passed through the NCAA Clearinghouse after graduating from Scots in December 2011.
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Steven Adams is active on major social media platforms. He can be found on Instagram under the handle @stevenadams and on Twitter as @RealStevenAdams. Adams is known for sharing insights into his life, game highlights, and humorous interactions with fans.
Education
Steven Adams remains one of the most beloved and respected players from New Zealand, celebrated for his personality, toughness, and contributions to basketball both at home and internationally.
Steven Funaki Paea He Ofa Ki Loa Adams (born 20 July 1993) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After playing one season with the Wellington Saints, in 2011, Adams moved to the United States in 2012 to play college basketball for Pittsburgh.
After graduating from Scots College in December 2011, Adams enrolled at Notre Dame Preparatory School, a well-known basketball prep school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, for one semester. It was arranged only so he could acclimate himself to American basketball before enrolling at Pittsburgh in June 2012.
In 2011, Adams played for the Wellington Saints of the National Basketball League. He went unpaid by the Saints in order to keep his college eligibility. He was named the New Zealand NBL Rookie of the Year and helped the Saints win the championship. In 15 games for the Saints, he averaged 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
