Steven Adams

Steven Adams, born on July twentieth, nineteen ninety-three, is a prominent New Zealand professional basketball player currently showcasing his skills with the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his position as a center, Adams has made a significant impact in the league since his debut in two thousand thirteen.

His basketball journey began in New Zealand, where he played one season with the Wellington Saints in two thousand eleven. In two thousand twelve, he made the pivotal move to the United States to pursue college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh. After a successful season with the Panthers, he entered the NBA draft.

In the two thousand thirteen NBA draft, Adams was selected as the twelfth overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder. His rookie season culminated in a well-deserved recognition as he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team following the two thousand thirteen to fourteen season. After seven impactful years with the Thunder, he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in November two thousand twenty.

Adams continued to demonstrate his prowess on the court when he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in August two thousand twenty-one. His journey in the NBA has now brought him to the Houston Rockets, where he continues to contribute to the team's success as of two thousand twenty-four.