Early Life and College Career
Spencer Hawes was born on April 28, 1988, in Seattle, Washington. He comes from a basketball family, as his uncle, Steve Hawes, and his father, Jeff Hawes, both played at the University of Washington and in the NBA. Spencer followed their footsteps and attended Seattle Preparatory School, where he led his team to a state championship in 2006. He was also named a McDonald’s All-American, a Parade All-American, and the Washington Mr. Basketball that year.
Hawes decided to play college basketball at Washington, where he averaged 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game as a freshman. He set a school record for freshmen with 461 points, which was later broken by Isaiah Thomas. He was also selected to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team. After one season, he declared for the 2007 NBA draft, where he was picked 10th overall by the Sacramento Kings.
NBA Career and Earnings
Hawes played for the Kings for three seasons, from 2007 to 2010. He improved his stats each year, averaging 11.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in his third season. He also made 35% of his three-pointers, showing his versatility as a big man. However, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2010, along with Andres Nocioni, in exchange for Samuel Dalembert.
Hawes spent four seasons with the 76ers, from 2010 to 2014. He had his best season in 2013-14 when he averaged 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He also shot 41.6% from beyond the arc, becoming one of the best shooting big men in the league. He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, in exchange for Earl Clark, Henry Sims, and two second-round picks.
Hawes played 27 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 13.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He then signed a four-year, $23 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014. However, he struggled to fit in with the Clippers, and his numbers dropped to 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 2015, along with Matt Barnes, in exchange for Lance Stephenson.
Hawes played for the Hornets for two seasons, from 2015 to 2017. He averaged 6.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in his first season, and 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in his second season. He was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017, along with Roy Hibbert, in exchange for Miles Plumlee.
Hawes played 19 games for the Bucks, averaging 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He then exercised his player option for the 2017-18 season, worth $6 million. However, he was waived by the Bucks in September 2017 and did not play in the NBA that season. He attempted a comeback in 2019 when he signed with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. He played 22 games for them, averaging 8.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He retired from basketball later that year.
According to Basketball Reference, Hawes made a total of $51,786,163 in NBA salary during his 10-year career. His highest-paid season was 2016-17 when he made $6,348,759 with the Hornets and the Bucks. His lowest-paid season was his rookie season, when he made $1,931,160 with the Kings.
Net Worth and Personal Life
As of 2024, Spencer Hawes’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, according to various sources. He has invested some of his money in real estate, as he owns a mansion in Encino, California, worth $3.5 million. He also owns a condo in Seattle, worth $1.9 million.
Hawes is not married, but he has been linked to several women in the past, including actress Camilla Belle and model Molly Shea. He is also a vocal supporter of the Republican Party and has expressed his admiration for Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan. He is also a fan of the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners.
Hawes is 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 245 pounds. He wears the number 00, 10, 31, or 32, depending on the team he plays for. He is a Christian and has a tattoo of a cross on his left arm. He also has a tattoo of the Seattle skyline on his right arm and a tattoo of the Washington state flag on his chest.
Conclusion
Spencer Hawes is a former NBA player who had a solid career as a shooting and passing big man. He played for seven teams and made over $50 million in salary. He retired from basketball in 2019 and has a net worth of around $1 million to $5 million. He is also a political activist, a real estate investor, and a proud Seattle native. He is one of the most interesting and unique players in NBA history.
