Discover Mookie Blaylock’s net worth: How much is the former basketball player worth now?

Discover Mookie Blaylock’s net worth: How much is the former basketball player worth now?

Claudia Kogi
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

Having won the NBA All-Defensive First Team twice in 1994 and 1995 and being an NBA All-Star in 1994, Mookie Blaylock's rising net worth has had many of his fans agape following his successful career stint in basketball, where he won and bagged various awards.

What is Mookie Blaylock doing now?
Mookie Blaylock dribbles the ball during an NBA basketball game on 1 January 1991 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Photo: Focus on Sport (Modified by author)
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Also known as Daron Oshay, he spent 13 years in the National Basketball Association, NBA, with the teams New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Golden State Warriors. The former basketball legend's life has been riddled with controversies. Find out what you need to know about Mookie right here.

Mookie Blaylock's profile summary

Full name

Daron Oshay Mookie Blaylock

Date of birth

20 March 1967

Age

56 years old as of December 2023

Place of birth

Garland, Texas, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Zodiac sign

Aries

Height

6 feet or 183 centimetres

Weight

180 pounds or 82 kilograms

Profession

Former professional basketball player

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Janelle Woods

Kids

5

Net worth

Approximately $10 million

How old is Mookie Blaylock?

Mookie Blaylock (age 56 years old as of December 2023) was born on 20 March 1967 in Garland, Texas, the United States of America. He was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

Mookie Blaylock's net worth as of 2023

Mookie Blaylock's houses and cars
Mookie dribbles the ball against the New Jersey Nets during a game played on 1 January 1993 at the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. Photo: Nathaniel S Butler (Modified by author)
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the famous basketball player has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The former professional basketball player earned millions during his 13-year stint in the NBA, playing for the New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Golden State Warriors.

Besides, he finished the 1996/1997 NBA season and was ranked second in three-point field goal percentage and first in three-point field goal attempts. He recorded 11,962 points, 5,972 assists, and 2,075 rebounds.

Mookie Blaylock's salary and career earnings

The professional basketball player made a significant sum of money from his baseball career. And while his primary source of income was his professional career, he also made quite a lot from other sources like brand endorsement deals. According to CA Knowledge, his total career earnings were reportedly $31 million.

Here is a breakdown of the player's career earnings since he debuted.

SeasonTeamSalary
2001/02Golden State Warriors

$5,400,000 ($9,256,115*)

2000/01Golden State Warriors

$4,800,000 ($8,494,914*)

1999/00Golden State Warriors

$4,200,000 ($7,710,335*)

1998/99Atlanta Hawks

$3,600,000 ($6,738,603*)

1997/98Atlanta Hawks

$3,000,000 ($5,710,087*)

1996/97Atlanta Hawks

$2,800,000 ($5,451,851*)

1995/96Atlanta Hawks

$2,500,000 ($5,001,786*)

1994/95Atlanta Hawks

$2,100,000 ($4,329,249*)

1993/94Atlanta Hawks

$1,630,000 ($3,444,097*)

1992/93Atlanta Hawks

$660,000 ($1,436,319*)

1991/92Brooklyn Nets

$575,000 ($1,289,982*)

1990/91Brooklyn Nets

$525,000 ($1,233,119*)

Total

$31,790,000 ($60,096,457*)

Mookie Blaylock's houses and cars

Unfortunately, the famous basketball player has not disclosed much about his assets. However, he seems to be living a pretty lavish life with his family.

Mookie Blaylock's salary career earnings
Blaylock of the New Jersey Nets stretches prior to a game on 1 January 1991 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: Nathaniel S Butler (Modified by author)
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What is Mookie Blaylock doing now?

As of December 2023, there are no exact details regarding what Mookie is doing. However, various sources claim the basketball player is currently living in the United States of America with his wife, Janelle Woods, and kids.

Frequently asked questions

Aside from his successful career stint in the league, most of his fans are curious to know more about him, including his whereabouts, age, physical stats, etc.

1. What happened to Mookie Blaylock?

Unfortunately, the former basketball player has been on the left side of the law several times, with controversial stories making some of the headlines. In 2013, he was charged with vehicular crime for his involvement in a head-on collision in suburban Atlanta.

Earlier, he had been charged with driving with a suspended license and failing to maintain his lane. The police report claimed that Blaylock was driving an SUV that crossed the centre line and struck a van.

2. Is Mookie Blaylock married?

The former basketball player is happily married to Janelle Woods, a former All-Big Eight volleyball player at Oklahoma. Although it is unclear how they met, they have been blessed with three kids, Daron and Zack, twins, and Dominick Blaylock. He also has other kids from his first marriage, Daron Jr. and Brittany.

Dominick, the football player, is known for scoring his first collegiate touchdown on a 60-yard catch and recording 112 yards on four receptions. He is yet to record more stats in the coming seasons.

Mookie Blaylock's net worth as of 2023
Mookie poses for photos for media day downtown in Oakland on 1 January 2000. Photo: Digital First Media Group
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3. Is Mookie Blaylock on Instagram?

Unfortunately, the former basketball player is not a dynamic personality on Instagram or Twitter.

4. What teams did Mookie Blaylock play for during his NBA career?

Blaylock played for four teams during his NBA career: the New Jersey Nets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Golden State Warriors, and briefly with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Final word

Mookie is one of the most talented and skilled point guards with over a decade of experience as a professional basketball player in the NBA. Mookie Blaylock's net worth paints a clear picture of the backup player's success despite his quite controversial story.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.