Robert Swift - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Publish date: 2024-08-11

Explore Robert Swift net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Robert Christen Swift, a professional American basketball player, was born December 3, 1985. He last played for the Spanish club Circulo Gijon Baloncesto y Conocimiento in the LEB Plata league. From 2004 to 2009, he was a member of the National Basketball Association for Seattle SuperSonics/ Oklahoma City Thunder. He also played for the Seattle Aviators and Snohomish County Explosion in 2010. In 2010 and 2011, he was a member of the Tokyo Apache of bj League. He is 7’1″ (2.16m) tall and played the central position. In this article, we will discover how old is Robert Swift? Who is Robert Swift dating now & how much money does Robert Swift have?

NameRobert Swift
First NameRobert
Last NameSwift
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayDecember 3
Birth Year1985
Place of BirthBakersfield
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
ParentsBruce Swift, Rhonda Swift
SiblingsAlex Swift
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Robert Swift Biography

Robert Swift is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 3, 1985 in Bakersfield, California, United States. The Sonics expected Swift to be their starting center in 2006. Swift was given the center position, but he injured his anterior crucial ligament in the right knee in a preseason match against the Sacramento Kings. Swift injured his right knee after he fell, and he went out of bounds in front of the Seattle bench. Swift also sustained a tear in his lateral meniscus in February 2008.

In 2009, Swift joined the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. However, he left the team for personal reasons after appearing in two games. He was overweight and experienced a decrease in mobility.

On December 22, 2009, the Oklahoma City Thunder renounced the rights to Swift.

The Seattle SuperSonics selected Swift in the first round, with the 12th overall pick in 2004 NBA draft. Swift chose the NBA over college, despite his commitment to USC.

The small Catholic high school, Garces, was able to break into the USA Today top-25 high-school basketball team rankings. Swift moved from Garces to Highland High School during his junior and senior years. He then transferred to Bakersfield High School just before his senior year. The California Interscholastic Federation held a hearing on Swift’s move and initially declared him ineligible for 2003-04 season. However, the ruling was overturned later and he continued to play his senior season. He pledged to attend the University of Southern California, (USC), to play on a scholarship for the Trojans men’s basketball program.

In 2009, Swift’s girlfriend became pregnant. In June 2011, Swift was arrested for driving under the influence. He was found guilty of reckless driving.

Robert Swift Net Worth

Robert is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Swift's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Bruce, Robert’s father was disabled from work for two consecutive years after a car accident which occurred when Robert was still a child. In 1999 and 2003, he filed for bankruptcy. Robert’s mother Rhonda was diagnosed with cancer. She had to have multiple surgeries. The Swifts were able to deal with food insecurity.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In October 2014, police raided the house of Trygve Bjorkstam, an alleged heroin and methamphetamine dealer, who had a collection of 18 guns. They found Swift living in the home, and in possession of a sawed-off shotgun. In November 2014, police charged Swift with unlawful possession of a short-barreled shotgun.

On January 8, 2015, Swift was arrested by police for involvement in an armed home invasion attempt. Swift claimed he was high on drugs at the time of the incident.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2013, Swift refused to vacate his foreclosed home, which had been bought by a new owner. The new owner bought the house in Sammamish, Washington, in January 2013 for half the price Swift paid in 2006. Swift eventually left the home, which was reportedly riddled with animal feces, guns, bullets, beer bottles, and garbage. Observers also noted old letters from some of the top college basketball programs in the country trying to recruit Swift, before he went straight to the NBA from high school.

Who is Robert Swift Dating?

According to our records, Robert Swift is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Robert Swift’s is not dating anyone.

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On 12 February 2018, Swift returned to play basketball after agreeing a two-year contract with Spanish fifth tier club Círculo Gijón.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Robert Swift height Not available right now. Robert weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

During the 2010–11 season, Swift played for Tokyo Apache with his former head coach in Seattle, Bob Hill. Swift played well, receiving interest from the NBA’s Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the Apache ended their season prematurely and disbanded. Swift tried out for the Portland Trail Blazers in April 2011, but was not offered a contract.

In his second season in Spain, the club achieved a vacant place in the professional third-tier league, LEB Plata. He left the team after the end of the season averaging 9.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. However, Swift came back to Círculo Gijón on 29 December 2019.

Top Facts about Robert Swift

  • Robert Swift was born on December 3, 1985.
  • He played high school basketball in Bakersfield, California.
  • Swift was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2004.
  • He played for the SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Swift’s NBA career ended in 2009 due to injuries.
  • He struggled with addiction and legal issues after retirement.
  • In 2018, he was evicted from his foreclosed home in Washington state.
  • Swift is now sober and working as a carpenter.
  • His story is featured in the documentary “The Sonicsgate.”
  • Swift’s height is listed at 7 feet tall (213 cm).
  • Facts & Trivia

    Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Swift celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.

    You may read full biography about Robert Swift from Wikipedia.

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