Trevor Ariza

A National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Lakers member, Trevor Anthony Ariza, is an American professional basketball player. In 2009, during his first season with the Lakers, he captured an NBA championship.

Early Life, Family

On June 30, 1985, an NBA player Trevor Ariza was born in Miami, Florida. He was born to his parents Kenny McClary and Lolita Ariza.

He grew up with his siblings Tajh Ariza and Kenny Ariza (brothers) in Miami.

In the middle to late 1980s, Ariza’s stepfather, Kenny McClary, played basketball for the University of Florida and the Sydney Kings of Australia.

All of Ariza’s grandparents—Osvaldo Ariza and Trevor Saunders—have Turks and Caicos Islander ancestry. Ariza is also descended from Grand Turks.

In order to play for the basketball squad of the Dominican Republic, Ariza thought of gaining new citizenship. He did agree to go to Team USA’s training camp, though.

Age & Height

Trevor was born on June 30, 1985, making him 37 years old at the moment.

Trevor has a good build and seems to be fairly athletic, at least from the outside.

The player weighs roughly 98 kg and is 6 feet 8 inches tall. Unfortunately, it is unknown what the athlete’s other physical dimensions are.

Amateur Career

Trevor led the Comets to the California State championship as a junior at Los Angeles’ Westchester High School, alongside teammates and future NBA players Hassan Adams, Brandon Heath, and Bobby Brown.

Rivals.com ranked Ariza, a five-star recruit, as the No. 5 power forward and No. 18 player in the country in 2003.

As a freshman at UCLA in 2003-04, Ariza averaged 6.5 rebounds, 11.6 points, and a team-high 1.7 steals in 25 games (23 starts).

Following the conclusion of the 2003-2004 season, he was named to the Pac 10 All-Freshman team. He declared his intention to enter the NBA Draft after his freshman year at UCLA.

NBA Draft

The New York Knicks selected Ariza in the second round of the 2004 NBA Draft, 43rd overall.

In his rookie season, he participated in 80 games for New York, recording averages of 3.0 rebounds, 5.9 points, and 1.1 assists per game.

He was the youngest player ever to wear a Knicks uniform at the time (19 years, four months, and four days old).

Dope pic https://t.co/KtG68Bz69e

— trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) July 13, 2015

His 1,382 minutes on the court and 80 games were the most by a rookie Knicks player since Greg Anthony in 1991–1992. 82 games played).

Orlando Magic

Along with Ariza and Penny Hardaway, Steve Francis was acquired by the Orlando Magic in February 2006.

He participated in 21 games following the move and contributed 4.7 points per game the rest of the way.

Trevor participated in 57 games in the 2006–07 season, starting seven of them. His 8.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game averages were.

Houston Rockets

Ariza and the Houston Rockets reached a five-year, $33 million contract on July 3, 2009. Due to Yao Ming’s injury, the Rockets were able to use their Disabled Player Exception to sign Ariza.

Trevor established a career-high with 33 points on October 31, 2009, as the Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107.

Ariza was also kicked out of the game on December 13, 2009, for stealing the ball from the Toronto Raptors and attempting to punch DeMar DeRozan. 

On April 14, 2010, while playing for the Rockets in their final game of the season, the athlete recorded his first triple-double of his professional career with 26 points, eleven rebounds, and ten assists.

Washington Wizards

On June 20, 2012, Rashard Lewis and a lottery pick for the New Orleans Hornets were dealt to the Washington Wizards along with Emeka Okafor, Ariza, and Rashard Lewis.

Ariza had a season-high 32 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a career-high 10 three-pointers on February 12, 2014, a loss to the Houston Rockets (113-112).

On March 1, 2014, Ariza scored a career-high 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, as the Philadelphia 76ers were defeated 122-103.

Trevor scored a postseason career-high with 30 points on April 27, 2014, in Game 4 of the Wizards’ 98-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the opening round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs. The Indiana Pacers defeated the team in the conference semifinals after six games.

Win & Loss

Since Aaron Brooks’ 39-game record in the 2009–10 season, Ariza’s 29-game three-point shooting streak against the San Antonio Spurs on February 27 was the longest by a Rockets player.

On March 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans, he ended his streak by going 0-for-8 from outside the arc.

Ariza scored 19 points and distributed six assists in a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals on May 17, 2018.

In the series-deciding Game 7 of the series, the Rockets set an NBA playoff record by missing 27 consecutive 3-point attempts. All nine of Ariza’s 3-point tries were unsuccessful.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver, and two future second-round draft picks on January 20, 2020, in exchange for Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel, and Caleb Swanigan.

On June 22, 2020, Ariza said that he would not be present at the NBA season’s start in Orlando. Instead, he agreed to a one-month window of time with his young child, according to ESPN.

Robert Covington was traded to the Houston Rockets on November 22, 2020, along with Ariza, Isaiah Stewart’s draft rights, and a potential future first-round pick.

Ariza and Stewart were traded to the Detroit Pistons on November 24 in exchange for Christian Wood as part of a sign-and-trade deal.

“@BlkSportsOnline: BSO: Lakers Thinking About Signing Bobby Brown http://t.co/7VjfKrpnsA pic.twitter.com/zoZwatMZQK”they should!! he Bawllah

— trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) August 29, 2014

On November 27, the Oklahoma City Thunder received Trevor, Justin Jackson, a 2023 second-round pick (perhaps from Miami or Dallas), a 2026 second-round pick, and a three-team trade including the Detroit Pistons.

While a member of the Thunder, Ariza never showed up for a session or a match.

Controversy

Trevor’s life has been nothing short of a roller coaster, including the loss of a loved one and more NBA transfers than he would like. He was charged with maltreating Tajh Ariza, his child, in 2020.

Lana Allen, the mother of the kid, asked for a restraining order because the NBA player had a history of inflicting physical punishment that resulted in harm. The savagery was depicted in vivid detail.

Allen claimed that their son was afraid of his father and therefore needed a restraining order against Ariza to protect him.

After Ariza resisted and was exonerated of the accusations, Allen was denied an extension of the temporary restraining order that had been given to him.

The judge determined that Trevor was not a threat after hearing the testimony of all parties involved, including both parents, therapists, the child, and others.

The judge granted Allen primary custody and granted Trevor significant visitation time in order to strengthen their bond.

Relationship| Wife

Trevor and Bree Anderson, a stunning black woman with a fair complexion, had three children together: two boys and a girl.

The family consists of Taylor, a brand-new baby girl, Tristan, a three-year-old boy, and Tajh, a six-year-old boy.

When the couple is spotted out in public, they always appear to be having fun with their kids. They can be seen grinning and embracing each other romantically or arm in arm in a lot of social media pictures.

Bro bro back on the field tho. #itsstillraidersdoe pic.twitter.com/OHw1ZJonfc

— trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) September 13, 2014

Net Worth and Salary

Sources put Ariza’s net worth at $20 million as of 2022. His earnings and the various sponsorship deals he has are what make up the majority of his net worth.

According to Spotrac, Ariza and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $2,641,691 contract with a $2,641,691 guaranteed minimum salary.

Ariza will earn a base salary of $2,641,691, a cap hit of $1,669,178, and a dead cap salary of $1,669,178 in the 2021–22 season.

Social Media Presence

Twitter– 71.3k followers

FAQS

Is Trevor Ariza a Good Player?

One of the greatest wing defenders on the squad is Trevor Ariza. Additionally, he might be able to get better in an area where he was already fairly proficient by transitioning from guarding point guards to guarding wings.

What happened to Trevor Ariza?

After having ankle surgery, Trevor Ariza was forced to miss at least two months of action, Los Angeles said in October 2021. He underwent “an arthroscopic debridement treatment on his right ankle,” the organization reported.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Trevor Anthony Ariza
Nickname	Not Available
Birth Date	June 30, 1985
Birth Place	Miami, Florida
Residence	Not Available
Religion	Christian
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African
Education	Westchester, UCLA
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Father’s Name	Kenny McClary
Mother’s Name	Lolita Ariza
Siblings	Tajh Ariza and Kenny Ariza (brothers)
Age	37 years old
Height	6 feet 8 inches
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black
Body Type	Athletic
Profession	Basketball Player
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Bree Anderson Ariza
Children	Tajh Ariza, Tristan and Taylor
Active since	2004–present
Teams	New York Knicks Orlando Magic Los Angeles Lakers Houston Rockets New Orleans Hornets Washington Wizards Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Portland Trail Blazers Miami Heat
Achievements	NBA champion (2009) Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2004) Second-team Parade All-American (2003) California Mr. Basketball (2003)
Endorsements	Not Available
Net Worth	$20 million
NBA Draft Pick	2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Position	Small forward
League	NBA
Merch	Lakers Jersey
Social Media	Twitter