Julian Lee Strawther-Cordero is a professional basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Before joining the NBA, Strawther-Cordero played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
During his time with the Bulldogs, he established himself as a talented and versatile player, contributing to the team’s success on the field.
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- Full name: Julian Lee Strawther-Cordero
- Stage name: Julian Strawther
- Date of birth: April 18, 2002
- Age: 22 years old
- Place of birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Nationality: Puerto Rican American
- Occupation: Puerto Rican-American basketball shooting guard
- Height: 1.98 m
- Parents: Lourdes Strawther and Lee Strawther
- Siblings: Paris Strawther and Paige Strawther
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $2.4 million
Early life and education
Julian Lee Strawther-Cordero was born on April 18, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He is the son of Lourdes Strawther and Lee Strawther.
Tragically, Lourdes passed away from breast cancer in 2011 when Julian was just 9 years old. Julian has two older sisters, Paris and Paige. Paris played college basketball for the UNLV Lady Rebels. Strawther attended Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada, where he excelled at basketball.
He studied Business Administration and Economics at Gonzaga University and played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men’s basketball team. Strawther is of mixed ethnicity, with both Puerto Rican and American heritage. His specific religious beliefs are unknown.
Career
Julian Strawther is a talented basketball player with impressive achievements at the high school and college levels. Strawther played for Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada, where he established himself as a dominant scoring and rebounding threat.
As a junior, he averaged 27.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, demonstrating his well-rounded skill set. During his senior season, Strawther took his game to the next level, averaging 31.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, winning the title. co-MVP of the Southeastern League.
He also set an event record by scoring 51 points in a single match at the HoopHall West Invitational. Strawther’s stellar high school career made him a consensus four-star recruit, and he ultimately chose to continue his basketball journey at Gonzaga University. As a freshman, Strawther served as Corey Kispert’s backup, averaging 3.4 points per game.
However, he continued to develop and by his second season, Strawther had emerged as a key contributor, averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Strawther’s continued improvement and impressive play led him to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft, although he ultimately decided to return to Gonzaga for his junior year.
The decision proved wise, as Strawther took his game to the next level during the 2022-23 season. On January 28, 2023, he scored a career-high 40 points in an 82-67 win over Portland, demonstrating his excellent scoring ability.
Strawther’s outstanding performance continued in the 2023 NCAA tournament. He made a crucial 35-foot shot in the final seconds to lift Gonzaga to victory over UCLA and help his team advance into the quarterfinals.
Strawther’s success extends beyond the college level. Due to his mother’s Puerto Rican ancestry, he also represents Puerto Rico on an international level. At the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup, Strawther averaged an impressive 22 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, leading his team to a sixth-place finish.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @julianstrawther
- Twitter name: @JulianStrawther
Personal life
Julian Strawther is currently single and has no known relationships. He maintains a private personal life and focuses on his basketball career.
Net worth
Julian Strawther’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.4 million. This number is largely derived from his NBA salary, part of a four-year rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets worth approximately $12.5 million. His current 2024-25 base salary is approximately $2.55 million.
