Coby White Biography Details, Age, Net Worth, and Basketball Career

Here’s something you probably didn’t know about Coby White: his real name isn't Coby. Alec Jacoby White was born on February 16, 2000. Alec Jacoby White decided to stick with the name “Coby” White. Coby is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls. He stands at 6’4” and weighs in at 195 pounds. Coby attended high school at  Greenfield School in Wilson, North Carolina. Following high school, he also decided to stay in his home state and attend the University of North Carolina.

Coby White had a strong connection with his father that he shared in a heartfelt story entitled “For My Father”. His father, Donald, was also a basketball player that played for North Carolina Central. Unfortunately, on August 15, 2017, Donald passed away to liver cancer. This rocked Coby’s world, and he promised to dedicate every minute he played for the rest of his life to his father. Coby’s mother, Bonita, works for an insurance company, and his brother Will is currently an assistant coach for Mars Hill University basketball. He also has a sister, Tia. 

Coby White was drafted 7th overall to the Chicago Bulls in the 2019 NBA Draft. White became the first University of North Carolina product to be drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls since Michael Jordan. After a promising summer league, White found himself with a small bench role for the Bulls. As the 2019 season progressed, White began to open some eyes. With a season-ending injury to point guard Kris Dunn, Coby finally got a larger chance to shine. On February 22, White came out blazing hot, dropping 33 points against the Phoenix Suns. The next day, he again dropped 33 points against the Washington Wizards. He became the first rookie in NBA history to score 30 points or more in back-to-back games off the bench. A few weeks later, White topped that with a 35 point barrage versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Things are only looking up for Coby from here.

Coby White Basketball Career

Coby White Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Coby White’s net worth is currently unknown. However, he is currently signed to the Chicago Bulls on a 2-year $10,879,800 contract. This is his first year of that contract as he is still in his rookie year. Coby White joined his teammate Zach LaVine on Team Adidas, as he inked a multi-year contract with Adidas. The monetary details of his Adidas deal are undisclosed. 

Coby White signed a 2-year, $10,879,800 million deal with the Chicago Bulls in 2019.

Coby White Personal Life

Coby White was destined to be a basketball player due to coming from an athletic family background. His father, Donald, was also a basketball player that played for North Carolina Central. Coby’s mother, Bonita, works for an insurance company. White’s older brother, Will, also played basketball. He now is an assistant basketball coach for Mars Hill University. He also has a sister, Tia. Coby White had a strong connection with his father that he shared in a heartfelt story entitled “For My Father”.

When he was drafted he openly spoke about how he cried for hours because his father was not there to witness it. The loss of his father still weighs extremely heavy on him and has inspired him to achieve greatness. 

Coby White Fun Facts

• Coby White grew up a Duke fan but decided to go play for rival UNC.
• Chris Paul is his role model- Coby played for his AAU team when he was 16.
• He is a Chicago Sky fan, and his favorite player is Courtney Vandersloot.
• If he did not play basketball, Coby would want to work in the front office with hopes of focusing on player development.