Since Venson Hamilton, a former professional basketball player, got selected NBA draft in 1999, Nebraska has never made their NBA draft picked In the history of 20 years. Meet Isaiah Roby, who is the only man to make Nebraska's first NBA draft pick. He was coonsidered the highest Husker in the NBA draft after Tyrinn Lue, who was the 23rd pick in 1998.
After playing magically at Nebraska, Isaiah Roby was further demand by the Pistons and The Mavericks. He was the 37th pick to the pistons and the 45th pick in the NBA draft by The Mavericks with four years contract. The contract led him to become the highest-paid player from the second-round selection of the college in their first year in NBA.
Isaiah’s Wiki, Parents And Family
Born on 3 February 1998, Isaiah Roby raised in Dixon, Illinois, in an impoverished family. He, including his brothers: Ellis Roby and a songwriter Donovan Roby, were raised by their single mother Danielle in a home built by Habitat for Humanity.
Donovan Roby wishes his brother Isaiah Roby a delighted birthday on his 21st birthday. (Photo: Instagram)
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With the absence of their father in the family of four members, their upbringing in the small-town of Chicago wasn’t radiant. However, Danielle never gave up and did everything to give her sons the best life she could. She would drive 90 minutes, roundtrip for Isaiah’s AAU practice along with Isaiah. Also, she did multiple jobs at a time to provide a quality future for Isaiah. Her hard work and her contribution to her son’s well-being didn’t go unnoticed; instead, Isaiah thinks that his mother is all credible for where he is today.
Growing up, he got admitted to Dixon High School, where he ranked in the top 150 prospects in the year 2016. He later enrolled at Nebraska University, being concerned about its coaching staff and facilities. There, he took a small role of freshman at Nebraska under Tim Miles before coming out as a sophomore of his own.
The precious gem of the Dallas Mavericks has an athletic body appearance standing tall with a height of 2.032 m (6’ 8”) and weight of 230 lbs (104kg)
Who Is Isaiah's Girlfriend?
As an athlete, Isaiah has a very appealing personality, and a charming face is a bonus to his appearance. With that pleasant looks, any girl would go intense over this 21 years old star. Among all those listed girls, his girlfriend Katie Lawton is the luckiest to be the only choice of this NBA player.
The couple inaugurated their dating relationship in 2014. Their long term relationship proves how romantically the heartthrob pair linked with each other since their young age and if not the duration, their Instagram posts show all how beloved they are to each other.
Isaiah Roby and his girlfriend Katie Lawton on Isaiah's 21st birthday. (Photo: Instagram)
Most recently, Isaiah Roby and his sweetheart, Katie, celebrated their 5th anniversary on 18 September 2019. With the intense love and affection, as of now, the love duo is cherishing their romantic life together.
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Salary Related
As a distinguished NBA player, Isaiah’s contracts only dealt with a significant cash amount. His recent four-year contract with the Mavericks was signed with $6.7 million providing $1.5 million caps hit per year in August 2019. The contract makes him the highest-paid second-round draft from the first year in NBA.
However, in the overall NBA hierarchy, Isaiah is ranked the 401st best-paid NBA player this year and is suspected to be the 331st best-paid NBA player the next year. Additionally, he is also supposed to upgrade his rank with 145th best-paid forward next year from 172nd best-paid ahead this year.