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- Full Name Emmanuel Maldonado
- Occupation Basketball Player
- Nationality American
- Birthplace Florida, USA
- Birth Date Jul 18, 2002
- Age 22 Years, 4 Months
Emmanuel Maldonado | Biography
Former Player Of Team Dynasty AcademyA similar incident happened with Maldonado which reminded basketball fans of late Bryant and the fashion they both fixed their fingers. While playing a match for the Overtime Elite program he hurt his finger. Reportedly, they found that he dislocated his finger when they were playing in defense and his teammates tried to grab the ball from his hand.
Emmanuel Maldonado is a former basketball player of Team Dynasty Academy and current player of Overtime Elite (OTE)
Who is Emmanuel Maldonado?
Emmanuel Maldonado is a shooting guard basketball player. He has gained much popularity for his skills in the court. On 11 June 2021, Jonathan Givony, an NBA draft expert, tweeted that Maldonado of Team Dynasty Academy had become the sixth player to sign with the Overtime Elite League. Likewise, he also mentioned Maldonado would be a candidate who could represent Puerto Rico at the FIBA Under 19 World Cup.
After being signed by OTE, Maldonado's salary was estimated to be $100,000 per season, followed by bonuses and shares of equity. Likewise, he will also be eligible for revenues gained from using his name, image, among other things. In addition, he will also be able to retain the right to sign direct sponsorships with sneaker companies.
Age and Education
Maldonado was born on 18 July 2002 in Florida, USA. He is currently 19 years in age. He will be graduating from Downey Christian School of Florida in 2021. He is the only one with a Division I scholarship receiver among his prospective colleagues. Further, he has not disclosed his family and early life bio.
Overtime Elite
Initially, Maldonado played for Team Dynasty Academy as a guard. He signed with Overtime Elite on 11 June 2021. The announcement was made through his social media, and Maldonado was the sixth player of Dynasty to sign with OTE. Whereas Overtime Elite League works as an alternative pathway for players who wish to turn professional at the end of their careers.
Besides Maldonado, Overtime Elite League includes other pairs such as the twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson and Matt and Ryan Bewley. The team will be led by their head coach Ollie. The program involves a combination of the best coaching, performance technologies, and other factors.
Height
Maldonado is currently 19 years old, and with age, his height is estimated to be 6 feet and 3 inches tall.
Injury
Late Kobe Bryant dislocated his finger during his last season playing for Los Angeles Lakers while getting a rebound after missing a three-pointer. Unfortunately, he slipped on the floor and landed on his finger. Bryant went on to the sidelines. However, in the split of a second, his finger was arranged back into its natural spot.
A similar incident happened with Maldonado which reminded basketball fans of late Bryant and the fashion they both fixed their fingers. While playing a match for the Overtime Elite program he hurt his finger. Reportedly, they found that he dislocated his finger when they were playing in defense and his teammates tried to grab the ball from his hand.
A video of the incident, where he was screaming in pain, went viral on different social media platforms. The video showed how he injured his finger, followed by how it got fixed in the background. Then, he is also seen re-entering court to play as soon as he got fixed. The similar nature of injury reminded people of late Bryant and his last season play before he passed away.
