Julian Strawther is an American basketball player who plays a small forward/shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Born on April 18, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Strawther attended Liberty High School. He was considered a 4-star recruit who averaged 31.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in his senior year. Following high school, he committed to Gonzaga University in 2020.
In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected Strawther 29th overall. However, he was later traded to the Denver Nuggets. As a rookie, he served as a backup behind Jamal Murray, playing 50 games during the 2023-24 NBA season. During his rookie campaign came against the Atlanta Hawks on November 11, 2023, when he connected six 3-pointers.
Julian Strawther Contract Breakdown
Julian Strawther signed a 4-year contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $12,484,731 on July 6, 2023. It includes $12,484,731 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,121,183 (via Spotrac).
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $2,431,080 | - | $2,431,080 | - | $2,431,080 |
| 2024-25 | $2,552,520 | - | $2,552,520 | $2,552,520 | $2,552,520 |
| 2025-26 | $2,674,200 | - | $2,674,200 | - | $2,674,200 |
| 2026-27 | $4,826,931 | - | $4,826,931 | - | $4,826,931 |
How much is Julian Strawther getting paid?
Julian Strawther will earn a base salary of $2,552,520 with the Denver Nuggets as per Spotrac in the 2024-25 season. Strawther had a salary of $2,431,080 for the 2023-24 season. As per his contract, the Nevada native will earn $2,674,200 in the 2025-26 season and $4,826,931 in the 2026-27 season. This totals his overall contract value to $12,484,731 during the 4 seasons (via Spotrac).
How much does Julian Strawther make in a minute?
In the 2024-25 season, Julian Strawther will make approximately $4.85 per minute.
Julian Strawther's career earnings
Julian Strawther's career earnings amount to $4,983,600 as of the 2024-25 NBA season. This includes his earnings from his rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets. In the 2023-24 season, Strawther earned $2,431,080, and he is set to earn $2,552,520 for the 2024-25 season, which totals to $4,983,600 as of May 2025 (via Spotrac).
What are the terms of Julian Strawther’s contract?
Julian Strawther is on a four-year rookie scale contract with the Nuggets worth $12,484,731. According to Spotrac, the first two years of the contract are worth $4,983,600 and are guaranteed. However, there are team options for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NBA seasons, and those will be guaranteed according to the team’s decisions. (via Spotrac)
How much of Julian Strawther’s contract is guaranteed?
Julian Strawther signed a $12,484,731 contract with the Denver Nuggets for 4 years, which includes $12,484,731 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,121,183. (via Spotrac)
Julian Strawther Contract History
Julian Strawther signed his first contract in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets on July 06, 2023. It is a four-year rookie-scale deal worth $12.48 million with an average annual salary of $3,121,183 (via Spotrac).
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FAQs on Julian Strawther
A. Julian Strawther is 23 years old as of May 2025.
A. Julian Strawther is 6'6" (1.98m) tall.
A. Julian Strawther was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 29th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. Julian Strawther plays as a point guard.
