Age, Biography and Wiki
J. R. Sakuragi was born on 30 October, 1976 in Bakersfield, California, United States, is an American-Japanese basketball player. Discover J. R. Sakuragi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
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| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | 30 October, 1976 |
| Birthday | 30 October |
| Birthplace | Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
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J. R. Sakuragi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, J. R. Sakuragi height is 2.03 m and Weight 103 kg.
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| Height | 2.03 m |
| Weight | 103 kg |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
J. R. Sakuragi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is J. R. Sakuragi worth at the age of 47 years old? J. R. Sakuragi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from . We have estimated J. R. Sakuragi's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Player |
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Timeline
Sakuragi's application to become a naturalized Japanese citizen cleared on July 2, 2007, and he changed his name from J. R. Henderson to J. R. Sakuragi. He chose his new name for two reasons: firstly, he thought a Japanese name would speed up the naturalization, and secondly for the Japanese sakura Cherry Blossoms. It also corresponded to the name of Hanamichi Sakuragi, the protagonist of the popular basketball manga Slam Dunk.
Sakuragi played for the Japan national team as they competed in the 2007 FIBA Asia Championship, a qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Sakuragi played the next two years for teams in Las Vegas and France and summer-league teams in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. In 2001, he moved to Japan to play for the Aisin Seahorses of the JBL Super League, averaging 21.5 points and 11.6 rebounds per game in 2006.
Raised in Bakersfield, Sakuragi played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and was a member of the Bruins' national championship team in 1994–95. He was able to play all five positions. On the NCAA championship team in his freshman year, Sakuragi was named the team's most valuable freshman along with Toby Bailey. He was named to the All-Pac-10 first team during his sophomore and senior seasons, and was also named the Bruins' co-most valuable player both years as well. He averaged 14.2 points per game in his four-year career at the school. He was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2nd round (56th pick) of the 1998 NBA Draft where he played one season.
J. R. Sakuragi (桜木 ジェイアール , Sakuragi Jeiāru, born Milton J. Henderson Jr.; October 30, 1976) , is an American-Japanese professional basketball player.