Isaiah Livers, an American professional basketball player, currently plays as a power forward for the Detroit Pistons. He is playing for the team ever since he became their 42nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
He signed a three-year contract with the Pistons worth $4.46 million on August 6, 2021.
Livers made his NBA debut on December 16, 2021, playing against the Indiana Pacers.
Before joining the Pistons, Livers played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines and high school basketball for Kalamazoo Central, where he was named the 2017 Mr. Michigan Basketball.
He was born into a sports-loving family, and sought him played basketball, baseball, and football
Livers grew up with an elder brother and a younger sister who played college sports.
Isaiah’s interest in sports started at a young age, and as a child, he played baseball, basketball, and football.
Off the court, Isaiah is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Hope Hale, who works as a licensed aesthetician.
This article will explore Isaiah Livers’ family background, high school and college basketball career, NBA journey, relationship, and net worth.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Isaiah Maurice Livers |
| Known As | Isaiah Livers |
| Date of Birth | July 28, 1998 |
| Age | 25 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Father’s Name | Morris “Mo” Livers |
| Mother’s Name | Angela Shea Livers |
| Siblings | Two |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Relationship Status | Engaged |
| Height | 6 feet 7 inches/ 201 cm/ 2.01 m |
| Weight | 230 lbs/ 104 kg |
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| NBA Draft | 2021/ Round: 2/ Pick: 42nd Overall |
| Playing Career | 2021-Present |
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| Position | Power Forward/ Small Forward |
| Jersey Number | 12 |
| Annual Salary of 2022-23 | $1.5 Million |
| Net Worth | $500K-$800K |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
| Merch | Signed Basketball |
| Last Update | April 2024 |
Family Background of Isaiah Livers
Isaiah Maurice Livers was born to parents Angela and Morris Livers on July 28, 1998, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
His father, Morris Livers (born on January 6), grew up near Lake Michigan and played basketball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College after leaving his hometown of South Haven in 1991.
Meanwhile, Angela Shea (born on September 17) grew up on a farm in northern Michigan and was a student at Western Michigan University.
The couple met in Kalamazoo and eventually got married.
Growing Up As The Middle Child
Isaiah is the second of three children, with an elder brother and a younger sister.
His brother, Branden, is five years older, and his sister, Kennedy, is a year younger than Isaiah. Both Branden and Kennedy went on to play sports in college.
Branden played football for his high school and college teams. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Grand Valley State University before working as an investment analyst at Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and a credit analyst at Huntington National Park.
Currently, he works as a Market Research Analyst at Ducker.
Kennedy was a member of the varsity volleyball team at Grand Valley State University. She completed her degree in behavioral Neuroscience and is currently an intake coordinator at Brains.
The Early Years Of Isaiah Livers’ Basketball Journey
His older brother influenced Isaiah’s interest in sports, and he started playing different sports from an early age.
While baseball was his first love, he also played basketball and football.
Isaiah began playing organized basketball only in the fifth grade, despite playing pickup games with friends for years.
He played all three sports throughout middle school and his freshman year at Kalamazoo Central.
High School & Collegiate Basketball
Isaiah Livers attended Kalamazoo Central for high school and had an impressive high school career. He capped off his senior year averaging 18 points and 14 rebounds per game.
After considering the offers from Butler, Minnesota, California, and Boston College, he committed to Michigan on August 7, 2016.
Livers signed his letter of intent to attend Michigan as part of a three-scholarship player incoming class with Jordan Poole and Eli Brooks.
The 2017 Mr. Michigan Basketball scored 987 points and recorded four double-doubles during his college career.
NBA Career
The Detroit Pistons selected Isaiah Livers in the second round as the 42nd overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft on July 29, 2021.
He made his NBA debut in a game against the Indiana Pacers on December 16, 2021, coming off the bench and playing for five minutes.
He did not get a start until April 1, 2022, in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
During his first season, he played in 19 games, starting in five of them, and had an average of 6.4 points per game.
On March 11, 2023, he achieved a career-high of 18 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.
Net Worth & Contracts
Net Worth
The power forward of Detroit Pistons holds an estimated net worth of between $500k-$800k as of 2024.
The major source of his income is his salary as a professional player in the NBA.
In addition to his earnings from basketball, Livers also earns money through endorsement deals.
He is known to wear Nike shoes on the court, but the exact amount of money he earns from these deals is not publicly known.
Contracts
Upon his draft, he signed a three-year rookie contract with the Pistons worth $4.46 million on August 6, 2021.
The contract included an annual average salary of $1.45 million, with a guaranteed amount of $2.6 million at signing.
After the 2023-24 season ends, Livers will become a restricted free agent with a qualifying offer of $2.29 million.
Engaged With Hope Hale
Isaiah Livers and his long-term girlfriend, Hope Hale, are engaged and ready to be married.
The news was announced by Hope on her Instagram account on September 26th, 2022, accompanied by a photograph of her ring.
The couple had previously confirmed their relationship in September 2020 when they celebrated their “Happy 6th anniversary” on their respective Instagram accounts.
Hope, who hails from Kalamazoo, Michigan, was born on February 3rd, 1999, and works as a licensed aesthetician.
Age, Height & Body Measurements
Isaiah Livers is 25 years old as of 2024.
He stands tall at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) and weighs 104 kg (230 pounds).
Additionally, Livers has a standing reach of 8 feet 8.5 inches (2.65 m) and a wingspan of 6 feet 9.25 inches (2.06 m).
Popularity Graph
Isaiah Livers was named the 2017 Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and Michigan Mr. Basketball.
The graph provided above depicts the search interests of Isaiah Livers over the past twelve months.
The data reveals that Livers’ search interest experienced a significant surge towards the end of January 2023, reaching its peak during this period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does Isaiah Livers make?
Isaiah Livers' base salary for the 2022-23 season is $1.56 million.
Who is Isaiah Livers’ girlfriend?
Isaiah Livers proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Hope Hale, who is now engaged.
