Shaedon Sharpe, the rising Canadian star of the Portland Trail Blazers, credits his parents for their constant support.
The former Kentucky Wildcats star Shaedon Sharpe, who began his professional career with the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA in 2022, has been showcasing his exceptional basketball skills, winning the hearts of millions.
In a recent game between the Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns, Sharpe led in his team’s 121-119 victory by scoring pivotal 9 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists.
Moroever, Sharpe represented Canada at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Brazil, where he averaged 13 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, leading his team to win the Silver Medal.
With his emerging career, Shaedon Sharpe is making his parents proud, who guided and supported him in pursuing his career in sports from a very young age.
Shaedon Sharpe was born on May 30, 200,3, in London, Ontario, Canada, to parents Robert Sharpe and Julia Bell Sharpe.
Although very little information about his parents’ personal and professional life is available as they prefer to maintain a private life, Shaedon’s father, Robert Sharpe, is a former athlete.
Robert Sharpe played basketball and football in high school and college but never got a chance to play professionally. However, he instilled a passion for sports in his son, Shaedon Sharpe.
Moreover, Robert graduated from Fanshawe College and now owns a small business in London, Ontario.
Shaedon Sharpe’s Parents Beam With Pride Over His Achievement!
Robert Sharpe and Julia Bell often share Shaedon Sharpe’s achievements on social media, expressing their pride for their athlete son.
Moreover, his parents were with him during the 2022 NBA draft when the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Shaedon Sharpe and have been his constant supporter through all good and bad days.
Robert and Julia also don’t miss a chance to attend their son’s game and cheer him; Shaedon Sharpe also often talks about his parents in interviews.
In an interview with CBC, Shaedon Sharpe’s father, Robert, proudly talked about his son’s achievement after his NBA draft.
He stated:
“You could see the love and the passion in him anytime he stepped on the basketball court and had the ball in his hand, this is his dream … that was his main focus even from a young age, and he stuck to it.”
Robert further talked about his son’s personality, stating that although Shaedon might initially seem quite reserved and quiet, he is a very humble and fun-loving guy.
In addition to his father, Shaedon’s mother, Julia Bell, often shares her son’s achievements on social media.
Robert and Julia raised Shaedon Sharpe and his two siblings to be humble and kind-hearted.
Moreover, Shaedon Sharpe has an elder sister named Amari Sharpe and a younger brother named Nishayne Sharpe.
Shaedon Sharpe’s brother Nishayne Sharpe is following in his footsteps in basketball and currently plays for the StriveHoops.
His elder sister, Amari Sharpe, is a registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
She completed her Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology at Western University and earned her sports business management degree from Humber College.
Moreover, Amari Sharpe works as an Ontario Basketball League intern.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Shaedon Sharpe first played football but later switched to basketball after a leg injury.
- He began his basketball career with H.B. Beal Secondary School in London, Ontario, leading his team to an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations AAA appearance.
- Shaedon further transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, and for his junior season, he moved to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona.
