NBA point guard Dalano Banton, who was born in Canada, plays for the Toronto Raptors (2021- now). He was raised in a difficult area and is a prime example of someone who inspires and motivates others to follow their dreams.

Dalano Banton’s Age, Bio, Wiki and Quick Facts

In the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors selected him with the 46th overall pick. Dalano Banton became the first Canadian to ever be selected in the NBA draft in the team’s history as a result.

Banton’s two-year rookie deal with the Raptors runs through the 2022–2023 campaign; if no new deals are presented, he will become a free agent in 2023.

What is Dalano Banton’s Net Worth, Assets & Contracts? Contract & Earnings

As of 2023, Dalano Banton’s net worth is anticipated to be between $500K and $1M.

The majority of the Canadian basketball player’s earnings came from his NBA career; he has yet to sign a lucrative endorsement deal.

He agreed to a fully guaranteed $2.48 million two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors on August 13, 2021, giving him a potential average annual salary of $1.24 million.

Dalano received a $925,258 base salary as a rookie in 2021–2022.

Banton’s base salary for the 2022–23 season is $1.563 million, while Pascal Siakam, who makes $35.44 million, is the Raptors’ highest-paid player.

He will be a restricted free agent with a qualifying offer of $1.954 million in the 2023–24 season if no contract extension is presented.

Early LIfe, Childhood and Family of Dalano Banton

Damian Banton, a Jamaican, and Suzanne English, a Canadian, were the parents of Dalano Banton (born November 7, 1999), who was raised in Toronto.

He has a deep appreciation for his heritage thanks to his parents.

Banton frequently brings up his siblings in interviews, but little else is known about them.

As a child, Banton spent most of his time at his grandmother’s home in the busy community of Rexdale, where he developed a taste for her delectable jerk chicken and oxtail dishes.

In addition to teaching him respect both inside and outside of her home, his grandmother gave him the stability he sorely needed in his life.

What is NBA player Dalano Banton’s Height, age, and body measurements?

As of 2023, Banton is 23 years old. The athletic NBA player is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall and 204 lbs in weight (93 kg).

He also has a standing reach of 9 feet and a wingspan of 2 meters and 6 feet 10.25 inches (2.75 m).

When did Dalano begin basketball playing?

Banton’s passion for basketball was clear even as a young child because he would spend hours practicing it all over the place.

He performed at the Rexdale Community Hub, the North Kipling Community Centre, and even a nearby parking lot.

Attending camps run by former Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan, who held these events in the neighborhood, further stoked his enthusiasm for the game.

At the age of 16, Banton’s undeniable skill on the basketball court began to draw attention.

Basketball in High Schools and Universities

Dalano moved to the United States and enrolled as a transfer student at MacDuffie School in Granby, Massachusetts after attending Central Toronto Academy in Ontario.

After that, he attended Redemption Christian Academy, where by the end of his high school career, he was a four-star prospect.

Dalano chose Western Kentucky University over offers from schools like Kansas State, Minnesota, and Massachusetts, where he played for one season (2018-19).

Due to NCAA transfer regulations, he later transferred to the University of Nebraska and redshirted the 2019–20 campaign.

He recorded a triple-double against Doane College on December 17, 2020, while playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2020–21 season, scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

He declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore year (academic junior year).

Professional Career & NBA Draft of Dalano

The Toronto Raptors selected Banton with the 46th overall (second round) pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, making him the first Canadian ever selected by the team.

He joined fellow draftee Scottie Barnes, a Florida State alumnus who went to the Raptors as the fourth overall pick, in the team after the first three picks, Cade Cunningham (#1), Jalen Green (#2), and Evan Mobley (#3).

Dalano made his NBA debut on October 20, 2021, in a defeat against the Wizards, where he played for six minutes and scored six points.

His first NBA season saw him average 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. On November 13, 2021, he outscored the Pistons by a season-high 12 points.

He also participated in four games of the NBA playoffs in 2022 (during the 2020–21 season), where his team lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening round.

Then, on November 24, 2022, during the 2022–23 season, Dalano Banton scored a career-high 27 points in a victory over the Pistons of 115–111.

The NBA player has also competed for the team’s G League affiliate Raptors 905, where on December 29, 2022, he set a G League record with 37 points against the Iowa Wolves.

Dalano Banton’s Injury Update

On December 18, 2022, Banton’s game against the Golden State Warriors was called off due to left hip pain.

Prior to making his return in a defeat against the Utah Jazz on February 1, 2023, he missed 22 straight games while recovering.

He was, however, ruled out in late February 2023 after suffering a left thumb sprain. He was promoted from his NBA G League assignment, but he wasn’t added to the rotation until the end of March 2023.

Who Is the Girlfriend of Dalano Banton? Dating & Relationship Status

Banton is one of the NBA players who prefers to keep their private life as hidden from the media as possible. The NBA player has not yet discussed his romantic relationships.

His dating profile and girlfriend were never the subject of any reports. He is allegedly single right now.

Dalano posts about his basketball journey on Twitter (@DALANOBANTON) and Instagram (@_dubberdon).

It’s not surprising that he’s focused on improving on the court rather than in his romantic life given his passion and dedication to his profession.

Therefore, even though basketball may be his passion, there is still room for his admirers to be enamored with his impressive on-court abilities!

Charity

Dalano is not only a gifted basketball player; he is also a kind individual who loves his neighborhood.

He took part in a campaign with The Bay to introduce a line of Toronto Raptors merch that honors the country’s diversity and culture.

The player also teamed up with Pascal Siakam and other Canadian partners, including Nav Bhatia, a Raptors “Superfan,” and his daughter Tia Bhatia, a philanthropist and social media influencer.

The Hudson’s Bay Foundation Charter for Change initiativ. W which seeks to hasten racial equity in Canada, received 100% of the net merchandise sales proceeds.

Additionally, Dalano collaborated with @nordstromcanada and Operation Warm on December 7, 2022 to provide 390+ brand-new coats to students at Daystrom Public School.

Interesting Facts of Dalano Banton

• Banton’s jersey number, #45, is a nod to the 45 Kipling bus that he traveled on during his school days. Many players have worn or currently wear 45 in the NBA, including Michael Jordan, Adrian Dantley, Donovan Mitchell, and Boban Marjanovic.
• Dalano also played for the Canadian national team at the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.
• Dalano Banton was 5′ 6” (1.67 m) at the start of high school & grew from 6’6″ (1.98 m) in prep school to 6’9″ (2.05 m) in his final year at the University of Nebraska.
• While at Nebraska, he scored the college’s history second triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds & 10 assists against Doane College. The first-ever was by Cam Mack against Purdue in 2019-20, with 11 points, 10 rebounds & 12 assists.