Max Strus

Basketball Player

American Hickory Hills, Illinois

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Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/03/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceHickory Hills, Illinois

Latest News about Max Strus

15/07/2025

Max Strus continued his strong performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025-26 season, averaging 16.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. His defensive contributions and shooting consistency have made him a vital part of the team's playoff push.

03/04/2025

Strus was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2024-25 season, recognizing his elite defensive skills. This accolade highlights his growth as a two-way player and his importance to the Cavaliers' success.

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Bio/Wiki

Max Strus is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Known for his shooting ability and defensive versatility, Strus became a key contributor for the Heat, helping them reach the 2023 NBA Finals.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 5"
Weight215 lbs

Personal Life

Strus is married and has a family. He underwent EVO ICL surgery to address vision challenges, which improved his on-court performance.

Family

Strus's parents supported his early athletic development. He played both basketball and baseball in high school as a two-sport athlete.

Career

College Career
Lewis University
Years2014-2016
Achievements
  • GLVC Freshman of the Year (2014-15)
  • All-GLVC Second Team (2014-15)
  • GLVC Tournament MVP (2015-16)
  • NABC All-American (2015-16)
  • NABC All-Midwest District First Team (2015-16)
  • D2CCA All-Midwest Region First Team (2015-16)
  • All-GLVC First Team (2015-16)
  • USBWA National Player of the Week (2015-16)
  • GLVC Player of the Week (2015-16)
  • Led Lewis to first Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament title in 14 years (2015-16)
DePaul University
Years2016-2019
Achievements
  • Second team All-BIG EAST (2018-19)
  • Career scoring average of 18.6 points per game, fourth in program history
  • Second all-time with 554 three-point field goal attempts
  • Third all-time with 194 three-pointers made
  • 21st player at DePaul with 100 career three-pointers
  • 51st player with 1,000 career points
  • Scored in double-figures in 58 of 66 career games
  • Eight career games of 30 or more points
Professional Career
TeamCleveland Cavaliers
PositionGuard
Jersey Number2
Experience6th Season
Chicago Bulls
Years2019
Contract TypeTwo-way contract
NotableMade official NBA debut on November 22, 2019 against the Miami Heat, recording 5 points in 5 minutes
Miami Heat
Years2021-2023
SignedAugust 2021
Achievements
  • Reached 2023 NBA Finals
  • Became a key shooter and defender for the team
  • Earned recognition as a top two-way player
Cleveland Cavaliers
TeamCleveland Cavaliers
PositionGuard
Jersey Number2
Experience6th Season
Signed2023
ContractFour-year, $62.3 million contract signed in July 2023

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/maxstrus/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/maxstrus

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Career scoring average of 18.6 points per game at DePaul, fourth in program history.
2. Broke Lewis single-game scoring record with 52 points.
3. Averaged 19 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior in high school.
4. Led Lewis University in scoring (20.2 ppg), rebounding (8.4 rpg), and assists (3.5 apg) during 2015-16 season.
5. Broke Lewis single-season scoring record with 666 points in 2015-16.
6. Three-year varsity letterwinner for Stagg in both basketball and baseball.
7. Earned IBCA All-State Third Team, All-Southwest Suburban Conference, Regional Reporter Player of the Year, and Southtown/Star All-Area accolades in high school.
8. Named John McBride Thanksgiving Tournament MVP and selected to All-York Holiday Tournament team in high school.
9. Signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls in 2019.
10. Suffered a season-ending knee injury in early 2020 requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
11. Underwent EVO ICL surgery to address vision challenges.
12. Born in Chicago, Illinois with a lifelong passion for basketball.
13. Two-sport athlete in high school, playing both basketball and baseball.
14. One of only two sophomores selected as a finalist for the Bevo Francis Award recognizing the nation's top player in small college basketball.
15. Born in Hickory Hills, Illinois with a lifelong passion for basketball.
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