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My Take
Markelle Fultz is one of the most fascinating what-ifs in recent NBA history. Going first overall to the 76ers in 2017 out of Washington — where he was genuinely electric as a one-and-done — felt like the start of something special. Then the shoulder injury happened, the shooting yips followed, and suddenly the consensus best prospect in his class became a cautionary tale about how quickly things can unravel. What I respect, though, is that he never disappeared. He rebuilt his game in Orlando, found his footing as a solid starting point guard, and was putting together real momentum before a torn ACL in 2021 set him back again. The resilience is real. He's still only in his mid-twenties, and watching him grind through the G League with Raptors 905 shows a guy who clearly hasn't made peace with being a footnote. I'm still rooting for the full comeback.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Markelle Fultz
- Name (Japanese)
- マーケル・フルツ
- Reading
- まーける・ふるつ
- Born
- May 29, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- DeMatha Catholic High School
- University
- University of Washington
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Markelle Fultz born?
Born May 29, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Markelle Fultz from?
Markelle Fultz is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States.
What does Markelle Fultz do?
Markelle Fultz works as basketball player.
How tall is Markelle Fultz?
Markelle Fultz is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.