Childhood and Education Journey of Steven Adams in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 14, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steven Adams. A timeline of key moments.

Steven Adams is a New Zealand professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He played one season with the Wellington Saints before transitioning to college basketball in the United States, playing for Pittsburgh in 2012.

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July 1993: Steven Adams Born

In July 1993, Steven Funaki Paea He Ofa Ki Loa Adams was born. He is a New Zealand professional basketball player.

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December 2011: Graduates from Scots College

In December 2011, Steven Adams graduated from Scots College and passed through the NCAA Clearinghouse.

December 2011: Enrolls at Notre Dame Preparatory School

In December 2011, after graduating from Scots College, Steven Adams enrolled at Notre Dame Preparatory School for one semester.

June 2012: Enrolls at Pittsburgh

In June 2012, after attending Notre Dame Preparatory School, Steven Adams enrolled at Pittsburgh.

2012: Moves to United States

In 2012, Steven Adams moved to the United States to play college basketball for Pittsburgh.

2012: Adams reflects on Father's death

In 2012, Steven Adams recalled his father's death as one of the defining moments of his life in an interview.

December 2018: Catches Mason Plumlee to Prevent Injury

On December 14, 2018, Steven Adams received praise for catching his opponent Mason Plumlee after Plumlee fell over Adams, preventing a serious injury.

2018: Plays Fortnite and Online Chess

Between 2018 and 2020, Steven Adams often posted his "Fortnite" and online chess wins on Instagram.

2018: Autobiography Released

In 2018, Steven Adams' autobiography, "Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight" co-written by Madeleine Chapman, was released.

2020: Plays Fortnite and Online Chess

Between 2018 and 2020, Steven Adams often posted his "Fortnite" and online chess wins on Instagram.

2022: Featured in Documentary Film

In 2022, an interview with Steven Adams was featured in the documentary film "Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold", where he discusses the childhood of his sister, Olympic shot putter Valerie Adams.

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