Jakob Poeltl. Image via: Getty Images Toronto Raptors’ underrated center, Jakob Poeltl, is an Austrian professional basketball player. Known for his solid defense and rebounding skills, this NBA player has shown significant growth during his entire career with the Raptors. Last summer, in July, this 7-foot center reportedly signed a contract extension for four years, worth $104 million with his current team, the Toronto Raptors. He had achieved remarkable scores. He picked up the 2026-27 player option worth $19.7 million and added three additional years to his deal. In 2017, he won the NBA D-League Championship. Here is detailed information about Jakon Poeltl:
Exploring Jakob Poeltl’s NBA career and achievements
Born on October 15, 1995, the Toronto Raptors’ forward was the ninth overall pick of the franchise during the 2016 NBA draft. He achieved a career high after scoring 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds in 29.6 minutes, which is the fifth best among the NBA qualified players. He also spent over 4 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, and scored 8.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, playing 326 games with the franchise. In 2023, the Toronto Raptors took him back in a trade for Khem Birch and several draft picks. And in the summer of 2025, the franchise signed him to a contract extension of $104 million for four years, through the 2029-30 season. He won the Pete Newell Big Man award and the Kareen Abdul-Jabbar award in 2016. He was also named Pac-12 Player of the Year during the same year.
Jakob Poeltl’s involvement in brand endorsements
Though much information is not available about Jakob Poeltl’s involvement with various brands. However, one of the most prominent ones is with “Google Home”. He has partnered with this company to highlight his significant presence in the technology endorsement category.
Jakob Poeltl’s commitment to investments and charity work
Although the Toronto Raptors’ centre’s participation in investments is not publicly known, he has supported youth basketball programs through the National Basketball Players Association Foundation.Apart from this, he also partnered with the NPBA and the founder, Gabe Danon, to relaunch the daily online guessing game, “Poeltl”, named after him. This is to test the fan’s knowledge of various NBA players. Also read: Dwyane Wade gives his wife Gabrielle Union a unique nickname as the pair has a fun day of football and dancing in LA