Sam Merrill is a professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of March 2025. Merrill was selected 60th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 205 pounds, Merrill has played for multiple teams in the NBA and continues his professional basketball career as of March 2025. Throughout his career, he has played for Milwaukee Bucks (2020-2021), Memphis Grizzlies (2021-2022), Cleveland Charge (2022-2023), and Cleveland Cavaliers (2023-present).
Before joining the NBA, Merrill played college basketball at Utah State University, where he helped the team win a Mountain West Championship in 2019. Sam Merrill is also known for hitting a game-winning three-pointer in the 2020 Mountain West Championship game, securing another title for Utah State.
How many rings does Sam Merrill have?
Sam Merrill has one NBA Championship ring, as of March 2025. In his rookie season, he won the championship with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2020-2021 NBA season. The Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals, a best-of-seven series, to claim their first championship in 50 years and their second overall.
The series ended 4–2 in favor of Milwaukee, with the Bucks clinching the title in Game 6 on July 20, 2021. The final score of the decisive game was 105–98, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team with a historic 50-point performance. Merrill played a supporting role during the playoffs. He appeared in eight games, averaging 3.8 minutes and 0.6 points rebounds per game.
Sam Merrill NBA Playoffs Appearances
Sam Merrill had one NBA Championship appearance with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020-2021 season, where he played in 8 playoff games. During this playoff run, he averaged 3.8 minutes, and 0.6 rebounds per game, contributing to the team’s overall success and their eventual NBA Championship title.
In addition, Merrill played 10 playoff games for the Cleveland Charge during the 2023-2024 season in the NBA G League. In this season, he averaged 12.5 minutes and 3.3 points per game.
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FAQs on Sam Merrill
A. Sam Merrill was born on May 15, 1996, in Bountiful, Utah.
A. Sam Merrill is from Bountiful, Utah, a city located just north of Salt Lake City.
A. Sam Merrill attended Utah State University, where he played college basketball and achieved success in the Mountain West Conference.
A. Sam Merrill was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft as the 60th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks.
A. Sam Merrill stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds.
