Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brandon Jennings

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Brandon Jennings

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brandon Jennings made an impact.

Brandon Jennings is an American former professional basketball player notable for playing nine seasons in the NBA. Jennings gained early recognition for being the first American high school player to forgo college and play professionally in Europe before entering the NBA. He was drafted 10th overall in 2009. His career included notable performances such as a 55-point game early in his career, though injuries impacted his long-term potential.

June 2008: Considering Euroleague

In June 2008, Brandon Jennings announced he was considering skipping college to play professionally in the Euroleague.

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July 16, 2008: Signed with Lottomatica Roma

On July 16, 2008, Brandon Jennings signed a $1.65 million contract with Lottomatica Roma of the Italian Serie A and received a $2 million contract from Under Armour.

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2008: Serie A Season Averages

During the 2008 Serie A season, Brandon Jennings averaged 5.5 points and 7.6 points in Euroleague games.

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October 30, 2009: NBA Debut

On October 30, 2009, Brandon Jennings made his NBA debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, recording 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

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November 14, 2009: 55-Point Game

On November 14, 2009, Brandon Jennings scored 55 points against the Golden State Warriors, breaking the team rookie record and becoming the youngest player to score 55 points.

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2009: NBA Draft

In 2009, Brandon Jennings declared for the NBA draft after playing professionally in Italy and was selected 10th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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2009: Donation to Earthquake Victims

In 2009, Brandon Jennings donated $50,000 to support victims of the L'Aquila earthquake.

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2009: Drafted by Bucks

In 2009, Brandon Jennings was selected tenth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft.

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June 24, 2010: Charity Soccer Match

On June 24, 2010, Brandon Jennings participated in Steve Nash's Showdown in Chinatown charity soccer match.

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October 30, 2010: First Triple Double

On October 30, 2010, Brandon Jennings recorded his first triple double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Charlotte Bobcats.

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March 25, 2011: Season-High 37 Points

On March 25, 2011, Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 37 points against the New York Knicks.

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2012: Game-Winning Shot and Playoff Appearance

In 2012, Brandon Jennings made a game-winning three-pointer and helped the Bucks reach the playoffs for the first time since his rookie season.

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July 31, 2013: Signed with Detroit Pistons

On July 31, 2013, Brandon Jennings was signed-and-traded to the Detroit Pistons for a three-year contract.

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December 5, 2013: Returned to Milwaukee

On December 5, 2013, Brandon Jennings returned to Milwaukee in a 105-98 win over the Bucks, finishing with 17 points and 11 assists.

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2013: Trade to Pistons

In 2013, Brandon Jennings was traded to the Detroit Pistons after playing four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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January 11, 2014: Tied Assist Record

On January 11, 2014, Brandon Jennings recorded 16 assists in the first half, tying Isiah Thomas' franchise record.

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January 16, 2015: Season-High 37 Points

On January 16, 2015, Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 37 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

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February 16, 2016: Traded to Orlando Magic

On February 16, 2016, Brandon Jennings was traded to the Orlando Magic along with Ersan İlyasova.

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July 8, 2016: Signed with Knicks

On July 8, 2016, Brandon Jennings signed with the New York Knicks.

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October 25, 2016: Knicks Debut

On October 25, 2016, Brandon Jennings debuted for the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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2016: Trade to Magic

In 2016, Brandon Jennings was traded to the Orlando Magic after spending three seasons with the Detroit Pistons.

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February 27, 2017: Waived by Knicks

On February 27, 2017, Brandon Jennings was waived by the New York Knicks.

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March 1, 2017: Signed with Wizards

On March 1, 2017, Brandon Jennings signed with the Washington Wizards.

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July 28, 2017: Signed with Shanxi Brave Dragons

On July 28, 2017, Brandon Jennings signed with the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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December 9, 2017: Released by Shanxi

On December 9, 2017, Brandon Jennings was released by Shanxi Brave Dragons.

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2017: Split Season

In 2017, Brandon Jennings split the season between the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards before a final stint in Milwaukee.

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February 13, 2018: Acquired by Wisconsin Herd

On February 13, 2018, Brandon Jennings was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

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March 11, 2018: Signed with Milwaukee Bucks

On March 11, 2018, Brandon Jennings signed a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, returning to the franchise for a second stint.

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August 1, 2018: Waived by Bucks

On August 1, 2018, Brandon Jennings was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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August 20, 2018: Signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg

On August 20, 2018, Brandon Jennings signed a one-year deal with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League.

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November 20, 2018: Contract Terminated

On November 20, 2018, Brandon Jennings's contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg was terminated.

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