History of Coby White in Timeline

Coby White is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was a highly regarded high school player in North Carolina, becoming the state's all-time leading prep scorer. White was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 as the seventh overall pick and earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. In 2024, he was runner-up for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

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February 16, 2000: Coby White Born

On February 16, 2000, Alec Jacoby "Coby" White was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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August 15, 2017: Death of his father

On August 15, 2017, Coby White's father, Donald, passed away due to liver cancer. Donald White previously played college basketball at North Carolina Central before becoming a factory worker.

November 8, 2017: Signed with North Carolina

On November 8, 2017, Coby White signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for North Carolina.

November 6, 2018: College Debut

On November 6, 2018, Coby White made his debut for North Carolina against Wofford, starting at point guard and recording eight points and three assists in their 78–67 win.

2018: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship

During the summer of 2018, Coby White was named to the United States U18 National team and helped lead the team to a gold medal in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada, earning all-tournament honors.

2018: Awards and Honors

In 2018, Coby White was awarded the USA Today's North Carolina Player of the Year, named to the McDonald's All-American Game, and nominated to the MaxPreps All-America first team.

February 26, 2019: Career-High Points Against Syracuse

On February 26, 2019, Coby White scored a career-high 34 points against Syracuse, leading North Carolina to a 93–85 victory.

April 3, 2019: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 3, 2019, after one season at North Carolina, Coby White declared for the 2019 NBA draft, where he earned All-ACC 2nd Team honors.

June 20, 2019: Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

On June 20, 2019, Coby White was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

July 1, 2019: Signed with the Bulls

On July 1, 2019, Coby White signed with the Chicago Bulls.

October 23, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2019, Coby White made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls, scoring 17 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He became the first player born in the 2000s to play in the NBA.

November 12, 2019: Bulls Franchise Record

On November 12, 2019, Coby White set a Bulls franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single quarter, hitting seven in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, and finished with 27 points.

2019: Drafted by the Bulls

In 2019, Coby White was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA draft with the seventh overall pick.

February 22, 2020: Career-High 33 Points

On February 22, 2020, Coby White scored a then career-high 33 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

September 15, 2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On September 15, 2020, Coby White was named to the 2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the NBA.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, Coby White was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

February 10, 2021: 30 Points, Eight 3-Pointers, and 7 Assists

On February 10, 2021, Coby White scored 30 points, eight 3-pointers, and 7 assists in a 129–116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Bulls franchise record with teammate Zach LaVine when they each made 8 shots from behind the arc.

June 10, 2021: Shoulder Surgery

On June 10, 2021, Coby White underwent left shoulder surgery and was ruled out for at least four months.

January 31, 2023: Fastest Bulls Player to 500 Career Three-Point Baskets

On January 31, 2023, in a 108–103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Coby White became the fastest player (237 games) in Bulls franchise history to make 500 career three-point baskets.

July 7, 2023: Contract Extension with the Bulls

On July 7, 2023, Coby White signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls.

April 17, 2024: Career-High 42 Points

On April 17, 2024, Coby White scored a then career-high 42 points in a 131–116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament.

April 23, 2024: Second in Most Improved Player Race

On April 23, 2024, Coby White finished second in the race for the 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player, narrowly losing to Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey.

2024: Second in NBA Most Improved Player Award

In 2024, Coby White finished second in NBA Most Improved Player award behind Tyrese Maxey.

January 4, 2025: 33 Points and Career-High Nine 3-Pointers

On January 4, 2025, Coby White scored 33 points and a career-high nine 3-pointers in a 139–126 win against the New York Knicks.

February 4, 2026: Traded to the Charlotte Hornets

On February 4, 2026, Coby White was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Ousmane Dieng, Collin Sexton and multiple second-round draft picks.