Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Danté Exum

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 3, 2025

Discover the career path of Danté Exum, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Danté Exum is an Australian professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was drafted fifth overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA draft, foregoing the traditional college route. Known for his athleticism and potential, Exum's career has been marked by periods of promise interspersed with injuries. He has also represented the Australian national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: FIBA Under-17 World Cup

In 2012, Exum played for Australia's junior national team at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team.

April 2013: Nike Hoop Summit Participation

In April 2013, Danté Exum participated in the Nike Hoop Summit for the World Select Team, recording 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a 112–98 win over the USA Junior Select Team.

2013: Australian National High School Basketball Championship Win

In 2013, Danté Exum competed for Lake Ginninderra in the Australian National High School Basketball Championships, helping them win the title.

2013: FIBA Under-19 World Cup and Senior National Team Debut

In 2013, Danté Exum was named to the All-Tournament Team at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup. 2013 also marked Exum's debut for the senior national team, playing against New Zealand at the FIBA Oceania Championship.

January 2014: Signs with Agents, Declares for NBA Draft

On 28 January 2014, Danté Exum signed with agents from Landmark Sports and declared for the 2014 NBA draft.

2014: Drafted into NBA

In 2014, Danté Exum bypassed college and was selected by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft.

2014: FIBA World Cup

In 2014, Danté Exum played for Australia at the FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 2.7 points in six games.

2014: NBA Debut and Rookie Season

In 2014, Danté Exum was drafted by the Utah Jazz. On October 29, he made his NBA debut, scoring five points against the Houston Rockets. He played in all 82 games, averaging 4.8 points.

2015: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

In 2015, Danté Exum was selected to compete in the Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New York.

2016: Return to Action and Career High

In 2016, Danté Exum returned to action, playing in 28 of the first 29 games of the season. On March 11, he scored a career-high 22 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 2018: First Appearance of the Season

In March 2018, Danté Exum made his first appearance of the season on March 15, finishing with 10 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns. On March 30, he scored a season-high 21 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

July 2018: Re-signed with the Jazz

On 6 July 2018, Exum re-signed with the Jazz.

December 2018: Season-High 20 Points

On 27 December 2018, Exum scored a season-high 20 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

December 2019: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers

On 24 December 2019, Danté Exum was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Jordan Clarkson.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2020, Danté Exum played for the Australian national team and won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020: Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Danté Exum was selected for the Australian basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. In the bronze playoff, he significantly contributed to Australia's victory.

January 2021: Trade to Houston Rockets

On 16 January 2021, Danté Exum was traded to the Houston Rockets in a multi-player deal that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. He did not appear in any regular season games for Houston.