Career Timeline of Donte DiVincenzo: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2026

How Donte DiVincenzo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Donte DiVincenzo is an Italian-American professional basketball player currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He achieved significant success in college basketball at Villanova University, securing national championships in both 2016 and 2018. His outstanding performance in the 2018 Final Four earned him the Most Outstanding Player award, highlighting his impact and skill during that championship run.

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2015: Named Boys' Basketball Player of the Year

In 2015, Donte DiVincenzo was named Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association's Boys' Basketball Player of the Year.

2016: Won national championship

In 2016, Donte DiVincenzo won a national championship playing college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.

February 10, 2018: Career-high 30 points against Butler

On February 10, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo scored a then career-high 30 points in an 86–75 win over Butler.

April 19, 2018: Declared for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent

On April 19, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo announced he would declare for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent, leaving open the possibility of a return to Villanova.

May 29, 2018: Announced he would remain in the draft and hire an agent

On May 29, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo announced he would remain in the NBA draft and hire an agent, forgoing his final two years of eligibility at Villanova.

June 21, 2018: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft

On June 21, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2018 NBA draft.

July 10, 2018: Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 10, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they had signed Donte DiVincenzo.

2018: Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks

In 2018, Donte DiVincenzo was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft.

2018: Won national championship and named Final Four Most Outstanding Player

In 2018, Donte DiVincenzo won a national championship and was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player (MOP) playing college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.

December 25, 2021: Returned to the court after injury

On December 25, 2021, Donte DiVincenzo made his return to the court after being out for six months, logging 3 points and 2 rebounds in 15 minutes during a 117–113 win over the Boston Celtics.

2021: Won first NBA championship with the Bucks

In 2021, Donte DiVincenzo won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

February 10, 2022: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

On February 10, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a four-team trade that sent Serge Ibaka to the Bucks.

July 8, 2022: Signed with the Golden State Warriors

On July 8, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo signed with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $9.3M deal.

June 2023: Turned down player option and opted for free agency

In June 2023, Donte DiVincenzo turned down a $4.7 million player option for the second season and opted for free agency.

July 8, 2023: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 8, 2023, Donte DiVincenzo signed with the New York Knicks on a four-year, $50 million deal.

March 25, 2024: Career-high 40 points and Knicks franchise record

On March 25, 2024, Donte DiVincenzo scored a career-high 40 points in a 124–99 victory over the Detroit Pistons. He also set a new Knicks franchise record for three-pointers in a single game with 11 three-pointers.

October 2, 2024: Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

On October 2, 2024, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop, Julius Randle, and one lottery protected first–round pick were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets.