Career Timeline of Donte DiVincenzo: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Donte DiVincenzo is an American professional basketball player currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He achieved significant success in college, winning two national championships with Villanova and earning the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award in 2018. Drafted 17th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018, he won an NBA championship with them in 2021. Since then, he has played for the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks before landing in Minnesota. He holds Knicks franchise records for single-game and single-season three-point shots made.

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January 29, 2017: Dubbed the "Big Ragu"

On January 29, 2017, sportscaster Gus Johnson dubbed Donte DiVincenzo the "Big Ragu" after his last-second tip in a game that gave Villanova the win against the University of Virginia.

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 option to return to Villanova.

May 29, 2018: Remained in the NBA draft and hired 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: Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks

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.

December 25, 2021: Return to the court after injury

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

January 22, 2022: Season-high 20 points against the Sacramento Kings

On January 22, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo scored a season high 20 points in a 133–127 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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, with a player option on the second year.

June 2023: Turned down player option

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 franchise record

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