Career Timeline of Dyson Daniels: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Dyson Daniels

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

Dyson Daniels is an Australian professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Drafted eighth overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022, he is known as "the Great Barrier Thief" for his defensive skills, particularly his ability to steal the ball. In 2025, Daniels achieved recognition by becoming the first Australian player to win the NBA Most Improved Player award.

2019: Signed with Bendigo Braves

In 2019, Dyson Daniels signed with the Bendigo Braves of the NBL1, his father's former team. He also joined the NBA Global Academy that year.

February 2021: Debut for Australian Senior National Team

On February 20, 2021, Dyson Daniels, at age 17, made his debut for the Australian senior national team at FIBA Asia Cup qualification, recording 23 points, six steals, and four assists.

June 2021: Signed with NBA G League Ignite

In June 2021, Dyson Daniels signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.

April 2022: Declared for the NBA draft

On April 16, 2022, Dyson Daniels declared for the 2022 NBA draft.

July 2022: Signed with New Orleans Pelicans

On July 9, 2022, Dyson Daniels signed a rookie-scale contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and joined their 2022 NBA Summer League roster. However, he suffered a right-ankle sprain in the Pelicans' Summer League opener.

2022: Drafted into NBA

In 2022, Dyson Daniels was selected eighth overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA draft.

July 2024: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks

On July 6, 2024, Dyson Daniels was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with other players and draft picks in exchange for Dejounte Murray.

2024: Helped Australia Beat France

In 2024, Dyson Daniels helped Australia to beat France in a preparation game for the Olympic Games, scoring a reverse layup on the buzzer to win the game.

October 20, 2025: Contract Extension with the Hawks

On October 20, 2025, Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension.

2025: NBA Most Improved Player award

In 2025, Dyson Daniels became the first Australian to win the NBA Most Improved Player award.