Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Elijah Millsap

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Elijah Millsap

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

Elijah Millsap is an American former professional basketball player. He concluded his career with the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League. Before turning professional, Millsap played college basketball at both the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

2010: NBA Draft and Thunder contract

In 2010, Elijah Millsap went undrafted in the NBA draft but joined the Detroit Pistons for the NBA Summer League. He later signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder but was waived. He was then acquired by the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

November 28, 2011: Acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders

On November 28, 2011, Elijah Millsap was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

July 2012: Joins Atlanta Hawks for NBA Summer League

In July 2012, Elijah Millsap joined the Atlanta Hawks for the NBA Summer League.

November 2012: Released by the Shanghai Sharks

In November 2012, Elijah Millsap was released by the Shanghai Sharks in favor of Gilbert Arenas.

December 12, 2012: Reacquired by the D-Fenders

On December 12, 2012, Elijah Millsap was reacquired by the D-Fenders.

June 2013: Joins Petron Blaze Boosters

In June 2013, Elijah Millsap joined the Petron Blaze Boosters of the Philippine Basketball Association for the 2013 Governor's Cup.

2013: Joins the Petron Blaze Boosters

In 2013, Elijah Millsap joined the Petron Blaze Boosters of the Philippine Basketball Association for the Governor's Cup.

January 13, 2014: Signs with Maccabi Ashdod

On January 13, 2014, Elijah Millsap signed with Maccabi Ashdod for the rest of the 2013–14 season.

March 29, 2014: Re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders

On March 29, 2014, Elijah Millsap was re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

July 2014: Joins Philadelphia 76ers for NBA Summer League

In July 2014, Elijah Millsap joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the NBA Summer League.

January 5, 2015: Signs 10-day contract with Utah Jazz and NBA debut

On January 5, 2015, Elijah Millsap signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz and made his NBA debut against the Indiana Pacers, recording 2 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

January 5, 2016: Waived by the Jazz

On January 5, 2016, Elijah Millsap was waived by the Utah Jazz.

January 23, 2016: Signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv

On January 23, 2016, Elijah Millsap signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli League for the rest of the season.

March 10, 2016: Released by Maccabi Tel Aviv

On March 10, 2016, Elijah Millsap was released by Maccabi Tel Aviv after appearing in six games.

September 15, 2016: Signs with San Miguel Beermen

On September 15, 2016, Elijah Millsap signed with the San Miguel Beermen for the team's 2016 PBA Governors' Cup playoff run.

October 31, 2016: Acquired by Northern Arizona Suns

On October 31, 2016, Elijah Millsap was acquired by the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA Development League.

April 9, 2017: Signs with Phoenix Suns

On April 9, 2017, Elijah Millsap signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns and made his debut, recording two rebounds and one assist.

October 14, 2017: Cut from Phoenix Suns roster

On October 14, 2017, Elijah Millsap was cut from the Phoenix Suns roster.

October 20, 2017: Traded to Iowa Wolves

On October 20, 2017, Elijah Millsap was traded from the Northern Arizona Suns to the Minnesota Timberwolves's G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.

December 18, 2018: Signs with CB Breogán

On December 18, 2018, Elijah Millsap signed for CB Breogán of the Spanish Liga ACB.

March 19, 2019: Parts ways with Breogán

On March 19, 2019, Elijah Millsap parted ways with Breogan after playing 11 games.

January 3, 2022: Signs with College Park Skyhawks

On January 3, 2022, Elijah Millsap signed with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League.