History of Garrett Temple in Timeline

Garrett Temple is a professional basketball player currently with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball for the LSU Tigers.

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1971: Collis Temple at LSU

In 1971, Collis Temple, Garrett Temple's father, began playing basketball at LSU, becoming the first African American to do so.

1974: Collis Temple at LSU

In 1974, Collis Temple, Garrett Temple's father, played at LSU.

1983: Howard Carter's Record

In 1983, Howard Carter set the record for LSU's all-time leader in minutes played, a record Garrett Temple broke later in his career.

May 8, 1986: Garrett Temple Born

On May 8, 1986, Garrett Bartholomew Temple was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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1999: Collis Temple III at LSU

In 1999, Collis Temple III, Garrett Temple's brother, began playing basketball at LSU.

2003: Collis Temple III at LSU

In 2003, Collis Temple III, Garrett Temple's brother, played at LSU.

2004: Attended Louisiana State University

In 2004, Garrett Temple attended Louisiana State University.

2004: State Championship Win

In 2004, as a senior at LSU Laboratory School, Garrett Temple led University High to the Class 2A state championship, averaging 13.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.

2005: Redshirt Freshman Year

In 2005, Garrett Temple redshirted at Louisiana State University to focus on improving his game.

May 2007: Reach USA Tour of China

In May 2007, Garrett Temple participated in the Reach USA Tour of China, playing on an all-star team that achieved a 6-2 record against two Chinese league teams.

September 2009: Signed with Houston Rockets

In September 2009, Garrett Temple signed with the Houston Rockets after participating in the NBA Summer League.

October 21, 2009: Waived by Rockets

On October 21, 2009, Garrett Temple was waived by the Houston Rockets.

November 2009: Acquired by Rio Grande Valley Vipers

In November 2009, Garrett Temple was acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers as an affiliate player.

February 8, 2010: Signed First 10-Day Contract with Rockets

On February 8, 2010, Garrett Temple signed a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets.

February 20, 2010: Signed Second 10-Day Contract with Rockets

On February 20, 2010, Garrett Temple signed a second 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets.

March 3, 2010: Signed 10-Day Contract with Sacramento Kings

On March 3, 2010, Garrett Temple signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.

March 13, 2010: Signed 10-Day Contract with Spurs

On March 13, 2010, Garrett Temple signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

March 23, 2010: Signed with Spurs for Remainder of Season

On March 23, 2010, Garrett Temple signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the rest of the season.

July 2010: Joined Spurs for Summer League

In July 2010, Garrett Temple participated in the NBA Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs.

November 11, 2010: Waived by Spurs

On November 11, 2010, Garrett Temple was waived by the San Antonio Spurs.

November 30, 2010: Re-acquired by Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On November 30, 2010, Garrett Temple was re-acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

December 30, 2010: Traded to Erie BayHawks

On December 30, 2010, Garrett Temple was traded to the Erie BayHawks in exchange for Jeff Adrien.

January 25, 2011: Signed 10-Day Contract with Bucks

On January 25, 2011, Garrett Temple signed a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

February 5, 2011: Signed Second 10-Day Contract with Bucks

On February 5, 2011, Garrett Temple signed a second 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

February 17, 2011: Returned to BayHawks

On February 17, 2011, Garrett Temple returned to the Erie BayHawks.

March 7, 2011: Signed 10-Day Contract with Bobcats

On March 7, 2011, Garrett Temple signed a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Bobcats.

March 17, 2011: Signed Second 10-Day Contract with Bobcats

On March 17, 2011, Garrett Temple signed a second 10-day contract with the Charlotte Bobcats.

March 28, 2011: Signed with Bobcats for Remainder of Season

On March 28, 2011, Garrett Temple signed with the Charlotte Bobcats for the rest of the season.

July 27, 2011: Signed with Novipiù Casale Monferrato

On July 27, 2011, Garrett Temple signed a one-year deal with Novipiù Casale Monferrato of Italy.

July 2012: Joined Summer Leagues

In July 2012, Garrett Temple participated in the Orlando Summer League with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Las Vegas Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

September 13, 2012: Signed with Miami Heat

On September 13, 2012, Garrett Temple signed with the Miami Heat.

October 27, 2012: Waived by Heat

On October 27, 2012, Garrett Temple was waived by the Miami Heat.

November 1, 2012: Re-acquired by Erie BayHawks

On November 1, 2012, Garrett Temple was re-acquired by the Erie BayHawks and then traded to the Reno Bighorns four days later.

December 25, 2012: Signed with Washington Wizards

On December 25, 2012, Garrett Temple signed with the Washington Wizards.

July 10, 2013: Re-signed with Wizards

On July 10, 2013, Garrett Temple re-signed with the Washington Wizards.

July 18, 2014: Re-signed with Wizards for $2 Million

On July 18, 2014, Garrett Temple re-signed with the Washington Wizards for a two-year, $2 million deal.

November 1, 2014: Career High 18 Points

On November 1, 2014, Garrett Temple scored a then-career-high 18 points in a 108–97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

June 15, 2015: Exercised Player Option with Wizards

On June 15, 2015, Garrett Temple exercised his player option with the Washington Wizards for the 2015–16 season.

July 9, 2016: Signed with Sacramento Kings

On July 9, 2016, Garrett Temple signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Sacramento Kings for a second stint.

February 1, 2017: Ruled Out with Biceps Injury

On February 1, 2017, Garrett Temple was ruled out for two to three weeks due to a partial tear of his left biceps femoris muscle.

2017: Kára McCullough Won Miss USA

In 2017, Kára McCullough won the Miss USA competition.

January 23, 2018: Career-High 34 Points

On January 23, 2018, Garrett Temple scored a career-high 34 points, including 19 in the final quarter, to lead the Kings to a 105–99 victory over the Orlando Magic.

July 17, 2018: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 17, 2018, Garrett Temple was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Deyonta Davis, Ben McLemore, a 2021 second-round pick, and cash considerations.

October 19, 2018: Game-High 30 Points vs Hawks

On October 19, 2018, Garrett Temple scored a game-high 30 points in a 131–117 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

2018: Part of "Starting Five"

In 2018, Garrett Temple became a member of the "Starting Five", whose goal was to raise $225,000 through Hoops2O to fund five wells in East Africa.

January 26, 2019: Ruled Out with Shoulder Strain

On January 26, 2019, Garrett Temple was ruled out for one to two weeks with a mild strain in his left shoulder.

February 7, 2019: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 7, 2019, Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green were traded by the Grizzlies to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Avery Bradley.

July 8, 2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets

On July 8, 2019, Garrett Temple signed a two-year, $9.7 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

February 2020: Hoops2O Funded Ten Wells

By February 2020, the Hoops2O charity, of which Garrett Temple was a member, had funded the construction of ten wells in Tanzania and Kenya, bringing water to over 52,000 citizens.