Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gary Trent Jr.

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Gary Trent Jr.

How Gary Trent Jr. built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Gary Trent Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He honed his skills playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils before entering the professional ranks. Known for his scoring ability and three-point shooting, Trent Jr. has established himself as a valuable contributor to his teams.

1993: Gary Trent Sr. Wins Gold Medal

In 1993, Gary Trent Sr., Gary Trent Jr's father, played on the U.S. Olympic Festival North Team, winning the gold medal with a 4-0 record.

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November 10, 2016: Signed Letter of Intent to Duke University

On November 10, 2016, Gary Trent Jr. signed his letter of intent to attend Duke University. He joined a highly-rated recruiting class.

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December 9, 2017: Scored 25 Points Against Boston College

On December 9, 2017, Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 points against Boston College and tied a Duke Freshman record with six three-point shots made.

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2017: Transfer to Prolific Prep Academy

In 2017, Gary Trent Jr. transferred to Prolific Prep Academy in Napa, California, for his senior year. He averaged 31.8 points per game and helped his team achieve a 29-3 record.

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January 13, 2018: Scored 19 Points Against Wake Forest

On January 13, 2018, Gary Trent Jr., despite battling an illness, scored 19 points in a victory over Wake Forest.

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January 29, 2018: Scored Double-Double Against Notre Dame

On January 29, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. scored a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in a victory against Notre Dame.

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June 21, 2018: Drafted by Sacramento Kings and Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On June 21, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 37th overall selection in the 2018 NBA draft and was subsequently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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2018: Duke Participates in NCAA Tournament

In 2018, Duke entered the NCAA men's basketball tournament as the #2 seed in the Midwest, advancing to the Elite Eight before losing to Kansas.

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2020: Increased Playing Time and Points Per Game

In 2020, Gary Trent Jr.'s playing time and scoring improved, averaging 22 minutes and 8.9 points per game.

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March 25, 2021: Traded to Toronto Raptors

On March 25, 2021, Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood were traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Norman Powell.

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August 2, 2021: Signed Three-Year Deal with Raptors

On August 2, 2021, Gary Trent Jr. signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Toronto Raptors.

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January 25, 2022: Scored 32 Points in win vs Charlotte Hornets

On January 25, 2022, Gary Trent Jr. scored 32 points in a 125–113 win against the Charlotte Hornets.

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June 20, 2023: Exercised Player Option to Return to Raptors

On June 20, 2023, Gary Trent Jr. exercised his $18.56 million player option to return to the Raptors for the 2023–24 season.

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December 18, 2023: Achieved First Career Double-Double

On December 18, 2023, Gary Trent Jr. achieved his first career double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.

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March 7, 2024: Scored Season-High 30 Points

On March 7, 2024, Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 30 points in a loss against the Phoenix Suns.

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April 5, 2024: Helped Raptors Break Losing Streak

On April 5, 2024, Gary Trent Jr. scored 31 points and helped the Raptors break their 15-game losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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July 20, 2024: Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 20, 2024, Gary Trent Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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July 8, 2025: Re-signed with the Bucks

On July 8, 2025, Trent Jr. re–signed with the Bucks on a two-year, $7.5 million contract. The second year is a player option.

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