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. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Known for his scoring ability and three-point shooting, Trent Jr. has established himself as a valuable player in the league.
In 1993, Gary Trent Sr., Gary Trent Jr.'s father, played on the U.S. Olympic Festival North Team. The team finished with a 4–0 record and captured the gold medal.
On November 10, 2016, Gary Trent Jr. signed his letter of intent to attend Duke University.
In 2017, Gary Trent Jr. was rated as a five-star recruit and considered one of the best players in the 2017 high school class by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.
In 2017, Gary Trent Jr. was selected to play in both the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald's All-American Boys Game following his senior year at Prolific Prep Academy.
On January 13, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points in a victory over Wake Forest, despite battling an illness.
On January 29, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. scored a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in an 88–66 victory against Notre Dame.
On June 21, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 37th overall selection in the 2018 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2019, Gary Trent Jr.'s numbers significantly improved in his second year in the NBA. He averaged 22 minutes and 8.9 points per game.
In 2020, Gary Trent Jr. continued to improve in his third year in the NBA, averaging 31 minutes and 15 points per game.
On March 25, 2021, Gary Trent Jr. was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Rodney Hood in exchange for Norman Powell.
On August 2, 2021, Trent Jr. signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Raptors.
On January 25, 2022, Trent Jr. scored 32 points in a 125–113 win vs the Charlotte Hornets.
On June 20, 2023, Gary Trent Jr. exercised his $18.56 million player option to return to the Raptors for the 2023–24 season.
On December 18, 2023, Gary Trent Jr. achieved his first career double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 114–99 win against the Charlotte Hornets.
On March 7, 2024, Trent Jr. scored a season-high 30 points in a 120–113 loss against the Phoenix Suns.
On April 5, 2024, Trent Jr. helped the Raptors break their 15-game losing streak, scoring 31 points in a 117–111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
On July 20, 2024, Trent Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
On February 9, 2025, Trent Jr. scored a then season-high 23 points during a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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