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Gary Trent Jr.

Gary Trent Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Known for his shooting ability, Trent Jr. is a valuable offensive player capable of scoring from beyond the arc. His career demonstrates a trajectory of growth and adaptation within the competitive landscape of professional basketball, solidifying his role as a contributing member of the Bucks.

1993: Gary Trent Sr. Played on U.S. Olympic Festival Team

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

1996: NBA Started tracking plus/minus stat

In 1996, the NBA began tracking the plus/minus stat.

January 18, 1999: Gary Trent Jr. Born

On January 18, 1999, Gary Dajaun Trent Jr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player.

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November 10, 2016: Trent Jr. Signs with Duke University

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

December 9, 2017: Trent Jr. Scores 25 Points Against Boston College

On December 9, 2017, Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 points in a loss against Boston College, tying a Duke Freshman record.

2017: Trent Jr. Ranked as a Five-Star Recruit

In 2017, Gary Trent Jr. was rated as a five-star recruit and considered one of the best players in the high school class by multiple scouting services.

2017: Trent Jr. Transfers to Prolific Prep Academy

In 2017, prior to his senior year, Gary Trent Jr. transferred to Prolific Prep Academy. As a senior, he averaged 31.8 points per game.

January 13, 2018: Trent Jr. Scores 19 Points Against Wake Forest

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

January 15, 2018: Trent Jr. Scores Career-High 30 Points Against Miami

On January 15, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. scored a career-high 30 points in a Duke victory against Miami.

January 22, 2018: Trent Jr. Named ACC Co-Player and Rookie of the Week

On January 22, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. was named Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Player and Rookie of the Week.

January 29, 2018: Trent Jr. Scores 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.

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

On June 21, 2018, Gary Trent Jr. was drafted by the Sacramento Kings and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

2018: Duke Advances to Elite Eight in NCAA Tournament

In 2018, Duke entered the NCAA Tournament as a #1 seed and advanced to the Elite Eight before losing to Kansas.

2019: Trent Jr. Improved NBA Stats

In 2019, Gary Trent Jr's NBA performance improved, averaging 22 minutes and 8.9 points per game in the 2019–2020 season.

2020: Trent Jr. Improved NBA Stats

In 2020, Gary Trent Jr's NBA performance improved, averaging 31 minutes and 15 points per game during his 3rd season.

March 25, 2021: Trent Jr. Traded to Toronto Raptors

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

August 2, 2021: Trent Jr. Signs $54 Million Deal with Raptors

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

January 25, 2022: Trent Jr. Scores 32 Points Against Hornets

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

June 20, 2023: Trent Jr. Exercises 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.

December 18, 2023: Trent Jr. Achieves First Career Double-Double

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

March 7, 2024: Trent Jr. Scores Season-High 30 Points

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

April 5, 2024: Trent Jr. Leads Raptors to End Losing Streak

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

July 20, 2024: Trent Jr. Signs with Milwaukee Bucks

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

February 9, 2025: Trent Jr. Scores Season-High 23 Points

On February 9, 2025, Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 23 points during a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.