Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Grayson Allen

How Grayson Allen built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Grayson Allen is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He gained prominence during his four-year college career at Duke University, where he won a national championship in 2015 and was considered one of the team's best players of the decade. Drafted 21st overall by the Utah Jazz in 2018, Allen also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks before joining the Suns in 2023.

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2014: McDonald's All-American

In 2014, Grayson Allen was selected as a McDonald's All-American out of Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida and won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest.

April 7, 2015: NCAA Championship Victory

On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen contributed 16 points to help Duke University win the NCAA championship game.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

On June 21, 2018, Grayson Allen was selected as the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.

April 10, 2019: Career-High 40 Points

On April 10, 2019, Grayson Allen scored a career-high 40 points for the Utah Jazz in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 6, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 6, 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, the draft rights to Darius Bazley and a future first-round pick, in exchange for Mike Conley.

August 5, 2020: Season-High 20 Points Against Utah Jazz

On August 5, 2020, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 points, including a career-high six 3-pointers, in a game against the Utah Jazz.

December 16, 2020: Team Option Exercised by Grizzlies

On December 16, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies announced they had exercised their team option on Grayson Allen for the 2021–22 season.

March 27, 2021: Career-High Four Steals

On March 27, 2021, Grayson Allen recorded a career-high four steals in a game against the Utah Jazz.

August 7, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks for Sam Merrill and two future second-round draft picks.

April 22, 2022: Playoff Career-High 22 Points

On April 22, 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Grayson Allen scored a then-playoff career-high 22 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls.

January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot

On January 4, 2023, Grayson Allen scored 16 points, including a game-winning three point shot, during a 104–101 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.

September 27, 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On September 27, 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-team trade involving Damian Lillard.

April 15, 2024: Signs Four-Year Extension with Suns

On April 15, 2024, Grayson Allen signed a four-year, $70 million extension with the Phoenix Suns.

February 7, 2025: Allen scores 21 points in Overtime Win

On February 7, 2025, Grayson Allen scored 21 points, secured 7 rebounds, and provided 6 assists in a 135-127 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz. Allen scored 6 crucial points in the last 4.4 seconds of regulation, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer that tied the game at 122, leading to overtime.

November 10, 2025: Allen scores career-high 42 points

On November 10, 2025, Grayson Allen achieved a career-high of 42 points, making 10 out of 15 three-point attempts, leading to a 121–98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. His performance set a Suns franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a single game.