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 a professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for 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 in 2018 by the Utah Jazz, Allen has since played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks before joining the Suns in 2023. His career has been marked by multiple team changes within a relatively short period in the NBA.

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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, where he won a state championship the previous year. He also won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest.

April 7, 2015: NCAA Championship Victory

On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke to victory in the NCAA championship game, scoring 16 points. He was cited as one of the main reasons for Duke's win.

2015: NCAA National Championship

During his four seasons at Duke, Allen played in 15 NCAA tournament games, helping the Blue Devils win the 2015 NCAA national championship.

2015: Offensive Player in ACC

During the 2015 season, Grayson Allen was one of the best offensive players in the ACC, averaging 21 points per game and shooting 41% from three-point range.

November 12, 2016: Win Over Grand Canyon

On November 12, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and 10 rebounds in a 96–61 win over Grand Canyon.

November 29, 2016: Win Against Michigan State

On November 29, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 24 points and 4 assists in a 78–69 win against Michigan State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

December 10, 2016: Victory Over UNLV

On December 10, 2016, Grayson Allen tallied 34 points in a 94–45 victory over UNLV.

2016: 2016-2017 Season Statistics

During the 2016-2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.

January 28, 2017: Win Against Wake Forest

On January 28, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 19 points in an 85–83 win against Wake Forest.

January 30, 2017: Victory Over Notre Dame

On January 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points and 5 assists in an 84–74 victory over Notre Dame.

February 4, 2017: Win Against Pittsburgh

On February 4, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 72–64 win against Pittsburgh.

February 9, 2017: Win Over North Carolina

On February 9, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and 3 assists in an 86–78 win over rival North Carolina.

April 18, 2017: Returns to Duke

On April 18, 2017, it was announced that Allen would return to Duke for his senior season and was restored as captain.

November 14, 2017: Win Against Michigan State

On November 14, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 37 points in an 88–81 win against Michigan State.

November 29, 2017: Victory Over Indiana

On November 29, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 91–81 victory over Indiana.

December 2, 2017: Win Against South Dakota

On December 2, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and 3 rebounds in a 96–80 win against South Dakota.

December 30, 2017: Win Over Florida State

On December 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 22 points and 3 rebounds in a 100–93 win over Florida State.

2017: Season Statistics

During the 2017 season, Grayson Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

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

2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

In 2018, Grayson Allen was drafted with 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 with seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in a 137–143 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.

July 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

In July 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

August 5, 2020: Season High 20 Points

On August 5, 2020, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 points and logged a career-high six 3-pointers in a 115–124 loss to the Utah Jazz.

December 16, 2020: Team Option Exercised

On December 16, 2020, Memphis announced that they had exercised their team option on 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 110–126 loss to the Utah Jazz.

August 7, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded by the Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks.

August 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

In August 2021, Grayson Allen was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 22, 2022: Playoff Career High

On April 22, 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Allen scored a then-playoff career-high 22 points in a 111–81 win over the Chicago Bulls.

January 4, 2023: Game Winning Shot

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

September 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

In September 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

September 27, 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On September 27, 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

January 5, 2024: 31 Points and Career High 9 Three Pointers

On January 5, 2024, Grayson Allen scored 31 points with a new career-high 9-of-14 three-pointers made in a 113–97 win over the Miami Heat.

April 15, 2024: Signs Four-Year Extension

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, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists in a 135-127 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz. Allen scored 6 points in the last 4.4 seconds of regulation, including a game-tying buzzer-beater.

2029: Future Draft Pick

In September 27, 2023, as part of a three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers.