Grayson James Allen is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball at Duke University, winning a national championship in 2015 and becoming one of the school's top players of the 2010s. Drafted 21st overall in 2018 by the Utah Jazz, he played one season there before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, he joined the Phoenix Suns in September 2023.
October 8, 1995: Birth of Grayson James Allen
Grayson James Allen was born on October 8, 1995.
2014: McDonald's All-American Selection and Slam Dunk Contest Win
In 2014, Grayson Allen was named a McDonald's All-American and won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest.
April 7, 2015: Key Performance in NCAA Championship Game
On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen scored 16 points in the NCAA championship game, significantly contributing to Duke's victory.
2015: Strong Performance in 2015-2016 Season
During the 2015-2016 season, Grayson Allen averaged 21 points per game and played a significant role in Duke's NCAA tournament run.
2015: NCAA National Championship Win
Grayson Allen contributed to Duke's NCAA National Championship victory in 2015.
2015: NCAA Championship Victory with Duke
In 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke University win the NCAA national championship.
February 8, 2016: Tripping Incident Against Louisville
On February 8, 2016, Grayson Allen received a flagrant foul for tripping Louisville forward Ray Spalding.
November 12, 2016: 25 Points and 10 Rebounds against Grand Canyon
On November 12, 2016, Allen scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds in a win over Grand Canyon.
November 29, 2016: 24 Points and 4 Assists against Michigan State
On November 29, 2016, Allen contributed 24 points and 4 assists in a victory against Michigan State.
December 10, 2016: 34 Points against UNLV
Allen scored 34 points against UNLV on December 10, 2016.
2016: All-America and Academic All-America Honors
In 2016, Grayson Allen received both All-America and Academic All-America honors.
2016: 2016-2017 Season Performance
During the 2016-2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game.
January 4, 2017: Return from Suspension
Grayson Allen returned to play for Duke on January 4, 2017, after serving a one-game suspension.
January 28, 2017: 19 Points against Wake Forest
On January 28, 2017, Allen scored 19 points in a win against Wake Forest.
January 30, 2017: 21 Points and 5 Assists against Notre Dame
Allen scored 21 points and had 5 assists against Notre Dame on January 30, 2017.
February 4, 2017: 21 Points against Pittsburgh
Allen scored 21 points against Pittsburgh on February 4, 2017.
February 9, 2017: 25 Points and 3 Assists against North Carolina
On February 9, 2017, Allen scored 25 points and had 3 assists in a win over North Carolina.
April 18, 2017: Return to Duke for Senior Season
Grayson Allen announced his return to Duke for his senior season on April 18, 2017.
November 14, 2017: 37 Points against Michigan State
On November 14, 2017, Allen scored 37 points in a win against Michigan State.
November 29, 2017: 21 Points against Indiana
Allen scored 21 points against Indiana on November 29, 2017.
December 2, 2017: 25 Points and 3 Rebounds against South Dakota
On December 2, 2017, Allen scored 25 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in a win against South Dakota.
December 30, 2017: 22 Points and 3 Rebounds against Florida State
Allen scored 22 points and had 3 rebounds against Florida State on December 30, 2017.
2017: NCAA Tournament Second Round Exit
In 2017, Duke reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they were defeated by South Carolina, with Allen scoring 20 points in the loss.
March 9, 2018: Tripping Incident Against North Carolina
On March 9, 2018, Grayson Allen received a flagrant foul for tripping North Carolina's Garrison Brooks during the ACC tournament.
2018: Senior Season Performance
During his senior season in 2018, Grayson Allen averaged 15.5 points per game.
2018: NBA Draft Selection
Grayson Allen was drafted into the NBA by the Utah Jazz with the 21st overall pick in 2018.
April 10, 2019: Career-High 40 Points against Clippers
On April 10, 2019, Grayson Allen scored a career-high 40 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
July 6, 2019: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies
On July 6, 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 2019: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies
In July 2019, Grayson Allen was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 5, 2020: Season-High 20 Points against Utah Jazz
On August 5, 2020, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 points and made a career-high six 3-pointers against the Utah Jazz.
December 16, 2020: Team Option Exercised
On December 16, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies exercised their team option on Grayson Allen for the 2021-22 season.
March 27, 2021: Career-High Steals
On March 27, 2021, Grayson Allen recorded a career-high four steals in a game against the Utah Jazz, despite the Grizzlies losing.
August 7, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks.
August 2021: Trade to Milwaukee Bucks
Grayson Allen was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in August 2021.
January 21, 2022: Flagrant Foul and Suspension
On January 21, 2022, Grayson Allen was ejected from a game against the Chicago Bulls after a flagrant foul on Alex Caruso, resulting in a fractured wrist for Caruso and a one-game suspension for Allen.
February 2022: Engagement
Grayson Allen got engaged to Morgan Reid in February 2022.
April 22, 2022: Playoff Career-High Scoring
On April 22, 2022, Grayson Allen achieved a playoff career-high 22 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls.
July 23, 2022: Marriage
Grayson Allen married Morgan Reid on July 23, 2022.
January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot
On January 4, 2023, Grayson Allen hit a game-winning three-pointer in an overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors.
September 2023: Trade 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 as part of a three-team deal involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers.