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Isaiah Joe

Derrick Isaiah "Zai" Joe is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Before turning pro, Joe played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.


July 2, 1999: Derrick Isaiah Joe Born

On July 2, 1999, Derrick Isaiah Joe, nicknamed "Zai", was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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December 1, 2018: SEC Player of the Week

On December 1, 2018, Isaiah Joe was named the SEC Player of the Week after scoring 34 points against FIU, with 10 of 13 shots made from the three-point line.

January 2, 2020: SEC Co-Player of the Week

On January 2, 2020, Joe was named the SEC co-Player of the Week after a 24-point performance in a win against Indiana.

December 27, 2020: NBA Debut

On December 27, 2020, Isaiah Joe made his NBA debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, playing seven minutes in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

October 13, 2022: Waived by 76ers

On October 13, 2022, Isaiah Joe was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.

October 16, 2022: Signed with Oklahoma City Thunder

On October 16, 2022, Isaiah Joe signed a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

February 24, 2023: Career-High Points

On February 24, 2023, Isaiah Joe scored a then career-high 28 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

March 29, 2023: Career-High Points

On March 29, 2023, Isaiah Joe scored a career-high 33 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

July 1, 2024: Re-signed with the Thunder

On July 1, 2024, Joe re-signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2024: "Shooters Shoot" Youth Training Camp

In 2024, Isaiah Joe hosted a "Shooters Shoot" youth training camp in his hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, with over 200 kids participating.

January 10, 2025: 31 points, Career-High Three-Pointers

On January 10, 2025, Isaiah Joe scored 31 points and achieved a career-high eight three-pointers in a win over the New York Knicks.