Career Timeline of Jakob Pöltl: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jakob Pöltl built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jakob Pöltl is an Austrian professional basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He is known for his skills as a center, providing rebounding, defense, and interior scoring. Pöltl honed his skills playing college basketball for the Utah Utes before being drafted into the NBA. His career highlights include consistent performance as a reliable player for his teams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Joins Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions

In 2013, Jakob Pöltl played for the Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions of the Austrian Bundesliga.

April 13, 2016: Declares for NBA Draft

On April 13, 2016, Jakob Pöltl declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by Toronto Raptors

On June 23, 2016, Jakob Pöltl was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

July 9, 2016: Signs Rookie Contract

On July 9, 2016, Jakob Pöltl signed his rookie scale contract with the Toronto Raptors.

October 26, 2016: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2016, Jakob Pöltl made his NBA debut for the Toronto Raptors against the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first Austrian to play in the NBA.

2016: NBA Draft and Awards

In 2016, Jakob Pöltl declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Toronto Raptors. He also won the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and Pete Newell Big Man Award.

February 14, 2017: Start for Toronto Raptors

On February 14, 2017, Jakob Pöltl made just his fifth career start and first since February 14, 2017, with Toronto.

October 21, 2017: Career-High Points

On October 21, 2017, Jakob Pöltl scored a then career-high 14 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

July 2018: Traded to San Antonio Spurs

In July 2018, Jakob Pöltl was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.

July 18, 2018: Trade to Spurs

On July 18, 2018, Jakob Pöltl was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.

October 17, 2018: Spurs Debut

On October 17, 2018, Jakob Pöltl debuted for the San Antonio Spurs.

2019: Protected Draft Pick

In 2019, Pöltl was traded along with a protected 2019 first-round draft pick.

November 24, 2020: Re-Signs with Spurs

On November 24, 2020, Jakob Pöltl re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

March 17, 2021: Double-Double and Career-High Rebounds

On March 17, 2021, Jakob Pöltl logged his second consecutive double-double, achieving 20 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in a win against the Chicago Bulls.

February 25, 2022: Career High Points

On February 25, 2022, Jakob Pöltl posted a career high 28 points along with 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 blocks in a 157–153 win against the Washington Wizards.