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. Before joining the NBA, Pöltl played college basketball for the Utah Utes. He is known for his skills as a center and his contributions to the Raptors' frontcourt.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship

In 2013, Jakob Pöltl participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, drawing attention from U.S. college programs.

2013: Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions

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

2014: Commitment to Utah

In 2014, Jakob Pöltl committed to the University of Utah to play college basketball.

April 13, 2016: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 13, 2016, Jakob Pöltl declared for the NBA draft, forgoing 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: Signed 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.

2016: NBA Draft

In 2016, Jakob Pöltl declared for the NBA draft.

February 14, 2017: Fifth Career Start

On February 14, 2017, Jakob Pöltl made just his fifth career start 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: Trade to San Antonio Spurs

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

July 18, 2018: Traded to the San Antonio 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, recording 4 points.

November 24, 2020: Re-signed with Spurs

On November 24, 2020, the San Antonio Spurs announced that they had re-signed Pöltl.

March 17, 2021: Double Double

On March 17, 2021, Jakob Pöltl logged his second consecutive double-double with 20 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.

February 25, 2022: Career High Points

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

November 22, 2022: Career-High 31 Points

On November 22, 2022, Jakob Pöltl scored a career-high 31 points during a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 9, 2023: Traded Back to Raptors

On February 9, 2023, Jakob Pöltl was traded back to the Toronto Raptors.

February 2023: Trade Back to Raptors

In February 2023, Jakob Pöltl was traded back to the Toronto Raptors.

July 6, 2023: Re-signed with the Raptors

On July 6, 2023, Jakob Pöltl re-signed with the Raptors on a multi-year deal.

November 16, 2024: Career High Points

On November 16, 2024, Pöltl scored a career-high 35 points on 16-of-19 shooting in a loss to the Boston Celtics.

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