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.
On October 15, 1995, Jakob Pöltl was born. He is an Austrian professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.
In 2013, Jakob Pöltl participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he caught the attention of University of Utah assistant Andy Hill.
In 2013, Jakob Pöltl played for the Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions of the Austrian Bundesliga.
In 2014, Jakob Pöltl committed to play college basketball at Utah, influenced by his relationship with the coaching staff.
In 2014, Pöltl revealed part of his decision-making process between a professional career and a U.S. college education.
In 2015, during his second season, Jakob Pöltl was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Naismith Trophy.
On March 7, 2016, Jakob Pöltl was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and All-Pac-12 First Team.
On April 13, 2016, Jakob Pöltl declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility.
On July 9, 2016, Jakob Pöltl signed his rookie scale contract with the Toronto Raptors.
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.
On February 14, 2017, Jakob Pöltl made just his fifth career start and first since February 14, 2017, with Toronto.
On October 21, 2017, Jakob Pöltl scored a then career-high 14 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
In July 2018, Jakob Pöltl was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2019, Pöltl was traded along with a protected 2019 first-round draft pick.
On November 24, 2020, Jakob Pöltl re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
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.
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.
On November 22, 2022, Jakob Pöltl scored a career-high 31 points during a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
On February 9, 2023, Jakob Pöltl was traded back to the Toronto Raptors.
In February 2023, Jakob Pöltl was traded back to the Toronto Raptors.
On July 6, 2023, Jakob Pöltl re-signed with the Toronto Raptors on a multi-year deal.
On November 16, 2024, Jakob Pöltl scored a career-high 35 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
In 2024, Pöltl was traded in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick
In 2025, Pöltl was traded in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick.
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