History of Jakob Pöltl in Timeline

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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October 15, 1995: Jakob Pöltl's Birth

On October 15, 1995, Jakob Pöltl was born. He is an Austrian professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.

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2013: FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship

In 2013, Jakob Pöltl participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he caught the attention of University of Utah assistant Andy Hill.

2013: Joins Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions

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

2014: Commits to Utah

In 2014, Jakob Pöltl committed to play college basketball at Utah, influenced by his relationship with the coaching staff.

2014: Decision-Making Process

In 2014, Pöltl revealed part of his decision-making process between a professional career and a U.S. college education.

2015: Second Season at Utah

In 2015, during his second season, Jakob Pöltl was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Naismith Trophy.

March 7, 2016: Named Pac-12 Player of the Year

On March 7, 2016, Jakob Pöltl was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year and All-Pac-12 First Team.

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.