History of Jalen Suggs in Timeline

Jalen Suggs is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He was drafted fifth overall by the Magic in the 2021 NBA draft. Before turning professional, Suggs played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

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June 3, 2001: Jalen Suggs' Birth

On June 3, 2001, Jalen Rashon Suggs was born. He is now an American professional basketball player in the NBA.

2017: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2017, Jalen Suggs won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina.

2018: State Championship in Football

In 2018, Jalen Suggs led his football team, SMB Wolfpack, to a Class 4A state championship as a junior. He also won a gold medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2018, Jalen Suggs won another gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2019, Jalen Suggs won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.

2019: COVID-19 Pandemic Shortens Season

In 2019, Jalen Suggs' school season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing the team from defending its state championship. Before the shutdown, Suggs averaged 23.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, five assists, and 3.9 steals per game. He also earned MaxPreps All-American first team and Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors.

January 3, 2020: Suggs Commits to Gonzaga University

On January 3, 2020, Jalen Suggs committed to play college basketball for Gonzaga University, choosing them over offers from Florida, Florida State, Iowa State, and Minnesota. He was the highest-ranked player to commit to the program and was considered a five-star recruit.

November 25, 2020: College Debut

On November 25, 2020, Jalen Suggs made his college debut, recording 24 points and eight assists in a 102–90 win over Kansas.

2020: Played for Gonzaga Bulldogs

In 2020, Jalen Suggs played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team in the NCAA Division I.

2020: All-American Honors

In 2020, as a freshman, Jalen Suggs averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, earning consensus second-team All-American honors. He also received First Team All-West Coast Conference (WCC), Newcomer of the Year, and All-Freshman Team honors.

March 9, 2021: WCC Tournament Title

On March 9, 2021, Jalen Suggs scored 23 points with five rebounds and five assists in an 88-78 victory against BYU in the 2021 WCC tournament title game, earning him the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award.

April 19, 2021: Declared for the NBA Draft

On April 19, 2021, Jalen Suggs declared for the 2021 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

2021: NBA Debut and Thumb Fracture

In 2021, Jalen Suggs made his NBA debut on October 20, scoring 10 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. On November 29, 2021, he fractured his right thumb in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers and subsequently missed twenty games.

2021: Suggs Drafted by Orlando Magic

In 2021, Jalen Suggs was selected by the Orlando Magic with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft.

November 18, 2022: Game-Winning Shot

On November 18, 2022, Jalen Suggs hit the game-winning three-pointer in a 108–107 win for the Orlando Magic against the Chicago Bulls.

February 4, 2023: NBA Suspension

On February 4, 2023, Jalen Suggs was suspended for one game by the NBA for his involvement in an altercation during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

January 5, 2024: Career High Points

On January 5, 2024, Jalen Suggs recorded a then career-high 27 points in a 122–120 win over the Denver Nuggets.

April 25, 2024: Playoff Career High Points

On April 25, 2024, Jalen Suggs recorded a playoff career-high 24 points in a 121–83 victory in Game 3 of the 2024 Eastern Conference First Round against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

October 21, 2024: Contract Extension

On October 21, 2024, Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million contract extension.

November 27, 2024: Career High Points

On November 27, 2024, Jalen Suggs scored a career-high 31 points, along with seven assists and three rebounds in a 133–119 win over the Chicago Bulls.