History of Jarrett Allen in Timeline
Jarrett Allen is a professional basketball player currently playing center for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. After playing college basketball for the Texas Longhorns, he was drafted 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017. He was traded to the Cavaliers in January 2021 as part of a larger trade. Allen was named an NBA All-Star in February 2022, marking a significant achievement in his professional career.
1985: Father Drafted
In 1985, Jarrett Allen's father, Leonard, was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA draft.
April 21, 1998: Jarrett Allen Born
On April 21, 1998, Jarrett Allen was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
2016: McDonald's All-American
In 2016, Jarrett Allen played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game and then committed to the University of Texas at Austin.
2016: Rated a Five-Star Recruit
In 2016, Jarrett Allen was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked no. 15 overall player in his class.
2017: Entered NBA Draft
After his freshman season, in 2017 Jarrett Allen entered the NBA draft.
2017: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets
In 2017, Jarrett Allen was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets and signed his rookie scale deal on July 20.
2017: Brother's Leave of Absence
In 2017, Jarrett Allen's older brother Leonard Jr. took a leave of absence from Baylor University.
January 25, 2018: First NBA Start
On January 25, 2018, Jarrett Allen joined the starting lineup for the first time, recording a career-high 16 points and 12 rebounds.
March 21, 2018: Recorded Four Blocks
On March 21, 2018, Jarrett Allen recorded four blocks, matching his career-high, along with six rebounds and nine points.
November 17, 2018: Career High Points
On November 17, 2018, Jarrett Allen recorded a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
January 16, 2019: Career High Rebounds
On January 16, 2019, Jarrett Allen recorded 20 points and a career-high 24 rebounds in the Nets' victory over the Houston Rockets.
January 14, 2021: Traded to Cavaliers
On January 14, 2021, Jarrett Allen was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-player deal.
January 2021: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
In January 2021, Jarrett Allen was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a four-team trade.
July 23, 2021: Qualifying Offer
On July 23, 2021, Cleveland extended a qualifying offer to Jarrett Allen, making him a restricted free agent.
October 20, 2021: Perfect Season Opener
On October 20, 2021, Jarrett Allen made 10 or more field goals without a miss, becoming the first player since the shot clock was introduced in the 1954-55 NBA season to accomplish this in a season opener.
2021: Finished season with career best averages
Starting all the 56 games he played, Allen finished the 2021-22 season averaging a number of career best.
February 2022: Named NBA All-Star
In February 2022, Jarrett Allen was named to his first NBA All-Star Game.
2022: Named All-Star Replacement
In 2022, Jarrett Allen was named a replacement for James Harden on Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game.
December 28, 2023: Victory Over Mavericks
On December 28, 2023, Jarrett Allen scored 24 points, grabbed 23 rebounds, recorded 6 assists and 2 steals in a 113–110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
January 22, 2024: Franchise Record
On January 22, 2024, Jarrett Allen set the franchise record for consecutive double-doubles during a win against the Orlando Magic, passing the 11-game streak held by both Andre Drummond and Elmore Smith.
July 31, 2024: Contract Extension
On July 31, 2024, Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers agreed to a three-year, $91 million max contract extension.
