History of Jarrett Allen in Timeline

Jarrett Allen is a professional basketball player currently playing center for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Drafted 22nd overall in 2017 by the Brooklyn Nets after playing college basketball at the University of Texas, Allen was traded to Cleveland in 2021. His performance with the Cavaliers led to his first NBA All-Star Game selection in 2022. Allen is known for his rebounding, shot-blocking, and athleticism.

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1985: Father Drafted by Mavericks

In the 1985 NBA draft, Jarrett Allen's father, Leonard, was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks.

April 21, 1998: Jarrett Allen Born

On April 21, 1998, Jarrett Allen was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2016: McDonald's All-American

In 2016, Jarrett Allen played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

2016: Rated as a Five-Star Recruit

In 2016, Jarrett Allen was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked No. 15 overall player in the Class of 2016.

2017: Entered NBA Draft

After his freshman season, in 2017, Jarrett Allen entered the NBA draft but did not initially hire an agent before deciding to forgo his remaining three years of collegiate eligibility.

2017: Signed Rookie Deal with Nets

In 2017, Jarrett Allen was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets, and signed his rookie scale deal with the Nets on July 20.

2017: Brother Took Leave of Absence

In 2017, Jarrett Allen's older brother, Leonard Jr., who had committed to playing collegiate basketball for Baylor University, took a leave of absence.

January 25, 2018: First NBA Start

On January 25, 2018, Jarrett Allen joined the starting lineup for the first time and recorded a career-high 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 116–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

March 21, 2018: Four Blocks Against Hornets

On March 21, 2018, Jarrett Allen recorded four blocks, which matched his career-high, as well as six rebounds, and nine points in a 111–105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

November 17, 2018: Career-High Points and Rebounds

On November 17, 2018, Jarrett Allen recorded a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 127–119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

January 16, 2019: Career-High Rebounds

On January 16, 2019, Jarrett Allen recorded 20 points and a career-high 24 rebounds in the Nets' 145–142 overtime 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, four-team deal with the Rockets that sent James Harden to the Nets.

January 2021: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In January 2021, Jarrett Allen was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a four-team trade involving James Harden.

July 23, 2021: Qualifying Offer Extended

On July 23, 2021, Cleveland extended a qualifying offer to Jarrett Allen, making him a restricted free agent.

October 20, 2021: Perfect Shooting Opener

On October 20, 2021, in a 132–121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Jarrett Allen became the first player since the shot clock was introduced in the 1954–55 NBA season to make 10 or more field goals without a miss in a season opener.

2021: Finished season averaging career best

In 2021–22 season, Allen finished the season averaging career best of 16.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 blocks, and .8 steals per game.

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, marking his first All-Star selection.

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.

2023: Engaged to Jordyn January

In 2023, Jarrett Allen got engaged to Jordyn January.

January 22, 2024: Franchise Record Double-Doubles

On January 22, 2024, Jarrett Allen set the franchise record for consecutive double-doubles during a win against the Orlando Magic, surpassing the 11-game streak held by both Andre Drummond and Elmore Smith.

July 31, 2024: Contract Extension with Cavaliers

On July 31, 2024, Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers agreed to a three–year, $91 million max contract extension.

July 2025: Married Jordyn January

In July 2025, Jarrett Allen married his longtime partner, Jordyn January in Austin, TX.

October 2025: Suffered Finger Injury

In October 2025, Jarrett Allen suffered a left ring finger injury during the game against the Boston Celtics, which was confirmed as a non-displaced fracture of his distal phalanx.