History of Jarrett Allen in Timeline

Jarrett Allen is an American professional basketball player currently playing center for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Drafted 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 after playing college basketball for the Texas Longhorns, he was traded to the Cavaliers in January 2021. Allen earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection in February 2022, solidifying his presence as a prominent player in the league.

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1985: Father Drafted by Mavericks

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.

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2016: Played in McDonald's All-American Boys Game

In 2016, Jarrett Allen played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game and committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college basketball.

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: Selected in the NBA Draft

In 2017, Jarrett Allen was selected 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA draft.

2017: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets

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

2017: Brother took leave of absence

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

January 25, 2018: Joined Starting Lineup, Career High Points and Rebounds

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

March 21, 2018: Recorded Four Blocks

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

November 17, 2018: Career-High 24 points

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 24 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 Cleveland 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 the Cleveland Cavaliers

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

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: Made Ten Field Goals Without a Miss

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: Career Best Season Averages

In 2021-22 season, Jarrett Allen achieved career-best averages in points (16.1), rebounds (10.8), assists (1.6), blocks (1.3), and steals (.8) 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, for whom he was traded a year prior, on Team LeBron in the 2022 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.

2023: Got Engaged

In 2023, Jarrett Allen got engaged to his longtime partner, Jordyn January.

January 22, 2024: Franchise Record for Consecutive Double-Doubles

On January 22, 2024, Jarrett Allen set the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise record for consecutive double-doubles during a win against the Orlando Magic by 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.

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. After getting assessed, it was confirmed it was a non-displaced fracture of his distal phalanx

February 2, 2026: Career-High 40 points

On February 2, 2026, Jarrett Allen recorded a career-high 40 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four blocks in a 130–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.