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 by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 after playing college basketball for the University of Texas, Allen was traded to the Cavaliers in 2021. He was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2022, marking a significant achievement in his career.

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1985: Father drafted by the Dallas 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 his class.

2017: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets

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

2017: Brother took leave of absence from Baylor University

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

2017: Entered the NBA draft

In 2017, after his freshman year at the University of Texas, Jarrett Allen entered the NBA draft.

January 25, 2018: Joined the starting lineup for the first time

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: Recorded four blocks

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: Recorded a 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: Recorded a 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 the 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 Cleveland Cavaliers

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

July 23, 2021: Cleveland extended a qualifying offer to Allen

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

October 20, 2021: Made 10 or more field goals without a miss in a season opener

On October 20, 2021, 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 the season averaging career bests

In 2021, Jarrett Allen finished the season averaging a number of career bests, including 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.

February 2022: Named NBA All-Star

In February 2022, Jarrett Allen was named to his first NBA All-Star Game.

2022: Named a replacement for Harden on Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game

In 2022, Jarrett Allen was named a replacement for James Harden, for whom he was traded a year prior, on Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game.

December 28, 2023: Victory over the Dallas 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: Set franchise record for consecutive double-doubles

On January 22, 2024, Jarrett Allen set the 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.