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 Texas Longhorns, Allen was traded to Cleveland in 2021. His career highlights include being named an NBA All-Star in 2022, solidifying his status as a key player for the Cavaliers.

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1985: Father Drafted

In 1985, Jarrett Allen's father Leonard was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA draft and played at San Diego State and in Spain.

April 21, 1998: Jarrett Allen's Birth

On April 21, 1998, Jarrett Allen was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2016: McDonald's All-American Game

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

2016: Recruiting Rank

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

2017: Signed with Brooklyn 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 team on July 20.

2017: Brother's 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: First NBA Start and Career High

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

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: Trade 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 the four-team blockbuster James Harden trade.

July 23, 2021: Qualifying Offer

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

October 20, 2021: Perfect Shooting Night

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 2021-22 season with Career Best

Jarrett Allen finished the 2021–22 season averaging a number of career best.

February 2022: NBA All-Star Selection

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

2022: All-Star Replacement

In 2022, Allen was named a replacement for Harden, for whom he was traded a year prior, 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.

2023: Engagement

In 2023, Jarrett Allen and Jordyn January got engaged.

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 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: Allen's Marriage

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

October 2025: Finger Injury

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

February 2, 2026: Career High 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.