Career Timeline of Jeff Teague: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jeff Teague, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jeff Teague is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2009 to 2021. He spent seven seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, who drafted him 19th overall in 2009 after he played college basketball at Wake Forest. Teague was an NBA All-Star in 2015 and won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 before retiring. He is now the head coach for Pike High School. He also worked as a regional scout for the Hawks.

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2004: Minnesota Clinches First Winning Season and Playoff Berth

Starting 70 games in the 2017-2018 season, Jeff Teague helped Minnesota clinch their first winning season and playoff berth since 2004.

January 11, 2009: Career-High 34 Points

On January 11, 2009, Jeff Teague scored a career-high 34 points in a 92–89 victory over North Carolina.

April 8, 2009: Declared for the NBA Draft

On April 8, 2009, Jeff Teague declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.

July 20, 2009: Signed with the Atlanta Hawks

On July 20, 2009, Jeff Teague signed his rookie scale contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

2009: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks

In 2009, Jeff Teague was drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks, marking the start of his NBA career.

2009: Drafted

In 2009, Jeff Teague was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks.

2010: Second year in the NBA

In the 2010-11 season Jeff Teague averaged 5.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.5 rebounds.

March 12, 2011: Tied Career High

On March 12, 2011, Jeff Teague tied his career high of 24 points in a 91–82 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

2011: Started all 66 games

In 2011-12, Jeff Teague started all 66 games averaging 12.6 points.

2012: Career Highs in Points and Assists

In 2012-13, Jeff Teague recorded career highs of 14.6 points and 7.2 assists, along with 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals.

January 16, 2013: Career-High 28 Points

On January 16, 2013, Jeff Teague scored a career-high 28 points in a 109–95 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

July 10, 2013: Offer Sheet from Milwaukee Bucks

On July 10, 2013, Jeff Teague was extended a four-year, $32 million offer sheet by the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 26, 2013: Career-High 34 Points (Tied)

On December 26, 2013, Jeff Teague scored a career-high 34 points in a 127–125 double overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 18, 2014: Tied Career-High 34 Points

On March 18, 2014, Jeff Teague tied his career-high with 34 points in a 118–113 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.

January 29, 2015: Earned First All-Star Selection

On January 29, 2015, Jeff Teague earned his first All-Star selection as a reserve for the Eastern Conference in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.

2015: Diminished Role and Trade Interest

Early in the 2015-16 season, Jeff Teague's role started to diminish due to Dennis Schroder's improved play. Midway through the season, Teague began drawing interest from opposing teams, with the Hawks reportedly considering potential trades.

2015: NBA All-Star

In 2015, Jeff Teague made an appearance as an NBA All-Star.

February 1, 2016: Season-High 32 Points

On February 1, 2016, Jeff Teague scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high five three-pointers in a 112–97 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

July 7, 2016: Traded to Indiana Pacers

On July 7, 2016, Jeff Teague was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal involving the Hawks and the Utah Jazz, returning to his hometown team.

October 26, 2016: Pacers Debut

On October 26, 2016, Jeff Teague made his debut for the Indiana Pacers, recording 20 points and eight assists in a 130–121 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

July 10, 2017: Signed with Minnesota Timberwolves

On July 10, 2017, Jeff Teague signed a three-year, $57 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

January 16, 2020: Traded Back to Atlanta Hawks

On January 16, 2020, Jeff Teague, along with Treveon Graham, was traded back to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Allen Crabbe.

November 30, 2020: Signed with Boston Celtics

On November 30, 2020, Jeff Teague signed with the Boston Celtics.

March 25, 2021: Traded to Orlando Magic

On March 25, 2021, Jeff Teague was traded to the Orlando Magic along with two future second-round draft picks in exchange for Evan Fournier, but was waived two days later.

April 1, 2021: Signed with Milwaukee Bucks

On April 1, 2021, Jeff Teague signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, reuniting with his former coach from Atlanta, Mike Budenholzer.

July 20, 2021: Won NBA Championship

On July 20, 2021, Jeff Teague won his first NBA championship as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals.

2021: NBA Champion and Retirement

In 2021, Jeff Teague won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks and retired from professional basketball, subsequently becoming a regional scout for the Atlanta Hawks.