Career Timeline of Jeff Teague: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Jeff Teague

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 for five teams, most notably the Atlanta Hawks, where he played seven seasons. Before his NBA career, Teague played college basketball at Wake Forest. He was drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2009 NBA draft. A one-time NBA All-Star in 2015, Teague won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021. Currently, he is the head coach for Pike High School in Indianapolis and also serves as a regional scout for the Hawks.

2004: Chris Paul All-American

In 2004, Chris Paul was the Wake Forest All-American. This is referenced as context for Jeff Teague later becoming an All-American.

2004: Timberwolves Playoffs

Jeff Teague helped Minnesota clinch their first winning season and playoff berth since 2004.

2007: College Basketball at Wake Forest

In 2007, Jeff Teague began playing college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

2008: Freshman Season at Wake Forest

In 2008, as a freshman, Jeff Teague was second on the team in scoring, averaging 13.9 points per game.

April 8, 2009: Declared for 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 Rookie Contract with Hawks

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

2009: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

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

2009: Hawks drafted Teague

Jeff Teague returned to the Hawks organization, the franchise that drafted him in 2009.

2010: Second Year in NBA

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

2011: Started all Games

In 2011-12, Jeff Teague started all 66 games for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.4 rebounds.

2012: Improved Performance

In the 2012-13 season, Jeff Teague recorded career highs of 14.6 points and 7.2 assists per game.

July 10, 2013: Offer Sheet by Bucks

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

January 29, 2015: First All-Star Selection

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

2015: Diminishing Role

Early on in 2015-16, Jeff Teague began to compete for minutes with Dennis Schroder as his role started to diminish.

2015: NBA All-Star Appearance

In 2015, Jeff Teague made an appearance as an NBA All-Star, marking a significant achievement in his career.

July 7, 2016: Traded to Indiana Pacers

On July 7, 2016, Jeff Teague was traded to his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers.

October 26, 2016: Pacers Debut

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

July 10, 2017: Signed with Timberwolves

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

January 16, 2020: Traded Back to Hawks

On January 16, 2020, Jeff Teague was traded back to the Atlanta Hawks.

November 30, 2020: Signed with Celtics

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

March 25, 2021: Traded to Magic

On March 25, 2021, Jeff Teague was traded to the Orlando Magic, but was waived two days later.

April 1, 2021: Signed with Bucks

On April 1, 2021, Jeff Teague signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

July 20, 2021: Won NBA Championship

On July 20, 2021, Jeff Teague and the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship.

2021: NBA Championship and Retirement

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

March 9, 2022: Hired as Regional Scout

On March 9, 2022, Jeff Teague was hired by the Atlanta Hawks as a regional scout.

April 27, 2023: Named Head Coach of Pike High School

On April 27, 2023, it was announced that Jeff Teague would be the new head coach of Pike High School, his alma mater.

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