History of Jeff Teague in Timeline

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1972: Pete Maravich - 12 20-point/10-assist games

In 1972-73, Pete Maravich had 12 20-point/10-assist games in a single season.

1984: Eddie Johnson - 11 20-point/10-assist games

In 1984-85, Eddie Johnson had 11 20-point/10-assist games in a single season.

June 10, 1988: Jeffrey Teague Born

On June 10, 1988, Jeffrey Demarco Teague was born. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA and eventually head coach for Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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2004: Chris Paul Wake Forest All-American

In 2004-05, Chris Paul was Wake Forest All-American.

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.

2006: High School Senior Year

In 2006, during his senior year at Pike High School, Jeff Teague averaged 22 points and four assists per game.

2007: Freshman Year at Wake Forest

In 2007, Jeff Teague began his college basketball career at Wake Forest, where during the 2007-2008 season, as a freshman, he was second on the team in scoring, with 13.9 points per game.

2007: Ranked as a Top Recruit

In 2007, Jeff Teague was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, ranked as the No. 9 point guard and the No. 57 player in the nation.

2007: Pacers Player Starts 82 Games

In 2007-08, Mike Dunleavy Jr. started 82 games.

2008: Freshman Season at Wake Forest

During the 2007-2008 season as a freshman, Jeff Teague was second on the Wake Forest team in scoring, averaging 13.9 points per game.

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: Brother Drafted by Chicago Bulls

In 2012, Jeff Teague's brother, Marquis, who played point guard for the Kentucky Wildcats, was drafted by the Chicago Bulls.

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.

December 27, 2017: Suffered MCL Sprain

On December 27, 2017, Jeff Teague suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his left knee during a game against the Denver Nuggets, ruling him out for two-to-four weeks.

2018: Knee Injury

Jeff Teague missed six games early in the 2018–19 season with a bruised left knee.

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.