History of Josh Harrellson in Timeline

Josh Harrellson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Saga Ballooners of the Japanese B.League. A 6'10" center, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats from 2008 to 2011. He was drafted 45th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2011, then traded to the New York Knicks. Harrellson also played for the Miami Heat, the Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico, the Chongqing Flying Dragons in China, and joined the Detroit Pistons in 2013. His career includes stints in multiple leagues both in the United States and internationally.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 12, 1989: Josh Harrellson Born

On February 12, 1989, Josh Douglas Harrellson was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2003: Started Playing Basketball

In 2003, Josh Harrellson started playing organized basketball as a freshman at St. Charles High School after being encouraged by coach Gary Wacker to try out.

March 2008: Western Illinois Fired Coach

In March 2008, Western Illinois fired coach Derek Thomas.

2008: Played for Kentucky Wildcats

In 2008, Josh Harrellson started playing center for the Kentucky Wildcats.

February 17, 2009: Gillispie's Punishment

On February 17, 2009, during a game against Vanderbilt, Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie ordered Josh Harrellson to listen to the game plan from a bathroom stall and then made him ride back to Lexington in the equipment van instead of on the team bus.

2009: Played Exhibition Games in China

Following the 2009-2010 season, Josh Harrellson played nine exhibition games in China.

2010: Played Exhibition Games in China

Following the 2009-2010 season, Josh Harrellson played nine exhibition games in China.

2010: Twitter Incident and Punishment

In 2010, Josh Harrellson's coach, Calipari, ordered him to shut down his Twitter account and do extra conditioning drills as punishment for tweeting a complaint about the coach's lack of praise.

December 31, 2010: Career Highs Against Louisville

On December 31, 2010, Josh Harrellson achieved career highs in points (24) and rebounds (14) against in-state rival Louisville.

August 2011: Stopped Drunk Driver

In August 2011, Josh Harrellson and his friends stopped a drunk man from driving after he crashed into Harrellson's parked car.

2011: Played Every Game for Wildcats

During the 2010–11 season, Josh Harrellson started every game for the Wildcats.

2011: Injured during NBA season

During the 2011-12 NBA season, Josh Harrellson was injured after appearing in 16 games.

2011: All-East Region Tournament Team

In 2011 NCAA tournament, Josh Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Tournament team after helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four.

2011: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets and Traded

In 2011, Josh Harrellson was drafted in the second round by the New Orleans Hornets and then traded to the New York Knicks.

2011: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

In 2011, Josh Harrellson was invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament but withdrew due to flu-like symptoms.

2011: NBA Draft and Trade

In 2011, Josh Harrellson was selected by the New Orleans Hornets as the 45th pick in the NBA draft, but was traded to the New York Knicks.

2011: Named to All-East Region Team

In the 2011 NCAA tournament, Josh Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Team.

December 31, 2011: First NBA Start and Double-Double

On December 31, 2011, Josh Harrellson started for the first time for the injured Amar'e Stoudemire and achieved his first double-double against the Sacramento Kings.