History of Landry Fields in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 21, 2025

Landry Fields is a former professional basketball player and current basketball executive. He played five seasons in the NBA, from 2010 to 2015, with the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Currently, Fields serves as the general manager for the Atlanta Hawks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1975: Father Drafted by Portland Trail Blazers

In 1975, Steve Fields, Landry Fields' father, was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, but never played an NBA game.

June 27, 1988: Landry Fields Born

On June 27, 1988, Landry Addison Fields was born. He is an American professional basketball executive and former player.

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July 2010: Joined Knicks for NBA Summer League

In July 2010, Landry Fields joined the New York Knicks for the 2010 NBA Summer League. During this time, he averaged a team-high 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in five games.

August 26, 2010: Signed Rookie Contract with Knicks

On August 26, 2010, Landry Fields signed his rookie scale contract with the New York Knicks.

December 2010: Earned Rookie of the Month Honors

In December 2010, Landry Fields earned Rookie of the Month honors in the Eastern Conference.

February 6, 2011: Scored Career High Against Philadelphia 76ers

On February 6, 2011, Landry Fields scored a career-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds in a 117–103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

March 20, 2011: The Andy and Landry Show Debuted

On March 20, 2011, The Andy and Landry Show debuted, featuring Landry Fields and then-teammate Andy Rautins exploring different areas of New York City. The show was discontinued after Rautins was traded.

June 26, 2012: Knicks Tendered Qualifying Offer

On June 26, 2012, the New York Knicks tendered a qualifying offer to Landry Fields, making him a restricted free agent.

July 11, 2012: Received Offer Sheet from Toronto Raptors

On July 11, 2012, Landry Fields received a three-year, $20 million offer sheet from the Toronto Raptors.

July 15, 2012: Signed with Toronto Raptors

On July 15, 2012, Landry Fields signed with the Toronto Raptors after the New York Knicks declined to match the offer.

2012: Participated in NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge

In 2012, Landry Fields and teammate Jeremy Lin were selected to play for Team Shaq in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge. Landry was also a member of the New York team that won the Shooting Stars Competition.

May 2014: Contestant on Sing Your Face Off

In May 2014, Landry Fields was a contestant on Sing Your Face Off, where celebrities impersonated and sang songs of assigned artists, including Lionel Richie, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Nicki Minaj, MC Hammer, and Little Richard.

June 14, 2014: Co-runner-up on Sing Your Face Off

On June 14, 2014, Landry Fields was announced as the co-runner-up along with Lisa Rinna on Sing Your Face Off; China Anne McClain was named the winner.

July 2015: Became Unrestricted Free Agent

In July 2015, Landry Fields became an unrestricted free agent.

September 2015: Underwent Hip Surgery

In September 2015, Landry Fields underwent surgery for a hip labral tear and was ruled out for five months, ultimately sitting out the entire 2015–16 season.