Career Timeline of Marvin Bagley III: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

How Marvin Bagley III built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Marvin Bagley III is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Prior to his professional career, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, earning recognition as a 2018 Consensus All-American. He was a highly touted prospect entering the NBA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1964: Jumpin' Joe Caldwell NBA Draft

In 1964, Marvin Bagley III's grandfather, Jumpin' Joe Caldwell, was the number two overall pick in the NBA draft.

August 14, 2017: Reclassified to 2017 class and commitment to Duke

On August 14, 2017, Marvin Bagley III announced his reclassification into the Class of 2017 and his eligibility to play college basketball for Duke University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

November 10, 2017: Duke Debut

On November 10, 2017, Marvin Bagley III made his Duke debut, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Elon.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by the Sacramento Kings

On June 21, 2018, Marvin Bagley III was selected second overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.

July 1, 2018: Signed with the Kings

On July 1, 2018, Marvin Bagley III signed a rookie scale contract with the Sacramento Kings.

October 17, 2018: Professional debut with Sacramento

On October 17, 2018, Marvin Bagley III made his professional debut with Sacramento, scoring 6 points and 5 rebounds in 12 minutes in a 123–117 loss to the Utah Jazz.

2018: Declared for the NBA draft

Following Duke's loss in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Marvin Bagley III announced his intention to forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: Drafted by Sacramento Kings

In 2018, Marvin Bagley III was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the second overall pick in the NBA draft.

2018: NBA draft entry

Marvin Bagley III was allowed to enter the 2018 NBA draft as an early entry in the collegiate level.

March 19, 2019: Career-high 28 points

On March 19, 2019, Marvin Bagley III scored a career-high 28 points off the bench in a 123–121 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

August 24, 2019: Big Jreams Album Release

On August 24, 2019, Marvin Bagley III released his rap album Big Jreams, featuring other artists including Iman Shumpert and Famous Los.

December 4, 2020: Option Exercised by Kings

On December 4, 2020, the Sacramento Kings announced that they had exercised their option on Marvin Bagley III.

February 10, 2022: Traded to Detroit Pistons

On February 10, 2022, Marvin Bagley III was traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a four-team trade.

July 6, 2022: Re-signed with the Pistons

On July 6, 2022, Marvin Bagley III re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on a three-year, $37.5 million contract.

2022: Traded to Detroit Pistons

In 2022, Marvin Bagley III was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Detroit Pistons at the trade deadline.

February 25, 2023: Scored 21 points after injury

On February 25, 2023, after missing over a month with a hand injury, Marvin Bagley III scored 21 points and grabbed 18 rebounds during a 95–91 loss to the Toronto Raptors.