History of Marvin Bagley III in Timeline

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.

March 14, 1999: Marvin Bagley III Born

On March 14, 1999, Marvin Bagley III was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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November 2015: Left Hillcrest Prep

In November 2015, Marvin Bagley III left Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona.

January 2016: Enrolled in Sierra Canyon School

In January 2016, Marvin Bagley III enrolled in Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California.

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.

September 1, 2017: Graduated from Sierra Canyon

On September 1, 2017, Marvin Bagley III graduated from Sierra Canyon and went to Duke after finishing high school academics a week later.

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.

November 13, 2017: Named ACC rookie of the week

On November 13, 2017, Marvin Bagley III was named ACC rookie of the week.

November 29, 2017: Victory against Indiana

On November 29, 2017, Marvin Bagley tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds in a 91–81 victory against Indiana.

December 4, 2017: Earned ACC rookie of the week honors

On December 4, 2017, Marvin Bagley III earned ACC rookie of the week honors for the third time.

2017: All-USA Today First Team

In 2017, Marvin Bagley III was named to the All-USA Today First Team during his last season at Sierra Canyon. He also reclassified into the 2017 class and graduated a year early.

2017: Ranked No.1 overall recruit

In 2017, Marvin Bagley III was ranked the No. 1 overall recruit and No. 1 power forward in the high school class.

January 13, 2018: ACC Record Holder

On January 13, 2018, Marvin Bagley III became the ACC's record holder for most 30-point, 10-rebound double-doubles in a season with 30 points and 11 rebounds in an 89–71 win over Wake Forest.

January 15, 2018: Earned his fifth ACC rookie of the week honor

On January 15, 2018, Marvin Bagley III earned his fifth ACC rookie of the week honor.

March 3, 2018: Win Over North Carolina

On March 3, 2018, Marvin Bagley III scored 21 points and 15 rebounds in a 74–64 win over Duke rival North Carolina.

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: Ranked top player in the 2018 class

Before his reclassification, Marvin Bagley III was ranked as the top player in the 2018 class.

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: Consensus All-American

In 2018, Marvin Bagley III was a Consensus All-American while playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

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.

October 24, 2019: Diagnosed with thumb fracture

On October 24, 2019, Marvin Bagley III was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb.

March 11, 2020: Season Suspension

On March 11, 2020, Marvin Bagley III had only played 13 games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 19, 2020: Sustained foot injury

On July 19, 2020, Marvin Bagley III sustained a right foot injury during practice, and was expected to miss the remainder of the 2019–20 season.

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.

2021: Informed he would not be part of the rotation

Before the start of the 2021–22 season, the Kings informed Marvin Bagley III that he would not be part of the rotation after not reaching an agreement on a contract extension.

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.