History of Marvin Bagley III in Timeline
Marvin Bagley III is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards. He gained recognition during his college career at Duke University, where he earned Consensus All-American honors in 2018. The Sacramento Kings selected him as the second overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Bagley's rookie season performance led to his inclusion in the NBA All-Rookie First Team. However, after three and a half seasons with the Kings, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons during the 2022 trade deadline. Now with the Wizards, Bagley continues his NBA career.
1964: Grandfather Drafted into the NBA
Bagley's grandfather, Joe Caldwell, was the second overall pick in the 1964 NBA Draft.
March 14, 1999: Birth of Marvin Bagley III
Marvin Bagley III was born on March 14, 1999.
November 2015: Transfer from Hillcrest Prep
In November 2015, Marvin Bagley III left Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona.
January 2016: Enrollment at Sierra Canyon School
Marvin Bagley III enrolled at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California, in January 2016.
August 14, 2017: Commitment to Duke University
On August 14, 2017, Bagley announced his commitment to play college basketball for Duke University.
September 1, 2017: Graduation from Sierra Canyon
Bagley graduated from Sierra Canyon School on September 1, 2017.
November 10, 2017: Duke Debut
Bagley made his Duke debut on November 10, 2017, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds against Elon.
November 13, 2017: ACC Rookie of the Week
Bagley was named ACC Rookie of the Week on November 13, 2017.
November 29, 2017: Victory against Indiana
On November 29, 2017, Bagley scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds in a win over Indiana.
December 4, 2017: Third ACC Rookie of the Week Honor
Bagley earned his third ACC Rookie of the Week honor on December 4, 2017.
2017: No. 1 Recruit in 2017 Class
After reclassifying, Bagley was ranked the No. 1 overall recruit and No. 1 power forward in the 2017 high school class.
2017: High School Success and Reclassification
In 2017, Bagley averaged 24.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game for Sierra Canyon, earning All-USA Today First Team honors. He graduated a year early and reclassified to the 2017 class.
January 13, 2018: Record-Breaking Performance against Wake Forest
On January 13, 2018, Bagley scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Wake Forest, setting a new ACC record.
January 15, 2018: Fifth ACC Rookie of the Week Honor
Bagley earned his fifth ACC Rookie of the Week honor on January 15, 2018.
March 3, 2018: Victory against North Carolina
On March 3, 2018, Bagley scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a win against rival North Carolina.
June 21, 2018: Drafted by Sacramento Kings
On June 21, 2018, Bagley was drafted second overall by the Sacramento Kings.
July 1, 2018: Signing with the Kings
Bagley signed his rookie contract with the Sacramento Kings on July 1, 2018.
October 17, 2018: NBA Debut
Bagley made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, against the Utah Jazz.
2018: Eligibility for 2018 NBA Draft
Bagley's reclassification made him eligible for the 2018 NBA draft as an early entry.
2018: Top Recruit in 2018 Class (Initially)
Before reclassifying, Bagley was ranked as the top player in the 2018 class.
2018: College Career and NBA Draft
In 2018, Marvin Bagley III played college basketball for Duke and was named a Consensus All-American. He was then selected second overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2018 NBA draft.
2018: Declaration for 2018 NBA Draft
After Duke's loss in the 2018 NCAA tournament, Bagley declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
March 19, 2019: Career-High 28 Points
On March 19, 2019, Bagley scored a career-high 28 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
August 24, 2019: Big Jreams Album Release
On August 24, 2019, Marvin Bagley III released his album "Big Jreams," featuring collaborations with artists like Iman Shumpert and Famous Los. The album includes songs reflecting Bagley's personal experiences and others intended to resonate with a broader audience.
October 24, 2019: Thumb Injury
Bagley suffered a thumb injury on October 24, 2019, sidelining him for a significant portion of the season.
March 11, 2020: Season Suspension due to COVID-19
The 2019-20 NBA season was suspended on March 11, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 19, 2020: Foot Injury
Bagley sustained a foot injury on July 19, 2020, ending his 2019-20 season.
December 4, 2020: Kings Exercise Option on Bagley
The Sacramento Kings exercised their team option on Marvin Bagley III's contract on December 4, 2020.
2021: Out of Kings' Rotation
Before the 2021-22 season, Bagley was informed he would not be part of the Kings' rotation.
February 10, 2022: Trade to Detroit Pistons
On February 10, 2022, Bagley was traded to the Detroit Pistons in a four-team deal.
July 6, 2022: Re-signs with Pistons
Bagley re-signed with the Pistons on a three-year contract on July 6, 2022.
2022: Trade to Detroit Pistons
In 2022, Bagley was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Detroit Pistons.
February 25, 2023: Strong Performance After Injury
On February 25, 2023, Bagley returned from a hand injury and scored 21 points with 18 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors.