Career Timeline of Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He is a shooting guard who played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Alexander-Walker was drafted 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA draft but was subsequently traded to the New Orleans Pelicans before finding his way to Minnesota.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2016: Committed to Virginia Tech

In May 2016, Alexander-Walker committed to playing basketball at Virginia Tech, choosing them over offers from USC and Maryland.

2016: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

In 2016, Alexander-Walker competed for Canada at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, leading the team to a silver medal and leading all scorers in the tournament with 17.4 points per game.

June 20, 2019: Selected in NBA Draft

On June 20, 2019, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was selected as the 17th overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA draft.

July 6, 2019: Traded to Atlanta Hawks and then New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2019, Alexander-Walker's draft rights were traded to the Atlanta Hawks, then immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

October 22, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 22, 2019, Alexander-Walker made his NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans, coming off the bench in a game against the Toronto Raptors. He recorded three points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

November 16, 2019: Career-High 27 Points

On November 16, 2019, Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 27 points for the New Orleans Pelicans in a game against the Miami Heat. He also had four rebounds and three assists.

2019: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets

In 2019, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was drafted 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA draft, but was later traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

February 26, 2020: Assigned to Erie BayHawks

On February 26, 2020, Alexander-Walker was assigned by the Pelicans to the Erie BayHawks in the NBA G League.

February 27, 2020: G League Debut

On February 27, 2020, Alexander-Walker played his first G League game for the Erie BayHawks, recording 23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in a win against the Long Island Nets.

2020: FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

In 2020, Alexander-Walker competed for the Canadian senior national team in the FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

January 13, 2021: Career-High 37 Points

On January 13, 2021, Alexander-Walker scored a new career-high of 37 points while starting for the Pelicans in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.