History of Saddiq Bey in Timeline

Saddiq Bey is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats. Bey is known for his shooting ability and overall offensive game. He was drafted into the NBA in 2020 and has quickly established himself as a valuable player.

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April 9, 1999: Saddiq Bey Born

On April 9, 1999, Saddiq Jaleel Bey was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

November 2, 2017: Committed to North Carolina State

On November 2, 2017, Saddiq Bey, a four-star recruit, initially committed to North Carolina State.

2017: Josh Hart wins Julius Erving Award

In 2017, Josh Hart, a Villanova player, won the Julius Erving Award.

May 2018: Requested Release from Letter of Intent

In May 2018, Saddiq Bey requested to be released from his letter of intent to North Carolina State and was denied a waiver to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

2018: Mikal Bridges wins Julius Erving Award

In 2018, Mikal Bridges, a Villanova player, won the Julius Erving Award.

January 30, 2019: First Double-Double

On January 30, 2019, Saddiq Bey achieved his first double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds in a game against DePaul while playing for Villanova.

January 11, 2020: Career-High 33 Points

On January 11, 2020, Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 33 points, including eight three-pointers, to lead Villanova to an 80–66 victory over Georgetown.

November 19, 2020: Traded to Detroit Pistons

On November 19, 2020, the Detroit Pistons acquired the draft rights to Saddiq Bey in a three-team trade after he was initially drafted by the Brooklyn Nets.

February 15, 2021: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On February 15, 2021, Saddiq Bey was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

January 1, 2022: Game-Winning Three-Pointer

On January 1, 2022, Saddiq Bey hit a game-winning three-pointer in overtime to secure a 117–116 victory for the Pistons over the San Antonio Spurs.

March 17, 2022: Career-High 51 Points

On March 17, 2022, Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points, along with nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals, in a 134–120 win against the Orlando Magic.

March 23, 2022: Franchise Record for Three-Pointers

On March 23, 2022, Saddiq Bey set a then-Pistons franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a season with 192, surpassing Allan Houston's previous record of 191.

January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater

On January 4, 2023, Saddiq Bey scored 17 points and made a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in a 122–119 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On February 9, 2023, Saddiq Bey was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team trade.

January 28, 2024: Game-Winning Putback Dunk

On January 28, 2024, Saddiq Bey scored 26 points and had a game-winning putback dunk in a 126–124 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

July 12, 2024: Signed with Washington Wizards

On July 12, 2024, Saddiq Bey signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Washington Wizards.

March 23, 2025: Recalled from G League Rehab Stint

On March 23, 2025, Saddiq Bey was recalled from a rehab stint with the Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards' G League affiliate, with a potential return to the NBA within a month after recovering from an ACL tear.