Steven Adams's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 14, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Steven Adams. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Steven Adams is a New Zealand professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He played one season with the Wellington Saints before transitioning to college basketball in the United States, playing for Pittsburgh in 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Plays for Wellington Saints

In 2011, Steven Adams played for the Wellington Saints of the National Basketball League, winning the championship and being named the New Zealand NBL Rookie of the Year.

2012: Named Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year

In 2012, during his lone season at Pittsburgh, Steven Adams was named the Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year.

November 2014: Career-High Six Blocks

On November 16, 2014, Steven Adams recorded a career-high six blocks in a game against the Houston Rockets.

December 2014: Season-High 16 Points and Then-Career-High 15 Rebounds

On December 25, 2014, Steven Adams recorded a season-high 16 points and a then-career-high 15 rebounds in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.

January 2015: Career-High 20 Rebounds

On January 21, 2015, Steven Adams recorded a career-high 20 rebounds in an overtime win against the Washington Wizards.

November 2016: Career-High 20 Points

On November 22, 2016, Steven Adams scored a career-high 20 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

December 2016: Surpasses Career-High with 24 Points

On December 9, 2016, Steven Adams surpassed his career high, scoring 24 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets. He also scored a career-high 17 points in the first half.

December 2017: Career-High 27 Points

On December 1, 2017, Steven Adams scored a career-high 27 points on perfect shooting to help the Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 2018: Reaches 3,000 Career Points

On February 2, 2018, Steven Adams had 23 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, reaching 3,000 career points. On February 13, 2018, Adams recorded 22 points and 17 rebounds in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.