Career Timeline of Wendell Carter Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Wendell Carter Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Wendell Carter Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He is known for his skills as a center.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Carter's junior season statistics

During his junior season in 2015-16, Wendell Carter Jr. averaged 21.6 points per game and 13.6 rebounds per game.

2015: AAU Peach Jam championship and Co-MVP

In 2015, Wendell Carter Jr. led his AAU team, Georgia Stars, to a Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Peach Jam championship. He was also named Co-MVP alongside Jared Harper.

2016: Georgia class AA state Championship

In 2016, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 30 points and recorded 20 rebounds to lead Pace Academy to win the Georgia class AA state Championship.

2016: Rated as a five-star recruit

In 2016, Wendell Carter Jr. was rated as a five-star recruit and the No. 4 overall recruit and No. 1 power forward in the 2017 high school class.

March 9, 2017: Georgia class 3A state championship

On March 9, 2017, Wendell Carter Jr. led the Knights to a Georgia class 3A state championship.

July 2017: All-Tournament Team of the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In July 2017, Wendell Carter Jr. was named to the All-Tournament Team of the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.

December 20, 2017: Career-high 27 points

On December 20, 2017, Wendell Carter Jr. scored a career-high 27 points in a 104–40 blowout win against Evansville.

January 20, 2018: 21 points in victory against Pittsburgh

On January 20, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. tallied 21 points in an 81–54 victory against Pittsburgh.

January 24, 2018: 23 points and 12 rebounds against Wake Forest

On January 24, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 23 points and 12 rebounds in an 84–70 win over Wake Forest.

January 29, 2018: 17 points against Notre Dame

On January 29, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 points and 7 rebounds in an 88–66 victory over Notre Dame.

February 11, 2018: 19 points against Georgia Tech

On February 11, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 19 points and 10 rebounds in an 80–69 victory over Georgia Tech.

February 18, 2018: 15 points against Clemson

On February 18, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. provided 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 66–57 win against Clemson.

February 21, 2018: 18 points against Louisville

On February 21, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 18 points and 6 assist in an 82–56 win over Louisville.

February 24, 2018: 16 points against Syracuse

On February 24, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. scored 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 60–44 win against Syracuse.

June 21, 2018: Selected by the Chicago Bulls

On June 21, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Bulls.

July 3, 2018: Signed with the Bulls

On July 3, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. officially signed with the Chicago Bulls.

October 31, 2018: Season high 25 points

On October 31, 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. scored a season high 25 points with eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals in a 107–108 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.

2018: Declared for the 2018 NBA draft

In 2018, Wendell Carter Jr. announced his intention to forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft after Duke's loss in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Carter was subsequently named both Second team All-ACC and ACC All-Freshman teams.

March 25, 2021: Traded to the Orlando Magic

On March 25, 2021, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu. Orlando also received two future first-round draft picks.