The Utah Jazz drafted Grayson James Allen with the twenty-first overall pick in the NBA draft of 2018. The veteran shooting guard is notable for winning the NCAA championship with the Duke Blue Devils in 2015. He has played for the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks. He currently plays as a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns.
Over 72 games with the Bucks in the 2022/23 season, Allen averaged 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He shot 44.0% from the field, including 39.9% from deep. This offseason, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns through a three-team trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers in return for Damian Lillard from the Trail Blazers.
Working with the veteran Kevin Durant, Allen will look to have a deep postseason run in the 2023/24 season.
Grayson Allen’s current playing position in the NBA
Allen is presently serving as a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. As the shooting guard, he shoots the ball and hits the basket from outside the three-point range. He also rebounds and guards players from opponent teams as part of defense.
This season in 16 games so far, he is averaging 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He is shooting 43.9% from the field, including 40.0% from the deep end till now.
Grayson Allen Draft
Allen was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft of 2018. On September 27, 2023, he was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Phoenix Suns through a three-team trade deal involving the Portland Trail Blazers. In exchange, the Bucks received Damian Lillard from the Trail Blazers.
Grayson Allen’s previous NBA teams
Allen has played for three more teams in the NBA prior to the Phoenix Suns. This is a summary of his performance on these teams.
Utah Jazz (2018-2019)
Allen debuted in the 2018/19 season with the Utah Jazz. In his single season with the team, he played 38 games and averaged 5.6 points per game. He shot 37.6% from the field, including 32.3% from deep. In the 2019 offseason, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for in exchange for Mike Conley.
Memphis Grizzlies (2019-2021)
Allen debuted for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019/20 season. Throughout two seasons and 88 games, he averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He shot 43.6% from the field, including 39.5% from deep. During the 2021 offseason, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Sam Merrill and two second-round picks from the future.
Milwaukee Bucks (2021-2023)
Allen made his Milwaukee Bucks debut in the 2021/22 season. In two seasons and 138 games, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He shot 44.4% from the field, including 40.4% from the three-point range. This offseason he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in a three-team trade in return for Damian Lillard from Portland Trail Blazers.
FAQs
A. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States on October 8, 1995, Grayson Allen is 28 years old as of November 2023.
A. Grayson Allen was drafted into the NBA in 2018.
A. Grayson Allen serves as a shooting guard in basketball.
A. Grayson Allen’s height is 6’4” and his weight is 89 kg (198 lbs).
A. In the 2022/23 season, Grayson Allen averaged 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 72 games.
