Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Grayson Allen was born on October 8, 1995 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a guard in the NBA.

In 2014, Allen was selected as a McDonald's All-American out of Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he won a state championship the previous year. He won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest, jumping over future Duke teammate Jahlil Okafor.

Entering his junior season, Allen was considered one of the top returning players in college basketball. He was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team.

On June 21, 2018, Allen was selected with the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft.

On August 6, 2021, Allen was traded by the Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks for Sam Merrill and two future second-round draft picks. Bucks general manager Jon Horst commented, "'Grayson is a talented guard... His three-point shooting, energy, toughness and basketball IQ make him a great addition, and we’re excited to welcome him to Milwaukee'". On October 18, Allen signed a two-year, $20 million rookie contract extension with the Bucks.

On September 27, 2023, Allen was traded to the Suns.