D. J. Augustin

Darryl Gerard "D. J." Augustin Jr. (born November 10, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2008. He was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA draft.

D. J. Augustin
Augustin with the Houston Rockets in 2021
Free agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1987-11-10) November 10, 1987
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeTexas (2006–2008)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Playing career2008–present
Career history
20082012Charlotte Bobcats
2012–2013Indiana Pacers
2013Toronto Raptors
2013–2014Chicago Bulls
2014–2015Detroit Pistons
20152016Oklahoma City Thunder
2016Denver Nuggets
20162020Orlando Magic
2020–2021Milwaukee Bucks
20212022Houston Rockets
2022Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

Augustin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His family was forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.[1] He played his senior year at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas; however, he earned his diploma from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, and he participated in the graduation ceremonies with his Hightower classmates on May 28, 2006, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. While at Brother Martin, Augustin led the team to two state championships.

While at Hightower, Augustin thrilled the Hightower faithful with his pinpoint passing and precise shooting. His first game as a Hurricane was against Madison High School, and Augustin nearly pulled off a triple-double in front of a packed house and TV cameras with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists in an 83–59 victory. He led Hightower to the third round of the playoffs before they were eliminated, and ended the season at 26–4. Augustin won numerous honors after the season as he was named district 20-5A MVP, was named as the Houston Chronicle player of the year, made the first team all Greater Houston, and first team all state teams. Augustin finished his high school career by being named a McDonald's All American, and started as point guard for the West squad against his soon to be teammate at Texas, Kevin Durant.[2] He was also a fourth-team Parade All-American.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Augustin was listed as the No. 6 point guard and the No. 49 player in the nation in 2006.[3]

College career

Freshman year

Augustin was one of seven freshman to join the Longhorn basketball program for the 2006–07 season. He started all 35 games in the season as the point guard for the Longhorns, averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 assists per game. For his contributions, he was named to both the All-Big 12 Second Team and the Big 12 All-Rookie Team by Big 12 coaches and Associated Press.[4]

Augustin had a chance to participate in the 2007 NBA draft with former teammate Kevin Durant, but he chose to stay in school to develop his game more with the Longhorns.

Sophomore year

Augustin, along with Texas A&M Aggies player Joseph Jones, was featured on the front cover of the November 15, 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated.[5]

In the fall 2007 semester, he achieved a 4.0 GPA, raising his cumulative GPA to a 3.64.[6] On February 27, 2008, he was named first-team Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He became the second Texas Longhorn basketball player to achieve the honor, following Jim Krivacs, who received it in 1979.[7] Augustin was also named to the USBWA All-America First Team.

On April 3, 2008, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame awarded him the Bob Cousy Award.[8]

On April 23, 2008, Augustin declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft.[9] On June 3, 2008, Augustin hired an agent thereby forfeiting his remaining NCAA eligibility.[10]

Professional career

Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)

Augustin was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. On July 8, 2008, he was signed to the rookie scale contract.[11] Under the league's rookie scale, the deal will pay him $1.8 million in the upcoming season and nearly $2 million the next.[12] On October 30, he made his professional debut in a 96–79 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording 12 points and two assists in 25 minutes.[13]

On October 6, 2009, the Bobcats picked up third-year option on Augustin's contract.[14] On October 29, 2010, the Bobcats picked up the fourth-year option on Augustin's contract.[15]

On January 20, 2011, Augustin led all scorers with 32 points and added 8 assists in a 100–97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.[16] The 2010–11 season would arguably be the most productive of Augustin’s career, as Augustin started all 82 games while averaging 33.6 minutes, while scoring 14.4 points and recording 6.1 assists per contest.[17][18]

On June 29, 2012, the Bobcats extended a qualifying to Augustin, making him a restricted free agent.[19] However, on July 12, they withdrew the offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.[20]

Indiana Pacers (2012–2013)

On July 13, 2012, he signed with the Indiana Pacers.[21] On October 31, he made his debut with the Pacers in a 90–88 win over the Toronto Raptors, recording five points, one rebound, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes.[22]

Toronto Raptors (2013)

On July 22, 2013, Augustin signed with the Toronto Raptors.[23] On October 30, he made his debut for the Raptors in a 93–87 win over the Boston Celtics, recording five points and two assists in 13 minutes.[24] On December 9, Augustin was waived by the Raptors.[25]

Augustin with the Bobcats in 2009

Chicago Bulls (2013–2014)

On December 13, 2013, Augustin signed with the Chicago Bulls.[26] On January 11, 2014, Augustin recorded a season high 12 assists in a 103–97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.[27] On March 30, 2014, Augustin scored a then career-high 33 points in a 107–102 win over the Boston Celtics.[28]

Detroit Pistons (2014–2015)

On July 15, 2014, Augustin signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.[29][30] On January 25, 2015, in his first game as a starter, replacing the injured Brandon Jennings, Augustin scored a career-high 35 points in a 110–114 loss to the Toronto Raptors.[31]

Augustin as a Texas Longhorn

Oklahoma City Thunder (2015–2016)

On February 19, 2015, Augustin was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz, a move that reunited him with ex-college teammate Kevin Durant.[32] Two days later, he made his debut for the Thunder in a 110–103 win over the Charlotte Hornets, recording 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes off the bench.[33]

Denver Nuggets (2016)

On February 18, 2016, Augustin was traded, along with Steve Novak, two second-round picks and cash consideration, to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Randy Foye.[34] The next day, he made his debut for the Nuggets in a 116–110 loss to the Sacramento Kings, recording eight points, six assists and three steals in 19 minutes.[35] On March 2, 2016, Augustin recorded a season-high 26 points in a 117–107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.[36] On March 12, 2016, Augustin recorded his first double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists in a 116–100 win over the Washington Wizards.[37] Augustin recorded his second double-double on March 27, 2016, recording 18 points and 10 assists in a 105–90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.[38]

Orlando Magic (2016–2020)

On July 7, 2016, Augustin signed a four-year, $29 million contract with the Orlando Magic.[39][40] On January 29, 2017, he scored a season-high 21 points against the Toronto Raptors.[41]

On March 14, 2018, Augustin scored a season-high 32 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.[42] On March 24, 2018, he had a near triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 105–99 win over the Phoenix Suns.[43]

On December 26, 2018, Augustin scored a season-high 27 points in a 122–120 overtime loss to the Suns.[44] On April 13, 2019, Augustin scored 25 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the Magic's 104–101 upset victory over the Toronto Raptors in game one of the first round of the playoffs.[45] Despite this, the Magic eventually lost the series in 5 games.[46]

Augustin with the Magic in 2017

The following season in the NBA Bubble, in another round one upset victory, Augustin helped the Magic beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with 11 points and 11 assists in a 122-110 Game 1 win.[47] However, the Magic eventually lost the series.[48]

Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)

On November 28, 2020, Augustin signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.[49] He made his debut for the team on December 25, scoring 13 points in a 138–99 Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors.[50]

Houston Rockets (2021–2022)

On March 18, 2021, Augustin was traded, alongside D. J. Wilson and a 2023 first-round pick, to the Houston Rockets in exchange for P. J. Tucker and Rodions Kurucs.[51] He made his debut in a 113–100 loss against Detroit Pistons on March 19, logging seven points, three rebounds, and three assists.[52] On May 10, Augustin scored a season-high 21 points in a 129–140 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.[53]

On December 13, 2021, Augustin scored a season-high 22 points in a 132–126 win over the Atlanta Hawks.[54] On February 10, 2022, he was waived by the Rockets.[55]

Los Angeles Lakers (2022)

On March 1, 2022, Augustin signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[56] He made his debut for the team two days later, logging three points, six assists and three steals in a 111–132 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.[57]

On March 23, 2023, Augustin signed with the Houston Rockets, returning for a second stint with the franchise.[58] However, he did not appear in a game for the Rockets during the 2022–23 season.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 *  Led the league

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2008–09 Charlotte 721226.5.430.439.8931.83.5.6.011.8
2009–10 Charlotte 80218.4.386.393.7791.22.4.6.16.3
2010–11 Charlotte 8282*33.6.416.333.9062.76.1.7.014.4
2011–12 Charlotte 484629.3.376.341.8752.36.4.8.011.1
2012–13 Indiana 76516.1.350.353.8381.22.2.4.04.7
2013–14 Toronto 1008.2.292.0911.000.41.0.1.02.1
2013–14 Chicago 61930.4.419.411.8822.15.0.9.014.9
2014–15 Detroit 541323.8.410.327.8701.94.9.6.010.6
2014–15 Oklahoma City 28124.2.371.354.8612.23.1.6.07.3
2015–16 Oklahoma City 34015.3.380.393.7651.31.9.4.14.2
2015–16 Denver 28023.5.445.411.8191.94.7.9.111.6
2016–17 Orlando 782019.7.377.347.8141.52.7.4.07.9
2017–18 Orlando 753623.5.452.419.8682.13.8.7.010.2
2018–19 Orlando 818128.0.470.421.8662.55.3.6.011.7
2019–20 Orlando 571324.9.399.348.8902.14.6.6.010.5
2020–21 Milwaukee 37619.3.370.380.9001.43.0.5.06.1
2020–21 Houston 20620.8.424.385.9002.23.9.4.010.6
2021–22 Houston 34215.0.404.406.8681.22.2.3.05.4
2021–22 L.A. Lakers 21017.8.453.4261.0001.31.6.3.05.3
Career 97633423.4.412.381.8671.83.9.6.09.5

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010 Charlotte 4018.3.294.333.8331.01.8.3.34.3
2013 Indiana 19116.6.380.396.806.8.7.4.05.2
2014 Chicago 5028.2.292.269.8951.64.8.6.013.2
2019 Orlando 5528.2.488.476.8751.63.8.4.212.8
2020 Orlando 5025.6.391.471.9572.06.0.2.013.2
Career 38621.0.368.390.8741.22.4.4.18.2

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2006–07 Texas 353535.6.449.441.8382.86.71.5.114.4
2007–08 Texas 383837.3.439.381.7832.95.81.2.019.2
Career 737336.5.443.402.8082.96.21.4.016.9

Awards and honors

High school

College

  • 2006–2007 Four-time recipient of Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week award (Dec 11, Jan 22, Feb 12 and Mar. 5)[60]
  • 2007 Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America Team
  • 2007 All-Big 12 Second Team[61]
  • 2007 Big 12 All-Rookie Team[61]
  • 2007 USBWA All-District VII team (one of 10 players selected)[62]
  • 2007 NABC All-District 9 First Team[63]
  • 2008 Sports Illustrated First Team All-American
  • 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America University Division First Team[64]
  • 2008 Academic All-Big 12 First Team[65]
  • 2008 Bob Cousy Award winner[66]
  • 2008 USBWA First Team All-American[67]
  • 2008 USBWA District VII Player of the Year[67]
  • 2008 Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy candidate
  • 2008 Oscar Robertson Trophy finalist (one of 10)
  • 2007–08 Stub Hub Legends Classic MVP
  • 2007–08 Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Player of the Week (Jan. 7); Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week (Dec. 10); The Sporting News National Player of the Week (Dec. 3)
  • 2008 NABC All-District 9 First Team
  • 2008 All-Big 12 First Team[68]
  • 2008 Associated Press First Team All-American[69]
  • 2008 Wooden Award All-America Team (one of 5 finalists for award)[70]

NBA

See also

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