- He is an American professional basketball player
- He currently plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA
- He re-injured his right ankle in the third quarter game for Phoenix Suns versus Minnesota
Phoenix player Grayson Allen recently had an injury, a sprained right ankle during his team’s game 2 playoff match against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the third quarter.
It was the same ankle that was sprained in the first game and was unable to leave the court under his power and never returned to the game.
The 28-year-old began his career journey in Jackson, Florida where he played in his high school, Providence School and earned a coveted McDonald’s All-American selection, before joining Duke University.
He played for the Blue Devils for four seasons. At the university, he was instrumental in the 2015 NCAA Championship run and he finished his career ranking 12th on the school’s all-time scoring list.
He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft with the 21st overall pick and after one season, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for two seasons, then to the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2023, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns where he has emerged as a key player. Recently, his performance earned him a lucrative four-year $70 million contract extension with the team.
Grayson Allen personal life
Allen was born on October 8, 1995, in Jacksonville, Florida to Sherry and William Allen. He has a sibling, Tonan Ferrell. He attended Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida where he blossomed as a basketball player, leading his team to s state championship.
Grayson Allen. Photo/Fox Sports
He then enrolled at Duke University and in his freshman year, he was recognized on the ACC All-Academic Team, meaning he balanced his academics and basketball career. He met his wife Morgan Reid at the University.
His wife was a standout athlete who played for Duke Women’s soccer team.
Allen’s biography
The 28-year-old began his career journey in Jackson, Florida where he played in his high school, Providence School and earned a coveted McDonald’s All-American selection, before joining Duke University.
He played for the Blue Devils for four seasons. At the university, he was instrumental in the 2015 NCAA Championship run and he finished his career ranking 12th on the school’s all-time scoring list.
He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft with the 21st overall pick and after one season, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for two seasons, then to the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2023, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns where he has emerged as a key player. Recently, his performance earned him a lucrative four-year $70 million contract extension with the team.
Allen’s career and achievements
His basketball career journey officially began at the Providence School where he led the team to a state championship in 2013 and earned a prestigious McDonald’s All-American selection the following year, which signified him as one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects.
On joining Duke University, he played for the Blue Devils, he was selected to the All-American, a national recognition for top college basketball players, also ranked 12th on Duke’s all-time scoring list and was part of the 2015 national championship team.
He was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft with the 21st overall pick. Unfortunately, his play style did not match with their system and he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for two seasons, to the Milwaukee Bucks for two more seasons and then to the Phoenix Suns where he is currently playing.
Grayson Allen. Photo/The Daily Beast
His trade to the Suns was a life-changing moment as he blossomed as a key rotational player, excelling as a three-point specialist. He recently earned a lucrative four-year contract extension worth $70 million in April 2024.
Allen’s recent injury
He re-injured his right ankle in the third quarter game for Phoenix Suns versus Minnesota. Phoenix player Grayson Allen recently had an injury, a sprained right ankle during his team’s game 2 playoff match against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the third quarter.
It was the same ankle that was sprained in the first game and was unable to leave the court under his power and never returned to the game.
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