Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about D.J. Augustin:
- Full Name: Darryl Gerard Augustin Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on November 10, 1987
- Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
- Weight: 183 pounds (83 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Shoe Size: 12 (US)
- Number: Wore multiple numbers throughout his career, including 14, 11, and 9
- Position: Point Guard
- High School:
- Brother Martin High School (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- Relocated to Hightower High School (Missouri City, Texas) due to Hurricane Katrina.
- College:
- University of Texas at Austin (2006–2008)
- Played two seasons for the Texas Longhorns.
- Averaged 16.9 points and 6.2 assists per game in his sophomore season.
- Named a Consensus First-Team All-American in 2008.
- University of Texas at Austin (2006–2008)
- NBA Draft:
- 2008 NBA Draft:
- Selected 9th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats.
- 2008 NBA Draft:
- Teams Played For:
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- Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)
- Indiana Pacers (2012–2013)
- Toronto Raptors (2013)
- Chicago Bulls (2013–2014)
- Detroit Pistons (2014–2015)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2015–2016)
- Denver Nuggets (2016)
- Orlando Magic (2016–2020)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)
- Houston Rockets (2021–2022)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2022)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: D.J. Augustin has four children with his wife, Brandy Augustin.
- Siblings: Younger Sister: Mia Augustin
Fun Facts
- Known for his court vision, scoring ability, and veteran leadership.
- Played a key role in the Orlando Magic’s 2019 playoff run, highlighted by a game-winning shot against the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the first round.
- Recognized as a steady and reliable point guard throughout his NBA career.