Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about D.J. Augustin:

Player Profile

  • 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.
  • NBA Draft:
    • 2008 NBA Draft:
      • Selected 9th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2012–2013)
    3. Toronto Raptors (2013)
    4. Chicago Bulls (2013–2014)
    5. Detroit Pistons (2014–2015)
    6. Oklahoma City Thunder (2015–2016)
    7. Denver Nuggets (2016)
    8. Orlando Magic (2016–2020)
    9. Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)
    10. Houston Rockets (2021–2022)
    11. Los Angeles Lakers (2022)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: D.J. Augustin has four children with his wife, Brandy Augustin.
  • Siblings: Younger Sister: Mia Augustin

Player Archetype / Play Style

D.J. Augustin’s player archetype was that of a steady pick-and-roll point guard, an undersized floor leader who balanced clean playmaking with reliable perimeter shooting and enough scoring punch to keep defenses honest. Defensively, he competed as a positional backcourt defender, using effort and awareness more than size, though his smaller frame naturally capped his versatility against bigger guards. Offensively, Augustin worked best as a table-setter who could organize the half court, make simple reads, take care of the ball, and punish teams with pull-up shooting, spot-up threes, and efficient free-throw generation. Physically, he was a compact guard at roughly 5-foot-11 to 6-foot and around 180 pounds, and his overall play style was built more on pace, poise, shooting touch, and decision-making than burst-heavy rim pressure or overwhelming athleticism. (NBADraft)

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.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — DJ Augustin
NBA.com — Magic Coaches, Players Marvel at D.J. Augustin’s Shooting Form
Basketball-Reference — D.J. Augustin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Taking Care of Ball is One of Augustin’s Key Strengths