Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Gary Trent Jr.:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Gary Dajaun Trent Jr.
  • Nickname: Gary Trent Jr. commonly goes by his full playing name publicly; no single widely established nickname stands out across official bios.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: January 18, 1999
  • Hometown: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Height: 6’5″ (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 204 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’8.75″
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly confirmed in a reliable official source
  • Jersey Number: No. 3 — Duke; No. 9 and No. 2 — Portland Trail Blazers; No. 33 — Toronto Raptors; No. 33 and No. 5 — Milwaukee Bucks
  • Position: Shooting guard / wing
  • High School: Apple Valley High School (Apple Valley, Minnesota); Prolific Prep (Napa, California)
  • College: Duke University (2017–2018) – Duke Blue Devils
  • NBA Draft: 2018 NBA Draft, Sacramento Kings, Round 2, Pick 37 overall
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2018–2021)
    • Toronto Raptors (2021–2024)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0 NBA championship rings
  • Parents: Gary Trent Sr., Natalia Trent, Roxanne Holt
  • Children: None publicly documented in reliable major sources
  • Siblings:
    • Garyson Trent
    • Grayson Trent
    • Graydon Trent
  • Athlete Relatives: Gary Trent Sr. (father, former NBA player); Tia Trent (aunt, former two-time All-American sprinter at Indiana University)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Gary Trent Jr.’s player archetype is that of a 3-and-D scoring wing who can swing a game with perimeter shot-making while bringing disruptive, event-creating defense. Offensively, he is at his best as an off-ball scorer: a catch-and-shoot threat, a movement shooter who can work free off screens, and a streaky microwave option who can heat up fast, though he is more finisher than primary creator and does not offer much playmaking for others. Defensively, his role is to pressure guards and wings at the point of attack, jump passing lanes, and use his active hands to generate steals and deflections, even if that aggressive style can drift into gambling at times. Physically, Trent has solid wing size and strength at 6’5″ and 204 pounds, and his broader profile has long been tied to sturdy frame, decent length, and enough toughness to hold his ground. Put together, his play style is built on floor spacing, shot hunting, competitive on-ball work, and opportunistic defensive disruption rather than all-around offensive orchestration. (Peachtree Hoops)

Fun Facts

  • He became a key contributor for the Toronto Raptors after being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021.
  • His breakout moments include several 30+ point games and clutch performances.

Sources:

NBA.com — Gary Trent Jr. | Guard | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA.com
Raptors Republic — How Gary Trent Jr. reinvented himself defensively
Brew Hoop — Gary Trent Jr. on the Milwaukee Bucks: His Defense, Shooting, Role, and More
Peachtree Hoops — NBA Draft 2018 scouting report: Duke’s Gary Trent Jr.
Duke Athletics — Gary Trent – 2017-18 – Men’s Basketball
Basketball-Reference — Gary Trent Jr. Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Reference CBB — Gary Trent Jr. College Stats
NBADraft.net — Gary Trent Jr.
CraftedNBA — Height & Wingspan – NBA Stats & Analytics
Land of Basketball — NBA Players: Gary Trent Jr. Profile and Basic Stats