Some of the players in the league fly from flower to flower, not quite sure where they can excel the most. Such players are also necessary for the NBA because they make a vital part of the bench or can be used as energy players where the main squad needs to rest. No matter if this is the first team or the fourth team they play for, they give all they’ve got to help them win.
This kind of player is Darryl Gerrard Augustin, DJ for short. As of the start of 2021-22, he is sitting with a 93.3 free throw percentage and a 38.6 field-goal percentage when it comes to stats. He is renowned for his ability to position himself for a three-pointer which is an essential skill in today’s games. His basketball career is still evolving and it’s quite an interesting process to watch.
DJ Augustin – Early Life
Darryl Gerard Augustin Jr was born in the mystical city of New Orleans in Louisiana on November 10, 1987. His family suffered from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and had to move. They chose Texas, where Darryl played for Hightower High School in Missouri City. Earlier, he was a part of the Brother Martin High School team in New Orleans and he helped them to two state championships.
DJ Augustin – College Career
Augustin chose the University of Texas and joined the Longhorns along with seven other freshmen. As a Texas Longhorn basketball player, he started all of the 35 games in freshman year and averaged over 14 points per game. He could participate in the NBA draft 2007 along with Kevin Durant but he figured that he still needs the practice he passed the first round.
DJ stayed in school for his sophomore year and worked hard on the court and outside of it. He also was doing quite well academically and managed to have a 4.0 GPA which is uncommon amongst the NBA players. As for his game, he won the Bob Cousy Award for the best point guard in 2008 and finally felt good enough to make himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft.
DJ Augustin – Charlotte Bobcats
Augustin was drafted ninth overall by Charlotte Bobcats. He debuted on October 30th, 2008, with 12 points and two assists. He was signed under a rookie scale contract that helped to earn him more money the longer he played for his first team. The termination came in 2012, before the start of the regular season when DJ became a restricted free agent, but the offer was withdrawn. After that, he joined numerous teams, looking for his place in the NBA.
DJ Augustin – On a Lookout for a Point Guard
DJ was an unrestricted free agent for only a day. Augustin signed with the Indiana Pacers but he didn’t stay with them for long. After that, he joined the Toronto Raptors in 2013. He appeared only in 10 games and averaged 2.1 points and 1 assist per game in 8.2 minutes. It was clear they weren’t a right fit for each other.
The next team he joined was the dying franchise, Chicago Bulls. He helped his team to win against the Boston Celtics while scoring 33 points. The Bulls were changing the players constantly at that time, so it’s not surprising that Augustin started the next season with a different team. He was given the opportunity to start the game for the Detroit Pistons and scored 35 points while wearing blue and red.
DJ Augustin – A Start of a New Chapter
2015 meant a new team for DJ, as he was traded to Oklahoma City Thunder and joined his former college teammate, Kevin Durant. In his debut, he recorded 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. This performance wasn’t enough as he was traded once again, this time to the Denver Nuggets.
He was thrown into the deep water, making his debut just one day after the trade. His spell with the Nuggets was individually successful as he scored season-high 26 points on March 2nd and just ten days later he recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists per game. Then, a few weeks later he recorded his second season double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.
DJ Augustin – Orlando Magic
In 2016 Agustin finally found a team in which he would stay a little bit longer. He signed a four-year contract which earned him 29 million dollars. The next year he scored 21 points against the Raptors and in 2018 he topped that with 32 points against the Milwaukee Bucks in a March game. Later that month he almost had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds.
By far his most breathtaking performance took place on April 13th, 2019, when he made 25 points, including a 3 pointer which led the Magic to the victory over the Raptors.
DJ Augustin – The Bucks and the Rockets
For the 2020-21 season DJ was to wear green and white for the Bucks after signing a 21 million dollar contract with the team. Only a year passed as he was traded to the Houston Rockets. He is yet to win awards and honors. The 2021-22 season is a new opportunity for Augustin and we keep our fingers crossed. Maybe his current team turns out to be a right fit and as the regular season progresses we will see more of the point guard. Who knows, maybe he is the next big thing in the league.
Does DJ Augustin have kids?
He has four kids, Kailey, Darryl III, Chase, and Tori.
What college did DJ Augustin go to?
He attended The University of Texas at Austin from 2006 to 2008.
