Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Allen was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets. He made his NBA debut on October 20, becoming the second-youngest player ever to set foot on court for the Nets.

About Jarrett Allen in brief

Summary Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Allen was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets. He made his NBA debut on October 20, becoming the second-youngest player ever to set foot on court for the Nets, just behind Derrick Favors.

On January 14, 2021, Allen was traded to the Cavaliers in a multi-player, four-team deal with the Houston Rockets that sent James Harden to Brooklyn. Allen’s father Leonard was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1985 NBA draft and played at San Diego State and in Spain. His older brother Leonard Jr. plays collegiate basketball.