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D. J. Augustin

{{short description|American basketball player (born 1987)}}

{{use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = D. J. Augustin

| image = D.J. Augustin (51760859116) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Augustin with the Houston Rockets in 2021

| league =

| team =

| position = Point guard

| number =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|11|10}}

| birth_place = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lb = 183

| high_school = *Brother Martin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

| college = Texas (2006–2008)

| draft_year = 2008

| draft_round = 1

| draft_pick = 9

| draft_team = Charlotte Bobcats

| career_start = 2008

| career_end = 2022

| career_number = 14, 12, 4

| years1 = {{nbay|2008|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}

| team1 = Charlotte Bobcats

| years2 = {{nbay|2012|full=y}}

| team2 = Indiana Pacers

| years3 = {{nbay|2013|start}}

| team3 = Toronto Raptors

| years4 = {{nbay|2013|full=y}}

| team4 = Chicago Bulls

| years5 = {{nbay|2014|full=y}}

| team5 = Detroit Pistons

| years6 = {{nbay|2014|end}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}

| team6 = Oklahoma City Thunder

| years7 = {{nbay|2015|end}}

| team7 = Denver Nuggets

| years8 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2019|end}}

| team8 = Orlando Magic

| years9 = {{nbay|2020|full=y}}

| team9 = Milwaukee Bucks

| years10 = {{nbay|2020|end}}–{{nbay|2021|end}}

| team10 = Houston Rockets

| years11 = {{nbay|2021|end}}

| team11 = Los Angeles Lakers

| highlights = * NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009)

| stats_league = NBA

| stat1label = Points

| stat1value = 9,259 (9.5 ppg)

| stat2label = Rebounds

| stat2value = 1,805 (1.8 rpg)

| stat3label = Assists

| stat3value = 3,761 (3.9 apg)

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Darryl Gerard "D. J." Augustin Jr. (born November 10, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2008. He was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA draft.

Early life

Augustin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His family was forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.{{cite web|last=Denton|first=John|title=Hurricane Katrina Forced D.J. Augustin to Relocate to Houston as Teenager|website=NBA.com|date=February 6, 2017|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/hurricane-katrina-forced-dj-augustin-relocate-houston-teenager-20170206|access-date=March 2, 2020}} He played his senior year at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas; however, he earned his diploma from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, and he participated in the graduation ceremonies with his Hightower classmates on May 28, 2006, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. While at Brother Martin, Augustin led the team to two state championships.

While at Hightower, Augustin thrilled the Hightower faithful with his pinpoint passing and precise shooting. His first game as a Hurricane was against Madison High School, and Augustin nearly pulled off a triple-double with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists in an 83–59 victory. He led Hightower to the third round of the playoffs before they were eliminated, and ended the season at 26–4. Augustin won numerous honors after the season as he was named district 20-5A MVP, was named as the Houston Chronicle player of the year, made the first team all Greater Houston, and first team all state teams. Augustin finished his high school career by being named a McDonald's All American, and started as point guard for the West squad against his soon to be teammate at Texas, Kevin Durant.{{cite news|first=Christopher|last=Lawlor|title=Highly regarded New Orleans prep guard lands in Texas|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/2005-09-14-notes_x.htm|work=USAToday.com|date=February 14, 2005|access-date=December 15, 2007}} He was also a fourth-team Parade All-American.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Augustin was listed as the No. 6 point guard and the No. 49 player in the nation in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/25381|title=D. J. Augustin Rivals.com profile|work=Rivals.com|access-date=April 3, 2008}}

College career

=Freshman year=

Augustin was one of seven freshman to join the Longhorn basketball program for the 2006–07 season. He started all 35 games in the season as the point guard for the Longhorns, averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 assists per game. For his contributions, he was named to both the All-Big 12 Second Team and the Big 12 All-Rookie Team by Big 12 coaches and Associated Press.{{cite web|url=http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/augustin_d.j.02.html |title=D. J. Augustin bio |work=TexasSports.com |access-date=April 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528141737/http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/augustin_d.j.02.html |archive-date=May 28, 2013 }}

Augustin had a chance to participate in the 2007 NBA draft with Longhorn teammate Kevin Durant, but he chose to stay in school to develop his game more with the Longhorns.

=Sophomore year=

Augustin, along with Texas A&M Aggies player Joseph Jones, was featured on the front cover of the November 15, 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated.{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.se/detail/nyhetsfoto/november-19-2007-sports-illustrated-cover-college-nyhetsfoto/81417681|title=Sports Illustrated Cover, College Basketball: Season Preview|publisher=GettyImages.se|access-date=March 24, 2016}}

In the fall 2007 semester, he achieved a 4.0 GPA, raising his cumulative GPA to a 3.64.{{cite web|url=http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8139&change_well_id=2 |title=Augustin named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 6 First Team |work=TexasSports.com |date=February 7, 2008 |access-date=February 7, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329105314/http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=16&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=8139&change_well_id=2 |archive-date=March 29, 2008 }} On February 27, 2008, he was named first-team Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He became the second Texas Longhorn basketball player to achieve the honor, following Jim Krivacs, who received it in 1979.{{cite news|first=Mark|last=Rosner|url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/27//0227texmen.html|title=Augustin named Academic All-Americanwork=Statesman.com|date=February 27, 2008|publisher=Austin American-Statesman|access-date=February 28, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306021425/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/27/0227texmen.html|archive-date=March 6, 2008}} Augustin was also named to the USBWA All-America First Team.

On April 3, 2008, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame awarded him the Bob Cousy Award.{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=1522347|title=A Big 12 Point Guard Wins Cousy Award For Second Straight Season|work=Big12Sports.com|date=April 3, 2008|access-date=April 3, 2008}}

On April 23, 2008, Augustin declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft.{{cite web|first=Chip |last=Brown |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/042408dnspouthoops.2dd7b85.html |title=Texas' Augustin, Abrams entering NBA draft |work=DallasNews.com |date=April 23, 2008 |access-date=April 23, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081024090552/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/042408dnspouthoops.2dd7b85.html |archive-date=October 24, 2008 }} On June 3, 2008, Augustin hired an agent thereby forfeiting his remaining NCAA eligibility.{{cite web|first=Mark |last=Rosner |url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/06/03/0603texmen.html |title=Augustin hires agent as draft nears, making his departure official |work=Statesman.com |date=June 3, 2008 |access-date=June 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604101742/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/06/03/0603texmen.html |archive-date=June 4, 2008 }}

Professional career

=Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)=

Augustin was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. On July 8, 2008, he was signed to the rookie scale contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20080708/NEWS/374335524|title=Bobcats sign 1st round picks Augustin, Ajinca|work=BlueRidgeNow.com|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=March 24, 2016}} Under the league's rookie scale, the deal would pay him $1.8 million in the upcoming season and nearly $2 million the next.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3478063|title=Bobcats ink Augustin, Ajinca, have yet to sign Weaver|publisher=ESPN|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=July 8, 2008}} On October 30, he made his professional debut in a 96–79 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording 12 points and two assists in 25 minutes.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20081030/CHACLE/recap.html|title=James, Gibson help Cavs tame Bobcats|work=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2008|access-date=March 24, 2016}}

On October 6, 2009, the Bobcats picked up the third-year option on Augustin's contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4537537|title=Bobcats exercise option on Augustin|publisher=ESPN|date=October 6, 2009|access-date=March 24, 2016}} On October 29, 2010, the Bobcats picked up the fourth-year option on Augustin's contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_augustin_henderson_101029.html|title=Bobcats Exercise Options on Henderson and Augustin|work=NBA.com|date=October 29, 2010|access-date=October 30, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101194307/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_augustin_henderson_101029.html|archive-date=November 1, 2010}}

On January 20, 2011, Augustin led all scorers with 32 points and added 8 assists in a 100–97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201101200CHA.html|title=Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Bobcats Box Score, January 20, 2011|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=January 18, 2022}} The 2010–11 season would be arguably the most productive of Augustin's career, as he started all 82 games while averaging 33.6 minutes, scoring 14.4 points and recording 6.1 assists per contest.{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/augusdj01.html|title=D.J. Augustin Stats|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=January 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.atthehive.com/2015/8/20/9179457/2011-2012-charlotte-bobcats-tanking|title=Reliving the 2011–2012 Charlotte Bobcats|first=Austin|last=Peters|date=August 20, 2015|website=Atthehive.com|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114011017/https://www.atthehive.com/2015/8/20/9179457/2011-2012-charlotte-bobcats-tanking|url-status=dead}}

On June 29, 2012, the Bobcats extended a qualifying offer to Augustin, making him a restricted free agent.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bobcats/bobcats-extend-offers-augustin-and-brown|title=Bobcats Extend Offers to Augustin and Brown|work=NBA.com|date=June 29, 2012|access-date=June 29, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703051822/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/bobcats-extend-offers-augustin-and-brown|archive-date=July 3, 2012}} However, on July 12, they withdrew the offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-withdraw-qualifying-offer-augustin-204123409--nba.html |title=Bobcats withdraw qualifying offer to Augustin |work=Yahoo.com |date=July 12, 2012 |access-date=July 12, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716093831/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-withdraw-qualifying-offer-augustin-204123409--nba.html |archive-date=July 16, 2012 }}

=Indiana Pacers (2012–2013)=

On July 13, 2012, he signed with the Indiana Pacers.{{cite web|title=Pacers Sign Point Guard DJ Augustin|url=http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-point-guard-dj-augustin|work=NBA.com|date=July 13, 2012|access-date=July 13, 2012}} On October 31, he made his debut with the Pacers in a 90–88 win over the Toronto Raptors, recording five points, one rebound, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes.{{cite web|title=Pacers' Hill scores winner in closing seconds|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20121031/INDTOR/gameinfo.html|work=NBA.com|date=October 31, 2012|access-date=March 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330114627/http://www.nba.com/games/20121031/INDTOR/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 30, 2018|url-status=dead}}

=Toronto Raptors (2013)=

On July 22, 2013, Augustin signed with the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|title=Raptors Sign Free-Agent Guard D.J. Augustin |url=http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/augustin_072213/ |work=Raptors.com |date=July 22, 2013 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411122007/http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/augustin_072213/ |archive-date=April 11, 2014 }} On October 30, he made his debut for the Raptors in a 93–87 win over the Boston Celtics, recording five points and two assists in 13 minutes.{{cite web|title=Gay leads Raptors past Celtics 93–87|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20131030/BOSTOR/gameinfo.html|work=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2013|access-date=March 24, 2016}} On December 9, Augustin was waived by the Raptors.{{cite web|title=Raptors Waive Augustin |url=http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-waive-augustin/ |work=Raptors.com |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=December 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221124250/http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-waive-augustin/ |archive-date=February 21, 2014 }}file:DJ Augustin.jpg

=Chicago Bulls (2013–2014)=

On December 13, 2013, Augustin signed with the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|title=BULLS SIGN FREE AGENT GUARD D.J. AUGUSTIN|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-free-agent-guard-dj-augustin.html|work=NBA.com|date=December 13, 2013|access-date=December 13, 2013}} On January 11, 2014, Augustin recorded a season-high 12 assists in a 103–97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.{{cite web|title=Balanced Bulls beat Bobcats 103–97|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20140111/CHACHI/gameinfo.html|work=NBA.com|date=January 11, 2014|access-date=March 24, 2016}} On March 30, 2014, Augustin scored a then career-high 33 points in a 107–102 win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20140330/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html|title=Notebook: Bulls 107, Celtics 102|work=NBA.com|date=March 30, 2014|access-date=March 30, 2014}}

=Detroit Pistons (2014–2015)=

On July 15, 2014, Augustin signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-sign-free-agent-guard-d.j.-augustin|title=Detroit Pistons Sign Free Agent Guard D.J. Augustin|work=NBA.com|date=July 15, 2014|access-date=July 15, 2014}}{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--d-j--augustin-signing-two-year-deal-with-pistons-015811049.html|title=Sources: D.J. Augustin signing two-year deal with Pistons. Augustine is trash.|work=Yahoo.com|date=July 13, 2014|access-date=July 13, 2014}} On January 25, 2015, in his first game as a starter, replacing the injured Brandon Jennings, Augustin scored a career-high 35 points in a 110–114 loss to the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|first=Keith|last=Langlois|url=http://www.nba.com/pistons/features/augustins-35-pinch-hit-points-not-enough-pistons-fall-toronto|title=Augustin's 35 pinch-hit points not enough as Pistons fall at Toronto|work=NBA.com|date=January 25, 2015|access-date=January 25, 2016}}Image:Dj augustin.png]]

=Oklahoma City Thunder (2015–2016)=

On February 19, 2015, Augustin was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz, a move that reunited him with his ex-college teammate Kevin Durant.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_150219|title=Thunder Acquires Kanter, Novak, Augustin, Singler and Draft Pick|work=NBA.com|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=February 20, 2015}} Two days later, he made his debut for the Thunder in a 110–103 win over the Charlotte Hornets, recording 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes off the bench.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150221/OKCCHA/gameinfo.html|title=Westbrook nets 33, Thunder top Hornets 110–103 minus Durant|work=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2015|access-date=March 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809092559/http://www.nba.com/games/20150221/OKCCHA/gameinfo.html|archive-date=August 9, 2017|url-status=dead}}

=Denver Nuggets (2016)=

On February 18, 2016, Augustin was traded, along with Steve Novak, two second-round picks and cash consideration, to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Randy Foye.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-aquire-dj-augustin-steve-novak-second-round-picks-021816|title=Nuggets Acquire D.J. Augustin, Steve Novak, Second Round Picks and Cash Consideration|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 18, 2016|access-date=February 18, 2016}} The next day, he made his debut for the Nuggets in a 116–110 loss to the Sacramento Kings, recording eight points, six assists and three steals in 19 minutes.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160219/DENSAC/gameinfo.html|title=Cousin has 37 points, 20 rebounds in Kings' win over Nuggets|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 20, 2016|access-date=February 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222213843/http://www.nba.com/games/20160219/DENSAC/gameinfo.html|archive-date=February 22, 2016|url-status=dead}} On March 2, 2016, Augustin recorded a season-high 26 points in a 117–107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828793|title=Augustin leads Nuggets to 117–107 win over Lakers|date=March 3, 2016|website=ESPN.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}} On March 12, 2016, Augustin recorded his first double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists in a 116–100 win over the Washington Wizards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828867|title=Nurkic's 17 points rallies Nuggets over Wizards, 116–100|date=March 13, 2016|website=ESPN.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}} Augustin recorded his second double-double on March 27, 2016, recording 18 points and 10 assists in a 105–90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828979|title=DeAndre Jordan's double-double, blocks help Clips grab playoff spot|date=March 27, 2016|website=ESPN.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}}

=Orlando Magic (2016–2020)=

On July 7, 2016, Augustin signed a four-year, $29 million contract with the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|last=Denton|first=John|url=http://www.nba.com/magic/news/orlando-magic-sign-dj-augustin|title=Orlando Magic Sign D.J. Augustin|work=NBA.com|date=July 7, 2016|access-date=July 7, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Zillgitt|first=Jeff|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/07/01/dj-augustin-orlando-magic-nba-free-agency/86617872/|title=D.J. Augustin, Orlando Magic reach four-year, $29 million contract agreement|work=USAToday.com|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 7, 2016}} On January 29, 2017, he scored a season-high 21 points against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/augusdj01/gamelog/2017/|title=D.J. Augustin 2016–17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=March 24, 2018}}

On March 14, 2018, Augustin scored a season-high 32 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/augusdj01/gamelog/2018/|title=D.J. Augustin 2017–18 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=March 24, 2018}} On March 24, 2018, he had a near triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 105–99 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975836|title=Gordon helps Magic hold off Suns 105–99|work=ESPN.com|date=March 24, 2018|access-date=March 24, 2018}}

On December 26, 2018, Augustin scored a season-high 27 points in a 122–120 overtime loss to the Suns.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071179|title=Booker, Warren lead Suns past Magic 122–120 in overtime|work=ESPN.com|date=December 26, 2018|access-date=December 27, 2018}} On April 13, 2019, Augustin scored 25 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the Magic's 104–101 upset victory over the Toronto Raptors in game one of the first round of the playoffs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126829|title=Augustin has 25, hits winning 3, Magic beat Raptors 104–101|work=ESPN.com|date=April 13, 2019|access-date=April 13, 2019}} Despite this, the Magic lost the series in 5 games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2019-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-magic-vs-raptors.html|title = 2019 NBA Eastern Conference First Round - Magic vs. Raptors}}

File:DJ Augustin Magic.jpg

The following season in the NBA Bubble, in another round one upset victory, Augustin helped the Magic beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with 11 points and 11 assists in a 122-110 Game 1 win.{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/vucevic-magic-upset-top-seeded-203338716.html|title = Vucevic, Magic upset top-seeded Bucks in series opener| date=August 19, 2020 }} However, the Magic eventually lost the series.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/game/2262018|title = Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 games}}

=Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)=

On November 28, 2020, Augustin signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/milwaukee-bucks-sign-dj-augustin|title=Milwaukee Bucks Sign D.J. Augustin|work=NBA.com|date=November 28, 2020|access-date=November 29, 2020}} He made his debut for the team on December 25, scoring 13 points in a 138–99 Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors.{{Cite web |title=MIDDLETON SCORES 31 AS BUCKS TROUNCE WARRIORS 138-99 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000006 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}

=Houston Rockets (2021–2022)=

On March 18, 2021, Augustin was traded, alongside D. J. Wilson and a 2023 first-round pick, to the Houston Rockets in exchange for P. J. Tucker and Rodions Kurucs.{{cite web |title=Rockets Complete Trade with Milwaukee |url=https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-complete-trade-milwaukee |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 20, 2021 |date=March 19, 2021}} He made his debut in a 113–100 loss against Detroit Pistons on March 19, logging seven points, three rebounds, and three assists.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-20|title=Victor Oladipo struggles as Pistons extend Rockets' skid to 19|url=https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/victor-oladipo-struggles-as-pistons-extend-rockets-skid-to-19/|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Rockets Wire|language=en-US}} On May 10, Augustin scored a season-high 21 points in a 129–140 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.{{Cite web |title=LILLARD, BLAZERS SCORE 50 IN FIRST, BLAST ROCKETS 140-129 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022001031 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA}}

On December 13, 2021, Augustin scored a season-high 22 points in a 132–126 win over the Atlanta Hawks.{{Cite web |title=GORDON, AUGUSTIN RALLY ROCKETS TO 132-126 WIN OVER HAWKS |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022100407 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA.com}} On February 10, 2022, he was waived by the Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-complete-four-player-trade-boston|title=Rockets Complete Four Player Trade with Boston|work=NBA.com|date=February 10, 2022}}

=Los Angeles Lakers (2022)=

On March 1, 2022, Augustin signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.{{Cite web |title=Lakers Sign D.J. Augustin and Wenyen Gabriel |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-dj-augustin-wenyen-gabriel-3-1-22 |access-date=March 1, 2022 |website=NBA}} He made his debut for the team two days later, logging three points, six assists and three steals in a 111–132 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.{{Cite web |title=CLIPPERS SURGE TO 132-111 VICTORY, SEASON SWEEP OF LAKERS |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022100945 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}

On March 23, 2023, Augustin signed with the Houston Rockets, returning for a second stint with the franchise.{{Cite web |title=Houston Rockets on Twitter: "OFFICIAL: The #Rockets today announced they have signed free agent guard D.J. Augustin for the remainder of the season." |url=https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1638995190366064663 |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Twitter}} However, he did not appear in a game for the Rockets during the 2022–23 season.

On November 3, 2024, Augustin announced his retirement from basketball.{{cite web|first=Zach|last=Dimmitt|title=Texas Longhorns Legend D.J. Augustin Posts Heartfelt Retirement Message|url=https://www.si.com/college/texas/news/texas-longhorns-dj-augustin-retirement-message-01jbt0g9hn45|website=SI.com|date=November 3, 2024|access-date=November 4, 2024}}

NBA career statistics

{{NBA player statistics legend|leader=y}}

=NBA=

==Regular season==

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2008}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Charlotte

| 72 || 12 || 26.5 || .430 || .439 || .893 || 1.8 || 3.5 || .6 || .0 || 11.8

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2009}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Charlotte

| 80 || 2 || 18.4 || .386 || .393 || .779 || 1.2 || 2.4 || .6 || .1 || 6.3

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2010}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Charlotte

| 82 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 82* || 33.6 || .416 || .333 || .906 || 2.7 || 6.1 || .7 || .0 || 14.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2011}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Charlotte

| 48 || 46 || 29.3 || .376 || .341 || .875 || 2.3 || 6.4 || .8 || .0 || 11.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2012}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Indiana

| 76 || 5 || 16.1 || .350 || .353 || .838 || 1.2 || 2.2 || .4 || .0 || 4.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2013}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Toronto

| 10 || 0 || 8.2 || .292 || .091 || 1.000 || .4 || 1.0 || .1 || .0 || 2.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2013}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Chicago

| 61 || 9 || 30.4 || .419 || .411 || .882 || 2.1 || 5.0 || .9 || .0 || 14.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Detroit

| 54 || 13 || 23.8 || .410 || .327 || .870 || 1.9 || 4.9 || .6 || .0 || 10.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Oklahoma City

| 28 || 1 || 24.2 || .371 || .354 || .861 || 2.2 || 3.1 || .6 || .0 || 7.3

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Oklahoma City

| 34 || 0 || 15.3 || .380 || .393 || .765 || 1.3 || 1.9 || .4 || .1 || 4.2

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Denver

| 28 || 0 || 23.5 || .445 || .411 || .819 || 1.9 || 4.7 || .9 || .1 || 11.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 78 || 20 || 19.7 || .377 || .347 || .814 || 1.5 || 2.7 || .4 || .0 || 7.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 75 || 36 || 23.5 || .452 || .419 || .868 || 2.1 || 3.8 || .7 || .0 || 10.2

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 81 || 81 || 28.0 || .470 || .421 || .866 || 2.5 || 5.3 || .6 || .0 || 11.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 57 || 13 || 24.9 || .399 || .348 || .890 || 2.1 || 4.6 || .6 || .0 || 10.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee

| 37 || 6 || 19.3 || .370 || .380 || .900 || 1.4 || 3.0 || .5 || .0 || 6.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Houston

| 20 || 6 || 20.8 || .424 || .385 || .900 || 2.2 || 3.9 || .4 || .0 || 10.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Houston

| 34 || 2 || 15.0 || .404 || .406 || .868 || 1.2 || 2.2 || .3 || .0 || 5.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers

| 21 || 0 || 17.8 || .453 || .426 || 1.000 || 1.3 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 5.3

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 976 || 334 || 23.4 || .412 || .381 || .867 || 1.8 || 3.9 || .6 || .0 || 9.5

{{S-end}}

==Playoffs==

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2010

| style="text-align:left;"| Charlotte

| 4 || 0 || 18.3 || .294 || .333 || .833 || 1.0 || 1.8 || .3 || .3 || 4.3

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2013

| style="text-align:left;"| Indiana

| 19 || 1 || 16.6 || .380 || .396 || .806 || .8 || .7 || .4 || .0 || 5.2

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2014

| style="text-align:left;"| Chicago

| 5 || 0 || 28.2 || .292 || .269 || .895 || 1.6 || 4.8 || .6 || .0 || 13.2

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2019

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 5 || 5 || 28.2 || .488 || .476 || .875 || 1.6 || 3.8 || .4 || .2 || 12.8

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2020

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 5 || 0 || 25.6 || .391 || .471 || .957 || 2.0 || 6.0 || .2 || .0 || 13.2

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 38 || 6 || 21.0 || .368 || .390 || .874 || 1.2 || 2.4 || .4 || .1 || 8.2

{{S-end}}

=College=

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2006–07

| style="text-align:left;"| Texas

| 35 || 35 || 35.6 || .449 || .441 || .838 || 2.8 || 6.7 || 1.5 || .1 || 14.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08

| style="text-align:left;"| Texas

| 38 || 38 || 37.3 || .439 || .381 || .783 || 2.9 || 5.8 || 1.2 || .0 || 19.2

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 73 || 73 || 36.5 || .443 || .402 || .808 || 2.9 || 6.2 || 1.4 || .0 || 16.9

{{S-end}}

Awards and honors

=High school=

  • 2004 New Orleans Times-Picayune Player of the Year
  • 2004, 2005 Louisiana State 5A Basketball Championship Tournament MVP
  • 2006 McDonald's All-American{{cite web|url=http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/2007_boys_alumni.pdf |title=McDonald's All American Alumni 2007 |work=McDonaldsAllAmerican.com |access-date=March 5, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528211914/http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/2007_boys_alumni.pdf |archive-date=May 28, 2008 }}
  • 2006 Parade fourth-team All-American
  • 2006 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 5A All-State Team
  • 2006 Texas District 20-5A MVP

=College=

  • 2006–2007 Four-time recipient of Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week award (Dec 11, Jan 22, Feb 12 and Mar. 5){{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030507aab.html |title=Final Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards For 2006–07 Announced (March 5) |work=Big12Sports.com |date=March 5, 2007 |access-date=March 5, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927231014/http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030507aab.html |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}
  • 2007 Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America Team
  • 2007 All-Big 12 Second Team{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030407aac.html |title=2006–07 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced |work=Big12Sports.com |date=March 4, 2007 |access-date=March 4, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927231827/http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030407aac.html |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}
  • 2007 Big 12 All-Rookie Team
  • 2007 USBWA All-District VII team (one of 10 players selected){{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2007/alldistrict070306.html|title=USBWA NAMES 2006–07 MEN'S ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS|work=SportsWriters.net|date=March 6, 2007|access-date=March 6, 2007}}
  • 2007 NABC All-District 9 First Team{{cite web|url=http://nabc.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030207aaf.html|title=National Association of Basketball Coaches Announce 2007 Division I All-District Teams|work=CSTV.com|date=March 2, 2007|access-date=March 2, 2007}}
  • 2008 Sports Illustrated First Team All-American
  • 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America University Division First Team{{cite web|url=http://www.cosida.com/documents/2008/2/26/2008_mbb_aaa.pdf|title=2008 ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM|work=CoSida.com|date=February 26, 2008|access-date=February 26, 2008}}
  • 2008 Academic All-Big 12 First Team{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big12/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/08_AAB12_TEAM.pdf|title=2008 Academic All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Team Announced|work=CSTV.com|date=March 6, 2008|access-date=March 6, 2008|archive-date=May 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522214955/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big12/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/08_AAB12_TEAM.pdf|url-status=dead}}
  • 2008 Bob Cousy Award winner{{cite web|url=http://www.cousyaward.com/awardwinners.html |title=Past Cousy Award Winners |work=CousyAward.com |access-date=March 17, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080923172906/http://www.cousyaward.com/awardwinners.html |archive-date=September 23, 2008 }}
  • 2008 USBWA First Team All-American{{cite web|url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2008/allamerica080317.html|title=USBWA NAMES 2007–08 ALL-AMERICANS|work=SportsWriters.net|date=March 17, 2008|access-date=March 17, 2008}}
  • 2008 USBWA District VII Player of the Year
  • 2008 Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy candidate
  • 2008 Oscar Robertson Trophy finalist (one of 10)
  • 2007–08 Stub Hub Legends Classic MVP
  • 2007–08 Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Player of the Week (Jan. 7); Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week (Dec. 10); The Sporting News National Player of the Week (Dec. 3)
  • 2008 NABC All-District 9 First Team
  • 2008 All-Big 12 First Team{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031008aaa.html |title=2008 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Selected |work=Big12Sports.com |date=March 10, 2008 |access-date=March 10, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515085136/http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031008aaa.html |archive-date=May 15, 2008 }}
  • 2008 Associated Press First Team All-American{{cite web|url=http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/new/2008-ap-all-american-team-42261 |title=2008 AP All-American Team |work=CollegeHoopsNet.com |date=March 31, 2008 |access-date=March 31, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709004417/http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/new/2008-ap-all-american-team-42261 |archive-date=July 9, 2008 }}
  • 2008 Wooden Award All-America Team (one of 5 finalists for award){{cite web|url=http://www.woodenaward.com/all_american_teams_2007_2016|title=ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS 2007–2016|work=WoodenAward.com|access-date=March 24, 2016}}

=NBA=

  • 2009 All-Rookie second team{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/all-rookie-teams/index.html|title=Year-by-year NBA All-Rookie Teams|work=NBA.com|date=July 15, 2015|access-date=July 15, 2015}}

See also

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References

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