Garrett Temple
Garrett Temple | |
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| Born | May 8, 1986 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Playing in the NBA for teams including Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets |
Garrett Bartholomew Temple (born May 8, 1986) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States currently playing for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He competed at the collegiate level with the LSU Tigers.
High school career
Temple attended LSU Laboratory School located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his senior year, he posted averages of 13.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, guiding University High to capture the 2004 Class 2A state title.[1]
In addition to basketball, Temple participated in track and field events at University High, specializing in long jump and triple jump disciplines.[1]
College career
Following a redshirt year during the 2004–05 season at Louisiana State University, Temple established himself as a defensive asset in his freshman campaign of 2005–06. Over 36 games with 35 starts, he averaged 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals while playing 33.3 minutes per contest.
In his sophomore year, he achieved 138 assists against 83 turnovers, yielding a 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio that placed him tenth in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In May 2007, he participated in the Reach USA Tour of China as part of an all-star squad that posted a 6–2 record versus Chinese league teams. Throughout 32 starts, Temple averaged 8.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals each game.
During his junior season, Temple logged a team-high total of 1,066 minutes and ranked eleventh in the conference for assists. In 31 appearances, he contributed averages of 6.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
In his final collegiate season, Temple set a new LSU record for career minutes played with a total of 4,432, surpassing a mark established in 1983. He earned selections to the All-SEC Defensive team as well as the coaches' All-SEC second team. Across 35 games played, he averaged 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and led with 1.7 steals per contest.
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2009–2010)
After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Temple joined the Houston Rockets for their Summer League roster in 2009 and signed with them in September; however, he was waived on October 21. Subsequently, he became an affiliate player for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers starting in November.
Houston Rockets (2010)
In February of 2010, Temple secured two consecutive ten-day contracts with the Houston Rockets.
Sacramento Kings (2010)
Temple inked a ten-day deal with the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2010.
San Antonio Spurs (2010)
On March 13, Temple signed a ten-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs, later earning a contract extension for the remainder of that season on March 23. He took part in the Spurs' Summer League squad in 2010 but was released on November 11 of that year.
Return to the Vipers (2010)
Temple was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on November 30, 2010.
Erie BayHawks (2010–2011)
On December 30, 2010, Temple was traded to the Erie BayHawks in exchange for Jeff Adrien.
Milwaukee Bucks (2011)
Temple signed a ten-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on January 25, 2011 and earned a subsequent second ten-day contract on February 5 of that year.
Return to Erie BayHawks (2011)
On February 17, 2011, Temple made his return to the Erie BayHawks.
Charlotte Bobcats Tenure (2011)
Temple inked a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Bobcats on March 7, 2011. This was followed by a second 10-day agreement on March 17. Subsequently, on March 28, he secured a contract for the remainder of the season.
Novipiù Casale Monferrato (2011–2012)
Temple committed to a one-year contract with Italy’s Novipiù Casale Monferrato on July 27, 2011. Throughout 28 appearances, he averaged 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.5 steals. Casale concluded the 2011–12 Lega Basket Serie A season in last place with an 8–24 record.
Reno Bighorns Period (2012)
During July 2012, Temple competed in the Orlando Summer League representing the Oklahoma City Thunder and later took part in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He signed with the Miami Heat on September 13, 2012, but was waived on October 27. Returning to the Erie BayHawks on November 1, he was traded four days later to the Reno Bighorns.
Washington Wizards Era (2012–2016)
Temple joined the Washington Wizards on December 25, 2012. He renewed his contract with them on July 10, 2013, and again on July 18, 2014, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $2 million. On November 1, 2014, he notched a then-career-best of 18 points during a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
On June 15, 2015, Temple opted to continue for the 2015–16 season. He equaled his career-best scoring mark of 18 points on November 14 in a win over the Orlando Magic. Later that December, he set new personal records by scoring 21 points on the 19th versus the Charlotte Hornets and then reaching 23 points on the 21st against the Sacramento Kings. Two days afterward, he tallied 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the first NBA player to post at least three consecutive games with twenty or more points after failing to reach that threshold in his first 250 games.
Return to Sacramento Kings (2016–2018)
Temple rejoined the Sacramento Kings by signing on July 9, 2016. In his season debut on October 26, he contributed 12 points off the bench in under eighteen minutes during a commanding 113–94 win over the Phoenix Suns. On November 5, he led Sacramento with a team-high of 19 points and matched his career best by sinking five three-pointers in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks that ended at 117–91. On February 1, 2017, Temple was ruled out for two to three weeks due to a partial tear in his left biceps femoris muscle.
On January 23, 2018, Temple achieved a career-high scoring output of 34 points—19 of which came in the fourth quarter—guiding the Kings to a narrow 105–99 victory over Orlando Magic.
Memphis Grizzlies Stint (2018–2019)
Temple was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on July 17, 2018, in exchange for Deyonta Davis, Ben McLemore, a second-round pick in the 2021 NBA draft, and cash considerations. On October 19, he posted a game-high of 30 points during a decisive 131–117 win against the Atlanta Hawks. From January 26, 2019, Temple was sidelined for one to two weeks due to a mild strain in his left shoulder.
Los Angeles Clippers Acquisition (2019)
On February 7, 2019, Temple was traded alongside JaMychal Green from Memphis to the Los Angeles Clippers in return for Avery Bradley.
Brooklyn Nets (2019–2020)
On July 8, 2019, Temple agreed to a contract reportedly spanning two years with the Brooklyn Nets.
Chicago Bulls (2020–2021)
Temple joined the Chicago Bulls on November 27, 2020, signing a new contract.
New Orleans Pelicans (2021–2023)
Temple was traded to his hometown franchise, the New Orleans Pelicans, on August 8, 2021. The Pelicans released him on July 5, 2023.
Toronto Raptors (2023–present)
On August 1, 2023, Temple inked a deal with the Toronto Raptors. Throughout the 2023–24 NBA season, he participated in 27 games, posting averages of 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per contest.
He renewed his contract with the Raptors on July 6, 2024, appearing in 28 games during the 2024–25 NBA season and averaging 1.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. Temple extended his contract once more on July 2, 2025, continuing his association with the team.
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Personal life
Temple is the son of Collis Temple, who made history as LSU's first African American basketball player from 1971 to 1974. He has two older brothers, one of whom is Collis III, a former LSU player, and a younger sister.
A devoted Christian, Temple sports a wristband inscribed with "In Jesus Name I Play." In 2020, he wed Miss USA 2017 titleholder Kára McCullough. Together, they are parents to three children.
Community involvement
Temple is a member of the "Starting Five," a group that includes Malcolm Brogdon, Joe Harris, Justin Anderson, and Anthony Tolliver. United by a shared goal, they sought to raise $225,000 through Hoops2O—a charity initiated by Brogdon—to construct five wells in East Africa by the conclusion of the 2018–19 season. By February 2020, their efforts had resulted in funding for ten wells across Tanzania and Kenya, delivering clean water to more than 52,000 individuals.