Grayson Allen is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on October 8, 1995, Allen rose to prominence during his college basketball career at Duke University. He played a crucial role in helping Duke win a national championship in 2015 and is often regarded as one of Duke's best players of the 2010s[1]. Allen was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 21st overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut on October 22, 2018, and played for the Jazz for one season before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in July 2019. In August 2021, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in September 2023[1]. During his high school career, Allen was a standout player at Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida, winning a state championship and being selected as a McDonald's All-American in 2014. He also won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest that year by jumping over future Duke teammate Jahlil Okafor[1]. In the 2024-25 season, Allen started in six regular-season games for the Suns, averaging 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 42.6% from the field[4]. His career highlights include scoring a career-high 40 points in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers while playing for the Jazz[1]. Allen's current relevance in the NBA is maintained through his consistent performance and contributions to his team.