DJ Augustin played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2008.
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14 Facts About DJ Augustin
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DJ Augustin was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA draft.
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DJ Augustin's family was forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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DJ Augustin 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.
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DJ Augustin had a chance to participate in the 2007 NBA draft with former teammate Kevin Durant, but he chose to stay in school to develop his game more with the Longhorns.
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DJ Augustin became the second Texas Longhorn basketball player to achieve the honor, following Jim Krivacs, who received it in 1979.
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On June 3,2008, DJ Augustin hired an agent thereby forfeiting his remaining NCAA eligibility.
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DJ Augustin was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.
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On July 15,2014, DJ Augustin signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
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On February 19,2015, DJ Augustin was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal that involved the Utah Jazz, a move that reunited him with ex-college teammate Kevin Durant.
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On February 18,2016, DJ Augustin was traded, along with Steve Novak, two second-round picks and cash consideration, to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Randy Foye.
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On July 7,2016, DJ Augustin signed a four-year, $29 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
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On March 14,2018, DJ Augustin scored a season-high 32 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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On November 28,2020, DJ Augustin signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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