Allonzo Trier

Who is Allonzo Trier?

Allonzo Trier is an American basketball player. Allonzo Trier previously competed for the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League. Trier went undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, but the New York Knicks later selected him.

He was an undrafted rookie player who unexpectedly made a significant contribution to the failing Knicks club during his time there.

Early years and Family

Allonzo Trier was born in Seattle, Washington, on January 17, 1996.

Marcie Trier, a social worker who was a single mother, raised him.

In her adolescence, Trier’s mother trained in ballet and gymnastics.

Unfortunately, very little information about Trier’s father is provided.

Nevertheless, Trier began playing basketball at the age of seven.

From an early age, Trier played basketball with players who were older and stronger than him.

Trier left his varsity squad in the eighth because his teammates thought he was too talented to play with them.

Trier and her mother have a particular relationship that has existed since he was a young boy.

Allonzo wouldn’t be the player he is now without his mum. Mother of Trier has made many sacrifices and is deserving of all due respect.

Marcie gave him all the encouragement and assistance he needed to pursue his dream of becoming a basketball player.

Since he was a toddler, she has been to all of his basketball practices and games.

Net Worth & Earnings

Allonzo Trier’s net worth is $1 million – $3 million.

N.B.A. G League players typically make $7,500 per month.

Trier earned $3.5 million during the 2018–19 campaign, however, the Knicks released him after that year.

Basketball is Trier’s primary source of income, but he also has endorsement agreements with several companies.

Allonzo acquires a multi-year shoe contract with the renowned company Nike.

He frequently sports vintage Kobe models on the field.

Facts of Allonzo Trier

Training Protocol

Marcie used to arrive home in time for Trier training sessions after working early shifts. Marcie used to get the rebound and count Trier’s shots.

Trier took 500 shots per day at the gym, starting from close range and working his way up to the 3-point line.

Trier will take away one point from the total if she misses two consecutive shots during practice. Marcie would then take Trier to a local gym in her car.

For an hour, Trier worked out with the neighborhood high school, engaging in vigorous one-on-one basketball, shooting, and ball handling drills.

These sessions were once a week for Trier. Later, they would travel for around two hours with other A.A.U. Teams to the downtown Seattle team.

AAU Game

In the A.A.U. game, Allonzo was shooting free throws, but in August 2012, Trier asked to transfer to NOAH, another Tusla-based home school.

The National Christian Home School Championship Eligibility Advisory Board, however, rejected Allonzo’s move.

They noted that Trier must reside with his parents or a nearby guardian in order to attend home school, and they voted 23–4 in favor of it.

But suddenly, his mother relocated to Tusla in order to give her kid a chance. Trier then began attending Cornerstone Tutorial Center’s lessons.

Before Christmas that same year, O.T. defeated Bartlesville thanks in large part to 64 points by Alonzo.

After turning six, Trier’s mother returned to Oklahoma City, and she began looking for a new high school.

In his junior and senior years, Trier made the decision to enroll at Montrose Christian, a school that has produced NBA players such as Greivis Vasquez and 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant.

Trier improved his game under Bryan Bartley, averaging 24.6 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 2.8 APG.

In a similar vein, Allonzo led Montrose to a 20-5 overall record and the Division I Christian Schools Athletic Association championship.

Additionally, Allonzo was selected as the 2014 Gatorade State Player of the Year for Maryland.

Trier was instructed to cut his dreadlocks after Trier’s mother complained about how the school handled his academic schedule and participation on the team.

Every top A.A.U. team in each district wanted to sign him for the summer Nike Elite Youth Basketball League during his senior year.

Additionally, word got out that Trier was looking to add a new high school team. Allonzo made the choice to represent Trier’s initial A.A.U. Team, his Athletes First, in the league.

Trier made the decision to move to Findlay Prep for his final year in June. Trier recorded 26.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG in his final season at Findlay.

2015 MC Donald All-American Trier was chosen as a prominent player in the 2015 MC Donald All-American game.

The athlete was a member of the West squad, which also included current NBA players Brandon Ingram and PJ Dozier.

In the game, Trier scored a game-high 17 points, but they fell short against West, which was led by Cheick Diallo’s 18 points.

Jordan Brand Classic 2015

Trier was later invited to the 14th Jordan Brand Classic and earned co-M.V.P. after scoring 28 points. Trier contributed to the team’s victory over East, 118-116.

College Choice

Allonzo is a 5-star prospect for the class of 2015. 18 institutions throughout the nation, including UCLA and Kansas Memphis, have made offers to Trier.

Sean Miller, the head coach of Trier’s former teams at Arizona and the USA U-19, and got along well.

Trier and his mother made the decision to join the Arizona Wildcats after visiting the state on business.

First Year of College

In a victory over Chico State in an exhibition game, Allonzo made his collegiate debut for the Arizona Wildcats. He made his debut with 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

In an 85-72 victory over Fresno State on December 10, 2015, Trier scored a season-high 27 points.

In a 101-103 loss to USC during the Pac-12 regular season on January 9, 2016, Trier injured his shooting hand while scoring 25 points.

Prior to his comeback on February 6, 2016, against Washington, Trier missed nearly a month of action. Trier contributed 7 points after making a comeback to help his side win 77-72.

Additionally, Allonzo played his final game as a freshman in the NCAA tournament and scored 10 points. Allonzo averaged 14.8 PPG for the Arizona Wildcats during his first season.

After consulting with his parents and coach, Trier made the decision to return to the Arizona Wildcats for his sophomore season on April 4, 2016.

Positive Drug Test

Following a series of arbitrary drug tests in October, the NCAA banned Trier. He was charged with having tested positive for PEDs (P.E.D.).

But it was then discovered that Trier had a car accident in the summer and had been administered medication without his consent.

Trier eventually filed an appeal, and after the NCAA reviewed his medical records, he was permitted to return.

Going Back to Basketball

Trier made his first debut against UCLA on January 21, 2017, following 19 games.

In his comeback, he contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists to Arizona’s 96-85 victory over UCLA.

With 17.2 PPG, Trier had a standout sophomore season as the team’s leading scorer. Additionally, he was the most outstanding player and won the Pac-12 Tournament in 2016–17.

Trier’s Junior Season Trier had a strong start to his junior campaign, hitting 20+ points in 5 straight games since the season’s start.

In a victory over Northern Arizona on November 10, 2017, Trier scored a career-high 32 points.

Second drug test finding

Trier once more tested positive for P.E.D. use on February 22, 2018, according to NCCA. Trier was then deemed ineligible to participate.

Later, Arizona appealed, pointing out that it was still in effect from the prior year. Trier also won the appeal and came back to play Standford.

He contributed 18 points throughout the contest, and Arizona won 75-67. Trier won the Pac 12 Tournament in 2018 as well.

He played 35 minutes in the final, defeating USC 75-61 with nine points and four rebounds.

Trier made the decision to forgo his senior year of college and declare for the 2018 NBA Draft following Arizona’s defeat to the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Men’s tournament’s sweet-16 (2018).

For the Arizona Wildcats, Trier recorded 18.1 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 3.2 APG in his final season.

Trier averages 31.5 minutes per game, and his field goal percentage is.479. In a similar vein, his three-point percentage was.378.

NBA Career

The guard from Arizona being passed over at the 2018 NBA draft night came as quite a shock.

Trier thinks that having two P.E.D. test results throughout his undergraduate years may have had an impact on his CV.

Freshman Season

Trier later signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, though. Then he participated in the Knicks’ 2018 Summer League game in Las Vegas.

As an undrafted rookie, Trier made a great statement by averaging 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists over three games in Las Vegas.

Trier’s Knicks career got off to a fast start. He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, scoring 15 points, grabbing four rebounds, and blocking two shots in a 126-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Trier scored a career-high 25 points later that day, on November 23, in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

On November 27, the Knicks lost to the Detroit Pistons, and Trier recorded his first double-double of the season (24 points and ten rebounds).

On December 13, 2018, Trier was given a two-year deal worth $7 million for his performance without ever having spent a single day in the G League.

The highest-paying two-way player contract ever was signed by Allonzo.

Trier set a new record on January 23, 2019, scoring 32 points, but the Houston Rockets defeated him 114-110.

Trier continued to score prolifically, averaging 13 PPG over the subsequent 22 games. Allonzo finished ninth among rookie scorers in his first season with the Knicks with 10.8 PPG.

Season 2019–20

Alonzo’s second season with the Knicks didn’t go as planned. He was displaced as the top perimeter scorer by the entry of rookie RJ Barrett.

Trier failed to register a single point in his debut contest against the Spurs. Only Trier was replaced by Elfried Payton at the start of the second game.

But in a defeat to the Kyrie-led Nets, he scored 22 points while playing off the bench. Allozno split apart to save a role for team rotation by the middle of November.

Due to the Knicks’ extensive roster of shooting guards, Trier was able to participate in a few respectable games but was unable to secure quality playing time.

To create room for Theo Pinson, the Knicks waived Trier on June 26, 2020.

Trier was benched in favor of a player who had appeared in fewer games and had a worse point average.

Trier averaged 12.1 minutes per game and 6.5 PPG overall, along with 1.2 APG and RPG.

A New Adventure Waits

Trier signed a Standard Player Contract with the NBA G League after being waived by the Knicks, agreeing to participate in the draft on January 11, 2021.

On draft night, he was chosen by the Iowa Wolves with the fourth overall pick. Trier will now go to the Disney bubble to play the G league in February.

The best chance for Trier to reclaim his place in the NBA, where he previously had a measure of success, is now.

National Group

Additionally, Allonzo has competed for Team USA. First off, Trier participated in the 2014 FIBA U-18 Americas Championship.

Trier contributed 12.6 PPG overall to the United States’ championship victory.

Allonzo represented the United States of America in the FIBA U-19 World Championship 2015 in Greece later in 2015.

Trier contributed to the team’s success by scoring 7 points in the decisive game against Croatia.

Girlfriend and Personal Life

Allonzo Trier is currently single and not seeing anyone. He did, however, date Tori Gates in the past, according to a number of reports.

She had previously played soccer for the Arizona Wildcat. The specifics of Trier’s contract with the Iowa Wolves are currently unknown.

Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Allonzo Trier is similar to other basketball players in that he stands at 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters) and weighs about 91 kilograms (200 lb).

In addition, Trier possesses a remarkable 8′ 2′′ standing reach and a 6′ 6.75′′ wingspan.

The young athlete takes good care of his physique because he does sports.

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Social Media

Trier has a sizable fan base on Twitter and Instagram. He uses both social media sites frequently.

Trier has about 174k Instagram followers compared to 30.3k Twitter followers.

On his social media, Trier primarily enjoys sharing images and videos of basketball-related activities such as practice, the gym, games, and daily life.