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My Take
Jarrett Allen is one of those guys who just makes you a believer the moment you see him play. A 6-foot-11 center out of San Diego who went one year at Texas before the Brooklyn Nets grabbed him 22nd overall in 2017 — honestly, a steal in hindsight. He bounced to Cleveland in that massive James Harden trade in 2021, and that's where he really found his footing. What I love about Allen is the combination of rim protection and surprisingly soft touch for a big man — he's not out there just being a bruiser, he's actually skilled. Still only in his mid-twenties as of 2024 and already a cornerstone of the Cavaliers' rebuild, it feels like his best basketball is still ahead of him. Root for this guy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jarrett Allen
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャレット・アレン
- Reading
- じゃれっと・あれん
- Born
- April 21, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Height
- 211 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jarrett Allen born?
Born April 21, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Jarrett Allen from?
Jarrett Allen is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Jarrett Allen do?
Jarrett Allen works as basketball player.
How tall is Jarrett Allen?
Jarrett Allen is 211 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.