He’s an NBA forward who made a name for himself after being drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns back in 2011. Right from the start, he showed serious potential, and it didn’t take long before he became one of the team’s top forwards. By the 2014-15 season, he was starting in all 82 games—talk about consistency—and putting up an impressive average of 15.3 points per game. That kind of performance definitely turned heads around the league. Then, in 2016, he took his talents to the Washington Wizards, bringing experience and versatility to a new squad.
Before all the NBA spotlight, though, he was already making waves in college. He played three solid years of basketball at Kansas, where he earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2011. And fun fact—he wasn’t alone on that journey; he shared the court with his twin brother Marcus during their time at Kansas. The two were so close not just off the court but even in the draft, where he was picked just one spot ahead of Marcus in 2011. Fast forward to 2013, and the brothers were reunited—this time suiting up together for the Suns, which had to be a special moment for both of them.
Off the court, life has been meaningful too. In September 2017, he and his wife, Thereza Wright, welcomed a beautiful daughter named Jyzelle. It’s clear that while basketball has shaped much of his public identity, family plays a big role in who he is. Through every chapter—from Kansas to the Suns to the Wizards—he’s remained a consistent presence, proving that hard work and dedication go a long way.
He finally broke through with his first 30-point performance, and it came at a crucial moment—November 17, 2014, to be exact. That night, he helped lead the Suns to a tight 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics, showing off his scoring ability when it mattered most. He had been working toward this kind of breakout game, and on that date, everything clicked. He wasn’t just contributing—he was leading the charge. He finished with exactly 30 points, marking a personal milestone in his career. He proved he could handle the pressure against a tough opponent, and he did it with confidence. He, of course, became a key talking point after the game, and for good reason—he delivered when the team needed him most.