Garrett Temple
Definition
Garrett Temple is an American professional basketball player, currently a shooting guard/small forward for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
Born on May 8, 1986, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Temple is a 6'5", 195-pound veteran in his 17th NBA season as of 2025-26, known for his defensive skills, leadership, and journeyman career across multiple teams including the Wizards, Kings, Grizzlies, Clippers, Nets, Bulls, and Pelicans.
An undrafted free agent out of LSU, where he earned Second-team All-SEC honors in 2009, Temple recently finished fourth in NBA Teammate of the Year voting for 2025-26.
Examples
Garrett Temple, the NBA's ageless wonder, is still dropping wisdom on the Raptors' rookies faster than they can drop turnovers.
In a league of flashy dunks, Garrett Temple's superpower is being the ultimate locker room dad—fourth in Teammate of the Year, infinite in dad jokes.
Garrett Temple has suited up for more NBA teams than most players have sneakers, proving loyalty is overrated when you're this versatile.
At 39, Garrett Temple hustles like it's his rookie year, making the Raptors' bench feel like a masterclass in basketball longevity.
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