Cory Ephram Joseph (born August 20, 1991) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He played as a point guard for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Cory was also the captain of the Canadian national team.

Cory Joseph's Early Life and Family
High School Basketball Journey
College Career at Texas
Professional Basketball Career
Cory Joseph's National Team Career
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Cory Joseph's Early Life and Family

Cory Joseph was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the youngest of four children. His parents, Connie and David Joseph, both played basketball in college. They met while playing for their school teams.

Cory grew up in Pickering, a town near Toronto. Basketball was a big part of his family. His father won a national championship in college and later coached basketball. His mother also coached and was a referee.

Cory has two older sisters, Chantal and Danielle. His older brother, Devoe, also played college basketball and is now a professional player in Europe. Many of Cory's cousins also played basketball at high levels, showing how talented his family is in the sport.

When Cory was young, he played on a club team called the Scarborough Blues. Another future NBA player, Kelly Olynyk, was on that team too. They were a very strong team and rarely lost games.

High School Basketball Journey

Cory Joseph first went to Pickering High School in Ajax, Ontario. He and his brother Devoe helped their school's basketball team win two Ontario provincial championships in a row, in 2007 and 2008. Their father was an assistant coach for the team during this time.

In 2008, when Cory was 16, he moved to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. He went with his good friend and teammate, Tristan Thompson. At Findlay Prep, Cory became an even better player.

He helped Findlay Prep win the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational championship in 2009. They beat the top-ranked team, Oak Hill Academy. Cory was named to the All-Tournament Team for his great play.

In his final year, Cory and Tristan Thompson led Findlay Prep to another championship in 2010. Cory was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). After high school, he was considered one of the top basketball players in the country. He played in important games like the McDonald's All-American Game.

On April 23, 2010, Cory decided to play college basketball for the University of Texas. Tristan Thompson also joined him there.

College Career at Texas

Joseph with the Texas Longhorns, 2010

Cory Joseph played in all 36 games during his first year at the University of Texas. He was a starter in every game. He often led his team in scoring and rebounding.

One of his best games was on December 18, 2010. He scored 21 points and made a game-winning shot against North Carolina. Texas made it to the NCAA March Madness tournament. They lost in the third round to Arizona.

After his first year, Cory decided to enter the NBA draft. He was also named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team, which means he was one of the best new players in his college conference.

Professional Basketball Career

San Antonio Spurs (2011–2015)

On June 23, 2011, Cory Joseph was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs as the 29th pick in the 2011 NBA draft. His friend Tristan Thompson was also drafted in the same year, making it a special moment for Canadian basketball.

During his time with the Spurs, Cory also played for their minor league team, the Austin Toros, to gain more experience. In 2013, when the Spurs' main point guard, Tony Parker, was injured, Cory stepped up. He became the starting point guard and played very well.

Cory helped the Spurs reach the 2013 NBA Finals in 2013, but they lost to the Miami Heat. However, the next year, on June 15, 2014, Cory won his first NBA championship! The Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals.

Toronto Raptors (2015–2017)

On July 9, 2015, Cory Joseph signed a contract with his hometown team, the Toronto Raptors. This was a big moment for him, playing for the team he grew up watching.

He played his first game for the Raptors on October 28, 2015. Cory quickly became an important backup point guard for the team. On November 28, 2015, he made a game-winning three-pointer right at the buzzer, giving the Raptors an 84–82 win over the Washington Wizards.

The Raptors had a great season in 2016, finishing second in their conference. Cory scored a playoff career-high 18 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.

On January 17, 2017, Cory scored a career-high 33 points in a win against the Brooklyn Nets. Later that season, on March 27, 2017, he had his first "double-double" (meaning he had double-digit numbers in two different stats) with 15 points and 13 assists.

Indiana Pacers (2017–2019)

On July 14, 2017, Cory was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He made his debut for the Pacers on October 18, 2017, scoring 11 points in a win.

On February 9, 2019, Cory had a great all-around game with 10 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sacramento Kings (2019–2021)

On July 6, 2019, Cory Joseph signed with the Sacramento Kings. He continued to be a reliable player for his team. On January 30, 2020, he scored a season-high 16 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Detroit Pistons (2021–2023)

On March 26, 2021, Cory was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He was later re-signed by the Pistons on August 11, 2021.

Golden State Warriors (2023–2024)

On July 6, 2023, Cory Joseph signed with the Golden State Warriors. He played for them during the 2023-2024 season. On February 8, 2024, he was traded back to the Indiana Pacers, but was then released.

Orlando Magic (2024–2025)

On July 19, 2024, Cory signed with the Orlando Magic. He played for them until June 16, 2025, when the Magic decided not to extend his contract.

Cory Joseph's National Team Career

Joseph with the Canadian national team, 2018

Cory Joseph has proudly represented Canada in basketball many times. In 2008, he helped Canada win a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

He joined the Canadian men's national team in 2011. He made his first appearance for the senior team on August 13, 2011, in a game against Belgium.

At the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship, Cory was the top scorer for the Canadian team. He played alongside his brother, Devoe, in that tournament.

Before the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship, Cory was named captain of the national team. In the bronze medal game against Mexico, he made an amazing shot at the buzzer to win the game for Canada, 87–86! He also played for Canada in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

On May 24, 2022, Cory committed to playing with the Canadian national team for three more years, showing his dedication to his country.

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Joseph with the Indiana Pacers in 2018
Joseph with the Texas Longhorns, 2010
Joseph with the Canadian national team, 2018

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