page_title: D. J. Augustin
section_title: Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)
hierarchical_section_title: D. J. Augustin / Professional career / Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2012)
caption_attribution_description: English: D.J. Augustin waiting during a free throw
context_page_description: Darryl Gerard "D. J." Augustin Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the University of Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2008. He was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA draft.
context_section_description: Augustin was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. On July 8, 2008, he was signed to the rookie scale contract. Under the league's rookie scale, the deal will pay him $1.8 million in the upcoming season and nearly $2 million the next. On October 30, he made his professional debut in a 96–79 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording 12 points and two assists in 25 minutes.
  On October 6, 2009, the Bobcats picked up third-year option on Augustin's contract. On October 29, 2010, the Bobcats picked up the fourth-year option on Augustin's contract.
  On June 29, 2012, the Bobcats extended a qualifying to Augustin, making him a restricted free agent. However, on July 12, they withdrew the offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
caption: Augustin with the Bobcats in 2009
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