Kent Bazemore facts for kids
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Bazemore with the Atlanta Hawks in 2017
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| No. 24 – Capital City Go-Go | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 1, 1989 Kelford, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Bertie (Windsor, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Old Dominion (2008–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2014 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2012–2014 | →Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2014–2019 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2019–2020 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2020 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2020–2021 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2021–2022 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2024 | Greensboro Swarm |
| 2025–present | Capital City Go-Go |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenneth Lamont Bazemore Jr. (born July 1, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League. When he was a junior at Old Dominion University in 2010–11, Bazemore won the Lefty Driesell Award. This award is given to the best defensive player in college basketball.
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College Basketball Journey
Kent Bazemore is a 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard from Kelford, North Carolina. He started his college basketball career at Old Dominion University. He took a "redshirt" year in the 2007–08 season. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In his first year (2008–09), Bazemore was an important player for the Monarchs. He helped them win the 2009 CollegeInsider.com Tournament. He averaged 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. As a sophomore, he became a starter. He helped his team win the Colonial Athletic Association regular-season and tournament championships. He averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. He was also named to the CAA All-Defensive team.
Junior and Senior Years
As a junior, Old Dominion won the tournament again. They played in the 2011 NCAA tournament. They lost a close game to Butler, 60–58. Bazemore had his best season yet, averaging 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game. He was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year. He also received the national Lefty Driesell Award for being the top defensive player.
Before his senior year (2011–12), Bazemore was named the CAA preseason player of the year. He also earned recognition as a preseason Mid-Major All-American. In his final season, he averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
Honors and Education
On December 10, 2016, Old Dominion honored Bazemore by retiring his #24 jersey. They also added him to the school's athletic Ring of Honor. This is a special way to recognize great athletes. Kent Bazemore earned two college degrees from Old Dominion. He studied Human Services and Criminal Justice.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Kent Bazemore was not chosen in the 2012 NBA draft. However, he still got a chance to play in the NBA.
Golden State Warriors (2012–2014)
Bazemore joined the Golden State Warriors for the Summer League. On July 26, 2012, he signed with them. During his first year, he also played for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League. He scored a season-high 14 points on March 15, 2013. He continued to play for both teams in 2013 and 2014.
Los Angeles Lakers (2014)
On February 19, 2014, Bazemore was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He had a great game on March 4, scoring 23 points. Unfortunately, his season ended early on April 7. He had a torn tendon in his right foot.
Atlanta Hawks (2014–2019)
On September 23, 2014, Bazemore signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He scored a season-high 20 points on March 28, 2015. On November 7, 2015, he set a new career high with 25 points. He then broke that record on December 14, 2015, scoring 28 points.
Bazemore re-signed with the Hawks on July 7, 2016. He continued to have strong performances. He scored 25 points twice during the 2016–17 season. On March 2, 2018, he scored a career-high 29 points. He then topped that with 32 points on October 24, 2018, and again on December 26, 2018. He decided to stay with the Hawks for the 2019–20 season.
Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2020)
On June 24, 2019, Bazemore was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He played his first game for them on October 23, getting four points and five steals.
Sacramento Kings (2020)
On January 20, 2020, Bazemore was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He made his debut for the Kings two days later, scoring seven points.
Return to Golden State (2020–2021)
On December 1, 2020, Bazemore signed a one-year contract to return to the Golden State Warriors. He played his first game back with the team on December 22. On February 17, 2021, he had a season-high 26 points. He also had eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals in that game.
Return to the Lakers (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Bazemore signed with the Los Angeles Lakers again. He scored a season-high 13 points on January 28, 2022. He later signed with the Sacramento Kings on September 21, 2022, but was waived on October 13.
Greensboro Swarm (2024)
On January 28, 2024, Bazemore joined the Greensboro Swarm. He played for them for a period before being waived on November 19, 2024.
Capital City Go-Go (2025–present)
On March 24, 2025, the Capital City Go-Go announced that Kent Bazemore had joined their team. He is currently playing for them.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Golden State | 61 | 0 | 4.4 | .371 | .294 | .614 | .4 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 2.0 |
| 2013–14 | Golden State | 44 | 0 | 6.1 | .371 | .256 | .528 | .9 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 2.3 |
| L.A. Lakers | 23 | 15 | 28.0 | .451 | .371 | .644 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .3 | 13.1 | |
| 2014–15 | Atlanta | 75 | 10 | 17.7 | .426 | .364 | .600 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .7 | .4 | 5.2 |
| 2015–16 | Atlanta | 75 | 68 | 27.8 | .441 | .357 | .815 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .5 | 11.6 |
| 2016–17 | Atlanta | 73 | 64 | 26.9 | .409 | .346 | .708 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | .7 | 11.0 |
| 2017–18 | Atlanta | 65 | 65 | 27.5 | .420 | .394 | .796 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | .7 | 12.9 |
| 2018–19 | Atlanta | 67 | 35 | 24.5 | .402 | .320 | .726 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .6 | 11.6 |
| 2019–20 | Portland | 43 | 21 | 25.8 | .347 | .327 | .806 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.4 | .7 | 7.9 |
| Sacramento | 25 | 0 | 23.1 | .418 | .384 | .733 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .4 | 10.3 | |
| 2020–21 | Golden State | 67 | 18 | 19.9 | .449 | .408 | .692 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .5 | 7.2 |
| 2021–22 | L.A. Lakers | 39 | 14 | 14.0 | .324 | .363 | .765 | 1.8 | .9 | .6 | .2 | 3.4 |
| Career | 657 | 310 | 20.6 | .413 | .356 | .724 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .5 | 8.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Golden State | 9 | 0 | 1.8 | .125 | .000 | .000 | .6 | .2 | .1 | .0 | .2 |
| 2015 | Atlanta | 16 | 2 | 18.9 | .423 | .214 | .677 | 3.3 | .8 | .7 | .6 | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Atlanta | 10 | 10 | 32.5 | .364 | .262 | .682 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .6 | 11.9 |
| 2017 | Atlanta | 6 | 0 | 25.0 | .396 | .292 | .714 | 3.8 | 3.3 | .7 | .8 | 9.8 |
| Career | 41 | 12 | 19.4 | .379 | .254 | .648 | 3.6 | 1.3 | .8 | .5 | 6.5 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | Old Dominion | 35 | 9 | 16.3 | .433 | .265 | .429 | 3.1 | 1.5 | .9 | .2 | 4.5 |
| 2009–10 | Old Dominion | 36 | 29 | 26.7 | .486 | .300 | .486 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.9 | .5 | 8.4 |
| 2010–11 | Old Dominion | 34 | 33 | 30.7 | .481 | .408 | .662 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .9 | 12.3 |
| 2011–12 | Old Dominion | 35 | 32 | 31.5 | .407 | .321 | .632 | 6.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | .3 | 15.4 |
| Career | 140 | 103 | 26.3 | .447 | .334 | .581 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | .5 | 10.1 | |
Personal Life and Endorsements
Kent Bazemore is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. When he played for the Warriors, he was known for his fun celebrations on the team's bench. These celebrations became popular online and were even included in the NBA 2K14 video game. Kent married Samantha Serpe in 2017, and they were divorced in 2024.
Helping Stephen Curry
In 2016, a story came out about how Bazemore helped Under Armour sign Stephen Curry. This happened in 2013 when Curry's shoe deal with Nike was ending. Bazemore was a new player trying to make the Warriors team. His agent contacted Under Armour and suggested they sign Bazemore. The agent also mentioned that Curry and Klay Thompson would soon need new shoe deals.
Under Armour signed Bazemore and gave him lots of free gear. Bazemore then shared this gear with many Warriors staff members. Once Bazemore made the team, he and Stephen Curry became friends. They both came from North Carolina and had a strong work ethic. Bazemore then convinced Curry to sign with Under Armour. This happened after Nike made some mistakes during their talks with Curry.
Because of Bazemore's help, Under Armour gave him a very good contract. This was a lot of money for a player of his level. The company also signed a deal with Old Dominion University. This deal was worth seven times more than what the school used to get from Nike. Bazemore's deal with Under Armour also helped him pay for a new basketball practice building at Old Dominion.
See also
In Spanish: Kent Bazemore para niños
