Malik Monk facts for kids
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Monk with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022
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| No. 0 – Sacramento Kings | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 4, 1998 Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kentucky (2016–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2021 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2017 | → Greensboro Swarm |
| 2021–2022 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2022–present | Sacramento Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Malik Ahmad Monk (born February 4, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. In 2017, he was named a second-team All-American. The Charlotte Hornets picked Monk as the 11th player in the 2017 NBA draft. He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Malik Monk started his high school basketball journey at East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, Arkansas. In his first year, he was amazing, averaging almost 23 points per game. He also helped his team reach the state championship game.
After his freshman year, Monk moved to Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas. During his junior year, he scored nearly 27 points per game. He also played for a special team called Arkansas Wings Elite in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). In 2015, he was named the Tournament MVP at the Nike Global Challenge.
In November 2015, Monk decided to play college basketball for the University of Kentucky. In his senior year of high school, he averaged 28.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game. He also played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. He even shared the MVP award with his future Kentucky teammate, De'Aaron Fox. Experts thought Monk was one of the best high school players in the country in 2016.
College Career at Kentucky
Malik Monk officially joined the University of Kentucky basketball team in November 2015. He quickly made a name for himself.
On December 17, 2016, Monk scored an incredible 47 points in a game against the University of North Carolina. This set a new scoring record for a freshman at the University of Kentucky. He continued to have many high-scoring games throughout the season. For example, he scored 34 points against Ole Miss and 37 points against the Georgia Bulldogs.
At the end of his first year, Monk received many awards. He was named the SEC Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman team. After just one amazing season, Monk decided to leave college early to enter the 2017 NBA draft. He was expected to be a top pick.
Professional Career
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2021)
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On June 22, 2017, the Charlotte Hornets picked Malik Monk as the 11th player in the 2017 NBA draft. He signed his first NBA contract with the Hornets in July 2017.
During his first season, Monk also played one game for the Hornets' minor league team, the Greensboro Swarm. In that game, he scored 25 points. In February 2020, Monk had a temporary break from playing due to a league rule. He was back on the court in June of that year. On February 1, 2021, Monk scored a career-high 36 points in a game against the Miami Heat.
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
Malik Monk joined the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2021. He played one season with the team. On April 10, 2022, he scored 41 points in a game against the Denver Nuggets, setting a new personal best at the time.
Sacramento Kings (2022–present)
In July 2022, Monk signed a two-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. This move reunited him with his former college teammate, De'Aaron Fox. On February 24, 2023, Monk had an incredible game, scoring a career-high 45 points in a double-overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers. This game was one of the highest-scoring games in NBA history.
In the first playoff game for the Kings against the Golden State Warriors, Monk scored 32 points. He also made all 14 of his free throws, tying a record for the most free throws made without a miss in a playoff debut. In July 2024, Monk re-signed with the Kings for a four-year contract.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Charlotte | 63 | 0 | 13.5 | .360 | .342 | .842 | 1.0 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | 6.7 |
| 2018–19 | Charlotte | 73 | 0 | 17.2 | .387 | .330 | .882 | 1.9 | 1.6 | .5 | .3 | 8.9 |
| 2019–20 | Charlotte | 55 | 1 | 21.3 | .434 | .284 | .820 | 2.9 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | 10.3 |
| 2020–21 | Charlotte | 42 | 0 | 20.9 | .434 | .401 | .819 | 2.4 | 2.1 | .5 | .1 | 11.7 |
| 2021–22 | L.A. Lakers | 76 | 37 | 28.1 | .473 | .391 | .795 | 3.4 | 2.9 | .8 | .4 | 13.8 |
| 2022–23 | Sacramento | 77 | 0 | 22.3 | .448 | .359 | .889 | 2.6 | 3.9 | .6 | .3 | 13.5 |
| 2023–24 | Sacramento | 72 | 0 | 26.0 | .443 | .350 | .829 | 2.9 | 5.1 | .6 | .5 | 15.4 |
| Career | 458 | 38 | 21.6 | .433 | .355 | .844 | 2.5 | 2.8 | .6 | .3 | 11.6 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Charlotte | 1 | 0 | 19.1 | .500 | .600 | – | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | 13.0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 19.1 | .500 | .600 | – | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | 13.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2023 | Sacramento | 7 | 0 | 29.3 | .409 | .333 | .898 | 5.4 | 3.6 | .7 | .4 | 19.0 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 29.3 | .409 | .333 | .898 | 5.4 | 3.6 | .7 | .4 | 19.0 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | Kentucky | 38 | 37 | 32.1 | .450 | .397 | .822 | 2.5 | 2.3 | .9 | .5 | 19.8 |
Personal Life
Malik Monk was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. His parents are Jackie Monk and Michael Scales. He has an older brother named Marcus Monk, who was also a talented athlete and played as a wide receiver in college.
See also
In Spanish: Malik Monk para niños
