Louis King (basketball)
Louis D'ajon King (born April 6, 1999[1]) is an American professional basketball player for the Criollos de Caguas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.
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| Position | Small forward | ||||||||||||||
| League | BSN | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | April 6, 1999 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | |||||||||||||||
| College | Oregon (2018–2019) | ||||||||||||||
| NBA draft | 2019: undrafted | ||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2019–present | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Detroit Pistons | ||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | →Grand Rapids Drive | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Westchester Knicks | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | →Stockton Kings | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Westchester Knicks | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | →Delaware Blue Coats | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | South Bay Lakers | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Capitanes de Ciudad de México | ||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Criollos de Caguas | ||||||||||||||
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| Stats at NBA.com | |||||||||||||||
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||||||||||||||
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High school career edit
Born in Secaucus, New Jersey as one of eight children,[2][3] King attended Roselle Catholic High School for his freshman year and Pope John XXIII Regional High School as a sophomore, before transferring to Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City, New Jersey mid-year, where he had to sit out for the remainder of the season.[4] At Hudson Catholic, he was teammates with Jahvon Quinerly. Prior to the 2017–18 season, he was named to the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award watch list.[5] During his senior year, he suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly after a dunk.[6] Despite a shortened season, King averaged 15.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. He was named to the 2018 McDonald's All-American team and invited to the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit, but was not able to participate due to the injury.[6][7]
Recruiting edit
King was ranked among the top 25 prospects of the 2018 recruiting class by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He was also ranked as one of the top prospects in his state and at his position by all three scouting services.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Louis King SF | Columbus, NJ | Hudson Catholic (NJ) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | Sep 21, 2017 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 93 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 25 247Sports: 24 ESPN: 11 | ||||||
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College career edit
On September 21, 2017, King verbally committed to playing college basketball at Oregon.[8] He picked Oregon over Kansas, Seton Hall, Purdue, and NC State.[9] He averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. His play was hampered however by hand and ankle injuries. Following the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft.[10]
Professional career edit
Detroit Pistons (2019–2020) edit
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, King signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons.[11] On December 2, 2020, King signed a second two-way contract,[12] but was waived on December 14.[13]
Westchester Knicks (2021) edit
On December 17, 2020, King was signed by the New York Knicks,[14] and was then waived.[15]
On January 21, 2021, King signed as an affiliate player with the Westchester Knicks for the NBA G League season,[16] making his debut on February 10.[17] In 15 games, he averaged 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.2 minutes while shooting .456 from three, which ranked sixth overall in the league.[18]
Sacramento Kings (2021–2022) edit
On May 1, 2021, King signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings.[18] On February 17, 2022, he was waived by the Kings.[19]
Return to Westchester (2022) edit
On February 25, 2022, King was reacquired by the Westchester Knicks.[20]
King joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2022 NBA Summer League.[21]
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2022) edit
On November 3, 2022, King was named to the opening night roster for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[22] [23]
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023) edit
On December 26, 2022, King signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, splitting time with their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats,[24] eventually helping Delaware win a title.[25]
South Bay Lakers (2023–2024) edit
On October 18, 2023, King signed with the Los Angeles Lakers,[26] but was waived the next day.[27] On October 28, he joined the South Bay Lakers.[28]
Capitanes de Ciudad de México (2024) edit
On March 1, 2024, King was acquired by the Capitanes de Ciudad de México in exchange of a 2025 first-round pick.[29][30]
Criollos de Caguas (2024–present) edit
On March 27, 2024, King signed with the Criollos de Caguas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[31]
National team career edit
King represented the United States at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. He averaged 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during the tournament, helping the team win the bronze medal.[1]
Career statistics edit
| 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 edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Detroit | 10 | 0 | 6.2 | .381 | .364 | .000 | 1.0 | .5 | .2 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2020–21 | Sacramento | 6 | 1 | 14.2 | .500 | .364 | 1.000 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .5 | 7.3 |
| 2021–22 | Sacramento | 10 | 0 | 10.4 | .319 | .296 | .700 | 1.2 | .9 | .2 | .1 | 4.5 |
| 2022–23 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 29.0 | .615 | .500 | .000 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .0 | 20.0 |
| Career | 27 | 1 | 10.4 | .417 | .351 | .650 | 1.6 | .9 | .4 | .1 | 4.8 | |
College edit
Personal life edit
Louis' parents are Louis and Ativea King. He went to Northern Burlington Middle School in Columbus, New Jersey for both years where he dominated the school basketball team.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "2017 FIBA U19 World Cup Stats". FIBA.basketball. FIBA. from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Louis King - USA Basketball 2018-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed September 6, 2018. "Birthplace: Secaucus, New Jersey; Parents: Ativea & Louis King; Siblings: 7"
- ^ a b "Oregon Ducks Bio". from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Sigel, Ben. "Louis King enrolls at Hudson Catholic" 2018-09-07 at the Wayback Machine, 247Sports.com, February 9, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2018. "Today, Schneider is reporting that King has enrolled at Hudson Catholic (NJ), but will sit out the remainder of the 2015-16 season.... He spent his freshman year at Roselle Catholic before transferring to Pope John for his sophomore season. King is going on his third school in as many years."
- ^ "2017 Naismith Boys' High School Watch List Announced". naismithtrophy.com. November 14, 2017. from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Zagoria, Adam (March 28, 2018). "Future Ducks Bol & King Anxious To Return After Missing All-American Game". flohoops.com. from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Prehm, Matt (March 28, 2018). "Bol Bol and Louis King dealing with injuries". CBS Sports. from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Wells, Adam (September 21, 2017). "5-Star SF Prospect Louis King Commits to Oregon over Kansas, Others". bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (September 21, 2017). "5-star forward Louis King commits to Oregon". ESPN.com. ESPN. from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Crepea, James (May 16, 2019). "Medical tests, team interviews critical for former Oregon forward Louis King during NBA Draft process". OregonLive. from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
- ^ "King hopes to use draft-night snub to burn NBA, reward Pistons". NBA.com. July 5, 2019. from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ Adams, Luke (December 2, 2020). "Pistons Re-Sign Louis King To Two-Way Contract". HoopsRumors.com. from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Pistons waive LiAngelo Ball, 2 others". NBA.com. December 14, 2020. from the original on December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ @NY_KnicksPR (December 17, 2020). "The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed forward Louis King" (Tweet). Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ @NY_KnicksPR (December 17, 2020). "New York Knicks announced today that the team has waived forward Louis King" (Tweet). Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2021 Roster". NBA.com. January 21, 2021. from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "02/10/21: Westchester Knicks @ Fort Wayne Mad Ants". NBA.com. February 10, 2021. from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kings Sign Louis King to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. May 1, 2021. from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Kings Waive Louis King". Sacramento Kings. from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. February 25, 2022. from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Phoenix Suns 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ "Vipers Finalize 2022-23 Opening Night Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/vipers-acquire-returning-player-rights-to-louis-king/n-5886568
- ^ "Louis King Signed to Two-Way Deal". nba.com. December 26, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Levick, Noah (April 7, 2023). "Delaware Blue Coats win G League championship; Jaden Springer named Finals MVP". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (October 19, 2023). "OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed forward Louis King" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (October 20, 2023). "The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Quinndary Weatherspoon. Additionally, the Lakers have requested waivers on forward Louis King" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ "South Bay Lakers Acquire 2025 First Round Pick". NBA.com. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ CAPITANES [@CapitanesCDMX] (March 3, 2024). "Comunicado Oficial: Capitanes de la Ciudad de México anuncia la incorporación de Louis King a su roster por lo que resta de la temporada 23-24. #SomosCapitanes" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (March 27, 2024). "#BSNPR OFICIAL: El delantero Louis King es el tercer refuerzo de los Criollos de Caguas para la temporada 2024. King mide 6'7 y viene de promediar 15.9 PPJ, 5.5 RPJ y 3.1 APJ con los Capitanes de Ciudad de México en la G League" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved March 27, 2024 – via Twitter.
External links edit
- Oregon Ducks bio