History of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Timeline

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Orlando Magic in the NBA. A highly-regarded high school player, he earned McDonald's All-American honors in 2011. He played college basketball at the University of Georgia, where he was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2013 during his sophomore year before declaring for the NBA draft.

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February 18, 1993: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Born

On February 18, 1993, Kentavious Tannell Caldwell-Pope was born. He is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA.

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2009: Consecutive Sweet 16 Berth

In 2009, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Greenville High School Patriots to a consecutive Sweet 16 berth.

2009: Pistons qualified for playoffs for the first time since 2009

Kentavious helped the Pistons qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

2011: Led Patriots to State Class A Final Four

In 2011, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Greenville High School Patriots to the State Class A Final Four.

2011: McDonald's All-American

In 2011, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was named a McDonald's All-American, recognizing him as one of the top high school basketball players in his class.

2011: Selected to All-America Teams

In 2011, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic, among other prominent high school All-America teams.

June 27, 2013: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons

On June 27, 2013, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.

2013: Drafted by Detroit Pistons

In 2013, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was selected as the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, marking the beginning of his professional career.

2013: SEC Player of the Year

In 2013, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was voted the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year during his sophomore year playing college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.

April 16, 2014: Career High 30 Points

On April 16, 2014, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a then-career-high 30 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 2014: Rejoined Pistons for NBA Summer League

In July 2014, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rejoined the Detroit Pistons for the NBA Summer League, averaging 24 points and 7.4 rebounds in five games.

December 16, 2015: Career High 31 Points

On December 16, 2015, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a then career-high 31 points in a 119–116 win over the Boston Celtics.

June 2016: Married McKenzie Redmon

In June 2016, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope married his partner, McKenzie Redmon.

November 9, 2016: Season-High 27 Points

On November 9, 2016, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a then season-high 27 points in a 107–100 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

November 25, 2016: Career High 10 Assists

On November 25, 2016, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope recorded 16 points and a career-high 10 assists in a 108–97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

January 8, 2017: Led Pistons to Victory

On January 8, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a three-pointer with 9.4 seconds left in double overtime to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 125–124 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 26 points.

February 1, 2017: Career High 38 Points

On February 1, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a career-high 38 points in a 118–98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He also made a career-high eight three-pointers on 11 attempts.

February 23, 2017: 33 Points Against Hornets

On February 23, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 33 points, including three three-pointers late in the fourth quarter during a Detroit rally, as the Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114–108 in overtime. Caldwell-Pope's three-pointer with 18.2 seconds to play tied the game at 100.

June 23, 2017: Suspended by NBA

On June 23, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was suspended for two games without pay by the NBA for pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

July 7, 2017: Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent

On July 7, 2017, the Detroit Pistons renounced their rights to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, making him an unrestricted free agent.

July 13, 2017: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 13, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

October 22, 2017: Lakers Debut

On October 22, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 20 points as a starter in a 119–112 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 27, 2017: Season-High 29 Points

On November 27, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 29 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.

December 13, 2017: Probation Violation

On December 13, 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pleaded guilty to a probation violation he committed during the summer. He was handed a 25-day jail sentence but was allowed to leave the facility for home games and practices under a work-release program.

2017: Joined Los Angeles Lakers

In 2017, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joined the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent after playing four seasons with the Detroit Pistons.

July 6, 2018: Re-signed with the Lakers

On July 6, 2018, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a reported one-year, $12 million contract.

December 16, 2018: Season High 25 Points

On December 16, 2018, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 25 points in a 128–110 loss to the Washington Wizards.

2019: Re-signed with the Lakers

In 2019, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope re-signed with the Lakers on a two-year contract worth roughly $16 million.

November 23, 2020: Re-signed with the Lakers

On November 23, 2020, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year, $40 million deal.

2020: Won First NBA Championship

In 2020, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope won his first NBA championship when the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in six games in the 2020 NBA Finals. He was instrumental in the victory.