Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Malik Monk
Discover the career path of Malik Monk, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Malik Monk is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2017 NBA draft after playing one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he earned All-American honors. He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Monk is known for his scoring ability and athleticism.
June 22, 2017: Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets
On June 22, 2017, Malik Monk was selected with the eleventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
July 2, 2017: Signed with the Hornets
On July 2, 2017, Malik Monk signed his rookie-scale contract with the Charlotte Hornets, worth $15,726,047.
December 26, 2017: G League Assignment
On December 26, 2017, Monk was assigned to the Greensboro Swarm, the Hornets' NBA G League affiliate, for one game where he scored 25 points, collected eight rebounds, and recorded four assists.
2017: Declared for the NBA draft
In 2017, Malik Monk announced that he would forgo his final three years of college eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA draft.
February 1, 2021: Career High Score
On February 1, 2021, Monk scored a then-career-high 36 points in a 129–121 overtime win over the Heat.
August 6, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 6, 2021, Malik Monk signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a trade-exception salary deal.
April 10, 2022: Career-High 41 points
On April 10, 2022, Monk put up a then-career-high 41 points in a 146–141 win over the Denver Nuggets.
July 6, 2022: Signed with the Sacramento Kings
On July 6, 2022, Malik Monk signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, reuniting with De'Aaron Fox.
February 24, 2023: Career-High 45 points
On February 24, 2023, Monk scored a career-high 45 points in a 176–175 double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
July 6, 2024: Re-signed with the Kings
On July 6, 2024, Malik Monk re-signed with the Sacramento Kings on a four-year, $78 million contract.
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