Malik Monk is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was drafted 11th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets after playing one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was a consensus second-team All-American. Monk has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing his scoring ability and athleticism throughout his NBA career.
On February 4, 1998, Malik Ahmad Monk was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
On November 18, 2015, Malik Monk committed to playing basketball for the University of Kentucky, choosing them over Arkansas.
In January 2016, Monk played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic, earning Co-MVP honors alongside De'Aaron Fox.
On December 17, 2016, Malik Monk set a University of Kentucky freshman scoring record with 47 points in a game against North Carolina.
In 2016, Monk was recognized as a consensus five-star prospect and ranked among the best players in the 2016 class by recruiting services, positioned as the No. 9 overall recruit and No. 1 shooting guard.
On January 21, 2017, Malik Monk scored 27 points in an 85–69 win over South Carolina.
On January 31, 2017, Malik Monk scored 37 points in a game against Georgia.
On February 25, 2017, Malik Monk tallied 33 points in a 76–66 victory over Florida.
On February 28, 2017, Malik Monk scored 27 points in a 73–67 win over Vanderbilt.
On June 22, 2017, Malik Monk was selected with the eleventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
On July 2, 2017, Malik Monk signed his rookie-scale contract with the Charlotte Hornets, worth $15,726,047.
On October 25, 2017, Malik Monk recorded 17 points, two steals, and two assists in a 110–93 victory against the Denver Nuggets.
On November 1, 2017, Malik Monk scored 25 points in a 126–121 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, with Kentucky coach John Calipari present.
On December 26, 2017, Malik 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.
In 2017, Malik Monk announced that he would forgo his final three years of college eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA draft, where he was projected as a first-round selection.
On February 26, 2020, Malik Monk was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA's substance use policy. Prior to the suspension, he was averaging 10.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
On February 1, 2021, Malik Monk scored a then-career-high 36 points in a 129–121 overtime win over the Heat.
On August 6, 2021, Malik Monk signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a trade-exception salary deal.
On April 10, 2022, Malik Monk scored a then-career-high 41 points in a 146–141 win over the Denver Nuggets.
On July 6, 2022, Malik Monk signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, reuniting with his former college teammate De'Aaron Fox.
On February 24, 2023, Malik Monk scored a career-high 45 points in a 176–175 double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
On July 6, 2024, Malik Monk re-signed with the Kings for a four-year contract worth $78 million, a max allowed contract with a player option in the fourth year.
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