Damyean Dotson Explained

Damyean Dotson
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:210
Team:Free agent
Birth Date:6 May 1994
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
High School:Yates (Houston, Texas)
College:
Draft Year:2017
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:44
Draft Team:New York Knicks
Career Start:2017
Years1:
Team1:New York Knicks
Years2:2017–2018
Team2:Westchester Knicks
Team3:Cleveland Cavaliers
Years4:2021–2022
Team4:Austin Spurs
Team5:New York Knicks
Years6:2022–2023
Team6:Gaziantep Basketbol
Years7:2023–2024
Team7:Ningbo Rockets
Highlights:
  • First-team All-AAC (2017)

Damyean Da'Kethe Dotson (born May 6, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Ningbo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Dotson previously has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for Oregon and Houston before being selected with the 44th pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Knicks.

College career

He played two seasons for the University of Oregon. After his sophomore season, he and teammates Dominic Artis and Brandon Austin were dismissed due to sexual assault allegations. No one was ever charged due to a lack of evidence and conflicting statements made by the victim.[1] He subsequently enrolled at Houston Community College where he did not play basketball but took anger management courses with John Lucas II.[2]

He transferred to the University of Houston. As a senior, he averaged 17.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and was named to the First Team American Athletic Conference.[3]

Professional career

New York Knicks (2017–2020)

On August 7, 2017, Dotson signed with the Knicks[4] and during his rookie season, he received multiple assignments to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.[5] On November 29, Dotson became the eleventh player in history to play in the G League and NBA in the same day.[6] On April 6, 2018, Dotson scored a career high 30 points and a career high 11 rebounds in a 122–98 win off the bench against the Miami Heat.[7]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2020–2021)

On November 25, 2020, Dotson signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[8] On September 10, 2021, Dotson was waived by the Cavaliers.[9]

Austin Spurs (2021)

On October 14, 2021, Dotson was signed by the San Antonio Spurs.[10] However, he was waived two days later[11] and joined their G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs on October 27.[12] In 12 games, he averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 34.9 minutes per game.[13]

New York Knicks (2021–2022)

On December 21, 2021, Dotson was signed by the New York Knicks. Dotson was signed on a 10-day deal, via New York's 'hardship' exception.[14] He signed a second 10-day contract with the Knicks on December 31.[15]

Return to Austin (2022)

On January 11, 2022, Dotson was reacquired by the Austin Spurs.[16]

Gaziantep (2022–2023)

On June 23, 2022, Dotson signed with Gaziantep Basketbol of the Basketball Super League.[17]

Ningbo Rockets (2023–2024)

On September 17, 2023, Dotson signed with the Ningbo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association.[18]

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|New York| 44 || 2 || 10.8 || .447 || .324 || .696 || 1.9 || 0.7 || .3 || .0 || 4.1|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|New York| 73 || 40 || 27.5 || .415 || .368 || .745 || 3.6 || 1.8 || .8 || .1 || 10.7|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|New York| 48 || 0 || 17.4 || .414 || .362 || .667 || 1.9 || 1.2 || .5 || .1 || 6.7|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Cleveland| 46 || 7 || 19.7 || .406 || .289 || .667 || 2.0 || 2.0 || .3 || .1 || 6.7|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|New York| 2 || 0 || 10.5 || .500 || .000 || || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || 2.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 213 || 49 || 19.9 || .417 || .345 || .711 || 2.5 || 1.5 || .5 || .1 || 7.5

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"|2012–13| style="text-align:left;"|Oregon| 37 || 36 || 27.9 || .439 || .329 || .723 || 3.5 || .9 || .9 || .1 || 11.4|-| style="text-align:left;"|2013–14| style="text-align:left;"|Oregon| 33 || 33 || 23.8 || .438 || .313 || .803 || 3.2 || 1.2 || .5 || .2 || 9.4|-| style="text-align:left;"|2015–16| style="text-align:left;"|Houston| 32 || 32 || 31.0 || .506 || .367 || .833 || 6.8 || 1.3 || .7 || .2 || 13.9|-| style="text-align:left;"|2016–17| style="text-align:left;"|Houston| 32 || 32 || 34.3 || .470 || .443 || .830 || 6.9 || 1.1 || .9 || .2 || 17.4|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 134 || 133 || 29.1 || .464 || .380 || .796 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .8 || .2 || 12.9

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Damyean Dotson, Dominic Artis, Brandon Austin dismissed by Oregon Ducks. https://web.archive.org/web/20140512214231/http://pac-12.com/article/2014/05/09/damyean-dotson-dominic-artis-brandon-austin-dismissed-oregon-ducks. dead. May 12, 2014. Pac–12 Networks. May 5, 2014.
  2. News: Braziller. Zach. After heinous allegations, does Knicks rookie deserve this 2nd chance?. 11 February 2018. New York Post. 16 September 2017.
  3. News: Duarte. Joseph. UH guard Damyean Dotson invited to NBA combine. June 22, 2017. Houston Chronicle. April 29, 2017.
  4. Web site: Knicks Sign Damyean Dotson. NBA.com. August 17, 2017. August 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: 2017–2018 New York Knicks Transactions History. RealGM.com. April 15, 2018.
  6. News: Alex. Busch. Damyean Dotson Plays For Both Westchester and New York Knicks In Single Day. NBA.com. November 30, 2017.
  7. Web site: Rookie Dotson scores 30, Knicks blow out Heat 122–98. ESPN.com. April 6, 2018. April 28, 2018.
  8. Web site: Cavaliers Sign Damyean Dotson to Multi-Year Contract. NBA.com. November 25, 2020. November 25, 2020.
  9. Web site: Marla. Ridenour. Cleveland Cavaliers sign Denzel Valentine to two-year deal, waive Damyean Dotson. Akron Beacon Journal. September 10, 2021. September 16, 2021.
  10. Web site: Sam. Amico. Spurs Sign Damyean Dotson, Jordan Burns. HoopsWire.com. October 14, 2021. October 29, 2021.
  11. Web site: Arthur. Hill. Spurs Waive Damyean Dotson, Jordan Burns. HoopsRumors.com. October 14, 2021. October 31, 2021.
  12. Austin Spurs. 1453389119367925764. Our 2021–22 training camp roster is set!. austin_spurs. October 27, 2021. October 31, 2021.
  13. Web site: Knicks Sign Damyean Dotson to a 10-Day Contract. NBA.com. December 21, 2021. December 21, 2021.
  14. News: Greg. Joyce. Knicks re-sign Damyean Dotson as COVID ravages roster. New York Post. December 20, 2021. December 20, 2021.
  15. Web site: Almo . Alder . Knicks sign Damyean Dotson, Matt Mooney to second 10-day contracts . Empire Sports Media . December 31, 2021 . December 31, 2021.
  16. Web site: 2021–22 NBA G League transactions. gleague.nba.com. January 11, 2022. January 11, 2022.
  17. Web site: NBA'den Gaziantep'e. June 23, 2022. basketfaul. tr. June 23, 2022.
  18. Web site: Damyean Dotson joins Ningbo Rockets . Sportando . September 26, 2023 . September 17, 2023.