Louis King (basketball) explained

Louis King
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:205
League:BSN
Team:Criollos de Caguas
Number:23
Birth Date:6 April 1999
Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
High School:
College:Oregon (2018–2019)
Draft Year:2019
Career Start:2019
Team1:Detroit Pistons
Years2:2019–2020
Team2:→Grand Rapids Drive
Years3:2021
Team3:Westchester Knicks
Years4:–
Team4:Sacramento Kings
Years5:2021–2022
Team5:→Stockton Kings
Years6:2022
Team6:Westchester Knicks
Years7:2022
Team7:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Years8:–
Team8:Philadelphia 76ers
Years9:2022–2023
Team9:→Delaware Blue Coats
Years10:2023–2024
Team10:South Bay Lakers
Years11:2024
Team11:Capitanes de Ciudad de México
Years12:2024–present
Team12:Criollos de Caguas
Highlights:

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.

High school career

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.[7]

Recruiting

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.

College career

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

Detroit Pistons (2019–2020)

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)

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)

On May 1, 2021, King signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. On February 17, 2022, he was waived by the Kings.[19]

Return to Westchester (2022)

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)

On November 3, 2022, King was named to the opening night roster for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[22] [23]

Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)

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)

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)

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)

On March 27, 2024, King signed with the Criollos de Caguas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[31]

National team career

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

NBA

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Detroit| 10 || 0 || 6.2 || .381 || .364 || .000 || 1.0 || .5 || .2 || .0 || 2.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Sacramento| 6 || 1 || 14.2 || .500 || .364 || 1.000 || 3.4 || 1.5 || 1.2 || .5 || 7.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Sacramento| 10 || 0 || 10.4 || .319 || .296 || .700 || 1.2 || .9 || .2 || .1 || 4.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Philadelphia| 1 || 0 || 29.0 || .615 || .500 || .000 || 4.0 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .0 || 20.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 27 || 1 || 10.4 || .417 || .351 || .650 || 1.6 || .9 || .4 || .1 || 4.8

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Oregon| 31 || 28 || 30.4 || .435 || .386 || .785 || 5.5 || 1.3 || .9 || .2 || 13.5

Personal life

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup Stats. FIBA.basketball. FIBA. August 25, 2018. August 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825110406/http://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2017/player/Louis-Dajon-King. live.
  2. https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/k/king-louis.aspx Louis King - USA Basketball
  3. Web site: Oregon Ducks Bio. August 25, 2018. August 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825143305/https://goducks.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8108. live.
  4. Sigel, Ben. "Louis King enrolls at Hudson Catholic", 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."
  5. Web site: 2017 Naismith Boys' High School Watch List Announced . naismithtrophy.com . August 25, 2018 . November 14, 2017 . July 22, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180722102704/http://naismithtrophy.com/2017-naismith-boys-high-school-watch-list/ . live .
  6. Web site: Zagoria . Adam . Future Ducks Bol & King Anxious To Return After Missing All-American Game . flohoops.com . August 25, 2018 . March 28, 2018 . August 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180825143242/https://www.flohoops.com/articles/6158112-future-ducks-bol-king-anxious-to-return-after-missing-all-american-game . live .
  7. Web site: Prehm . Matt . Bol Bol and Louis King dealing with injuries . . August 25, 2018 . March 28, 2018 . August 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180825110359/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bol-bol-and-louis-king-dealing-with-injuries/ . live .
  8. Web site: Wells. Adam. 5-Star SF Prospect Louis King Commits to Oregon over Kansas, Others. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. August 25, 2018. September 21, 2017. August 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825110323/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2721760-5-star-sf-prospect-louis-king-commits-to-oregon-over-kansas-others. live.
  9. Web site: Borzello. Jeff. 5-star forward Louis King commits to Oregon. ESPN.com. ESPN. August 25, 2018. September 21, 2017. August 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825143256/http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/20778931/five-star-prospect-louis-king-commits-oregon-ducks. live.
  10. News: Crepea . James . Medical tests, team interviews critical for former Oregon forward Louis King during NBA Draft process . December 27, 2019 . OregonLive . May 16, 2019 . December 27, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191227143750/https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2019/05/medical-tests-team-interviews-critical-for-former-oregon-forward-louis-king-during-nba-draft-process.html . live .
  11. Web site: King hopes to use draft-night snub to burn NBA, reward Pistons. July 5, 2019. NBA.com. July 7, 2019. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190706154502/https://www.nba.com/pistons/features/king-hopes-use-draft-night-snub-burn-nba-reward-pistons. live.
  12. Web site: Luke. Adams. Pistons Re-Sign Louis King To Two-Way Contract. December 2, 2020. HoopsRumors.com. May 1, 2021. May 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501173841/https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2020/12/pistons-re-sign-louis-king-to-two-way-contract.html. live.
  13. Web site: Pistons waive LiAngelo Ball, 2 others. December 14, 2020. NBA.com. December 14, 2020. December 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184051/https://www.nba.com/news/pistons-waive-liangelo-ball-2-others. live.
  14. NY_KnicksPR. 1339572729385799681. The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed forward Louis King. December 17, 2020. December 17, 2020.
  15. NY_KnicksPR. 1339615478021545985. New York Knicks announced today that the team has waived forward Louis King. December 17, 2020. December 17, 2020.
  16. Web site: Westchester Knicks Announce 2021 Roster. January 21, 2021. NBA.com. May 1, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428192656/https://westchester.gleague.nba.com/news/westchester-knicks-announce-2021-roster/. live.
  17. Web site: 02/10/21: Westchester Knicks @ Fort Wayne Mad Ants. February 10, 2021. NBA.com. May 1, 2021. May 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501173841/https://gleague.nba.com/games/20210210/WESFWN/. live.
  18. Web site: Kings Sign Louis King to Two-Way Contract. May 1, 2021. NBA.com. May 1, 2021. May 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501160034/https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-louis-king-two-way-contract. live.
  19. Web site: Kings Waive Louis King. February 17, 2022. Sacramento Kings. February 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217192255/https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-louis-king. live.
  20. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. February 25, 2022. February 25, 2022. March 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210306044025/https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/. live.
  21. Web site: Phoenix Suns 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster . July 5, 2022 . NBA.com.
  22. Web site: Vipers Finalize 2022-23 Opening Night Roster. oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022.
  23. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/vipers-acquire-returning-player-rights-to-louis-king/n-5886568
  24. Web site: Louis King Signed to Two-Way Deal. nba.com. December 26, 2022. December 26, 2022.
  25. Web site: Noah. Levick. Delaware Blue Coats win G League championship; Jaden Springer named Finals MVP. NBCSports.com. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023.
  26. Los Angeles Lakers. OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed forward Louis King.. 1714820685275811873. Lakers. October 18, 2023. October 20, 2023.
  27. Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Quinndary Weatherspoon. Additionally, the Lakers have requested waivers on forward Louis King.. 1715158645636567151. Lakers. October 19, 2023. October 20, 2023.
  28. Web site: South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule. NBA.com. October 28, 2023. January 18, 2024.
  29. Web site: South Bay Lakers Acquire 2025 First Round Pick. NBA.com. March 1, 2024. March 2, 2024.
  30. CAPITANES. 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. 1764337188660220285. CapitanesCDMX. March 3, 2024. March 3, 2024. Spanish.
  31. La Guerra del BSN.
    1. 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.
    . 1772990155994931210. LaGuerraBSN. March 27, 2024. March 27, 2024. Spanish.

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