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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|2|4}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|2|4}}
| birth_place = [[Jonesboro, Arkansas]], U.S.<!--Birthplace is Jonesboro, not Lepanto- this is verified in the linked Kentucky bio-->
| birth_place = [[Jonesboro, Arkansas]], U.S.<!--Birthplace is Jonesboro, not Lepanto- this is verified in the linked Kentucky bio-->
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| high_school = * [[East Poinsett County High School|East Poinsett]]<br>([[Lepanto, Arkansas]])
| high_school =
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* [[East Poinsett County High School|East Poinsett]]<br>([[Lepanto, Arkansas]])
* {{nowrap|[[Bentonville High School|Bentonville]]<br>([[Bentonville, Arkansas]])}}
* {{nowrap|[[Bentonville High School|Bentonville]]<br>([[Bentonville, Arkansas]])}}
| college = [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]] (2016–2017)
| college = [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]] (2016–2017)
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| years1 = {{nbay|2017|start}}–{{nbay|2020|end}}
| years1 = {{nbay|2017|start}}–{{nbay|2020|end}}
| team1 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| team1 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| years2 = [[2017–18 NBA G League season|2017]]
| team2 = → [[Greensboro Swarm]]
| years3 = {{nbay|2021|full=y}}
| years3 = {{nbay|2021|full=y}}
| team3 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
| team3 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2022|start}}–present
| years4 = {{nbay|2022|start}}–present
| team4 = [[Sacramento Kings]]
| team4 = [[Sacramento Kings]]
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| highlights = * Consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2017 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2017]])
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* Consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2017 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2017]])
* [[Jerry West Award]] (2017)
* [[Jerry West Award]] (2017)
* [[Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|SEC Player of the Year]] – [[Associated Press|AP]] (2017)
* [[Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|SEC Player of the Year]] – [[Associated Press|AP]] (2017)
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2017)
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2017)
* [[Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year|SEC Freshman of The Year]] (2017)
* [[Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year|SEC Freshman of The Year]] (2017)
* SEC All-Freshman Team (2017)
* SEC All-Freshman Team (2017)
* [[McDonald's All-American]] (2016)
* [[McDonald's All-American]] (2016)
* [[Mr. Basketball of Arkansas]] (2016)
* [[Mr. Basketball of Arkansas]] (2016)
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'''Malik Ahmad Monk''' (born February 4, 1998) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Sacramento Kings]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played one season of [[college basketball]] for the [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky Wildcats]], earning consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] honors in 2017. Monk was selected in the first round of the [[2017 NBA draft]] by the [[Charlotte Hornets]] with the 11th overall pick. He has also played for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].
'''Malik Ahmad Monk''' (born February 4, 1998) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Sacramento Kings]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played one season of [[college basketball]] for the [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky Wildcats]], earning consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] honors in 2017. Monk was selected in the first round of the [[2017 NBA draft]] by the [[Charlotte Hornets]] with the 11th overall pick. He has also played for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].


==High school career==
==Early life==

[[File:20160330 MCDAAG Malik Monk rising up.jpg|190px|thumb|right|Monk [[slam dunk|dunking]] the basketball at the [[2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game]]]]
[[File:20160330 MCDAAG Malik Monk rising up.jpg|190px|thumb|right|Monk [[slam dunk|dunking]] the basketball at the [[2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game]]]]
Monk attended [[East Poinsett County High School]] in [[Lepanto, Arkansas]] for his freshman year. As a freshman, he averaged 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assist per game while leading them to a 25–8 overall record and an appearance in the Class 2A state championship game. After his freshman season, Monk transferred to [[Bentonville High School]] in [[Bentonville, Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2013/08/07/arkansas-recruiting-target-malik-monk-moving-to-bentonville/|title=Razorback recruiting target Malik Monk moving to Bentonville|work=www.fayettevilleflyer.com|access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref> In his junior year, he averaged 26.9 [[points per game]]. In the spring and summer of 2015, Monk competed for the [[Amateur Athletic Union]] (AAU) team, Arkansas Wings Elite, in the [[Nike Elite Youth Basketball League]] (EYBL) where he averaged 19.7 points per game.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/nike-eybl-peach-jam-malik-monk-knows-hes-no-1-whether-you-believe-it-or-not|title=Nike EYBL Peach Jam: Malik Monk knows he's No.1, whether you believe it or not|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=July 14, 2019}}</ref> He then competed on the 2015 [[Nike Global Challenge]] for the East team, where he averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, and four assist in addition to earning Tournament MVP honors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/malik-monk-wins-mvp-award-at-nike-global-challenge|title=Malik Monk wins MVP award at Nike Global Challenge|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref> On November 18, 2015, Monk committed to [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]], choosing UK over [[Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball|Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/11/18/malik-monk-commits-kentucky-wildcats-john-calipari-arkansas|title=Malik Monk spurns home-state team Arkansas, Commits to Kentucky|work=www.si.com|access-date=July 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/14161493|title=No.5 recruit Malik Monk commits to Kentucky|work=espn.com|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref> As a senior, he averaged 28.6 [[points per game]], 4.4 assist per game and 7.6 [[rebounds per game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/mar/27/the-best-i-ve-ever-seen-20160327/|title=All-Arkansas Preps Boys Player of the Year Malik Monk: The best I've ever seen|last=Muck|first=Jeremy|date=March 28, 2016|website=nwaonline.com|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> In January 2016, Monk played in the [[2016 McDonald's All-American Game]] and [[Jordan Brand Classic]] where he earned Co-MVP honors alongside former Kentucky teammate and NBA player [[De'Aaron Fox]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/future-kentucky-wildcats-guards-deaaron-fox-malik-monk-share-mvp-at-jordan-brand-classic|title=Future Kentucky guards De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk share MVP at Jordan Brand Classic|work=usatodayhss.com|access-date=July 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/14593068 |title=McDonald's All-American roster feature four Kentucky Wildcats|work=espn.com|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref>
Monk attended [[East Poinsett County High School]] in [[Lepanto, Arkansas]] for his freshman year. As a freshman, he averaged 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while leading them to a 25–8 overall record and an appearance in the Class 2A state championship game. After his freshman season, Monk transferred to [[Bentonville High School]] in [[Bentonville, Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bartholomew |first=Dustin |date=August 7, 2013 |title=Razorback recruiting target Malik Monk moving to Bentonville |url=https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2013/08/07/arkansas-recruiting-target-malik-monk-moving-to-bentonville/ |access-date=July 13, 2019 |work=Fayetteville Flyer}}</ref> In his junior year, he averaged 26.9 [[points per game]]. In the spring and summer of 2015, Monk competed for the [[Amateur Athletic Union]] (AAU) team, Arkansas Wings Elite, in the [[Nike Elite Youth Basketball League]] (EYBL) where he averaged 19.7 points per game.<ref name="w455">{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Cam |date=2015-07-10 |title=Nike EYBL Peach Jam: Malik Monk knows he’s No. 1, whether you believe it or not |url=https://www.usatodayhss.com/2015/nike-eybl-peach-jam-malik-monk-knows-hes-no-1-whether-you-believe-it-or-not |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=USA Today High School Sports}}</ref> He then competed on the 2015 [[Nike Global Challenge]] for the East team, where he averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in addition to earning tournament MVP honors.<ref name="q678">{{cite web |date=2015-07-18 |title=Malik Monk wins MVP award at Nike Global Challenge |url=https://www.usatodayhss.com/2015/malik-monk-wins-mvp-award-at-nike-global-challenge |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=USA Today High School Sports}}</ref> On November 18, 2015, Monk committed to [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]], choosing them over [[Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball|Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Johnson |first=Chris |date=November 18, 2015 |title=Malik Monk spurns home-state team Arkansas, commits to Kentucky |url=https://www.si.com/college/2015/11/18/malik-monk-commits-kentucky-wildcats-john-calipari-arkansas |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=si.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Borzello |first=Jeff |date=November 18, 2015 |title=No. 5 recruit Malik Monk commits to Kentucky |url=https://www.espn.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/14161493 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> As a senior, he averaged 28.6 [[points per game]], 4.4 assists per game and 7.6 [[rebounds per game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/mar/27/the-best-i-ve-ever-seen-20160327/|title=All-Arkansas Preps Boys Player of the Year Malik Monk: The best I've ever seen|last=Muck|first=Jeremy|date=March 28, 2016|website=nwaonline.com|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> In January 2016, Monk played in the [[2016 McDonald's All-American Game]] and [[Jordan Brand Classic]] where he earned Co-MVP honors alongside former Kentucky teammate and NBA player [[De'Aaron Fox]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 15, 2016 |title=Future Kentucky guards De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk share MVP at Jordan Brand Classic |url=https://www.usatodayhss.com/2016/future-kentucky-guards-deaaron-fox-malik-monk-share-mvp-at-jordan-brand-classic |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=usatodayhss.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Borzello |first=Jeff |date=January 18, 2016 |title=McDonald's All-American roster feature four Kentucky Wildcats |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/14593068 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>


Monk was a consensus five-star prospect and considered as one of the best players in the 2016 class by the four main recruiting services: [[Rivals.com|Rivals]], [[ESPNU Recruiting Insider|ESPN]], [[Scout.com|Scout]], and [[247Sports.com|247 Sports]].<ref name="Fallsignees">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukathletics.com/news/kentucky-men-s-basketball-signs-six-in-fall-signing-11-19-2015|title=Kentucky Men's Basketball Signs Six in Fall Signing Period|access-date=November 19, 2015|date=November 19, 2015|publisher=University of Kentucky|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328005752/http://www.ukathletics.com/news/kentucky-men-s-basketball-signs-six-in-fall-signing-11-19-2015|archive-date=March 28, 2017}} </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool/|title=2016 Top Basketball Recruits|website=[[247Sports]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016|title=Class of 2016 ESPN 100|website=[[ESPN.com]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/usa-today-sports-usa-today-sports-2016-composite-basketball-recruiting-rankings|title=USA Today Sports' 2016 Composite Basketball Recruiting rankings|date=May 6, 2016|website=USA Today High School Sports|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> Monk was ranked as the No.9 overall recruit and No.1 shooting guard in the 2016 high school class.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/171070 |title=Malik Monk – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles|work=espn.com|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/malik-monk-3816?view=pv|title=Malik Monk, 2016 Shooting guard|website=[[Rivals.com|Rivals]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/malik-monk-23019/high-school-57444/|title=Malik Monk, Bentonville, Shooting guard|website=[[247Sports]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref>
Monk was a consensus five-star prospect and considered as one of the best players in the 2016 class by the four main recruiting services: [[Rivals.com|Rivals]], [[ESPNU Recruiting Insider|ESPN]], [[Scout.com|Scout]] and [[247Sports]].<ref name="Fallsignees">{{cite web |last=Lindsey |first=Eric |date=November 19, 2015 |title=Kentucky Men's Basketball Signs Six in Fall Signing Period |url=http://www.ukathletics.com/news/kentucky-men-s-basketball-signs-six-in-fall-signing-11-19-2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328005752/http://www.ukathletics.com/news/kentucky-men-s-basketball-signs-six-in-fall-signing-11-19-2015 |archive-date=March 28, 2017 |access-date=November 19, 2015 |publisher=University of Kentucky}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool/|title=2016 Top Basketball Recruits|website=[[247Sports]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Class of 2016 ESPN 100 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016 |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=May 6, 2016 |title=USA Today Sports' 2016 Composite Basketball Recruiting rankings |url=https://www.usatodayhss.com/2016/usa-today-sports-usa-today-sports-2016-composite-basketball-recruiting-rankings |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=USA Today High School Sports}}</ref> Monk was ranked as the No.9 overall recruit and No.1 shooting guard in the 2016 high school class.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/171070 |title=Malik Monk – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles|work=[[ESPN]]|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Malik Monk, 2016 Shooting guard |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/malik-monk-3816 |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=[[Rivals.com|Rivals]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/malik-monk-23019/high-school-57444/|title=Malik Monk, Bentonville, Shooting guard|website=[[247Sports]]|access-date=August 30, 2023}}</ref>


===Recruiting===
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| recruit = Malik Monk
| recruit = Malik Monk
| position = [[Shooting guard|SG]]
| position = [[Shooting guard|SG]]
| hometown = [[Lepanto, Arkansas]]
| hometown = [[Lepanto, AR]]
| highschool = [[Bentonville High School|Bentonville]]
| highschool = [[Bentonville High School|Bentonville]]
| feet = 6
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==College career==
==College career==
[[File:Malik-Monk-2.jpg|150px|thumb|right|upright|Monk in Kentucky's 2016 Blue-White scrimmage]]
[[File:Malik-Monk-2.jpg|150px|thumb|right|upright|Monk in Kentucky's 2016 Blue-White scrimmage]]
On November 18, 2015, Monk tweeted that he would be attending the [[University of Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Borzello |first=Jeff |date=November 18, 2015 |title=No. 5 recruit Malik Monk commits to Kentucky |url=https://www.espn.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/14161493 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
On November 18, 2015, Monk tweeted that he would be attending the [[University of Kentucky]].<ref name=":1"/>


On December 17, 2016, Monk set a University of Kentucky freshman scoring record with 47 points in a win over the [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|University of North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/malik-monk-caps-record-setting-night-with-game-winning-3-pointer-005908272.html|title = Malik Monk caps record-setting night with game-winning 3-pointer}}</ref> Twelve days later, he scored 34 points on five-for-seven three point shooting in a 99–76 win over [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]].<ref>{{cite web |date=March 23, 2023 |title=Kentucky beats Ole Miss on Monk's 34 points |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910691 |access-date=December 29, 2016 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> On January 21, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 85–69 win over [[South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball|South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400910695|title=No.5 Kentucky tops No.24 South Carolina 85–69 for SEC lead|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref> On January 31, 2017, he scored 37 points against [[Georgia Bulldogs basketball|Georgia Bulldogs]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Georgia vs. Kentucky - Box Score - January 31, 2017 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910673 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On February 25, 2017, Monk tallied 33 points in a 76–66 victory over [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400910655|title=No.11 Kentucky rallies past No.13 Florida 76–66|work=ESPN.com|access-date=February 25, 2017}}</ref> On February 28, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 73–67 win over [[Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball|Vanderbilt]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400910701|title=No.9 Kentucky rallies past Vanderbilt 73–67|date=February 28, 2017|work=ESPN.com|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> At the end of his freshman season, Monk was named SEC Player and Freshman of the Year, while also being named to both First-team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.secsports.com/article/18844347/2017-sec-men-basketball-awards-announced|title=2017 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced|website=secsports.com|publisher=Southeastern Conference|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref>
On December 17, 2016, Monk set a University of Kentucky freshman scoring record with 47 points in a win over [[2016–17 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team|North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Eisenberg |first=Jeff |date=December 18, 2016 |title=Malik Monk caps record-setting night with game-winning 3-pointer |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/malik-monk-caps-record-setting-night-with-game-winning-3-pointer-005908272.html |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=sports.yahoo.com}}</ref> Twelve days later, he scored 34 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting in a 99–76 win over [[2016–17 Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team|Ole Miss]].<ref>{{cite web |date=March 23, 2023 |title=Kentucky beats Ole Miss on Monk's 34 points |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910691 |access-date=December 29, 2016 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> On January 21, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 85–69 win over [[2016–17 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team|South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400910695|title=No.5 Kentucky tops No.24 South Carolina 85–69 for SEC lead|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref> On January 31, 2017, he scored 37 points against [[2016–17 Georgia Bulldogs basketball team|Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Georgia vs. Kentucky - Box Score - January 31, 2017 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910673 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On February 25, 2017, Monk tallied 33 points in a 76–66 victory over [[2016–17 Florida Gators men's basketball team|Florida]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 26, 2017 |title=No.11 Kentucky rallies past No.13 Florida 76–66 (Box score) |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/400910655 |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> On February 28, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 73–67 win over [[2016–17 Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team|Vanderbilt]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400910701|title=No.9 Kentucky rallies past Vanderbilt 73–67|date=February 28, 2017|work=ESPN.com|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> At the end of his freshman season, Monk was named SEC Player and Freshman of the Year, while also being named to both First-team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman team.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 7, 2017 |title=2017 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/18844347/2017-sec-men-basketball-awards-announced |access-date=March 21, 2017 |website=secsports.com}}</ref>


At the conclusion of his freshman season, Monk announced that he would forgo his final three years of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2017 NBA draft]] where he was projected as a first-round selection.<ref>{{cite web |author=Borzello |first=Jeff |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Malik Monk declares for NBA draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19074339 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=espn.com}}</ref>
At the conclusion of his freshman season, Monk announced that he would forgo his final three years of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2017 NBA draft]] where he was projected as a first-round selection.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |author=Borzello |first=Jeff |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Malik Monk declares for NBA draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19074339 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
Less than 24 hours after teammate De'Aaron Fox announced his intentions to declare for the draft Monk also announced he was declaring for the draft. Stating, "After taking some time with my family and reflecting on this season, I have decided to enter my name into the 2017 NBA draft."<ref name=":0"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Charlotte Hornets (2017–2021)===
===Charlotte Hornets (2017–2021)===
[[File:Malik Monk, Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards 2018 (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|Monk with the Hornets in 2018]]
[[File:Malik Monk, Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards 2018 (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|Monk with the Hornets in 2018]]
On June 22, 2017, Monk was selected with the eleventh overall pick in the [[2017 NBA draft]] by the [[Charlotte Hornets]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2703996-malik-monk-slips-to-hornets-at-no-11-overall-in-2017-nba-draft|title=Malik Monk slips to Hornets at No.11 Overall in 2017 NBA Draft|work=www.bleacherreport.com|access-date=June 22, 2017}}</ref> On July 2, 2017, Monk signed his rookie scale contract with the Hornets worth $15,726,047.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nba.com/amp/hornets/press-releases/charlotte-hornets-sign-malik-monk|title=Charlotte Hornets sign Malik Monk|work=[[NBA.com]]|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Monk would miss the entire [[2017 NBA Summer League]] due to an ankle injury. In his fourth game on October 25, 2017, Monk recorded 17 points, two steals, and two assists in a 110–93 victory against the [[Denver Nuggets]]. On November 1, 2017, with Kentucky coach [[John Calipari]] on hand,<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/kentucky-nba-roundup-john-calipari-hand-watch-former-players-charlotte/T382ZR28ng1hOxLgNivpKK/]{{dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref> Monk scored 25 points in a 126–121 victory against the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974856|title=Walker, Monk lead Hornets past Bucks 126–121|work=ESPN.com|access-date=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
On June 22, 2017, Monk was selected with the eleventh overall pick in the [[2017 NBA draft]] by the [[Charlotte Hornets]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Polacek |first=Scott |date=June 22, 2017 |title=Malik Monk slips to Hornets at No.11 Overall in 2017 NBA Draft |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2703996-malik-monk-slips-to-hornets-at-no-11-overall-in-2017-nba-draft |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=bleacherreport.com}}</ref> On July 2, 2017, Monk signed his rookie-scale contract with the Hornets worth $15,726,047.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wash |first=Quinton |date=July 2, 2017 |title=Charlotte Hornets sign Malik Monk |url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/charlotte-hornets-sign-malik-monk |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=NBA.com}}</ref> Monk missed the entire [[2017 NBA Summer League]] due to an ankle injury. In his fourth game on October 25, 2017, Monk recorded 17 points, two steals and two assists in a 110–93 victory against the [[Denver Nuggets]]. On November 1, 2017, with Kentucky coach [[John Calipari]] on hand,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mussatto |first=Joe |date=October 26, 2017 |title=Kentucky NBA roundup: John Calipari on hand to watch former players in Charlotte |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/kentucky-nba-roundup-john-calipari-hand-watch-former-players-charlotte/T382ZR28ng1hOxLgNivpKK/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20200627023442/https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/kentucky-nba-roundup-john-calipari-hand-watch-former-players-charlotte/T382ZR28ng1hOxLgNivpKK/ |archive-date=2020-06-27 |access-date=2024-12-24 |work=ajc |language=en}}</ref> Monk scored 25 points in a 126–121 victory against the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{cite web |date=November 2, 2017 |title=Walker, Monk lead Hornets past Bucks 126–121 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974856 |access-date=November 2, 2017 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref>


During his rookie season, Monk was assigned to the Hornets' [[NBA G League]] affiliate, the [[Greensboro Swarm]], for one game. He scored 25 points, collected eight rebounds and recorded four assists in a December 26, 2017 game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hornets Recall Malik Monk From Greensboro Swarm|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/hornets-recall-malik-monk-greensboro-swarm|date=December 27, 2017|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> On February 26, 2020, Monk was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA's substance use policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/26/hornets-malik-monk-suspended-violating-anti-drug-program|title = Hornets guard Malik Monk suspended for violating Anti-Drug Program|website=NBA.com}}</ref> Before the suspension, Monk was averaging 10.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was reinstated on June 8, after it was determined he was in compliance with the anti-drug program.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hornets' Malik Monk reinstated from suspension for violating anti-drug program |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29282666 |work=[[ESPN]] |access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref> On February 1, 2021, Monk scored a then-career-high 36 points in a 129–121 overtime win over the Heat.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Monk runs wild, scores 36 as Hornets top Heat 129–121 in OT|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267474|access-date=February 2, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>
During his rookie season, Monk was assigned to the Hornets' [[NBA G League]] affiliate, the [[Greensboro Swarm]], for one game. He scored 25 points, collected eight rebounds and recorded four assists in a December 26, 2017 game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hornets Recall Malik Monk From Greensboro Swarm|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/hornets-recall-malik-monk-greensboro-swarm|date=December 27, 2017|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> On February 26, 2020, Monk was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA's substance use policy.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 27, 2020 |title=Hornets guard Malik Monk suspended for violating Anti-Drug Program |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/26/hornets-malik-monk-suspended-violating-anti-drug-program |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> Before the suspension, Monk was averaging 10.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was reinstated on June 8, after it was determined he was in compliance with the anti-drug program.<ref>{{cite news |date=June 8, 2020 |others=Contributed by Tim Bontemps |title=Hornets' Malik Monk reinstated from suspension for violating anti-drug program |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29282666 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> On February 1, 2021, Monk scored a then-career-high 36 points in a 129–121 overtime win over the Heat.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Monk runs wild, scores 36 as Hornets top Heat 129–121 in OT|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267474|access-date=February 2, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)===
===Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)===
On August 6, 2021, Monk signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on a trade exception salary deal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lakers Sign Malik Monk |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-malik-monk|website=NBA.com |access-date=August 6, 2021 |date=August 6, 2021}}</ref> On April 10, 2022, Monk put up a then-career-high 41 points in a 146–141 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/04/11/reaves-monk-lead-lakers-past-nuggets-146-141-in-ot/50054629/|title=Reaves, Monk lead Lakers past Nuggets 146-141 in OT|website=USA Today|agency=Associated Press|date=April 10, 2022|access-date=April 10, 2022}}</ref>
On August 6, 2021, Monk signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on a trade-exception salary deal.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wong |first=S. |date=August 6, 2021 |title=Lakers Sign Malik Monk |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-malik-monk |access-date=August 6, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On April 10, 2022, Monk put up a then-career-high 41 points in a 146–141 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Michael |date=April 10, 2022 |title=Reaves, Monk lead Lakers past Nuggets 146-141 in OT |url=https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-lakers-denver-nuggets-nba-sports-nikola-jokic-cbdc9bfe0a52e1616cfb8ca168b27dbc |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=Associated Press}}</ref>


===Sacramento Kings (2022–present)===
===Sacramento Kings (2022–present)===
On July 6, 2022, Monk signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the [[Sacramento Kings]] reuniting with his former college teammate [[De'Aaron Fox]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings sign Malik Monk |url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-malik-monk|website=NBA.com |date=July 6, 2022|access-date=July 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Agent: Malik Monk signing two-year, $19 million deal with Sacramento Kings |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34175270 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=ESPN|date=June 30, 2022 }}</ref> On February 24, 2023, Monk put up a career-high 45 points in a 176–175 double-overtime win over the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], the [[List of highest-scoring NBA games|second-highest-scoring game in NBA history]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-kawhi-leonard-clippers-kings-make-all-sorts-of-history-in-insane-176-175-battle|title=Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, Kings make all sorts of history in insane 176-175 battle|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=February 24, 2023|access-date=February 24, 2023}}</ref> In Game 1 of the Kings' first round playoff series against the [[Golden State Warriors]], Monk put up 32 points on perfect 14-of-14 shooting from the free throw line in a 126–123 win. He also tied [[Ed Macauley]]'s record for the most free throws made without a miss in a playoff debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-malik-monks-ft-dagger-matches-playoff-record|title=Malik Monk’s FT dagger matches playoff record not seen in 66 years|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=April 15, 2023|access-date=April 15, 2023}}</ref>
On July 6, 2022, Monk signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the [[Sacramento Kings]] reuniting with his former college teammate [[De'Aaron Fox]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings sign Malik Monk|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-malik-monk|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2022|access-date=July 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Agent: Malik Monk signing two-year, $19 million deal with Sacramento Kings|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34175270|website=ESPN|date=June 30, 2022|access-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref> On February 24, 2023, Monk scored a career-high 45 points in a 176–175 double-overtime win over the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], the [[List of highest-scoring NBA games|second-highest-scoring game in NBA history]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Angelo|last=Guinhawa|title=Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, Kings make all sorts of history in insane 176-175 battle|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-kawhi-leonard-clippers-kings-make-all-sorts-of-history-in-insane-176-175-battle|website=ClutchPoints.com|date=February 24, 2023|access-date=February 24, 2023}}</ref> In game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against the [[Golden State Warriors]], Monk scored 32 points on perfect 14-of-14 shooting from the free throw line in a 126–123 win. He also tied [[Ed Macauley]]'s record for the most free throws made without a miss in a playoff debut.<ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Yapkowitz|title=Malik Monk’s FT dagger matches playoff record not seen in 66 years|url=https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-malik-monks-ft-dagger-matches-playoff-record|website=ClutchPoints.com|date=April 15, 2023|access-date=April 15, 2023}}</ref>

On July 6, 2024, Monk re-signed with the Kings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sacramento Kings Re-Sign Malik Monk|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/sacramento-kings-re-sign-malik-monk|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref> Monk signed a four-year contract worth $78 million. It was a max allowed contract by the Kings incentivized with a player option in the fourth year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slater |first=Anthony |last2=Amick |first2=Sam |last3=Puleo |first3=Mark |name-list-style=and |title=Why Malik Monk and the Kings quickly agreed to a new deal before free agency |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580216/2024/06/20/malik-monk-contract-kings/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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| 63 || 0 || 13.6 || .360 || .342 || .842 || 1.0 || 1.4 || .3 || .1 || 6.7
| 63 || 0 || 13.5 || .360 || .342 || .842 || 1.0 || 1.4 || .3 || .1 || 6.7
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| 76 || '''37''' || '''28.1''' || '''.473''' || .391 || .795 || '''3.4''' || 2.9 || '''.8''' || '''.4''' || '''13.8'''
| 76 || '''37''' || '''28.1''' || '''.473''' || .391 || .795 || '''3.4''' || 2.9 || '''.8''' || .4 || 13.8
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022–23 Sacramento Kings season|Sacramento]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022–23 Sacramento Kings season|Sacramento]]
| '''77''' || 0 || 22.3 || .448 || .359 || '''.889''' || 2.6 || '''3.9''' || .6 || .3 || 13.5
| '''77''' || 0 || 22.3 || .448 || .359 || '''.889''' || 2.6 || 3.9 || .6 || .3 || 13.5
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 Sacramento Kings season|Sacramento]]
| 72 || 0 || 26.0 || .443 || .350 || .829 || 2.9 || '''5.1''' || .6 || '''.5''' || '''15.4'''
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 386 || 38 || 20.8 || .430 || .356 || .849 || 2.4 || 2.4 || .5 || .3 || 10.9
| 458 || 38 || 21.6 || .433 || .355 || .844 || 2.5 || 2.8 || .6 || .3 || 11.6
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Monk was born to Jackie Monk and Michael Scales and is the younger brother of former Arkansas All-SEC [[wide receiver]] [[Marcus Monk]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/nov/20/does-marcus-monk-owe-arkansas-anything/ | title=Does Marcus Monk owe Arkansas anything? | publisher=WholeHogSports | date=November 20, 2015 | access-date=June 29, 2016 | author=Shupe, Andy| newspaper=Wholehogsports.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=682|title=Malik Monk Kentucky bio|work=www.ukathletics.com|access-date=July 14, 2019}}</ref>
Monk was born in [[Jonesboro, Arkansas]] to Jackie Monk and Michael Scales<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Malik Monk Kentucky bio |url=https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/season/2016-17/player/malik-monk/ |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=ukathletics.com}}</ref> and is the younger brother of former Arkansas All-SEC [[wide receiver]] [[Marcus Monk]].<ref name=":2"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Demirel |first=Evin |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Does Marcus Monk owe Arkansas anything? |url=https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/nov/20/does-marcus-monk-owe-arkansas-anything/ |access-date=December 24, 2024 |newspaper=Wholehogsports.com |publisher=WholeHogSports}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of people banned or suspended by the NBA]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:10, 6 January 2025

Malik Monk
Monk with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022
No. 0 – Sacramento Kings
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-02-04) February 4, 1998 (age 26)
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKentucky (2016–2017)
NBA draft2017: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2021Charlotte Hornets
2017→ Greensboro Swarm
2021–2022Los Angeles Lakers
2022–presentSacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Malik Ahmad Monk (born February 4, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors in 2017. Monk was selected in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets with the 11th overall pick. He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Early life

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Monk dunking the basketball at the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

Monk attended East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, Arkansas for his freshman year. As a freshman, he averaged 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while leading them to a 25–8 overall record and an appearance in the Class 2A state championship game. After his freshman season, Monk transferred to Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas.[1] In his junior year, he averaged 26.9 points per game. In the spring and summer of 2015, Monk competed for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team, Arkansas Wings Elite, in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) where he averaged 19.7 points per game.[2] He then competed on the 2015 Nike Global Challenge for the East team, where he averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in addition to earning tournament MVP honors.[3] On November 18, 2015, Monk committed to Kentucky, choosing them over Arkansas.[4][5] As a senior, he averaged 28.6 points per game, 4.4 assists per game and 7.6 rebounds per game.[6] In January 2016, Monk played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic where he earned Co-MVP honors alongside former Kentucky teammate and NBA player De'Aaron Fox.[7][8]

Monk was a consensus five-star prospect and considered as one of the best players in the 2016 class by the four main recruiting services: Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports.[9][10][11][12] Monk was ranked as the No.9 overall recruit and No.1 shooting guard in the 2016 high school class.[13][14][15]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Malik Monk
SG 		Lepanto, AR Bentonville 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 18, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:5/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 13   Rivals: 9  ESPN: 9
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kentucky 2016 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  • "2016 Kentucky Basketball Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.

College career

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Monk in Kentucky's 2016 Blue-White scrimmage

On November 18, 2015, Monk tweeted that he would be attending the University of Kentucky.[5]

On December 17, 2016, Monk set a University of Kentucky freshman scoring record with 47 points in a win over North Carolina.[16] Twelve days later, he scored 34 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting in a 99–76 win over Ole Miss.[17] On January 21, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 85–69 win over South Carolina.[18] On January 31, 2017, he scored 37 points against Georgia.[19] On February 25, 2017, Monk tallied 33 points in a 76–66 victory over Florida.[20] On February 28, 2017, Monk scored 27 points in a 73–67 win over Vanderbilt.[21] At the end of his freshman season, Monk was named SEC Player and Freshman of the Year, while also being named to both First-team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman team.[22]

At the conclusion of his freshman season, Monk announced that he would forgo his final three years of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA draft where he was projected as a first-round selection.[23] Less than 24 hours after teammate De'Aaron Fox announced his intentions to declare for the draft Monk also announced he was declaring for the draft. Stating, "After taking some time with my family and reflecting on this season, I have decided to enter my name into the 2017 NBA draft."[23]

Professional career

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Charlotte Hornets (2017–2021)

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Monk with the Hornets in 2018

On June 22, 2017, Monk was selected with the eleventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.[24] On July 2, 2017, Monk signed his rookie-scale contract with the Hornets worth $15,726,047.[25] Monk missed the entire 2017 NBA Summer League due to an ankle injury. In his fourth game on October 25, 2017, Monk recorded 17 points, two steals and two assists in a 110–93 victory against the Denver Nuggets. On November 1, 2017, with Kentucky coach John Calipari on hand,[26] Monk scored 25 points in a 126–121 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.[27]

During his rookie season, Monk was assigned to the Hornets' NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for one game. He scored 25 points, collected eight rebounds and recorded four assists in a December 26, 2017 game.[28] On February 26, 2020, Monk was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA's substance use policy.[29] Before the suspension, Monk was averaging 10.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was reinstated on June 8, after it was determined he was in compliance with the anti-drug program.[30] On February 1, 2021, Monk scored a then-career-high 36 points in a 129–121 overtime win over the Heat.[31]

Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)

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On August 6, 2021, Monk signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a trade-exception salary deal.[32] On April 10, 2022, Monk put up a then-career-high 41 points in a 146–141 win over the Denver Nuggets.[33]

Sacramento Kings (2022–present)

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On July 6, 2022, Monk signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Sacramento Kings reuniting with his former college teammate De'Aaron Fox.[34][35] On February 24, 2023, Monk scored a career-high 45 points in a 176–175 double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history.[36] In game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Monk scored 32 points on perfect 14-of-14 shooting from the free throw line in a 126–123 win. He also tied Ed Macauley's record for the most free throws made without a miss in a playoff debut.[37]

On July 6, 2024, Monk re-signed with the Kings.[38] Monk signed a four-year contract worth $78 million. It was a max allowed contract by the Kings incentivized with a player option in the fourth year.[39]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Charlotte 63 0 13.5 .360 .342 .842 1.0 1.4 .3 .1 6.7
2018–19 Charlotte 73 0 17.2 .387 .330 .882 1.9 1.6 .5 .3 8.9
2019–20 Charlotte 55 1 21.3 .434 .284 .820 2.9 2.1 .5 .3 10.3
2020–21 Charlotte 42 0 20.9 .434 .401 .819 2.4 2.1 .5 .1 11.7
2021–22 L.A. Lakers 76 37 28.1 .473 .391 .795 3.4 2.9 .8 .4 13.8
2022–23 Sacramento 77 0 22.3 .448 .359 .889 2.6 3.9 .6 .3 13.5
2023–24 Sacramento 72 0 26.0 .443 .350 .829 2.9 5.1 .6 .5 15.4
Career 458 38 21.6 .433 .355 .844 2.5 2.8 .6 .3 11.6

Play-in

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021 Charlotte 1 0 19.1 .500 .600 – 1.0 2.0 .0 .0 13.0
Career 1 0 19.1 .500 .600 – 1.0 2.0 .0 .0 13.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 Sacramento 7 0 29.3 .409 .333 .898 5.4 3.6 .7 .4 19.0
Career 7 0 29.3 .409 .333 .898 5.4 3.6 .7 .4 19.0

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Kentucky 38 37 32.1 .450 .397 .822 2.5 2.3 .9 .5 19.8

Personal life

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Monk was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Jackie Monk and Michael Scales[40] and is the younger brother of former Arkansas All-SEC wide receiver Marcus Monk.[40][41]

See also

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References

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  25. ^ Wash, Quinton (July 2, 2017). "Charlotte Hornets sign Malik Monk". NBA.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
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