Kentavious Tannell Caldwell-Pope, popularly known as “KCP,” was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. The veteran shooting guard has won the NBA championship twice so far in his career.
Over 76 games with the Nuggets in the 2022/23 season, KCP averaged 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 46.2% from the field, including 42.3% from deep. He helped the Nuggets win their first ever championship in 2023. KCP is regarded by many as one of the best 3-and-D players in the league.
Along with 2023 Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, KCP will be gunning for another deep postseason run in 2024.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope NBA Journey
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made his NBA debut in the 2013/14 season. He has been around for 10 years and is presently in his 11th season in the NBA.
Who did KCP play for before the Nuggets?
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played for three different teams prior to joining the Nuggets in the 2022/23 season. This is a look at his performance with each of the three teams.
Detroit Pistons (2013-2017)
KCP made his NBA debut with the Pistons in the 2013/14 season. Throughout four seasons with the team he competed in 314 games. He averaged 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 40.5% from the field, including 33.4% from deep. He was released by the team in the 2017 offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers (2017-2021)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joined the Lakers in the 2017/18 season. In four seasons with them, he played 314 games, averaging 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He shot 43.6% from the field, including 37.8% from deep. He won the NBA championship for the first time in his career with the Lakers in 2020.
During the 2021 offseason, KCP was traded to the Washington Wizards in a deal involving Russell Westbrook.
Washington Wizards (2021-2022)
KCP stayed for only one season with the Wizards. He competed in 77 games, averaging 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He shot 43.5% from the field, including 39.0% from deep. During the 2022 offseason, he was traded to the Nuggets in return for Will Barton and Monte Morris.
How much does Kentavious Caldwell-Pope weigh?
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s weight is 92 kg, which is equal to 204 lbs.
FAQs
A. Born in Thomaston, Georgia, United States on February 18, 1993, Kentavious Caldwell - Pope is presently 30 years old.
A. Kentavious Caldwell - Pope won the NBA championship twice so far - in 2020 with the Lakers and in 2023 with the Nuggets.
A. KCP wears jersey #5 for the Nuggets. He wore #5 for the Pistons, #1 for the Lakers and #1 for the Wizards.
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope serves as a shooting guard for the Nuggets.
A. KCP averaged 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 76 games throughout the 2022/23 season.
