The 6-foot-3 shooting guard, Malik Monk was drafted as the 11th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2017 NBA Draft. Since being drafted, Monk has been instrumental from the bench for multiple franchises and has made over 450 regular season appearances but with only 38 starts as of October 2024. He has played for the Hornets, LA Lakers and the Sacramento Kings and will be heading into his third season with the Kings after he was re-signed by the franchise in the free-agency market.
Monk made an instant impact after he joined as a free agent in July 2022 and averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while finishing top-5 in the 2023 Sixth-Man of the Year race and 11th in the Most Improved Player race. In the 2023-24 season, Monk averaged a career-high in points and assists per game while finishing second in the 2024 Sixth-Man of the Year race. He averaged 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game and led the league in points scored from the bench. He also led the league in assists made from the bench with 370 dimes and made the fourth-most three-pointers from the bench.
What is Malik Monk's nationality?
Malik Monk holds American Nationality and is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA as of October 2024.
Malik Monk's Birthplace
Malik Monk was born on February 4, 1998, in Jonesboro, Arkansas in the United States of America.
Malik Monk's Hometown
Malik Monk's hometown is Jonesboro, Arkansas.
FAQs on Malik Monk Nationality
A. Malik Monk stands tall at 6-foot-3 inches.
A. Malik Monk plays as a shooting-guard.
A. Malik Monk averaged 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game in the 2023-24 NBA season.
A. Malik Monk led the league with 1110 points scored and 370 assists made made from the bench in the 2023-24 NBA season.
