Damyean Dotson

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Damyean Dotson
Damyean Dotson 2021.jpg
Dotson with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021
No. 2–Petkim Spor
Position Shooting guard
League Basketbol Süper Ligi
Champions League
Personal information
Born (1994-05-06) May 6, 1994 (age 30)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school Yates (Houston, Texas)
College
NBA draft 2017: 2nd round, 44th overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2020 New York Knicks
2017–2018 →Westchester Knicks
2020–2021 Cleveland Cavaliers
2021–2022 Austin Spurs
2021–2022 New York Knicks
2022–2023 Gaziantep Basketbol
2023–2024 Ningbo Rockets
2024 Nanjing Monkey Kings
2024–present Petkim Spor
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-AAC (2017)
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Damyean Da'Kethe Dotson (born May 6, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Petkim Spor of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the Champions League. 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.

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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)

Dotson with the New York Knicks in 2018 Damyean Dotson (cropped).jpg
Dotson with the New York Knicks in 2018

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. [13] [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]

Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings (2024)

On September 20, 2024, Dotson signed with Nanjing Monkey Kings. He is the second foreign player on the roster as T. J. Leaf signed to the team earlier. [19]

Petkim Spor (2024–present)

On November 18, 2024, he signed with Petkim Spor of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL). [20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 New York 44210.8.447.324.6961.90.7.3.04.1
2018–19 New York 734027.5.415.368.7453.61.8.8.110.7
2019–20 New York 48017.4.414.362.6671.91.2.5.16.7
2020–21 Cleveland 46719.7.406.289.6672.02.0.3.16.7
2021–22 New York 2010.5.500.000—1.0.5.0.02.0
Career2134919.9.417.345.7112.51.5.5.17.5

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2012–13 Oregon 373627.9.439.329.7233.5.9.9.111.4
2013–14 Oregon 333323.8.438.313.8033.21.2.5.29.4
2015–16 Houston 323231.0.506.367.8336.81.3.7.213.9
2016–17 Houston 323234.3.470.443.8306.91.1.9.217.4
Career13413329.1.464.380.7965.01.1.8.212.9

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References

  1. ↑ "Damyean Dotson, Dominic Artis, Brandon Austin dismissed by Oregon Ducks". Pac–12 Networks. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ Braziller, Zach (September 16, 2017). "After heinous allegations, does Knicks rookie deserve this 2nd chance?". New York Post . Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  3. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (April 29, 2017). "UH guard Damyean Dotson invited to NBA combine". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Knicks Sign Damyean Dotson". NBA.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "2017–2018 New York Knicks Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  6. ↑ Busch, Alex (November 30, 2017). "Damyean Dotson Plays For Both Westchester and New York Knicks In Single Day". NBA.com.
  7. ↑ "Rookie Dotson scores 30, Knicks blow out Heat 122–98". ESPN.com. April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Cavaliers Sign Damyean Dotson to Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  9. ↑ Ridenour, Marla (September 10, 2021). "Cleveland Cavaliers sign Denzel Valentine to two-year deal, waive Damyean Dotson". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  10. ↑ Amico, Sam (October 14, 2021). "Spurs Sign Damyean Dotson, Jordan Burns". HoopsWire.com. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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  12. ↑ Austin Spurs [@austin_spurs] (October 27, 2021). "Our 2021–22 training camp roster is set!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2021– via Twitter.
  13. 1 2 "Knicks Sign Damyean Dotson to a 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  14. ↑ Joyce, Greg (December 20, 2021). "Knicks re-sign Damyean Dotson as COVID ravages roster". New York Post . Retrieved December 20, 2021.
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  20. ↑ @Petkimspor (November 18, 2024). "Ailemize hoş geldin, Damyean Dotson!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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