Dmytro Skapintsev

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Dmytro Skapintsev
No. 14–Maine Celtics
Position Center / Power forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 26)
Cherkasy, Ukraine
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2021 Cherkaski Mavpy
2021–2022 Kyiv-Basket
2022 Pieno žvaigždės
2022–2024 Westchester Knicks
2023–2024 New York Knicks
2024–present Maine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
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Dmytro Skapintsev (born 12 May 1998) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League.

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Professional career

Early career (2015–2022)

Skapintsev's professional career began with his hometown team, Cherkaski Mavpy, where he played six years. [1] In 2019, he joined the Cal State Northridge Matadors. [2] He spent a few months with the team but never appeared in a game. [3]

In 2021, Skapintsev moved to Kyiv-Basket, and would remain with the team through the beginning of 2022. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine shut down the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague season, Skapintsev played out the rest of the year with Pieno žvaigždės.

New York / Westchester Knicks (2022–2024)

On 23 October 2022, Skapintsev signed with the Westchester Knicks, playing out the 2022–23 season with the team. [4]

In July 2023, Skapintsev joined the New York Knicks for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on 3 August, he signed with New York. [5] However, he was waived on 15 September [6] and on 9 November, he was named to the Westchester Knicks opening night roster. [7]

On 23 December 2023 Skapintsev signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, [8] making his NBA debut that night in a 130–111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. [9] However, he was waived on 1 January 2024 [10] and two days later, he rejoined Westchester. [11]

Maine Celtics (2024–present)

On 17 September 2024, Skapintsev signed with the Boston Celtics, [12] but was waived on 16 October. [13] On 26 October, he joined the Maine Celtics. [14]

National team career

Skapintsev was included in Ukraine's 2022 EuroBasket roster. He played in two of Ukraine's five group stage games, and did not play in their Round of 16 loss to Poland. [15]

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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 New York 201.1.000––.0.0.0.0.0
Career201.1.000––.0.0.0.0.0

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References

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  2. ↑ "A New Era is Underway in Men's Basketball". Daily Sundial. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. ↑ Vorkunov, Mike (29 December 2023). "From Ukraine, to the G League, to the NBA, how Dmytro Skapintsev is making the most of his moment". The Athletic. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Knicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Exhibit 10 Contract". NBA.com. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  6. ↑ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (15 September 2023). "Knicks Waive Dmytro Skapintsev" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 September 2023– via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster". NBA.com. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  8. ↑ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (23 December 2023). ".@nyknicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Two-Way Contract" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 January 2024– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas". ESPN.com. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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  11. ↑ Westchester Knicks [@wcknicks] (3 January 2024). "Dmytro Skapintsev returns to the Westchester Knicks as a returning rights player" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 January 2024– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Adams, Luke (17 September 2024). "Celtics Sign Dmytro Skapintsev To Exhibit 10 Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
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  14. ↑ Martin, Spencer (26 October 2024). "Celtics Select Three In G League Draft". NBA.com. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
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