Louis King (basketball)

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Louis King
Louis King Drive.jpg
King in 2019
No. 24–Fujian Sturgeons
Position Small forward
League CBA
Personal information
Born (1999-04-06) April 6, 1999 (age 25)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College Oregon (2018–2019)
NBA draft 2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020 Detroit Pistons
2019–2020→Grand Rapids Drive
2021 Westchester Knicks
2021–2022 Sacramento Kings
2021–2022 →Stockton Kings
2022 Westchester Knicks
2022 Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2022–2023 Philadelphia 76ers
2022–2023 →Delaware Blue Coats
2023–2024 South Bay Lakers
2024 Mexico City Capitanes
2024 Criollos de Caguas
2024 Mexico City Capitanes
2024–present Fujian Sturgeons
Career highlights and awards
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Stats at Basketball Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
FIBA U19 World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 Egypt National team

Louis D'ajon King (born April 6, 1999 [1] ) is an American professional basketball player for the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.

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High school career

King in 2017 Louis King.jpg
King in 2017

Born in Secaucus, New Jersey as one of eight children, [2] [3] King attended Roselle Catholic High School for his freshman year and Pope John XXIII Regional High School as a sophomore, before transferring to Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City, New Jersey mid-year, where he had to sit out for the remainder of the season. [4] At Hudson Catholic, he was teammates with Jahvon Quinerly. Prior to the 2017–18 season, he was named to the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award watch list. [5] During his senior year, he suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly after a dunk. [6] Despite a shortened season, King averaged 15.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. He was named to the 2018 McDonald's All-American team and invited to the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit, but was not able to participate due to the injury. [6] [7]

Recruiting

King was ranked among the top 25 prospects of the 2018 recruiting class by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He was also ranked as one of the top prospects in his state and at his position by all three scouting services.

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Louis King
SF 		Columbus, NJ Hudson Catholic (NJ)6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)198 lb (90 kg)Sep 21, 2017 
Star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 93
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 25   247Sports: 24   ESPN: 11
  • 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:

  • "Oregon 2018 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  • "2018 Oregon Ducks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

College career

On September 21, 2017, King verbally committed to playing college basketball at Oregon. [8] He picked Oregon over Kansas, Seton Hall, Purdue, and NC State. [9] He averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. His play was hampered however by hand and ankle injuries. Following the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft. [10]

Professional career

Detroit Pistons (2019–2020)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, King signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons. [11] On December 2, 2020, King signed a second two-way contract, [12] but was waived on December 14. [13]

Westchester Knicks (2021)

On December 17, 2020, King was signed by the New York Knicks, [14] and was then waived. [15]

On January 21, 2021, King signed as an affiliate player with the Westchester Knicks for the NBA G League season, [16] making his debut on February 10. [17] In 15 games, he averaged 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.2 minutes while shooting .456 from three, which ranked sixth overall in the league. [18]

Sacramento Kings (2021–2022)

On May 1, 2021, King signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. [18] On February 17, 2022, he was waived by the Kings. [19]

Return to Westchester (2022)

On February 25, 2022, King was reacquired by the Westchester Knicks. [20]

King joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2022 NBA Summer League. [21]

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2022)

On November 3, 2022, King was named to the opening night roster for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. [22] [23]

Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)

On December 26, 2022, King signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, splitting time with their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, [24] eventually helping Delaware win a title. [25]

South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)

On October 18, 2023, King signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, [26] but was waived the next day. [27] On October 28, he joined the South Bay Lakers. [28]

Mexico City Capitanes (2024)

On March 1, 2024, King was acquired by the Mexico City Capitanes in exchange of a 2025 first-round pick. [29] [30]

Criollos de Caguas (2024)

On March 27, 2024, King signed with the Criollos de Caguas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. [31]

Return to Mexico City (2024)

On October 28, 2024, King signed with the Mexico City Capitanes. [32] However, he left the team on December 20 after playing in 14 games. [33]

Fujian Sturgeons (2024–present)

On December 20, 2024, King signed with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association. [34]

National team career

King represented the United States at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. He averaged 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during the tournament, helping the team win the bronze medal. [1]

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
2019–20 Detroit 1006.2.381.364.0001.0.5.2.02.0
2020–21 Sacramento 6114.2.500.3641.0003.41.51.2.57.3
2021–22 Sacramento 10010.4.319.296.7001.2.9.2.14.5
2022–23 Philadelphia 1029.0.615.500.0004.02.01.0.020.0
Career27110.4.417.351.6501.6.9.4.14.8

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Oregon 312830.4.435.386.7855.51.3.9.213.5

Personal life

Louis' parents are Louis and Ativea King. He went to Northern Burlington Middle School in Columbus, New Jersey for both years where he dominated the school basketball team. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2017 FIBA U19 World Cup Stats". FIBA.basketball. FIBA. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  2. ↑ Louis King - USA Basketball Archived 2018-09-07 at the Wayback Machine . Accessed September 6, 2018. "Birthplace: Secaucus, New Jersey; Parents: Ativea & Louis King; Siblings: 7"
  3. 1 2 "Oregon Ducks Bio". Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ Sigel, Ben. "Louis King enrolls at Hudson Catholic" Archived 2018-09-07 at the Wayback Machine , 247Sports.com, February 9, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2018. "Today, Schneider is reporting that King has enrolled at Hudson Catholic (NJ), but will sit out the remainder of the 2015-16 season.... He spent his freshman year at Roselle Catholic before transferring to Pope John for his sophomore season. King is going on his third school in as many years."
  5. ↑ "2017 Naismith Boys' High School Watch List Announced". naismithtrophy.com. November 14, 2017. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Zagoria, Adam (March 28, 2018). "Future Ducks Bol & King Anxious To Return After Missing All-American Game". flohoops.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ Prehm, Matt (March 28, 2018). "Bol Bol and Louis King dealing with injuries". CBS Sports . Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  8. ↑ Wells, Adam (September 21, 2017). "5-Star SF Prospect Louis King Commits to Oregon over Kansas, Others". bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
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  27. ↑ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (October 19, 2023). "The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Quinndary Weatherspoon. Additionally, the Lakers have requested waivers on forward Louis King" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023– via Twitter.
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  29. ↑ "South Bay Lakers Acquire 2025 First Round Pick". NBA.com. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  30. ↑ CAPITANES [@CapitanesCDMX] (March 3, 2024). "Comunicado Oficial: Capitanes de la Ciudad de México anuncia la incorporación de Louis King a su roster por lo que resta de la temporada 23-24. #SomosCapitanes" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved March 3, 2024– via Twitter.
  31. ↑ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (March 27, 2024). "#BSNPR OFICIAL: El delantero Louis King es el tercer refuerzo de los Criollos de Caguas para la temporada 2024. King mide 6'7 y viene de promediar 15.9 PPJ, 5.5 RPJ y 3.1 APJ con los Capitanes de Ciudad de México en la G League" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved March 27, 2024– via Twitter.
  32. ↑ Capitanes CDMX [@CapitanesCDMX] (October 28, 2024). "Presentando roster para nuestro Training Camp 2024 ⬇️ #EstoEsCapitanes" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved October 29, 2024– via Twitter.
  33. ↑ Capitanes CDMX [@CapitanesCDMX] (December 20, 2024). "¡Muchas gracias por haber defendido con orgullo nuestros colores, Lou! 💛🫡 Te deseamos el mayor de los éxitos en tu próximo reto" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved December 20, 2024– via Twitter.
  34. ↑ "【官宣∣欢迎路易斯·金加入福建SBS浔兴大家庭】 福建SBS浔兴篮球俱乐部已与外籍球员路易斯·金 (Louis King) 完成签约, 并已通过CBA公司审核公示, 将代表福建晋江文旅男篮开始征战本赛季CBA联赛。路易斯·金 (Louis King), 1999年4月6日出生于美国, 身高201cm, 体重93kg, 场上司职前锋。路易斯金在2019年NBA选秀落选后，先后效力过活塞、国王、76人等NBA球队。2021年路易斯·金代表国王参加NBA夏季联赛并夺得冠军，个人荣膺总决赛MVP殊荣。 2024年3月，路易斯·金代表Criollos de Caguas 俱乐部征战波多黎各 BSN 联赛32场，场均上场33.3分钟能够砍下18.6分5.9篮板2.7助攻，并两次获选联赛周最佳球员。 希望路易斯·金在比赛中能充分发挥自己的技术特点，帮助福建晋江文旅男篮在本赛季之后的比赛中取得更好的成绩。 #cba##福建男篮[超话]#福建男篮超话". Weibo.com (in Chinese). December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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