Brevin Knight
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| Position | Point guard |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Team | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Jersey | #22 |
| Born | November 8, 1975 Livingston, New Jersey |
| Nationality | USA |
| High school | Seton Hall Prep |
| College | Stanford |
| Draft | 16th overall, 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Pro career | 1997–present |
| Former teams | Cleveland Cavaliers (1997-2000) Atlanta Hawks (2000) Memphis Grizzlies (2000-2003) Phoenix Suns (2003) Washington Wizards (2003-2004) Milwaukee Bucks (2004) Charlotte Bobcats (2004-2007) |
| Official profile | Info Page |
Brevin Knight (born November 8, 1975 in Livingston, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player at the point guard position in the NBA, currently signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.[1] He is 5'10" (178 cm) and 170 lb (77 kg).
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[edit] High school career
Knight attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, leading its basketball team to New Jersey state championships along with Jason Hart, Matthew Mcalinden, and Shawn White his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was named to the Newark Star-Ledger's All-State First Team. He was lightly recruited out of high school and became a late signee to Stanford University.
[edit] College career
Knight had a successful college career at Stanford, where he is the all-time leader in assists (780) and steals (298) and third all-time in scoring (1,714). He was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 16th pick in the 1997 NBA Draft.
[edit] NBA Career
In his rookie season, Knight led the NBA in steals per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. After disappointing play following his rookie season, he was traded throughout the NBA. He has played for the Cavaliers, the Atlanta Hawks, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Bobcats, averaging 7.6 points and 6.5 assists per game in his career.
The Bobcats received Knight through their 2004 expansion draft. He was one of the best players on the team during the 2004-05 NBA season, averaging 10.1 points, 9 assists, and 1.98 steals per game as the Bobcats went 18-64. Knight finished second in assists per game in the league, behind MVP Steve Nash. He was waived by the Bobcats on June 29, 2007 after spending the last three seasons with them.[2] On August 13, 2007, he signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b CLIPPERS: Clippers Strengthen Backcourt, Sign Guard Brevin Knight
- ^ BOBCATS: Bobcats Waive Brevin Knight
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