Malik Monk
Basketball player, NBA athlete
Born
February 4th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. Entered the NBA draft after his freshman year and was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 11th overall pick in 2017. Played as a shooting guard known for scoring ability and three-point shooting. Later signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021-2022 season. Contributed to the team's performance in the playoffs.
Selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2017 NBA Draft
Played significant role in the Los Angeles Lakers during 2021-2022 season
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