Arrived at maturity among Kingswith 15.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds on average coming off the bench (44% shooting, 35% 3-point shooting and 83% free throws), Malik Monk is clear about his summer intentions: to return to California.
“ I feel comfortable in Sacramento » he confides, to Hoopshype. “ I would love to come back and play here, that’s for sure. I've been here for two years, I've made friends with everyone, even the staff and management, so I would love to come back here. »
Big favorite for the Sixth Man Of The Year?
Sacramento, city where Malik Monk flourishes humanly and where he has above all established himself as one of the best replacements in the league. To the point of establishing itself as THE favorite for the title of Sixth Man of the Year 2024, after his generally less successful stints with the Hornets then the Lakers.
“ [Je suis] number one, 1000% » he answers correctly, when asked where he stands in the race. “ I think I already was last season, at least I hoped so. But I think I should win it this season, for sure. I have the feeling that no one does what I do for the team coming off the bench. Not only to score but also to facilitate the game and defend, more than ever before. I think I'll bring everything I need off the bench and I should definitely win [le trophée]. »
The fact remains that Naz Reid, Norman Powell, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bobby Portis also have arguments to put forward to deprive Malik Monk of this title, which “ should not be debated » according to his coach, Mike Brown. While De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis don't think any less of it either.
Sacramento has no room for error…
But what matters most to the Kings as a whole is knowing the future of their locked back in California, while the next few days (or even weeks) will help to further realize his importance, since he will be out until May because of his knee.
“ It's just that simple to see how important Malik is to our organization » declares in this sense Mike Brown “ He is adored by his teammates, the organization and the city. Hoping that his free agency does not last too long and that he is a King in the long term…”
“ We better keep it » warns for his part Domantas Sabonis, who doesn't care much about money matters. “ There's no excuse and I'll talk to Monte [McNair, le GM] and Vivek [Ranadive, le propriétaire]. We must keep it, it is an important part of our future. »
| Malik Monk | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | CHA | 63 | 14 | 36.0 | 34.2 | 84.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 6.7 |
| 2018-19 | CHA | 73 | 17 | 38.7 | 33.0 | 88.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 2019-20 | CHA | 55 | 21 | 43.4 | 28.4 | 82.0 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 10.3 |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 42 | 21 | 43.4 | 40.1 | 81.9 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 11.7 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 76 | 28 | 47.3 | 39.1 | 79.5 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 13.8 |
| 2022-23 | BAG | 77 | 22 | 44.8 | 35.9 | 88.9 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 13.5 |
| 2023-24 | BAG | 72 | 26 | 44.3 | 35.0 | 82.9 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 15.4 |
| Total | 458 | 22 | 43.3 | 35.5 | 84.4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 11.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
