Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

ケンタビオス・コールドウェル＝ポープ　/　けんたびおす・こーるどうぇる＝ぽーぷ

American basketball player

February 18, 1993 (age 33)　・　Thomaston, Georgia, United States

Georgia
basketball player

My Take

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is one of those players who never gets enough credit until you actually watch him work. A Georgia kid who won SEC Player of the Year at the University of Georgia before going lottery in the 2013 draft, KCP carved out a long NBA career by being exactly what every contender needs: a reliable 3-and-D wing who makes winning plays without demanding the spotlight. His time with the Lakers — including that 2020 bubble championship ring — felt like his coming-out party as a trusted rotation piece for LeBron. He's not flashy, but he's consistent, tough, and has the kind of professional longevity that speaks for itself. Honestly, if your team has KCP, things are probably going to be alright.

Overview

Kentavious Tannell Caldwell-Pope ( ken-TAY-vee-əs; né Caldwell; born February 18, 1993), also known by his initials KCP, is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named a McDonald's All-American as one of the top high school basketball players in the class of 2011.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Name (Japanese): ケンタビオス・コールドウェル＝ポープ
Reading: けんたびおす・こーるどうぇる＝ぽーぷ
Born: February 18, 1993 (age 33)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Rooster
Origin: Thomaston, Georgia, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 198 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Greenville High School
University: University of Georgia

Awards & achievements

Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private