Brandon Knight is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the NBA. He was born on December 2, 1991, in Miami, Florida, and attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, where he played high school basketball.
Knight played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he was a standout player. He was named to the All-SEC First Team and was a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award during his freshman year. He helped lead the Wildcats to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to the University of Connecticut.
After his freshman year, Knight declared for the NBA draft and was selected eighth overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2011. He played for the Pistons for two seasons before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013.
Knight had a breakout season with the Bucks in 2014-15, averaging 17.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week twice during the season and was a finalist for the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
In 2015, Knight was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played for three seasons. He had a solid first season with the Suns, averaging 19.6 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. However, injuries limited his playing time in the following two seasons, and he was eventually traded to the Houston Rockets in 2018.
Knight played for the Rockets for one season before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019. He played for the Cavaliers for two seasons before being waived in 2021.
Throughout his career, Knight has been known for his scoring ability and his ability to hit clutch shots. He has also been a solid playmaker and has shown the ability to create for his teammates. However, injuries have been a recurring issue for Knight, and they have limited his playing time and effectiveness in recent years.
Despite his injury issues, Knight remains a talented player who has the potential to contribute to any team he plays for. He has shown that he can be a valuable scorer and playmaker when healthy, and he will likely continue to be a sought-after player in the NBA.
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