Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, commonly known by his initials KCP, was born on February 18, 1993, in Thomaston, Georgia. He is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA as of November 2024. With a height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) and weighing 204 pounds (93 kilograms), Caldwell-Pope takes on roles as shooting guard and small forward. He started his basketball journey at Greenville High School, where he earned recognition as a McDonald's All-American before committing to play at the University of Georgia for college basketball. During his sophomore season there, he was honored as the SEC Player of the Year and achieved first-team All-SEC status.
In the 2013 NBA Draft, he was picked eighth overall by the Detroit Pistons. Throughout his career in professional basketball, he has also played for teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets. Notably, he won NBA championships with the Lakers in 2020 and in 2023 with the Denver Nuggets.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s Injury
Since his NBA debut in 2013, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has experienced several injuries that have impacted his playing time. Despite these setbacks, he has recovered from the injuries and continues to play in the league.
As per Spotrac, these are all the injuries Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has faced as of November 17, 2024,
| Date of Injury | Injury Name | Description |
| February 14, 2024 - March 4, 2024 | Hamstring | Kentavious suffered a hamstring injury, missing 1 game. |
| February 8, 2024 - February 11, 2024 | Hamstring | Another hamstring injury sidelined him for 2 games. |
| December 14, 2023 - December 17, 2023 | Concussion | He experienced a concussion, missing 2 games. |
| February 5, 2023 - February 6, 2023 | Ankle | He injured his ankle, missing 1 game. |
| January 25, 2023 - January 27, 2023 | Wrist | Caldwell-Pope missed 1 game due to a wrist injury. |
| October 28, 2022 - October 29, 2022 | Ankle | Another ankle injury caused him to miss 1 game. |
| December 23, 2021 - December 29, 2021 | Health Protocols | Caldwell-Pope missed 3 games due to health protocols. |
| April 24, 2021 - April 25, 2021 | Ankle | An ankle injury sidelined him for 1 game. |
| January 3, 2021 - January 9, 2021 | Ankle | A serious ankle injury caused him to miss 4 games. |
| January 19, 2018 - January 22, 2018 | Achilles | Caldwell-Pope suffered an Achilles injury, missing 2 games. |
| January 13, 2017 - January 22, 2017 | Shoulder | A shoulder injury kept him out for 4 games. |
| December 11, 2016 - December 13, 2016 | Knee | Caldwell-Pope missed 1 game due to a knee injury. |
| February 4, 2016 - February 10, 2016 | Abdominal | Caldwell-Pope suffered an abdominal issue during a game. |
Major injuries Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sustained in the NBA
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has sustained some major injuries throughout his NBA career, including ankle and shoulder injuries. These injuries have sidelined him for several days during his time in the league.
Shoulder (January 2017)
As per Piston Powered, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suffered a Grade II rotator cuff strain in his left shoulder during a game against the Golden State Warriors on January 12th. The injury occurred when Caldwell-Pope jammed his shoulder coming off a screen early in the first quarter. He played just four minutes before leaving the game and did not return.
An MRI confirmed the strain, and Caldwell-Pope was ruled out. From January 13, 2017, to January 22, 2017, he missed 4 games. According to Basketball Reference, he returned to play on January 23, 2017, in a match against the Sacramento Kings.
Ankle (January 2021)
In January 2021, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suffered a mild left ankle sprain during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 1, 2024, as per the NBA.
The injury occurred when Caldwell-Pope came down awkwardly on his ankle after a drive to the rim in the third quarter. He was immediately taken out of the game and did not return.
An MRI confirmed the sprain, and Caldwell-Pope was expected to miss a few games. He quickly returned to play after missing 4 games for the Los Angeles Lakers. After the injury, he returned to play against the Houston Rockets on January 10, 2021, as per Basketball Reference.
FAQs on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs at the University of Georgia.
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets.
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope plays as a shooting guard and small forward.
A. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 and with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
