Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Kent Bazemore:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kenneth Lamont Bazemore Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 1, 1989
  • Hometown: Kelford, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore 24, 26, 20, and 9 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Bertie High School (Windsor, North Carolina)
  • College: Old Dominion University (2007–2012)
    • Lefty Driesell Award Winner (2011) for the nation’s top defensive player
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2012 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Golden State Warriors (2012–2014, 2020–2021)
      • Los Angeles Lakers (2014, 2021–2022)
      • Atlanta Hawks (2014–2019)
      • Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2020)
      • Sacramento Kings (2020)
    • G League:
      • Santa Cruz Warriors
  • Championship Rings: Kent Bazemore has not won any NBA championships.
  • Kids: Kent Bazemore has two children, a son and a daughter.
  • Siblings: Kent Bazemore has one brother, WyKevin Bazemore, who also played basketball at Winston-Salem State University.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kent Bazemore’s player archetype was a classic 3-and-D wing, an energetic perimeter role player who brought on-ball pressure, transition juice, and enough spot-up shooting to fit next to higher-usage scorers. Defensively, he worked as an aggressive wing stopper and disruptive helper, using his length, motor, and lateral quickness to bother ball-handlers, jump passing lanes, and defend either guard spot while also spending time on small forwards. Offensively, Bazemore was most useful as a floor spacer, straight-line driver, and secondary transition threat rather than a primary creator, thriving when he could attack closeouts, cut into open space, and keep the ball moving. Physically, he had good NBA wing size at about 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 with a lean, athletic frame, long arms, and the kind of burst that made him play bigger and faster than his listed build suggested. His overall play style blended defensive intensity, connective offense, and occasional chaos, which made him valuable when deployed as a high-energy complementary wing instead of being asked to carry an offense. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Known for his defensive ability, athleticism, and energy on the court.
  • Played a key role as a 3-and-D player for several teams, particularly with the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Bazemore is also well known for his enthusiastic celebrations on the bench during his early career with the Golden State Warriors, which earned him a strong fan following.
  • Off the court, he is involved in charitable work through the ARMS Foundation, focusing on youth development and education.

Sources:
NBA.com — From Undrafted To Unmistaken: The Story of Kent Bazemore’s Rise
Blazer’s Edge — Kent Bazemore Brings Shooting, Perimeter Defense to the Blazers
San Francisco Chronicle — Kent Bazemore: How 3-and-D wing became one of Warriors’ most important role players
Basketball-Reference — Kent Bazemore Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
SBNation — Kent Bazemore agrees to a 4-year, $70 million deal with the Hawks