Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Kent Bazemore:

  • 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.

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.