Brevin Knight
American basketball player (born 1975)
Brevin Adon Knight (born November 8, 1975) is an American former professional basketball point guard who played with nine teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1997 to 2009. Knight played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal and was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1997 NBA draft. As of 2024, he is a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies on Bally Sports Southeast.
Early life and college career
Knight grew up in East Orange, New Jersey and attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, leading its basketball team to New Jersey state championships his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was named to the Newark Star-Ledger's All-State First Team. Knight was a late signee for Stanford University. At Stanford, where he was the all-time leader in assists (780) and steals (298) and third all-time in scoring (1,714). He was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 16th pick in the 1997 NBA draft.
Professional career
Knight was drafted with the 16th pick of the first round in the 1997 NBA draft. In his rookie season, Knight led the NBA in steals per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
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