KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE (MEM)
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: 3&D SG
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 3&D X-Factor w/ a couple NBA titles under his belt; KCP's a versatile perimeter defender, doesn’t back down from difficult matchups; aggressive scoring off curls & from deep – has transformed into pretty good three-point shooter (can get hot) over the years, though needs to curb enthusiasm at times; solid midrange attack, likes coming off angles and either rising up or driving hard for a layup; very quick in the open floor, leaks out well in transition, can finish on the break; must work on making plays w/ the rock + basic PnR sets; settled into his role nicely, worked to improve overall efficiency; very important member of LAL’s championship team in 2020, won second title in w/ Nuggets in 2023; traded to Grizz (2025) – KCP’s brings a championship spirit, triples & defense to Memphis
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#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, NBA CHAMPION,
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2x NBA Champion (‘20, ‘23)
SEC Player of the Year (2013)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K26 RATING: 76