Brevin Knight

Brevin Adon Knight was born on November 8, 1975, in Livingston, New Jersey. He developed his basketball skills at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, where he led his team to New Jersey state championships for three consecutive years. His talent earned him a spot on the Newark Star-Ledger’s All-State First Team. Knight then attended Stanford University, where he left a lasting impact by becoming the all-time leader in assists with 780 and steals with 298. He also ranks third all-time in scoring for Stanford with 1,714 points. His collegiate achievements laid the groundwork for his professional career.

Knight was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 16th overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. In his rookie year, he distinguished himself by leading the NBA in steals per game and earning a place on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. His professional career spanned 12 seasons, during which he played for nine different NBA teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz. Throughout his career, he consistently demonstrated strong playmaking abilities, averaging 7.3 points and 6.1 assists per game.

A significant period of Knight’s career was with the Charlotte Bobcats, who signed him in 2004. During the Bobcats’ inaugural 2004–05 NBA season, he averaged 10.1 points, 9 assists, and 1.98 steals per game. He concluded that season ranked second in the league in assists per game, trailing only MVP Steve Nash. After retiring from playing, Knight transitioned into a broadcasting role, joining the Memphis Grizzlies broadcast team as a color commentator for Bally Sports Southeast in 2010. He continues to provide analysis and commentary, leveraging his on-court experience.