Malik Monk is an American professional basketball athlete who currently plays for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Monk played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors in 2017. After being selected in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets, he has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Malik Monk is known for his shooting ability and athleticism on the court.