Goyang Sono has signed Nathan Knight.
Sono announced on the 23rd, "We have begun forming our foreign player roster by signing big man Nathan Knight (27), who has played in the U.S. NBA and the Chinese CBA." His jersey number is 1.
Knight is evaluated as a player with abilities in various aspects, including offensive skills both inside and outside, one-on-one capability, and cleverness. He has received attention from several leagues as a top-tier foreign player.
Sono head coach Son Chang-hwan noted, "BQ is excellent and possesses mobility, making it possible to create various offensive options in combination with domestic players," expressing hopes that Knight will have a good synergy when playing with the nation's top guards.
Standing at 203 cm and weighing 115 kg, Knight first stepped onto the NBA stage with the Atlanta Hawks during the 2020-2021 season after graduating from the College of William & Mary. He later played in 108 games over three seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves until the 2022-2023 season, averaging 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds.
In particular, with Minnesota, he showcased high-level play by teaming up with Anthony Edwards (23), a member of the men's basketball team that won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Knight began to stand out after transferring to the CBA Zhejiang Guangsha Lions for the 2024-2025 season. He played in 46 regular-season games, averaging 25.6 minutes on the court, recording 11.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks, playing a significant role in leading his team to the top of the regular season and championship victory.
Knight, who contributed to the CBA championship, said, "I felt sincerity in the offer from the club and the coach to create good results together, and the future plan appealed to me," explaining the background behind choosing Sono.
He continued, "I am very happy to become a teammate with good colleagues, and I am looking forward to the day I meet the passionate and energetic fans on the court," stating his determination that his goal is to achieve the team's first playoff appearance and reach the highest position.
Sono plans to complete the player roster by considering the compatibility with Knight among the candidates for the second foreign player option and acquiring a player who can reinforce the team's strength as much as possible.
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