Kadeem Allen


Kadeem Frank Allen is an American professional basketball player for JL Bourg of LNB Pro A. He was selected with the 53rd pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

College career

Allen was Junior College player of the year in 2014. He competed in college for the Arizona Wildcats for his final two years. He averaged 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his senior campaign. As a senior he was named second-team All-Pac-12 and to the All-Defensive team.

Professional career

Boston Celtics (2017–2018)

Allen was drafted by the Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft and signed the franchise's first two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he will split time between the Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
On January 29, 2018, Allen was named the NBA G League Player of the Week following a 38 points per game over the prior week. It included a 46 point game against the Long Island Nets on January 23.
On February 2, 2018, Allen and teammate Jabari Bird were named to the Midseason All-NBA G League East Team after averaging 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game.
On July 15, 2018, Allen was waived by the Celtics.

Westchester Knicks/New York Knicks (2018–2020)

Allen was signed by the New York Knicks on July 25, 2018. He was waived by the Knicks on October 13, 2018, but signed with their G League affiliate the Westchester Knicks for training camp. On January 14, 2019, Allen signed with the Knicks on a two-way contract. On June 25, 2020, the New York Knicks waived Allen.

JL Bourg (2020–present)

On July 20, 2020, he has signed with JL Bourg of LNB Pro A.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

College