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Dmytro Skapintsev

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Dmytro Skapintsev
Boston Celtics
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 26)
Cherkasy, Ukraine
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2021Cherkaski Mavpy
2021–2022Kyiv-Basket
2022Pieno žvaigždės
2022–2024Westchester Knicks
2023–2024New York Knicks
2024–presentBoston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Dmytro Skapintsev (born 12 May 1998) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Professional career

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Early career (2015–2022)

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Skapintsev's professional career began with his hometown team, Cherkaski Mavpy, where he played six years[1] In 2019, he committed to Cal State Northridge, but never played a game for them.[2]

In 2021, Skapintsev moved to Kyiv-Basket, and would remain with the team through the beginning of 2022. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine shut down the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague season, Skapintsev played out the rest of the year with Pieno žvaigždės.

New York / Westchester Knicks (2022–2024)

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On 23 October 2022, Skapintsev signed with the Westchester Knicks, playing out the 2022–23 season with the team.[3]

In July 2023, Skapintsev joined the New York Knicks for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on 3 August, he signed with New York.[4] However, he was waived on 15 September[5] and on 9 November, he was named to the Westchester Knicks opening night roster.[6]

On 23 December 2023 Skapintsev signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks,[7] making his NBA debut that night in a 130–111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.[8] However, he was waived on 1 January 2024[9] and two days later, he rejoined Westchester.[10]

Boston Celtics (2024–present)

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On 17 September 2024, Skapintsev signed with the Boston Celtics.[11]

National team career

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Skapintsev was included in Ukraine's 2022 EuroBasket roster. He played in two of Ukraine's five group stage games, and did not play in their Round of 16 loss to Poland.[12]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 New York 2 0 1.1 .000 – – .0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Career 2 0 1.1 .000 – – .0 .0 .0 .0 .0

References

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  1. ^ "Dmytro Skapintsev, basketball player". Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "A New Era is Underway in Men's Basketball". Daily Sundial. November 3, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 23, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Knicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Exhibit 10 Contract". NBA.com. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  5. ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (September 15, 2023). "Knicks Waive Dmytro Skapintsev" (Tweet). Retrieved September 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster". NBA.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  7. ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (December 23, 2023). ".@nyknicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Two-Way Contract" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas". ESPN.com. December 23, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  9. ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (January 1, 2024). "Knicks waive Dmytro Skapintsev" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Westchester Knicks [@wcknicks] (January 3, 2024). "Dmytro Skapintsev returns to the Westchester Knicks as a returning rights player" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Adams, Luke (September 17, 2024). "Celtics Sign Dmytro Skapintsev To Exhibit 10 Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Dmytro Skapintsev (UKR)'s profile- FIBA EuroBasket 2022". Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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