Deonte DeAngelo Burton (born January 31, 1994) is an American professional

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player for the Stockton Kings of the

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. He played

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for the

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and the

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Early life and high school career

Deonte was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Charles Burton and the late Barbara Malone. He has five brothers, Demario Burton, Omar Burton, Charles Grafton, Prentiss Grafton and Keylow Rogers and one sister Nicole Grafton. After his freshman year at Harold S. Vincent, and when Deonte's mother was diagnosed with cancer he transferred back to Vincent to be close to family. After being recruited by

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, and others, Burton ultimately accepted a scholarship from Marquette to again stay close to home.

College career

Freshman season

As a freshman Burton was a rotation player off the bench. He averaged 6.9 points per game while earning a spot on the

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All-Rookie team. He scored a season high 23 points against Xavier and scored in double figures in 13 games during the season.

Sophomore season

Burton only played in eight games at Marquette before deciding to transfer. During that time, he averaged 6.4 points and 40% from beyond the three-point arc. He transferred to Iowa State mid-season.

Junior season

After transferring mid-season, Burton had to sit out the first half of the 2015–16 season becoming eligible on December 19. During his 26 games and seven starts, Burton had an up and down season. He averaged 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds and was able to secure 24 steals and 16 blocks. He was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. At the conclusion of the season Burton entered the NBA draft for evaluation but ultimately withdrew his name.

Senior season

Burton's breakout season was his senior season. He started all 35 games for the Cyclones en route to averaging 15.1 points and 6.2 rebounds. His 60 steals tie for 16th most by a Cyclone in a single season. He scored a career high 31 points against Oklahoma. Burton scored 29 and hit a career best 7–9 three-pointers in a win at Kansas. At the conclusion of the season He was named to the Second-team All-

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. After the season he participated in the NABC's Reese's College All-Star game and the Portsmouth Invitational.

Professional career

Wonju DB Promy (2017–2018)

Burton went undrafted in the

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, but signed with the

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for Summer League. He later signed with the

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's Korean Basketball League. In Burton’s single season in Korea he averaged 23.8 Points, 3.8 Assists and 7 Rebounds, which earned him the K.B.L. Foreign MVP Award.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2018–2020)

Burton agreed to a two-way deal with the

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on July 7, 2018. On March 10, 2019, Burton was signed to a standard NBA contract.

Maine Celtics (2021–2022)

On December 21, 2021, Burton was acquired by the Maine Celtics of the

Sacramento / Stockton Kings (2022–present)

On November 3, 2022, Burton was named to the opening night roster for the Stockton Kings. On January 30, 2023, Burton signed a 10-day contract with the

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. However, the Kings waived him on February 8, and he was re-acquired by Stockton.https://gleague.nba.com/22-23-nba-g-league-transactions

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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Playoffs

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College statistics

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References

External links

Iowa State Cyclones bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Burton, Deonte 1994 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in South Korea American men's basketball players Basketball players from Milwaukee Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball players Maine Celtics players Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball players Oklahoma City Blue players Oklahoma City Thunder players Sacramento Kings players Shooting guards Small forwards Stockton Kings players Undrafted National Basketball Association players Wonju DB Promy players United States men's national basketball team players