Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's pregnant wife McKenzie gets emotional going down memory lane ahead of Magic star's debut
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to make his Orlando Magic debut on Wednesday night after signing with the team in free agency. Caldwell-Pope signed a three-year, $66 million deal with the Magic in July, leaving the Denver Nuggets.
Ahead of his debut with the Magic, his wife took to Instagram to reminisce and share heartfelt throwback moments from their relationship during his NBA career.
"12 years is crazy! And still so young. So proud of you baby," McKenzie posted, sharing an Instagram post from Kentavious.
"When KCP and I were dating I would send him care packages to Detroit at the start of the season with his favorite snacks. Always been extra," McKenzie captioned a post of a care package she sent to her husband during his time in Detroit.
He spent four seasons with the Detroit Pistons after being selected by the team with the No. 8 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
"The last game of his rookie season he had 32 points and went off. I still remember that game," McKenzie shared, along with a picture of the note she gifted her husband to go with his historic rookie performance.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope set for Magic debut
After a full offseason with his new team, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will make his regular season debut with the Magic in their season opener versus the Miami Heat. He spent the last two seasons in Denver, where he played a crucial role in their 2022-23 NBA championship.
He has been a key piece in two title runs, winning his first with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019-20, making him an enticing signing for a youthful Magic team.
Orlando added a strong veteran presence to help their youthful core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs. The Magic believe they have a championship-caliber roster after taking the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round of the playoffs and are looking to contend for a title.
In his 12-year career, Caldwell-Pope has averaged 11.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, shooting 42.7% and 37% from three-point range.