One Minute with Landon Kirkwood

Rookie guard Landon Kirkwood is a certified shooter for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He started off the regular season with a double-digit performance off the bench scoring 15 points, shooting 6-9 from the field and 3-6 from beyond the arc, and grabbed three rebounds. 

Kirkwood has been a great role player for the Force and his story to get here is nothing short of inspiring. After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, Kirkwood started working at Amazon while taking care of his three-month old daughter. While balancing the workload of a full-time job and being a dad, Kirkwood went to four G League tryouts before ending up in Sioux Falls.  

We sat down with the Minnesota native to learn more about the man who never stopped believing in himself. 

Who is your biggest role model? 
My mom.

If you weren’t playing basketball what would you be doing?
Public relations. 

What are your favorite shoes?
That’s a tough one. Off-court would probably be Ugg Boots. On-court I like the KD 5’s the best.

Do you play video games?
I’m a big video game guy. Warzone is my favorite. 

What is your favorite music?
Drake or G-Herbo.

Do you have a favorite sport other than basketball?
Soccer. I like to watch soccer in person. 

What is your favorite food?
Mac ‘n Cheese.

What is your favorite thing about Sioux Falls?
Teriyaki Madness. 

Who is your NBA Goat?
Kevin Durant. 

Do you have a favorite NBA player?
Kevin Durant. 

Who is your favorite teammate in Sioux Falls?
Jamaree Bouyea.