Bernard King

Bernard King
King with the Tennessee Volunteers c. 1976
Personal information
Born (1956-12-04) December 4, 1956 (age 67)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolFort Hamilton (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeTennessee (1974–1977)
NBA draft1977: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the New York Nets
Playing career1977–1993
PositionSmall forward
Number22, 30
Career history
19771979New Jersey Nets
1979–1980Utah Jazz
19801982Golden State Warriors
19821987New York Knicks
19871991Washington Bullets
1993New Jersey Nets
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points19,655 (22.5 ppg)
Rebounds5,060 (5.8 rpg)
Assists2,863 (3.3 apg)
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Basketball Hall of Fame

Bernard King (born December 4, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player at the small forward position in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 14 seasons with the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Washington Bullets. King is a four-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection and led the NBA in scoring in the 1984–85 season. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 8, 2013.[1] His younger brother, Albert, also played in the NBA during his career.

  1. ^ Lawrence, Mitch (September 8, 2013). "Basketball Hall of Fame doors finally open for Knicks legend Bernard King". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 8, 2013.

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