 | This article is missing information about King's early life and high school basketball career . (June 2024) |
 King with the Tennessee Volunteers c. 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 4, 1956 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | Tennessee (1974–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Nets | |
| Playing career | 1977–1993 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 22, 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1979 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1979–1980 | Utah Jazz |
| 1980–1982 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1982–1987 | New York Knicks |
| 1987–1991 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 19,655 (22.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,060 (5.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,863 (3.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| 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.
- ^ 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.