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Bernard King
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Bernard King

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Leading the NBA in scoring during the 1984–85 season.

Scoring title · All-Star recognition

Born
4 December 1956
Birthplace
Brooklyn

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Bernard King

Bernard King is an American former NBA forward known for his quick release and high-scoring performances.

Early life

Basketball upbringing

Developed his game on Brooklyn playgrounds and played at the University of Tennessee.

Career

  1. 1977

    NBA draft

    Was selected seventh overall by the Nets.

  2. 1980

    Golden State

    Joined the Warriors after a season in Utah.

  3. 2013

    Hall of Fame

    Entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Achievements

Scoring title

Averaged 32.9 points per game for the Knicks.

All-Star recognition

Was selected for four All-Star games.

Beyond basketball

Sporting family

His younger brother Albert also played in the NBA.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Associated Press. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.