Bernard King
Inducted:
2013
Player Stats:
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Born:
December 4, 1956
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Position:
Small forward
College:
Tennessee (1974–1977)
Bernard King was among the NBA’s most feared scorers, combining strength, speed, and a lightning-quick release. A four-time All-Star and 1985 NBA scoring champion, he averaged 32.9 points per game that season, including a legendary 60-point performance on Christmas Day. King’s mid-range accuracy and ability to score in traffic made him nearly unstoppable.
In 1985, a devastating knee injury threatened to end his career, but he returned to elite form, averaging 28.4 points for Washington in 1990–91 at age 34. Over 16 seasons, King scored 19,655 points, cementing his place among the game’s greats. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, he is remembered for his resilience, scoring artistry, and ability to dominate in big moments.
King's Awards and Records:
- 4× NBA All-Star
- 2× All-NBA First Team; 2× All-NBA Second Team
- NBA Scoring Champion (1985)
- NBA Comeback Player of the Year (1981)
- Hall of Fame Inductee (2013)
NBA Records:
- Scored 60 points in a single game on Christmas Day
- Nearly stopped by injury but returned to high-level scoring at age 34
- Consistently dominated with mid-range and inside scoring skills
NBA Teams:
New Jersey Nets (1977–1979)
Utah Jazz (1979–1980)
Golden State Warriors (1980–1982)
New York Knicks (1982–1987)
Washington Bullets (1987–1991)
New Jersey Nets (1993)
NBA Draft:
1977: 1st round, 7th overall pick
New Jersey Nets
Number Worn:
22, 30
Career Stats:
Season:
14
Games Played:
874
Game Started:
547
Points:
19,655 (22.5 ppg)
Rebounds:
5,060 (5.8 rpg)
Assists:
2,863 (3.3 apg)
Field Goal %:
47.4%
Free Throw %:
69.2%
Point Per Game:
11.3