Albert King (basketball)

Albert King (born December 17, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player. The younger brother of former NBA scoring champion, Hall of Famer Bernard King, Albert played at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn and is regarded as one of the nation's greatest high school players of all time. He was rated the top prep player in the nation over Magic Johnson and Gene Banks during his senior year. A 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) guard-forward from the University of Maryland, King was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the first round (10th overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. King played in nine NBA seasons for four teams.

Albert King
King playing with the Fort Hamilton High School varsity team in 1974–75
Personal information
Born (1959-12-17) December 17, 1959
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolFort Hamilton (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeMaryland (1977–1981)
NBA draft1981: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Playing career1981–1991
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number55, 17, 15
Career history
1981–1987New Jersey Nets
1987–1988Philadelphia 76ers
1988–1989San Antonio Spurs
1989Olimpia Milano
1990Hapoel Holon
1990–1991Albany Patroons
1991Washington Bullets
Career highlights and awards
  • LBA champion (1989)
  • CBA Newcomer of the Year (1991)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1980)
  • Second-team All-American – UPI (1981)
  • Third-team All-American – NABC (1981)
  • ACC Player of the Year (1980)
  • First-team All-ACC (1980)
  • Second-team All-ACC (1981)
  • ACC tournament MVP (1980)
  • Mr. Basketball USA (1977)
  • 2× First-team Parade All-American (1976, 1977)
  • McDonald's All-American (1977)
  • Fourth-team Parade All-American (1975)
Career NBA statistics
Points6,470 (12.1 ppg)
Rebounds2,262 (4.2 rpg)
Assists1,171 (2.2 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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