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George King (basketball, born 1928)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1928 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2006 (aged 78) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Stonewall Jackson (Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College | Charleston (1946–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950: 8th round, 89th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Stags | |
| Playing career | 1951–1958 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 3, 15 |
| Coaching career | 1957–1972 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1950–1951 | Phillips 66ers |
| 1951–1956 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1957–1958 | Cincinnati Royals |
| As coach: | |
| 1957 | Morris Harvey |
| 1958–1960 | West Virginia (assistant) |
| 1961–1965 | West Virginia |
| 1966–1972 | Purdue |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,219 (10.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,606 (3.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,958 (4.8 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
George Smith King Jr. (August 16, 1928 – October 5, 2006) was an American professional basketball player and collegiate coach. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia.
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