Gerard King (born November 25, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a member of the San Antonio Spurs and the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Born | (1972-11-25) November 25, 1972 (age 49) New Orleans, Louisiana | ||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | ||||||||||
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school | McDonogh (New Orleans, Louisiana) | ||||||||||
College | Nicholls (1990–1995) | ||||||||||
NBA draft | 1995 / Undrafted | ||||||||||
Playing career | 1995–2001 | ||||||||||
Position | Small forward | ||||||||||
Number | 54, 51 | ||||||||||
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1995 | Miami Tropics | ||||||||||
1995–1996 | Quad City Thunder | ||||||||||
1996–1998 | Fontanafredda Siena | ||||||||||
1999 | San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||
1999–2001 | Washington Wizards | ||||||||||
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He played for the US national team in the 1998 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal.[1]
King attended and played college basketball at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, and finished his career as the fourth leading scorer and sixth leading rebounder in school history.[2] He was inducted into the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.[2]
He was a member of the San Antonio Spurs' 1999 NBA championship team.[2] Then he played his two final NBA seasons (1999–2001) for the Washington Wizards. In 126 games, he averaged 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds.
United States squad – 1998 FIBA World Championship – Bronze medal | ||
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San Antonio Spurs 1998–99 NBA champions | |
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