Victor King
Victor Bernard King (born July 16, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player. He played collegiately for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, where he was a four-year starter and two-time All-Southland Conference selection during his final two seasons.[1] He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 39th overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1957 Newellton, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisiana Tech (1975–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1981 | Toyota Super Diesels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
King played for the Maine Lumberjacks of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1980–81 season.[2] He played for the Toyota Super Diesels of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) during the 1981 season. King also played in Europe.[3]
Two of King's sons, Bernard King and Kourtney Roberson, are professional basketball players.[3][4]
References
- "2019–20 Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball Media Guide". Louisiana Tech Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- "Victor King minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- "Bernard King: Mr. Basketball". PelicanPreps. April 2, 2005. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- "Kourtney Roberson". Texas A&M University. Retrieved April 10, 2020.