B. J. Armstrong facts for kids
| Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||
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| Assistant general manager | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | September 9, 1967 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| High school | Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Iowa (1985–1989) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1989–2000 | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1989–1995 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||
| 1999 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 7,320 (9.8 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,321 (1.8 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 2,479 (3.3 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Benjamin Roy Armstrong Jr., born on September 9, 1967, is an American basketball expert. He used to be a professional basketball player. Now, he works as the assistant general manager for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Armstrong is famous for winning three NBA championships as a point guard for the amazing Chicago Bulls team.
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Early Life and School
Armstrong was born in Detroit, Michigan. He went to Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. He finished high school in 1985.
Playing Basketball
College Years
Armstrong had a great career playing basketball at the University of Iowa. He became the Hawkeyes' all-time leader in assists with 517 when he graduated. He is still ranked among the top players for assists today. He also ranked high in steals and total points for the school. Armstrong was a 6-foot-2 guard. He was very good at shooting three-pointers. In his last year, he averaged 18.6 points and 5.4 assists per game. He earned his college degree from Iowa in May 1989.
Playing in the NBA
Chicago Bulls Team
The Chicago Bulls picked Armstrong in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. He was 6 feet 2 inches tall. He helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 1990. The Bulls won 55 games that season.
In 1991, he helped the Bulls win their first ever NBA title. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers after winning 61 games. In 1992, Armstrong scored double-digit points often. He usually came off the bench as a substitute. He helped the Bulls win 67 games and their second championship in a row. In 1993, he became a starting player. He helped the Bulls achieve a 57–25 record. This led to their third straight championship. He also led the NBA in three-point shooting that year. He made 45.3% of his three-point shots.
In 1994, Michael Jordan suddenly retired. Armstrong became more of a leader for the team. He was the third-highest scorer for the Bulls. Fans voted him to start in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game. He was second in the NBA for three-point percentage. He helped the team win 55 games. They made it to the second round of the playoffs.
In 1995, Armstrong was again the third-highest scorer. The Bulls had a 47–35 record. With Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Toni Kukoč, he helped the team reach the second round of the playoffs again.
Golden State Warriors Team
In 1995, Armstrong was the first player chosen in the 1995 NBA expansion draft. He was picked by the Toronto Raptors. However, he did not want to play for them. The Raptors then traded him to the Golden State Warriors. He played for the Warriors in 1996 and 1997.
Charlotte Hornets Team
In 1997, Armstrong joined the Charlotte Hornets. He played 62 games for them that year. He also played 10 games for the Hornets in 1999. Then, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers immediately let him go. He then signed with the Orlando Magic in March 1999.
Orlando Magic Team
Armstrong played for the Orlando Magic for a short time in 1999.
Back to the Chicago Bulls
On August 30, 1999, Armstrong signed with the Bulls again. He played the 1999–2000 season with them. He retired at the end of that season. This meant he ended his career with the team that first drafted him. He spent most of his playing time with the Bulls.
Working After Playing
After retiring, Armstrong worked for the Chicago Bulls' front office. He was a special assistant to the Vice President of Basketball Operations. He later worked as a scout for the team. In 2005, he left the Bulls organization.
Armstrong also worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN. Since 2006, he has worked for Wasserman Media Group. This company helps professional athletes and entertainers. He has been an agent for many famous basketball players. These include Derrick Rose, who was the first player picked in the 2008 NBA draft. He also worked with players like Bismack Biyombo and JaVale McGee.
See also
In Spanish: B. J. Armstrong para niños
