Frankie King facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 6, 1972 Baxley, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Appling County (Baxley, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1995–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1995 | Memphis Fire |
| 1995–1996 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1996–1997 | Covirán Granada |
| 1997 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1997–1998 | Panionios Athens |
| 1998–1999 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 1999 | Alba Berlin |
| 2000–2001 | Paris Racing |
| 2001–2002 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2002–2003 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2003–2004 | Gary Steelheads |
| 2004 | Galatasaray |
| 2004 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2004–2006 | Proteas EKA AEL |
| 2006 | Ironi Ramat Gan |
| 2006–2007 | APOEL |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Frankie Alexander King (born June 6, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard and shooting guard. Frankie King played for two teams in the NBA: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers.
After his time in the NBA, he had a long career playing basketball in many countries around the world. He was known for his skill and leadership on the court.
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Frankie King's College Basketball Journey
Frankie King started his basketball journey at Appling County High School in Baxley, Georgia. After high school, he played college basketball at the College of Coastal Georgia from 1991 to 1993.
He then moved on to play for the Western Carolina Catamounts at Western Carolina University. He played there from 1993 to 1995. He was a star player during his time at Western Carolina.
Frankie King's achievements at Western Carolina were recognized when he was inducted into the Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2021, he was also named to the Southern Conference's 100th-anniversary team for men's basketball.
Playing in the NBA
In 1995, Frankie King was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1995 NBA draft. He was the 37th player picked overall in the second round. He played for the Lakers during the 1995–96 NBA season.
The next season, 1996–97, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers. In total, Frankie King played in thirteen NBA games during his career.
Basketball Around the World
After playing in the NBA, Frankie King continued his professional basketball career overseas. He played in many different countries, showing his talent on an international stage.
He played in several European countries, including Spain, Greece, Germany, France, and Turkey. He also played in Asia (in Israel) and in South America (in Venezuela). His career spanned many years and many teams across the globe.
See also
In Spanish: Frankie King para niños
