George King (basketball, born 1994) facts for kids
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King with Aquila Basket Trento in December 2019
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| No. 15 – Al Ittihad Alexandria | |
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| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 15, 1994 Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Brennan (San Antonio, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (2013–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | BAL |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2018–2019 | →Northern Arizona Suns |
| 2019–2020 | Aquila Trento |
| 2020 | Zielona Góra |
| 2020–2021 | Chemnitz 99 |
| 2021–2022 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2021–2022 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2022–2023 | Illawarra Hawks |
| 2023 | Ontario Clippers |
| 2024 | Ironi Ness Ziona |
| 2024–2025 | Blackwater Bossing |
| 2025 | Al Riyadi |
| 2025–present | Al Ittihad Alexandria |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George McZavier King Jr. (born January 15, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Al Ittihad Alexandria. George played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. In 2018, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Pac-12. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.
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George King's College Basketball Journey
George King grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Later, he moved to San Antonio, where he played basketball at William J. Brennan High School. He then went to the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Starting at Colorado
When George first joined the Buffaloes, he didn't play much. He and his coach, Tad Boyle, decided it would be good for him to redshirt his second year. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This gave him time to improve his skills and focus on his studies.
Becoming a Star Player
The decision to redshirt really helped George. When he returned for the 2015–16 season, he was amazing! He was named the Pac-12's Most Improved Player. He scored about 13.6 points and grabbed 4.7 rebounds per game.
In his junior year, George's role changed a bit. The team added Derrick White, who later became an NBA guard. George still played well, averaging 11.1 points and 6.8 rebounds. After this season, he thought about joining the 2017 NBA draft, but he decided to stay at Colorado for his senior year.
Finishing Strong in College
In his last college season, George averaged 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors, showing he was one of the top players.
By the end of his college career, George King had scored 1,294 points and grabbed 681 rebounds. These numbers put him among the top 20 players in his school's history for both stats. He also made 181 three-pointers and shot very well from the three-point line.
George King's Professional Basketball Career
After college, George King showed off his skills at special events for players hoping to go professional. He played great in the Reese's College All-Star Game and the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. These strong performances earned him an invitation to the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)
On June 21, 2018, the Phoenix Suns picked George King as the 59th player in the 2018 NBA draft. He signed a special two-way contract. This meant he could play for both the Phoenix Suns in the NBA and their minor league team, the Northern Arizona Suns, in the NBA G League.
George made his NBA debut on December 11, 2018. He played for six minutes and grabbed one rebound. This was his only NBA game that season because he got an ankle injury while playing for the Northern Arizona Suns. In the G League, he played 41 games. He averaged 15.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He also shot very well from the three-point line.
In 2019, George played in the 2019 NBA Summer League for the Utah Jazz.
Playing in Europe and Australia
George King has played for several teams around the world:
- Aquila Basket Trento (2019–2020): He played in Italy, averaging 5.4 points per game.
- Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Góra (2020): He moved to Poland and helped his team win the PLK championship in 2020. He averaged 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in six games.
- Niners Chemnitz (2020–2021): He then played in Germany for this team.
- Agua Caliente Clippers and Dallas Mavericks (2021–2022): George returned to the NBA G League with the Agua Caliente Clippers. He played well, averaging 13.9 points. He also signed a short 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks in December 2021.
- Illawarra Hawks (2022–2023): In August 2022, George signed with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia. Unfortunately, he had a lower leg injury that ended his season early.
- Ontario Clippers (2023): He rejoined the Ontario Clippers in October 2023 but was later waived.
- Ironi Nes Ziona (2024): In January 2024, George signed with a team in Israel.
- Blackwater Bossing (2024–2025): In August 2024, George joined the Blackwater Bossing in the Philippines. He had an amazing game in September 2024, scoring a career-high 64 points! He continued to play for them in the next season.
- Al Ittihad Alexandria (2025–present): Since April 2025, George King has been playing for Al Ittihad Alexandria in Egypt.
George King's Career Stats
Here are some of George King's basketball statistics.
NBA Games
George King played a few games in the NBA:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | – | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2021–22 | Dallas | 4 | 0 | 4.8 | .000 | .000 | .500 | 1.3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .3 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | .000 | .000 | .500 | 1.2 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .2 | |
College Games
Here are George King's stats from his college basketball career:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | Colorado | 27 | 0 | 5.5 | .282 | .200 | .652 | 1.5 | .2 | .1 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2015–16 | Colorado | 34 | 27 | 25.4 | .446 | .456 | .748 | 4.7 | .7 | .4 | .2 | 13.6 |
| 2016–17 | Colorado | 34 | 31 | 27.7 | .460 | .376 | .671 | 6.8 | .7 | .5 | .2 | 11.1 |
| 2017–18 | Colorado | 32 | 31 | 28.5 | .445 | .395 | .782 | 7.8 | 1.1 | .5 | .7 | 12.9 |
| Career | 127 | 89 | 22.6 | .444 | .401 | .731 | 5.4 | .7 | .4 | .3 | 10.2 | |
George King's Family Life
George King's parents were both involved in the U.S. military. His father, George Sr., was an Army veteran. His mother, Tresse, was a high-ranking officer in the United States Air Force. Sadly, she passed away in Kuwait in August 2021. George also has an older sister named Jecia Anderson.
See also
In Spanish: George King (baloncestista de 1994) para niños
