Reggie King facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 14, 1957 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | Jackson-Olin (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Kansas City Kings | |
| Pro career | 1979–1986 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1983 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1983–1985 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1985–1986 | Opel Reggio Calabria |
| 1990–1991 | Sport Clube Beira-Mar |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,898 (8.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,707 (6.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 691 (1.6 apg) |
Reginald Biddings King (born February 14, 1957) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Reggie King played as a forward and was known for his strong play. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Later, he had a career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 to 1985. His college nickname was "the Mule" because of his powerful style of play.
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Reggie King's College Basketball Career
Reggie King was a standout player for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 1975 to 1979. He was recognized as one of the best college players in the country. He earned the title of Second-team All-American twice. This happened in both 1978 and 1979.
Top College Awards
King also won the SEC Player of the Year award two times. He received this honor in 1978 and 1979. In 1979, he was named the SEC Male Athlete of the Year. These awards show how important he was to his college team.
Reggie King in the NBA
After his successful college career, Reggie King was chosen in the 1979 NBA draft. The Kansas City Kings picked him as the 18th player overall. He played for the Kings for four seasons. He then spent his last two NBA seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Best NBA Season
Reggie King's best season in the NBA was during the 1980–81 season. While playing for the Kansas City Kings, he had his highest averages. He scored 14.9 points per game and grabbed 9.7 rebounds per game. He also shot very well, making 54.4% of his shots.
Life After Basketball
After his professional basketball career, Reggie King continued to live in the Kansas City area. As of 2025, he still resides there.
See also
In Spanish: Reggie King para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds
