Victor King facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1957 Newellton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 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 | |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1981 | Toyota Super Diesels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Victor Bernard King, born on July 16, 1957, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a talented player who played college basketball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Even though he was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft, he played his professional games in other leagues.
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Victor King's Early Life and College Career
Victor King was born in Newellton, Louisiana. He grew up playing basketball and became a star player. He went on to play college basketball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs from 1975 to 1979.
During his time at Louisiana Tech, Victor was a starter for all four years. He was so good that he was chosen for the All-Southland Conference team twice. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. In his final year, he averaged an impressive 20.4 points per game.
Getting Drafted and Playing Professionally
After college, Victor King was chosen in the 1979 NBA draft. The Los Angeles Lakers picked him as the 39th player overall. The NBA (National Basketball Association) is the top professional basketball league in the United States.
Even though he was drafted by an NBA team, Victor King did not play in the NBA. Instead, he played for other professional teams.
Playing in the CBA
In the 1980–81 season, Victor King played for the Maine Lumberjacks. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a professional basketball league in the United States, often seen as a step before the NBA.
Victor King's Time in the Philippines
In 1981, Victor King moved to the Philippines to play basketball. He joined a team called the Toyota Super Diesels. He played alongside another player who was also drafted in 1979, Andrew Fields.
Playing for the Toyota Super Diesels was a big success for Victor King. His team won the Open Conference championship in the 1981 season. This is a major achievement in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), which is the top basketball league in the Philippines. Victor King also played basketball in Europe during his career.
Victor King's Family
Victor King has two sons who have also become professional basketball players. His son, Bernard King, and his other son, Kourtney Roberson, both followed in their father's footsteps. They continue the family's basketball legacy.
