Frankie King
Frankie King | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1972 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 1995–late 1990s/2000s |
| Known for | NBA player for Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers |
Frankie Alexander King (born June 6, 1972) is a retired American professional basketball athlete. Measuring 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) in height and weighing 185 pounds (84 kg), he occupied the roles of both point guard and shooting guard. King's NBA career featured appearances with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers.
College career
King's basketball journey began at Appling County High in Baxley, Georgia, where he played before advancing to collegiate competition at Brunswick College (currently known as College of Coastal Georgia) from 1991 until 1993. He subsequently transferred to Western Carolina University, representing the Western Carolina Catamounts between 1993 and 1995.
In recognition of his collegiate achievements, King was inducted into the Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013 and was honored in 2021 by being named to the Southern Conference men's basketball team commemorating its 100th anniversary.
Professional career
King entered the professional ranks when he was chosen as the 37th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1995 NBA draft. His NBA tenure included parts of the 1995–96 NBA season with the Lakers and the following 1996–97 NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, during which he appeared in a total of thirteen games.
After his time in the NBA, King embarked on a broad international career, competing professionally across various European countries such as Spain, Greece, Germany, France, Turkey, and Cyprus. His professional journey also extended to Asia, including play in Israel, as well as South America, notably in Venezuela.