Harry Morris
January 10, 2023
George King
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 15/01/94
- Place of Birth: Fayetteville, North Carolina (USA)
- Position: G/F
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 100
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Colorado (2013–2018)
- NBL DEBUT: 1/10/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 3/11/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Illawarra 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: George King was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina (USA). King grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina before moving to San Antonio, where he played at William J. Brennan High School.
NBL EXPERIENCE
George King made his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks at 28 years of age. He scored 14 points in his first game.
Following two consecutive semifinal appearances, Illawarra underwent significant changes before the 2022/23 season. Head coach Brian Goorjian departed to coach the Bay Area Dragons in the East Asia Super League, with long-time assistant Jacob Jackomas promoted as his replacement. Duop Reath (to China), Justinian Jessup (to Spain), Antonius Cleveland (to Adelaide), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (to Melbourne), Harry Froling (to Brisbane) and Emmett Naar (to the Netherlands) departed, while AJ Ogilvy retired, leaving Tyler Harvey and Sam Froling as the only players retained from the previous season’s main rotation.
Jackomas added Deng Deng (via Brisbane), Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (via Sydney), Mangok Mathiang (via Casey) and Justin Robinson (via Detroit) before George King (via Ontario Clippers) signed a one-year deal on August 8 as Illawarra’s second import. Jackomas said, “He gives us elite shooting and defending on the perimeter and we believe he will complement the other guys on the team.”
At the NBL Blitz in Darwin, the new import finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds as Illawarra lost to Adelaide 84-77.
Illawarra opened the regular season against Sydney at the WIN Entertainment Centre on October 1, where the import forward (14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal) made four three-pointers off the bench. Lachlan Dent (19 points) and Harvey (18 points) led the Hawks, while Derrick Walton Jr (32 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal) guided Sydney to a 106-97 win. Robinson (10 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block) also suffered a meniscus tear during the third quarter before completing the game and undergoing surgery that ended his season.
King (10.7 points and 4.1 rebounds across 9 games) appeared in Illawarra’s opening nine games, coming off the bench eight times and making one start while shooting 35.6 per cent from three-point range.
A TEAM FIT FOR A KING 👑
The Illawarra Hawks are thrilled to announce the signing of NBA import forward George King!
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— Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) August 8, 2022
King (16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) helped Illawarra collect its first victory against South East Melbourne on October 6, with Harvey (22 points and 5 rebounds) and Froling (11 points and 9 rebounds) providing support. Junior Madut (21 points and 7 rebounds) led the Phoenix, but the Hawks won 85-72.
King’s best game came two nights later at RAC Arena, where he made ten of 16 field goals and five three-pointers to finish with 25 points and 2 rebounds in 26 minutes. Froling (14 points and 8 rebounds) and Dent (11 points and 4 rebounds) also contributed, while Luke Travers (14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) led Perth to a 77-71 win.
King’s final appearance came against Adelaide at the WIN Entertainment Centre on November 3, where he finished with 2 points in 13 minutes. Harvey (25 points) and Swaka Lo Buluk (12 points) led Illawarra, while Daniel Johnson (28 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists) guided the 36ers to a 96-80 win.
An ongoing right ankle and lower-leg injury had restricted King’s ability to train and play at full strength, with scans completed during the November FIBA window revealing he was likely to miss the remainder of the season. He returned to the United States to begin rehabilitation and was placed on Illawarra’s injury reserve, missing the final 19 games. Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said, “Injuries and circumstances prohibited George from gaining any real consistency in his time with the club.”
With Illawarra sitting at 1-9, Michael Frazier II (via Perth, 17.3 points and 3.9 rebounds across 8 games) was signed as King’s injury replacement. Frazier later suffered a broken left arm against Adelaide, while Peyton Siva (via New Zealand, 9.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.6 steals across 11 games), who had replaced Robinson, suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against Perth.
Harvey (18.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 27 games) led Illawarra in scoring and received the Members’ Choice Award, while Froling (14 points and 8 rebounds across 28 games) was named club MVP and finished second in voting for the NBL’s Next Generation Award. Deng (8.6 points and 6.5 rebounds across 28 games) and Mathiang (7.7 points and 5.1 rebounds across 25 games) were the other main contributors, while Swaka Lo Buluk (4.9 points across 28 games) received the Defensive Player of the Year award, Daniel Grida (5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds across 14 games) received the Community Award and Akoldah Gak (across 13 games) was named Players’ Player.
With King remaining in the United States on injury reserve, Illawarra closed the season against Tasmania at the WIN Entertainment Centre on February 4, where Harvey (13 points) and Froling (12 points and 7 rebounds) led the Hawks, while Milton Doyle (20 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists) guided the JackJumpers to an 87-63 win, leaving Illawarra in 10th place with a franchise-worst 3-25 record.
George King played one season in the NBL. He averaged 10.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2022-23 | 29 | Illawarra | 3-25 (10) | 9 | 211 | 96 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 82 | 44% | 16 | 45 | 36% | 8 | 13 | 62% | 54% | 54% | 25 | Totals | 9 | 211 | 96 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 82 | 43.9% | 16 | 45 | 35.6% | 8 | 13 | 61.5% | 55% | 54% | 25 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | Illawarra | 3-25 (10) | 9 | 23.4 | 10.7 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 9.1 | 44% | 1.8 | 5.0 | 36% | 0.9 | 1.4 | 62% | 54% | 54% | 25 | Total | 9 | 23.4 | 10.7 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 9.1 | 43.9% | 0.0 | 35.6% | 1.8 | 5.0 | 61.5% | 55% | 54% | 25 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
George King was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with pick #59 in the 2018 NBA Draft.
King participated in the Phoenix Suns 2018 NBA Summer League squad. On July 6, King signed a two-way contract with the Suns and played for their NBA G League affiliate team, the Northern Arizona Suns.
In his debut in the NBA G League on November 4, King recorded 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, four rebounds, four assists and a block in a 118–108 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
King was elevated into the Phoenix Suns roster and made his NBA debut on December 11, 2018, in a 111–86 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, playing six minutes and grabbing a rebound with no points scored. It was the only game King played that season.
In 41 NBA G League games, King averaged 15.5 points on 47.9% shooting and 43.3% three-point shooting alongside 5.3 rebounds per game.
For the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, King played in four games for the Utah Jazz
After playing overseas for two years King signed with the Ontario Clippers in the G League where averaged 13.9 points per game in 13 games, shooting 46.6% from three-point range.
On December 21, 2021, King signed a 10-day deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
On January 1, 2022, King was reacquired by the Ontario Clippers after his 10-day deal expired.
King played 5 games in the NBA. He averaged 0.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- February 23, 2017: Traded by the Toronto Raptors (as a future 2018 2nd round draft pick) with Jared Sullinger and a 2017 2nd round draft pick (Alec Peters was later selected) to the Phoenix Suns for P.J. Tucker.
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June 21, 2018: Drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (59th pick) of the 2018 NBA Draft.
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July 3, 2018: Signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.
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September 2, 2021: Signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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October 14, 2021: Waived by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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December 22, 2021: Signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 52% | 46% | 50% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 36 | 82 | 43.9% | 16 | 45 | 35.6% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 28 | Dallas | SF | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0% | 0 | 4 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 9% | 0% |
| 2018-19 | 25 | Phoenix | SF | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | Total | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0% | 0 | 4 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 28 | Dallas | SF | 4 | 0 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0% | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50% | 9% | 0% |
| 2018-19 | 25 | Phoenix | SF | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | Total | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.8 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.4 | 50% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Italy - Aquila Basket Trento (2019–2020) | Poland - Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Góra (2020) | Germany - Niners Chemnitz (2020–2021), Gladiators Trier (2025–2026) | Israel - Ness Ziona (2023–2024) | Philippines - Blackwater Bossing (2024–2025) | Lebanon - Al Riyadi Beirut (2025) | Egypt - Al Ittihad Alexandria (2025) | Iraq - Dijlah Al-Jamiea (2025) | Taiwan - Yankey Ark (2025–2026)
King joined Aquila Basket Trento for the 2019–20 Lega Basket Serie A season in Italy after signing on July 21, 2019, where he appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 6.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12 EuroCup games.
On January 17, 2020, King joined Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Góra, competing in both the Polish Basketball League and the VTB United League, and over six Polish league games he posted averages of 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game before the season was cut short in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the club won the 2020 PLK championship.
On July 22, 2020, King signed with the Niners Chemnitz of the Basketball Bundesliga, and in the 2020–21 German league season he averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals across 30 games.
Following an injury-plagued season in the NBL, King moved to Israel for the 2023–24 season, where he played for Ness Ziona. He averaged 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds over 16 games.
King signed with Blackwater Bossing for the 2024 PBA Governors Cup in the Philippines on August 26, 2024, and on September 23, 2024 he scored 64 points with 13 rebounds in a 139–118 win over Rain or Shine.
King remained with Blackwater Bossing for the 2024–25 PBA Commissioners Cup after re-signing on September 25, 2024.
King joined Al Riyadi Beirut for the 2024–25 Lebanese Division A season, and in FIBA WASL play he averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists across four games.
King signed with Al Ittihad Alexandria for the 2025 Egyptian Superleague season, and in Basketball Africa League play he averaged 12.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 10 games.
King joined Dijlah Al-Jamiea in Iraq during 2025.
King joined Yankey Ark for the 2025–26 P. League+ season in Taiwan.
King joined Gladiators Trier for the 2025–26 German Basketball Bundesliga season, and through 10 league games he averaged 10.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals.
COLLEGE
George King arrived at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2013 and appeared in 26 games as a true freshman during the 2013–14 season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in a limited role off the bench for the Buffaloes.
Following his freshman year, King and head coach Tad Boyle mutually agreed that he would redshirt the 2014–15 season for a combination of academic focus and long-term development, allowing him to physically mature and expand his role within the program.
King returned to the court for the 2015–16 season and delivered one of the biggest year-to-year improvements in the Pac-12, averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range, a breakout campaign that earned him Pac-12 Most Improved Player honours.
That 2015–16 season also included several standout performances, including a career-high 27 points against Washington and multiple double-figure scoring games that helped Colorado reach the 2016 Pac-12 Tournament title game and secure an NCAA Tournament berth.
In the 2016–17 season, King’s role shifted following the arrival of future NBA guard Derrick White, but he remained a key contributor, averaging 11.1 points and a career-high 6.8 rebounds per game while starting 30 contests and helping Colorado return to the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year.
After the conclusion of the 2016–17 season, King declared for the 2017 NBA Draft without signing an agent, participated in the pre-draft evaluation process, and ultimately elected to return to Colorado for his senior season after receiving feedback on areas for improvement.
As a senior in 2017–18, King produced his most complete season, averaging 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 40.1 percent from three-point range, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honours and serving as one of the team’s primary scoring and rebounding options.
King closed his college career with 1,294 points and 681 rebounds, ranking him inside Colorado’s all-time top 20 in both categories, while his 181 career three-pointers and .401 career three-point percentage placed him among the top five shooters in program history.
Following the season, King was invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where he averaged 18.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game against fellow seniors, earning all-tournament honours and solidifying his professional prospects.
His strong pre-draft showing led to an invitation to the 2018 NBA Draft Combine, marking the final step of his NCAA-to-professional transition after five seasons connected to the Colorado program.
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