Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Jim King:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: James Staton King
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 7, 1941
  • Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: Approximately 175 pounds (79 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: Wore 11, 15, and 21 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • College: University of Tulsa
  • NBA Draft: 1963 NBA Draft, 13th round pick (81st overall) by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1963–1966)
    • San Francisco Warriors (1966–1969)
    • Cincinnati Royals (1969–1971)
    • Chicago Bulls (1971–1973)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely documented
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jim King’s player archetype was that of a smart combo guard, a backcourt organizer who could score when needed but was most effective blending secondary playmaking with steady all-around guard play. At 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, he relied more on skill, pace and decision-making than physical force, which suited an offensive role built around ball-handling, setup work and timely scoring rather than pure shot-volume creation. Defensively, he fit more as a disciplined perimeter guard than a shutdown specialist, using positioning and awareness to hold his ground, while his overall play style leaned toward controlled, balanced guard play with enough versatility to handle either backcourt spot during his best years, including his 1968 All-Star season. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • He became a basketball coach and administrator after finishing his NBA career.

Sources:

NBA.com — Jim King
Basketball-Reference — Jim King Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Talk Business & Politics — Former All-Star, Fort Smith native Jim King reflects on 10-year NBA career