Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Jimmy King:
Player Profile
- Full Name: James “Jimmy” Earl King
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on August 9, 1973
- Hometown: South Bend, Indiana, USA
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: 5, 21, 9 (depending on the team)
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- High School: Plano East Senior High School (Plano, Texas)
- College: University of Michigan (1991–1995) – Member of the “Fab Five”
- NBA Draft: 1995, 2nd round, 35th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors
- Teams Played For:
- Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
- Played in various international leagues and minor leagues post-NBA, including the Continental Basketball Association (CBA)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Jimmy King’s player archetype was that of an athletic two-way wing, a strong-framed shooting guard who brought slashing offense, transition finishing, and sturdy perimeter defense more than pure shot-creation flair. At 6’5″ and 210 pounds, he had the size and strength to absorb contact, defend opposing guards and wings, and play a physical brand of basketball that fit his era. Defensively, his role was to pressure the ball, stay attached on the perimeter, and use his tools to contest across multiple matchups, while offensively he operated best as a straight-line driver, secondary scorer, and complementary playmaker who could fill lanes, attack closeouts, and keep the ball moving rather than dominate possessions. His overall play style was forceful, athletic, and team-oriented, making him the kind of guard who could help a lineup with toughness, defensive competitiveness, and efficient support scoring. (Basketball Reference)
Sources:
NBA.com — Jimmy King | Guard | Toronto Raptors
Basketball-Reference — Jimmy King Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
RealGM — Jimmy King Player Profile, Indiana Pacers