When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
On the occasion of his upcoming enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame, the legendary Bernard King returns to his Brooklyn roots to reflect on a journey that took him from playground legend to NBA scoring sensation, one that included spectacular performances and an amazing comeback from a devastating injury. Through a dig into the definitive Bernard King vault, viewers will see why he was revered for his skill, work ethic and dedication to his craft. Highlights include 1984's back-to-back 50 point games followed by his legendary playoff duel with Isiah Thomas, along with other archival gems that will bring his career to life once again. This half-hour special will also include reflections from such contemporaries as Magic Johnson, Chris Mullin and longtime teammate in college and the NBA, Ernie Grunfeld.
This video features more than 40 years of rarely-seen footage of the New York Knickerbockers, with a special focus on the championship teams of 1970 and 1973.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bernard King (born December 4, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American professional basketball player at the small forward position in the NBA. He played all or part of 14 seasons with the New Jersey Nets (1977–1979, 1992-93), Utah Jazz (1979-80), Golden State Warriors, (1981–1982), New York Knicks (1982–1987), and the Washington Bullets (1987–1991). Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernard King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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