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08 Aug 2022

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Hawks sign American Forward George King
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The Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the signing of American forward George King for the 2022/23 season.

The Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the signing of American forward George King for the 2022/23 season.

King was selected 59th in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. He went on to play for the Suns in the 2018/19 NBA G-League.

Following this, King played for Dolomiti Trento in the EuroCup, as well as Enea Zastal BC Zielona in the Polish League and VTB League.

Most recently, King was an affiliate player for the LA Clippers, playing for the Ontario Clippers. He averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Illawarra Hawks Head Coach Jacob Jackomas is pleased to lock in a second import for NBL23.

“We’re excited to have someone with King’s international experience join our young core group.”

“He gives us elite shooting and defending on the perimeter and believe he will complement the other guys on the team,” Jackomas said.

King joins Tyler Harvey, Sam Froling, Daniel Grida, Alex Mudronja, Akoldah Gak, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk, Deng Deng, Lachlan Dent and Mangok Mathiang on the Illawarra Hawks 2022/23 roster.

Become a member today and see George King hit the court at the WIN Entertainment Centre, for more information visit hawks.com.au/membership.

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