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Former Hawkeye B.J. Armstrong becoming assistant GM of Sacramento Kings
Armstrong was an Iowa player 36 years ago, then played on three NBA championship teams in Chicago,
May. 7, 2025 11:22 am, Updated: May. 7, 2025 2:38 pm
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Former Iowa men’s basketball player B.J. Armstrong is taking a job as the assistant general manager of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Armstrong, 57, played 11 seasons in the NBA and was on three league-championship teams with the Chicago Bulls. After his retirement as a player in 2000, he was in the front office of the Bulls and then became a player agent.
Armstrong played at Iowa from 1985-89. He averaged 18.6 points as a senior. His No. 10 jersey number was retired.
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