Benjamin Armstrong

B. J. Armstrong is a former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association from 1989 to 2000. In that time, he helped his Chicago Bulls win the NBA Championships thrice. In 1994, he was also named an NBA All-Star.

Player Profile

Benjamin Roy Armstrong Jr. was born on September 9, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan in the United States of America. She stands 188 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 84 kg. He is right-handed and he is a point guard.

High School and College Career

He attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Iowa and he was there from 1985 to 1989.

Later, the Iowa Hawkeyes would retire jersey Number 10 in his honor.

Professional Career

Armstrong turned pro in 1989 and was selected in the 1st round by the Chicago Bulls, 18th overall. He played for the Bulls from 1989 to 1995. He was part of the Bulls team that won the NBA Championships three times in 1991, 1992, and 1993. In 1994, he was named an NBA All-Star.

From 1995 to 1997, he played for the Golden State Warriors, and from 1997 to 1999, he was with the Charlotte Hornets. For a short time in 1999, he was signed with the Orlando Magic and before he retired in 2000, he returned to the Bulls.

In his NBA career, he logged a total of 7,320 points, 1,321 rebounds, and 2,479 assists.

For a short time after he retired, he was a special assistant to the Chicago Bulls Vice President of Basketball Operations Jerry Krause.

Career Highlights

• 1991–1993 - NBA champion
• 1994 - NBA All-Star
• No. 10 retired by Iowa Hawkeyes

Career NBA Statistics

• Points - 7,320 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds - 1,321 (1.8 rpg)
• Assists - 2,479 (3.3 apg)

Medal Record, Men's Basketball, Representing the United States

• Silver - 1987 Summer Universiade Zagreb