Sacramento Kings officially name B.J. Armstrong assistant GM

May 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

Sactown Sports writer

New Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry is continuing to build out his front office staff, as the organization made their hiring of B.J. Armstrong official on Wednesday.

Armstrong will be Perry’s assistant general manager in California’s capital.

The following is courtesy of Kings PR:

The Sacramento Kings announced today that B.J. Armstrong has been named assistant general manager. Armstrong will report to general manager Scott Perry. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“B.J. has an elite understanding of the game, and his basketball IQ, front office insight, and championship experience will be invaluable as we build towards the future,” said general manager Scott Perry. “He’s been a trusted advisor to me and many others in the basketball world for years, and I’m confident his perspective and leadership will make a significant impact on our organization.”

Armstrong brings over 30 years of NBA experience to Sacramento. After playing 11 seasons in the NBA (1989-2000), Armstrong joined the Chicago Bulls front office before departing in 2005. He then joined Wasserman as an agent and represented several NBA players including Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and the youngest player to ever be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.

Armstrong was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1989 and played for them for six seasons, winning three NBA championships (1991, 1992, 1993). He also spent time with the Golden State Warriors (1995-1996), Charlotte Hornets (1996-1997), Orlando Magic (1997-1999), and returned to the Bulls for one final season (1999-2000). Armstrong was named an NBA All-Star in 1994. Over 11 seasons, Armstrong averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 assists per game.

Before entering the NBA, Armstrong spent four years at the University of Iowa. He finished his career as the Hawkeyes’ all-time leader in assists (517). He also ranked sixth on the school’s all-time steals list (178) and fourth in total points (1,705). A 6’2 guard, Armstrong shot 44.3% (136-of-307) from three-point range over his four-year career and averaged 18.6 points and 5.4 assists as a senior. Armstrong received his bachelor’s degree from Iowa in May 1989.

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