He was a three-time NBA Champion in the first of two three-peats with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, but now he’s stepped into the executive ranks of the league.
Unknown date; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls guard B.J. Armstrong (10) in action against the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
B.J. Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the 1989 NBA Draft, has finalized a three-year deal with the Sacramento Kings to become an assistant general manager. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on Tuesday as Armstrong will work under GM, Scott Perry. Armstrong played in the league for 11 seasons (1989-00), including two stints with the Bulls.
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to hire three-time Chicago Bulls NBA champion BJ Armstrong as an assistant general manager under new GM Scott Perry, sources tell ESPN. Armstrong played 11 NBA seasons (1989-2000) and has been a player agent over the last two decades.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 6, 2025
The 57-year-old was an NBA All-Star in 1994 and finished his career with 7,320.
Armstrong served as a player agent for the last two decades, but he looks to turn the Kings into a strong program.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.
