UT to Honor King at UK game

[Big Orange Diesel]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

Don't be so sure. He's never been back since he graduated as far as I know. They have tried to get him back here before but King had pretty much severed all ties with the program for whatever reason.

That's sad that he hasn't been back to UT. Did he just go "HOLLYWOOD" and thought he was to good for UT?

[utvol0427]

Originally Posted by Big Orange Diesel

That's sad that he hasn't been back to UT. Did he just go "HOLLYWOOD" and thought he was to good for UT?

Don't quote me on this, because I am not sure (it is just what my dad has told me about the situation). Apparently when BK was here he decided that it would be a good idea if he stole some T.V.s from some of the athletic offices. When it was found out that he had stole them he thought that he wouldn't be punished because he was a star b-ball player. When he realized that he was going to be punished he was very unhappy and that is the reason that he has never returned.

I am probably missing some details, but I haven't talked to my dad about this is quite sometime. Hopefully we will get one of the posters on here that is old enough to remember this and tell us what happened.

[oklavol]

Originally Posted by utvol0427

Don't quote me on this, because I am not sure (it is just what my dad has told me about the situation). Apparently when BK was here he decided that it would be a good idea if he stole some T.V.s from some of the athletic offices. When it was found out that he had stole them he thought that he wouldn't be punished because he was a star b-ball player. When he realized that he was going to be punished he was very unhappy and that is the reason that he has never returned.

I am probably missing some details, but I haven't talked to my dad about this is quite sometime. Hopefully we will get one of the posters on here that is old enough to remember this and tell us what happened.

I heard that story too.

What did he think he was playing for Alabama?

[utvol0427]

Originally Posted by oklavol

I heard that story too.

What did he think he was playing for Alabama?

[The Dude]

Does anyone know, specifically Bernard King's link to streetball? I remember watching something on TV and Jay Z, the rapper, said he is the New York pioneer for streetballers.

[vol_freak]

Originally Posted by utvol0427

Don't quote me on this, because I am not sure (it is just what my dad has told me about the situation). Apparently when BK was here he decided that it would be a good idea if he stole some T.V.s from some of the athletic offices. When it was found out that he had stole them he thought that he wouldn't be punished because he was a star b-ball player. When he realized that he was going to be punished he was very unhappy and that is the reason that he has never returned.

I am probably missing some details, but I haven't talked to my dad about this is quite sometime. Hopefully we will get one of the posters on here that is old enough to remember this and tell us what happened.

I think it's something like that but I have feeling there was more to it than that. From what I've been told they were constantly trying to keep him out of trouble.

[VOL61]

Who gives a crap what he did. Let the guy have his night. We have all made mistakes. He is one of if not the best to ever wear orange. You all sound like a bunch of Kentucky fans trying to down the guy. This should have happened a long time ago.

Congrats BK!!! Welcome Home!!!

[utvol0427]

Originally Posted by VOL61

Who gives a crap what he did. Let the guy have his night. We have all made mistakes. He is one of if not the best to ever wear orange. You all sound like a bunch of Kentucky fans trying to down the guy. This should have happened a long time ago.

Congrats BK!!! Welcome Home!!!

We weren't trying to down the guy, we were just discussing why he has been back since he graduated. I agree that this should have happened a long time ago, but King wanted no part of it. However, he is the best to ever play at Tennessee and I am excited that he will be here on Tuesday. I will be in attendance giving him the standing ovation that he deserves.

[bigdaddy]

I dont think people are trying to drag him down, I think that they are wondering why he severed his ties to the University. I have no idea why it happpened. Whatever it was, he is not remembered around here like Manning, Holdsclaw, Helton, etc.

[Ghost of Archvol]

The whatever reason was because of a missing T.V. from a certain players dorm. BK's run-ins w/ authority were well documented at UT. Some KPD charges against him were dropped pending his promise 'not to return to Knoxville'. I don't think there is much animosity between King and Mears aside from hardline coach vs. troublesome pupil.

He was the NBA's scoring leader in 84-85 and he was further legitamized as one of the greatest ever in Kurtis Blow's 'Basketball' towards the end of the song.

"Yall seen my man Bernard King....yeah, he's still doin' it!"

Originally Posted by vol_freak

Don't be so sure. He's never been back since he graduated as far as I know. They have tried to get him back here before but King had pretty much severed all ties with the program for whatever reason.

[VOL61]

Whatever reason is whatever reason. Who cares. He is coming back to UTK. So lets honor the guy like he deserves. Reggie White deserved it but for whatever reason he didn't get the honors he deserved till it was to late. He didn't steal any TV's did he?

[orange+white=heaven]

I have no doubt Mr. King will get a long and rousing ovation. Ernie ought to be there too though...

[bigdaddy]

Should we honor the astronaut lady as well?

[vol_freak]

all I know is that I can't frigging wait.

[Brian McCat]

BK was a stud on the court, and a hated rival. He and Ernie got under a lot of UK fans' skin in those days.

Wasn't he suspected as a heavy user of cocaine or somesuch?