FORT SMITH — It’s pure opinion, but if everyone started a list of the greatest Arkansans to play in the NBA almost all would leave off one of my top five: Jim “Country” King from Branch.
Branch?
Yes, Branch. I’m going to help you find it. It’s between Cecil and Caulksville in Franklin County.
And, if you are searching for a spot to put King on the all-time all-stars from Arkansas, he goes somewhere between Sidney Moncrief, Scottie Pippen, Joe Johnson and Corliss Williamson.
You say you don’t remember King? You are not sure if he’s a legend among Arkansas basketball legends?