Chris Carr (basketball)
Chris Dean Carr (born March 12, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 1995 NBA draft, and currently an assistant coach and director of student-athlete development for the Kansas State University women's basketball team. Carr played six seasons in the NBA for the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics. His best year as a pro came during the 1997–98 season as a member of the Timberwolves, appearing in 51 games and averaging 9.9 ppg. Carr also appeared in the 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and made it to the final round, before losing to Kobe Bryant. Carr played collegiately at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He also played in Greece with AEK Athens BC and in Serbia with KK Lavovi 063.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1974 Ironton, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Arcadia Valley (Ironton, Missouri) |
| College | Southern Illinois (1992–1995) |
| NBA draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 1995–2003 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1996 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1996–1999 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2000 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2000–2001 | Boston Celtics |
| 2001–2002 | AEK Athens |
| 2002–2003 | KK Lavovi 063 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,988 (6.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 658 (2.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 294 (1.0 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
External links
- Player profile @ aek.com
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- K-State Bio