Chris Carr (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Chris Dean Carr is an American
professional basketball
player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns
in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft
. 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.
Chris Carr currently owns and operates 43 Hoops Basketball Academy(http://www.43hoops.com). 43 Hoops basketball Academy exists to help middle and high school age men and women achieve their true potential in life through athletics. 43 Hoops provides basketball, volleyball, soccer and life skills training to help adolescents improve themselves through sport, discipline, dedication and teamwork.
Within this organization Chris as started 43 Hoops Foundation which is a 501 (c)(3) organization designed to provide financial support to athletes whose families cannot afford for them to receive academic tutoring, participate in a 43 Hoops basketball camp, participate on a 43 Hoops sponsored AAU basketball team, receive personal training or mentoring. The 43 Hoops Foundation solicits tax deductible corporate and individual gifts to provide opportunities for these underprivileged children.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft
1995 NBA Draft
The 1995 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1995 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It marked the first NBA draft for the two Canadian expansion teams, Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies...
. Carr played six seasons in the NBA for the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
, New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
and Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
. 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
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school...
. Carr played collegiately at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public research university located in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1869, SIUC is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system...
. He also played in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
with AEK Athens BC
AEK Athens BC
AEK BC , the Athletic Union of Constantinople, is a Greek professional sports basketball club based in Athens, Greece. The club was established in Athens in 1924 by Greek refugees from Constantinople in the wake of the Greco-Turkish War ....
and in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
with KK Lavovi 063.
Chris Carr currently owns and operates 43 Hoops Basketball Academy(http://www.43hoops.com). 43 Hoops basketball Academy exists to help middle and high school age men and women achieve their true potential in life through athletics. 43 Hoops provides basketball, volleyball, soccer and life skills training to help adolescents improve themselves through sport, discipline, dedication and teamwork.
Within this organization Chris as started 43 Hoops Foundation which is a 501 (c)(3) organization designed to provide financial support to athletes whose families cannot afford for them to receive academic tutoring, participate in a 43 Hoops basketball camp, participate on a 43 Hoops sponsored AAU basketball team, receive personal training or mentoring. The 43 Hoops Foundation solicits tax deductible corporate and individual gifts to provide opportunities for these underprivileged children.
External links
- Player profile @ aek.com