Mire Chatman
Encyclopedia
Mire De Juan Chatman is an American
professional basketball
player. He currently plays for Pınar Karşıyaka
. The 1.87 m point guard
is a Texas Pan American University
alumnus.
competitions (Euroleague
, Uleb Cup
) with BK Ventspils
and Pau Orthez. A great passer, he led the 2004-05 Euroleague
in assists with 6.2 per game and in the next 2006 season he won the ULEB Cup
championship with Dynamo Moscow
which has led him to big salaries in Europe ever since.
Chatman joined Beşiktaş Cola Turka
for 2008-09 season. and in the 2009-10 season Chatman ranked within the top three players in scoring, assists and steals. In 2010-2011 Chatman was joined in the back court by Allen Iverson
. In summer of 2011, he signed a one-year contract with Pınar Karşıyaka
.
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. He currently plays for Pınar Karşıyaka
Pinar Karsiyaka
Pınar Karşıyaka is a professional basketball team based in the city of İzmir in Turkey. It is a section of the Karşıyaka SK. The team was sponsored by Pınar since 1998. It is the product of Yasar Holding's Food and Beverage Group....
. The 1.87 m point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
is a Texas Pan American University
University of Texas–Pan American
The University of Texas–Pan American , founded as Edinberg College, is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate,...
alumnus.
Pro career
Chatman made a name in Europe playing in the ULEBULEB
ULEB was founded in 1991, with the aim to help in the cooperation and development of European professional club basketball leagues...
competitions (Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
, Uleb Cup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
) with BK Ventspils
BK Ventspils
BK Ventspils is a professional basketball club that is located in Ventspils, Latvia. The club competes in the Latvian Basketball League and the Baltic Basketball League .-History:...
and Pau Orthez. A great passer, he led the 2004-05 Euroleague
Euroleague 2004-05
The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The 2004–2005 season featured 24 competing teams from 13 different countries...
in assists with 6.2 per game and in the next 2006 season he won the ULEB Cup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
championship with Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team from Moscow, Russia.-Early Years:Created in 1923 when Russia was part of the Soviet Union, Dynamo is among the oldest sports clubs in the country. Its name was chosen because Dynamo means 'power in motion'. The club was backed by the...
which has led him to big salaries in Europe ever since.
Chatman joined Beşiktaş Cola Turka
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
for 2008-09 season. and in the 2009-10 season Chatman ranked within the top three players in scoring, assists and steals. In 2010-2011 Chatman was joined in the back court by Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American professional basketball point guard and shooting guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season...
. In summer of 2011, he signed a one-year contract with Pınar Karşıyaka
Pinar Karsiyaka
Pınar Karşıyaka is a professional basketball team based in the city of İzmir in Turkey. It is a section of the Karşıyaka SK. The team was sponsored by Pınar since 1998. It is the product of Yasar Holding's Food and Beverage Group....
.