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.

Chris Carr
Personal information
Born (1974-03-12) March 12, 1974
Ironton, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolArcadia Valley (Ironton, Missouri)
CollegeSouthern Illinois (1992–1995)
NBA draft1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1995–2003
PositionShooting guard
Number43
Career history
1995–1996Phoenix Suns
1996–1999Minnesota Timberwolves
1999New Jersey Nets
1999Golden State Warriors
2000Chicago Bulls
2000–2001Boston Celtics
2001–2002AEK Athens
2002–2003KK Lavovi 063
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points1,988 (6.7 ppg)
Rebounds658 (2.2 rpg)
Assists294 (1.0 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com


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