James Carter (basketball)

James Raymond Carter Gaudino (born March 27, 1964) is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player. Carter spent most of his career as a point guard for the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). During his 20-year career, he also played for the Indios de Mayagüez, Criollos de Caguas, Maratonistas de Coamo, and Capitanes de Arecibo.

James Carter

Personal information
Born	(1964-03-27) March 27, 1964 New York City, New York
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College	St. Thomas Aquinas
Playing career	1987–2006
Position	Point guard
Career history
1987–2001	Brujos de Guayama
2001	Indios de Mayagüez
2002–2003	Criollos de Caguas
2004	Capitanes de Arecibo
2005	Maratonistas de Coamo
2006	Brujos de Guayama
Career highlights and awards
2× BSN Most Valuable Player (1991, 1994)
Medals Men’s basketball Representing  Puerto Rico Goodwill Games 1994 St. Petersburg Team competition

Carter led the Brujos de Guayama to the Finals twice in his career (1991 and 1994), losing to the Atléticos de San Germán on both occasions. Carter is currently the leader on assists of all-time in the league.[1]

Carter also played for the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team and was one of the members of the team that won the gold medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.

James has a brother called B.J. Carter who also played at the BSN.

Carter was selected as one of the league's best players of the 1990s, along with Eddie Casiano, Javier "Toñito" Colón, Edgar León and José "Piculín" Ortiz.[2]

After retiring, Carter has participated in several charity tournaments with other players and celebrities.[3][4]