Ron Carter (basketball)
Ronald Carter Jr. (born August 31, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he played collegiately for the Virginia Military Institute. He was a guard.
 Carter in 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1956 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Perry Traditional Academy (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| College | VMI (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1978–1980 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 15, 13 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1980 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Carter was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round (26th pick overall) of the 1978 NBA Draft. He played for the Lakers (1978–79) and Indiana Pacers (1979–80) in the NBA for 59 games.
Carter has 4 children: sons Ronald and Paul, and daughters Bria and Brooke. Ronald III was a 2-time NCAA All-American triple jumper while attended California State University, Long Beach. Paul played collegiate basketball at the University of Illinois at Chicago and plays professionally in Europe.[1]
As of March 2010, Ron Carter was the city manager of Benton Harbor, Michigan.[2]
References
- Ryan, Shannon (2010-08-28). "Carter's transfer to UIC all about family". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- Goodenow, Evan (2010-03-29). "Outside shot" (fee required). The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- City Manager Ron Carter (official Benton Harbor, Michigan website)