Anthony Carter (basketball) facts for kids
Carter during his tenure with the Nuggets
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| Assistant coach | |
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| Born | June 16, 1975 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Alonzo A. Crim (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2012 |
| Coaching career | 2013–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
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| 1998–1999 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1999–2003 | Miami Heat |
| 2003 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2004–2006 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2007 | Scafati Basket |
| 2007–2011 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2011 | New York Knicks |
| 2011–2012 | Toronto Raptors |
| As coach: | |
| 2013–2015 | Austin Toros / Spurs (assistant) |
| 2015–2016 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 2016–2018 | Sioux Falls Skyforce (assistant) |
| 2018–2023 | Miami Heat (player development) |
| 2023–present | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Bernard Carter (born June 16, 1975) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony played college basketball for Saddleback College and the University of Hawaii.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Carter was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played on the varsity basketball team at Alonzo A. Crim Open Campus High School in Atlanta during his freshman year. However, Anthony left high school early. During his teenage years, he played basketball in Atlanta to earn money.
Anthony's community saw his amazing basketball skills. They helped him get his GED (a high school equivalency diploma) and go to college. This shows how much people believed in his talent.
College Basketball Career
Anthony Carter played college basketball at Saddleback Community College in California from 1994 to 1996. After that, he went on to play for the University of Hawaii.
At the University of Hawaii, Anthony became a top player. He set a school record for the most assists per game in his career. He was also one of only ten players in the school's history to score over 1,000 points.
Professional Basketball Journey
Anthony Carter was not chosen in the 1998 NBA draft, but he still made it to the NBA. He started his professional career with the Yakima Sun Kings in the CBA for one season. Then, he joined the Miami Heat in the NBA.
In 2003, Anthony left the Heat due to a misunderstanding with his agent about his contract. He then signed with the San Antonio Spurs. However, he was released after only five games because of an injury. He didn't play for the rest of the 2003–04 season.
After playing two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2004 to 2006, Anthony joined the Denver Nuggets in 2007. He had started that year playing for Scafati Basket in Italy.
On December 20, 2007, Anthony made an exciting shot with less than a second left in double overtime. This shot gave the Nuggets a thrilling 112–111 win against the Houston Rockets. In the 2007–08 season, he had his best year, averaging 8 points per game and starting almost every game he played.
Anthony continued to play for the Nuggets, re-signing with them in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
On February 22, 2011, Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks as part of a big trade that brought Carmelo Anthony to New York. Even though he was a smaller part of the trade, Anthony became a fan favorite. In a playoff game against the Boston Celtics on April 24, 2011, he almost led the Knicks to a huge comeback. He came into the game when the Knicks were losing by 23 points. He played amazing defense and scored 11 points, helping his team get back into the game. Even though the Knicks didn't win, his effort was unforgettable.
On December 12, 2011, Anthony signed with the Toronto Raptors. He was released by the Raptors in March 2012. He tried to rejoin the Nuggets for their training camp later that year, but he didn't make the final team roster.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Anthony Carter became a basketball coach.
- In September 2013, he was named an assistant coach for the Austin Spurs in the NBA Development League.
- On July 31, 2015, he became an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings.
- In September 2016, he was named an assistant coach for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
- On September 21, 2018, Anthony joined the staff of the Miami Heat as a player development coach. This means he helped players improve their skills.
- Since 2023, he has been an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Personal Life
Anthony Carter's son, Devin Carter, is also a talented basketball player. Devin was drafted 13th in the 2024 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He played college basketball at Providence.
When Anthony was in fifth grade, his class was "adopted" by the "I Have a Dream" foundation. This foundation helps children from low-income areas get an education. In 2003, Anthony became the first official spokesperson for the foundation, helping to inspire other kids.
Anthony also showed his support for education by donating $100,000 to fund scholarships at the University of Hawaii, his former college.
NBA Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1999–00 | Miami | 79 | 30 | 23.5 | .395 | .130 | .750 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | .1 | 6.3 |
| 2000–01 | Miami | 72 | 6 | 22.6 | .406 | .150 | .631 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 | .1 | 6.4 |
| 2001–02 | Miami | 46 | 18 | 22.8 | .342 | .053 | .528 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 1.1 | .1 | 4.3 |
| 2002–03 | Miami | 49 | 26 | 18.6 | .356 | .000 | .660 | 1.7 | 4.1 | .9 | .1 | 4.1 |
| 2003–04 | San Antonio | 5 | 2 | 17.4 | .297 | .000 | .000 | 2.2 | 2.4 | .8 | .0 | 4.4 |
| 2004–05 | Minnesota | 66 | 12 | 11.2 | .407 | .118 | .686 | 1.0 | 2.4 | .5 | .3 | 2.7 |
| 2005–06 | Minnesota | 45 | 8 | 13.1 | .387 | .267 | .727 | 1.4 | 2.2 | .5 | .2 | 3.3 |
| 2006–07 | Denver | 2 | 0 | 18.5 | .375 | .000 | .000 | 1.5 | 5.5 | .0 | .5 | 3.0 |
| 2007–08 | Denver | 70 | 67 | 28.0 | .458 | .349 | .753 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 1.5 | .4 | 7.8 |
| 2008–09 | Denver | 78 | 5 | 22.9 | .433 | .239 | .731 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 1.2 | .2 | 5.3 |
| 2009–10 | Denver | 54 | 7 | 15.9 | .420 | .270 | .846 | 1.6 | 3.0 | .7 | .2 | 3.3 |
| 2010–11 | Denver | 14 | 0 | 10.9 | .333 | .333 | 1.000 | .9 | 1.9 | .6 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2010–11 | New York | 19 | 0 | 16.3 | .461 | .286 | 1.000 | 2.1 | 2.3 | .9 | .3 | 4.4 |
| 2011–12 | Toronto | 24 | 0 | 8.7 | .321 | .294 | .800 | 1.4 | 1.4 | .3 | .2 | 2.0 |
| Career | 623 | 181 | 19.6 | .404 | .250 | .706 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 1.0 | .2 | 4.8 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2000 | Miami | 10 | 3 | 27.5 | .416 | .167 | .750 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 1.2 | .2 | 7.7 |
| 2001 | Miami | 3 | 1 | 23.0 | .474 | .000 | .000 | 2.0 | 3.7 | .7 | .3 | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Denver | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | 8.0 |
| 2008 | Denver | 4 | 1 | 15.3 | .286 | .000 | .000 | 2.5 | 3.5 | .3 | .3 | 2.0 |
| 2009 | Denver | 16 | 0 | 14.3 | .408 | .167 | .500 | 2.0 | 2.1 | .9 | .1 | 2.8 |
| 2010 | Denver | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2011 | New York | 4 | 0 | 12.3 | .533 | .333 | 1.000 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .5 | .3 | 4.8 |
| Career | 39 | 5 | 18.0 | .430 | .148 | .696 | 2.5 | 3.2 | .8 | .2 | 4.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Carter para niños
