Butch Carter facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1958 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | Middletown (Middletown, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1980–1986 |
| Coaching career | 1987–2000 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1980–1981 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1981–1984 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1984–1985 | New York Knicks |
| 1985 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1985–1986 | Cincinnati Slammers |
| As coach: | |
| 1987–1989 | Middletown HS |
| 1989–1990 | Long Beach State (assistant) |
| 1990–1991 | Dayton (assistant) |
| 1991–1996 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 1997–1998 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) |
| 1998 | Toronto Raptors (interim) |
| 1998–2000 | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,137 (8.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 546 (1.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 683 (1.9 apg) |
Clarence Eugene "Butch" Carter Jr. was born on June 11, 1958. He is a former American professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Butch Carter was a talented athlete growing up. He played both basketball and football at Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio. This was from 1973 to 1976. In 1976, he was even named Ohio's "Player of the Year" for basketball. He was also the first player from his area to play in the McDonald's All-American basketball game in 1976.
College Basketball Career
Carter received a basketball scholarship to Indiana University Bloomington. He studied marketing and business at the Kelley School of Business. During his first two years, he had a foot injury. This injury kept him from playing much.
Playing for the Indiana Hoosiers
He played as a guard for the Hoosiers from 1976 to 1980. He made a famous game-winning shot in the 1979 NIT championship game. This was against Purdue. He was named the tournament's MVP along with his teammate Ray Tolbert. He also made important free throws to tie the championship game against Ohio State.
Senior Year Success
As a senior, Carter was a co-captain of the team. He helped lead them to win the 1980 Big Ten Championship. He was the first guard to lead the Big Ten in field goal percentage. This means he made a high percentage of his shots.
Professional Basketball Career
Butch Carter was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980 NBA draft. He was the 37th player picked overall. He later played for several other NBA teams.
Playing for Different Teams
- Los Angeles Lakers (1980–1981)
- Indiana Pacers (1981–1984)
- New York Knicks (1984–1985)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1985)
He played a total of six years in the NBA. On average, he scored 8.7 points per game during his career. He once held an NBA record for scoring the most points in an overtime period. He scored 14 points in overtime. This record stood for 20 years!
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing career, Carter became a basketball coach. He started by coaching at his old high school.
High School Coaching Success
From 1987 to 1989, Carter coached at Middletown High School. He helped turn the team around from a losing record to an 18–3 record. Because of this, he was named Ohio Basketball High School Coach of the Year. Butch Carter is the only person to be named both Player and Coach of the Year in Ohio.
Assistant Coach Roles
He also worked as an assistant coach for college teams. He was at Long Beach State in 1989. Then, he was an assistant coach at the University of Dayton from 1990 to 1991.
Coaching in the NBA
Carter became an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. He worked there from 1991 to 1996. Later, he became a scout for the Bucks.
Toronto Raptors Head Coach
In the 1997–1998 season, Carter joined the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. He became the head coach midway through that season. The team had a tough start, but Carter helped them improve.
He was known for helping young players get better. Two famous players he coached were Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Both of them became NBA All-Stars.
In the 1999–2000 season, Butch Carter led the Raptors to their first winning season ever. They had a 45–37 record. This also led to the team's first appearance in the NBA Playoffs. He was the first coach in NBA history to take a team from less than 20 wins to the playoffs in under two years. The Raptors lost in the first round of the playoffs that year.
Life After Coaching
After his coaching career, Butch Carter started working in business. He owned a company that made car parts. He also owned a car dealership.
He was the founder and CEO of the Canadian Basketball League. This was a professional basketball league in the Toronto area. It started playing games in 2016 but stopped operations after one year.
Personal Life
Butch Carter is the older brother of Cris Carter. Cris Carter is a famous former professional football player. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Butch Carter para niños
