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Arroyo in 2022
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| Born | July 30, 1979 Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
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| High school | Colegio Apostol de Fajardo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | FIU (1997–2001) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2001–2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996-1997 | Cariduros de Fajardo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2003 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Toronto Raptors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | TAU Cerámica | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Utah Jazz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Detroit Pistons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Orlando Magic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Miami Heat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Boston Celtics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Beşiktaş | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Galatasaray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | FC Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Leones de Ponce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Cariduros de Fajardo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carlos Alberto Arroyo Bermúdez (born July 30, 1979) is a former professional basketball player from Puerto Rico. He played as a point guard for many teams, including several in the National Basketball Association (NBA). These teams included the Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics.
In the 2008–09 season, Carlos played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. He helped them win the league championship and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the finals. He also led the Israeli Premier League in assists that year. Carlos has also played professionally in Puerto Rico, Spain, and Turkey.
Carlos was a key player for the senior Puerto Rican national basketball team. He was part of the team that famously beat the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. He also played for Puerto Rico in the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. In 2019, Carlos joined the Big3, a 3-on-3 basketball league. After one season, he focused on his music career, releasing the popular song "Baila Reggaeton."
Contents
- Early Life & School
- College Basketball
- Professional Basketball Journey
- National Team Career
- Career Statistics
- Music Career
- Personal Life
- Discography
- See Also
Early Life & School
Carlos Arroyo was born and grew up in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He has an identical twin brother named Alberto. Carlos is also a cousin of the famous actor Benicio del Toro.
He went to Colegio Santiago Apostol in Fajardo. For his junior year of high school, Carlos attended Brookwood School in Thomasville, Georgia. There, he was amazing, scoring almost 30 points and making 10 assists per game.
College Basketball
Carlos studied at Florida International University (FIU) from 1998 to 2001. He played for the university's team, the Golden Panthers. He played for four years and set several team records.
Carlos holds the record for the most assists in FIU history. He also set the record for most assists in a single season, with 459. He is the only FIU player to score over 600 points in one season. Overall, he scored 1,600 points during his college career. This means he averaged 16.0 points and 4.6 assists per game over 100 games. FIU honored Carlos on January 5, 2007, by retiring his jersey number, 30. This was to celebrate his great time playing there.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting Out in Puerto Rico
Carlos began his professional career in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league when he was just 17. He first played for the Cariduros de Fajardo in 1996. In his first season, he averaged 10.9 points per game. The next year, he improved to 17 points and 5.5 assists per game. He also shot 42% from the 3-point line.
Later, he joined the Cangrejeros de Santurce. There, he played with José Ortiz, a star on the Puerto Rican national team. With the Cangrejeros, Carlos helped win four straight national titles from 1998 to 2001. They won five league championships in six years.
First Time in the NBA (2001–2008)
After college, Carlos signed with the National Basketball Association's Toronto Raptors for the 2001–02 season. He was released in January 2002. He then played briefly in Spain before joining the Denver Nuggets in March. He didn't play much for these teams, averaging only 9.7 minutes per game.
Utah Jazz
Carlos joined the Utah Jazz for the 2002–03 NBA season. He was the third-string point guard, learning from legends John Stockton and Mark Jackson. When Stockton retired and Jackson left, Carlos became the starting point guard for the 2003–04 season.
Many expected the Jazz to struggle that year. But Carlos and his teammates surprised everyone. They finished with a strong 42–40 record, almost making the playoffs. Carlos had his best season, averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 assists per game. He scored a career-high 30 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Detroit Pistons
During the 2004–05 season, Carlos had some disagreements with his coach, Jerry Sloan. He ended up playing less. In January 2005, Carlos was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
With the Pistons, Carlos almost won an NBA championship. His team played against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Spurs won in seven games. Carlos's playing time was reduced a lot with the Pistons. On January 11, 2006, he was suspended for one game for touching an official.
Orlando Magic
On February 15, 2006, Carlos was traded to the Orlando Magic. His arrival helped the Magic play much better at the end of the 2005–06 season. They finished with a 12–3 run, almost reaching the playoffs. Carlos averaged 10.8 points and 2.9 assists per game off the bench.
He started the 2006–07 season as the backup point guard. He was later moved to the starting position in December 2007. This helped the team reduce their turnovers. However, his playing time became limited again later in the season. After the 2007–08 season, Carlos became a free agent.
Playing in Israel (2008–2009)
In the summer of 2008, Carlos signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. The contract was worth $7.5 million. At the end of the 2008–09 season, he helped Maccabi win the Israeli League. He was named the MVP of the league's finals. In Israel, he averaged 15.3 points in 31 minutes per game.
Back to the NBA (2009–2011)
Miami Heat
On October 11, 2009, Carlos signed a one-year contract with the Miami Heat. He shared point guard duties with Mario Chalmers. In January 2010, the Heat signed another player, Rafer Alston, which sent Carlos to the bench. However, Carlos returned to the starting lineup in March. He finished the season with a great assist-to-turnover ratio. The Heat were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Carlos re-signed with the Heat for the 2010–11 season. He started the season as the team's point guard. With LeBron James joining the team, Carlos had fewer ball-handling duties. His coach encouraged him to shoot more. On December 6, 2010, Carlos had a perfect shooting game, scoring 18 points. On January 22, 2011, the coach replaced Carlos with Mario Chalmers as the starting point guard. On March 1, 2011, the Heat released Carlos.
Boston Celtics
On March 6, 2011, Carlos signed with the Boston Celtics for the rest of the season. He debuted with the Celtics on March 9, 2011. He contributed 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 15 minutes. His coach, Doc Rivers, praised his performance. However, his playing time decreased later.
Carlos did not play in the first round of the playoffs. He was activated for the second round against his former team, the Miami Heat. But he didn't play in that series either, and the Celtics were eliminated. Carlos's last NBA game was on April 13, 2011.
Back to Europe (2011–2016)
Beşiktaş Milangaz
On December 22, 2011, Carlos signed with the Turkish club Beşiktaş Milangaz. In January 2012, he was invited to play in the league All-Star game. He scored a last-second three-pointer to win the game for his team.
Carlos led his team to win the Turkish Basketball Cup title. He averaged 14 points and 4.5 assists per game. He also helped his team win the EuroChallenge. In June 2012, Carlos led his team to win the championship of the Turkish Super League. He was named the Turkish Super League Finals MVP.
Galatasaray
In January 2013, Carlos signed with Galatasaray Medical Park in Turkey. On June 15, 2013, Carlos and Galatasaray won the BSL championship. This was his second championship in the BSL. Carlos re-signed with Galatasaray for another year. He was also chosen as the team captain.
In August 2014, Galatasaray extended Carlos's contract for the 2014–15 season. He was selected to play in the Turkish Basketball Super League All-Star Game in January 2015. He finished the game with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 22 assists. He was named the MVP of the game. On March 2, 2015, Carlos left Galatasaray due to unpaid salaries.
Return to Puerto Rico (2015)
On March 16, 2015, Carlos returned to Puerto Rico. He played for the Cangrejeros de Santurce. He averaged 17.4 points in 39 games that season.
FC Barcelona Lassa (2015–2016)
On July 24, 2015, Carlos signed a one-year deal with the Spanish club FC Barcelona Lassa.
Big 3 League
On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Carlos Arroyo joined Season 3 of the BIG3 league.
National Team Career
Carlos Arroyo was known as one of the best international point guards. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Carlos was the flag-bearer for Puerto Rico. He led the Puerto Rican national team with 18 points per game. He also led them to a big 92–73 victory over the United States, scoring 25 points. Carlos was chosen for the All-Olympic Team.
At the 2006 FIBA World Championship, Carlos averaged 21.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. He played in the 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament. At the 2010 Centrobasket, Carlos was moved to the shooting guard position. Puerto Rico won the gold medal. Carlos led the tournament in points per game with 19.3 and was named the event's Most Valuable Player.
On July 9, 2016, Carlos announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican national team after 15 years. In June 2021, Carlos was named general manager of the Puerto Rican national team. On July 7, 2024, Puerto Rico qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Career Statistics
| 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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
Stats are correct as of March 2, 2015
NBA
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2001–02 | Toronto | 17 | 0 | 5.6 | .448 | .000 | .667 | .7 | 1.2 | .4 | .0 | 1.8 |
| 2001–02 | Denver | 20 | 1 | 13.8 | .439 | .000 | .750 | 1.4 | 2.5 | .3 | .1 | 4.1 |
| 2002–03 | Utah | 44 | 0 | 6.5 | .459 | .429 | .818 | .6 | 1.2 | .3 | .0 | 2.8 |
| 2003–04 | Utah | 71 | 71 | 28.3 | .441 | .325 | .804 | 2.6 | 5.0 | .9 | .1 | 12.6 |
| 2004–05 | Utah | 30 | 16 | 24.7 | .401 | .389 | .841 | 1.5 | 5.1 | .7 | .1 | 8.2 |
| 2004–05 | Detroit | 40 | 0 | 17.7 | .376 | .083 | .767 | 1.5 | 3.2 | .6 | .0 | 5.4 |
| 2005–06 | Detroit | 50 | 0 | 12.0 | .363 | .333 | .724 | 1.4 | 3.1 | .4 | .1 | 3.2 |
| 2005–06 | Orlando | 27 | 0 | 22.0 | .502 | .357 | .810 | 2.2 | 2.9 | .7 | .0 | 10.8 |
| 2006–07 | Orlando | 72 | 5 | 18.1 | .425 | .275 | .795 | 1.9 | 2.8 | .5 | .0 | 7.7 |
| 2007–08 | Orlando | 62 | 20 | 20.5 | .451 | .345 | .853 | 1.8 | 3.5 | .4 | .0 | 6.9 |
| 2009–10 | Miami | 72 | 35 | 22.0 | .475 | .280 | .844 | 1.8 | 3.1 | .5 | .1 | 6.1 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 49 | 42 | 20.2 | .458 | .438 | .800 | 1.6 | 2.0 | .3 | .0 | 5.6 |
| 2010–11 | Boston | 15 | 1 | 12.7 | .314 | .600 | .917 | 1.5 | 1.7 | .5 | .0 | 2.4 |
| Career | 569 | 191 | 18.7 | .438 | .338 | .806 | 1.7 | 3.1 | .5 | .0 | 6.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2003 | Utah | 3 | 0 | 9.0 | .333 | .000 | .750 | .7 | 1.7 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2005 | Detroit | 19 | 0 | 7.9 | .356 | .000 | .667 | .5 | 2.1 | .2 | .1 | 2.1 |
| 2007 | Orlando | 3 | 0 | 13.3 | .357 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.7 | 2.0 | .3 | .0 | 4.0 |
| 2008 | Orlando | 4 | 0 | 7.5 | .500 | .000 | 1.000 | .5 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Miami | 5 | 5 | 23.0 | .462 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.8 | 2.2 | .6 | .0 | 5.2 |
| Career | 34 | 5 | 10.6 | .388 | .000 | .773 | .8 | 1.9 | .2 | .1 | 2.7 | |
EuroLeague
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Tau Ceramica | 3 | 0 | 15.1 | .550 | .200 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 2.3 | .3 | .0 | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| 2008–09 | Maccabi | 15 | 15 | 33.6 | .393 | .293 | .867 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 1.3 | .1 | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| 2013–14 | Galatasaray | 25 | 25 | 31.7 | .418 | .346 | .855 | 2.0 | 5.5 | .4 | .0 | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| 2014–15 | Galatasaray | 15 | 15 | 29.5 | .384 | .346 | .824 | 1.7 | 4.3 | .5 | .0 | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| 2015–16 | Barcelona | 22 | 2 | 15.8 | .373 | .413 | .826 | 1.6 | 2.4 | .5 | .0 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Career | 80 | 57 | 26.6 | .401 | .347 | .854 | 2.0 | 4.0 | .7 | .0 | 11.4 | 10.0 | |
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1996 | Cariduros de Fajardo | BSN | 34 | ? | .520 | .270 | .710 | 1.9 | 3.3 | ? | ? | 10.9 |
| 1997 | 32 | ? | .500 | .420 | .690 | 3.3 | 5.5 | ? | ? | 17.0 | ||
| 1998 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | 29 | ? | .590 | .290 | .520 | 2.2 | 3.4 | ? | ? | 8.4 | |
| 1999 | 30 | ? | .520 | .340 | .740 | 3.1 | 5.6 | ? | ? | 15.2 | ||
| 2000 | 28 | ? | .550 | .380 | .660 | 3.8 | 3.9 | ? | ? | 17.1 | ||
| 2001 | 8 | ? | .570 | .320 | .700 | 2.9 | 6.0 | ? | ? | 20.5 | ||
| 2001–02 | TAU Cerámica | ACB | 4 | 8.0 | .333 | .333 | .909 | .5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | 4.3 |
| 2002 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | BSN | 10 | ? | .640 | .430 | .780 | 4.1 | 8.4 | ? | ? | 20.0 |
| 2008–09 | Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. | ISBL | 28 | 31.1 | .516 | .453 | .818 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 1.3 | .1 | 15.3 |
| 2011–12 | Beşiktaş Milangaz | BSL | 27 | 31.2 | .395 | .437 | .854 | 2.5 | 4.4 | .7 | .0 | 14.4 |
| 2012–13 | Galatasaray | 27 | 28.4 | .464 | .427 | .775 | 2.9 | 4.3 | .7 | .0 | 13.3 | |
| 2013–14 | 38 | 28.8 | .429 | .355 | .853 | 2.0 | 4.8 | .7 | .0 | 12.2 | ||
| 2014–15 | 17 | 30.1 | .443 | .417 | .944 | 1.8 | 5.0 | .5 | .0 | 15.5 | ||
| 2015 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | BSN | 39 | 32.0 | .474 | .377 | .771 | 3.1 | 6.5 | .7 | .1 | 17.4 |
Music Career
Carlos Arroyo is also interested in reggaeton music. He started his own music studio and record label called Arroyo Hit Music in 2009. He has released several songs. His song "Se Va Conmigo" in 2010 featured Puerto Rican artist Yomo. A remix of the song also featured "Queen of Reggaeton" Ivy Queen.
In March 2020, Carlos released the song "Baila Reggaeton" with the popular duo Zion & Lennox. This song became a hit around the world. Carlos quickly became one of the biggest reggaeton stars.
Personal Life
After finishing college, Carlos made Florida his home. This was because it is close to Puerto Rico, where he works. In Florida, he met his wife, Xiomara Escobar. They have three children: Gabriella (born 2005), Daniela (born 2010), and Carlos Adrián (born 2012). Carlos's grandmother had cancer. This inspired him to help children who were also battling cancer. His oldest daughter, Gabriella, joined the University of Dayton volleyball team in 2022.
Discography
Singles
- 2009: "Oculto Secreto"
- 2010: "Se Va Conmigo" (feat. Yomo)
- 2010: "Se Va Conmigo" (Remix) (Feat. Ivy Queen)
- 2011: "Bailemos En La Luna"
- 2011: "Imaginarme" (Probably Pablo feat. Carlos Arroyo)
- 2011: "Estamos Ready" (Ali feat. Carlos Arroyo)
- 2020: "Bailamos Reggaetón" (feat. (Zion & Lennox)
- 2020: "Aruba" (feat. (Farruko)
- 2020: "Heroe" (feat. (Rauw Alejandro)
See Also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- Puerto Rico at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Puerto Rico national basketball team
