Carlos Clark facts for kids
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Personal information | |
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Born | Somerville, Tennessee, U.S. |
August 10, 1960
High school | Fayette-Ware (Somerville, Tennessee) |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Ole Miss (1979–1983) |
NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 4 / Pick: 91st overall |
Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
Pro career | 1983–1990 |
Career history | |
1983–1985 | Boston Celtics |
1985–1986 | Evansville Thunder |
1986 | Tampa Bay Flash |
1986–1991 | La Crosse Catbirds |
1987 | Tampa Bay Stars |
1988–1989, 1990 | Calgary 88's |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Carlos R. Clark (born August 10, 1960) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a talented shooting guard, which is a player who specializes in scoring points.
Carlos Clark's Basketball Journey
Carlos Clark went to the University of Mississippi, where he played for the Ole Miss basketball team. He was a strong player there from 1979 to 1983.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Carlos Clark was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1983. He played two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Celtics. During his time with the team, he helped them win an amazing championship in 1984. This was a huge achievement for him and the team. He averaged 2.4 points per game during his NBA career.
Life After the NBA
After playing for the Celtics, Carlos Clark continued his basketball career in other leagues. He played in the CBA and the WBL. He also played basketball in other countries. He played in the Philippines and in Belgium. In Belgium, he was an important player for Bobcat Gent. His team won the Belgian Cup in 1992.