Carrick Felix facts for kids
Felix at Washington Wizards training camp in 2017
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 17, 1990 Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Millennium (Goodyear, Arizona) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 2013–2018 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2013–2014 | →Canton Charge |
| 2014 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2016–2017 | Long Island Nets |
| 2017–2018 | Melbourne United |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Carrick Felix, born on August 17, 1990, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played college basketball for three years at Arizona State. After college, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked him in the 2013 NBA draft. He was the 33rd player chosen overall.
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High School Basketball Star
Carrick Felix was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played high school basketball at Millennium High School. This school is located in Goodyear, Arizona.
During his final year, Carrick led his team to win a state championship. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of that championship game. In the 2007–08 season, he scored about 19.7 points per game. He also grabbed 13.2 rebounds and made 1.5 steals per game.
College Basketball Journey
Carrick Felix started his college basketball journey at the College of Southern Idaho. He played there in the 2009–10 season. He averaged 14.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Then, he joined the Arizona State Sun Devils. This was for his last three years of college. In his first year at Arizona State, he played in 30 games. He averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
His second year saw him play much more. He averaged 10.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. In his third and final year, Carrick was a top player. He led his team in rebounds with 8.1 per game. He was also second in scoring with 14.6 points per game.
Carrick was known for his strong defense. He was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. He also earned academic honors. He was named the Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Professional Basketball Career
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Carrick Felix in the 2013 NBA draft. He was the 33rd player chosen. He signed with the Cavaliers in August 2013. During his first year, he also played for the Canton Charge. This team is part of the NBA Development League.
In 2014, Carrick was traded to the Utah Jazz. However, he was later released by the Jazz. He then joined the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League. Sadly, he got a serious left knee injury. Doctors told him his basketball career might be over. He had to take two years off to recover.
Carrick Felix made a comeback in 2016. He joined the Long Island Nets, another NBA Development League team.
In 2017, he played for Melbourne United in Australia. He helped the team win a championship in 2018. After that, he briefly rejoined the Washington Wizards for the 2018 NBA Summer League.
Life After Basketball
During his time away from basketball (2014-2016), Carrick Felix created something new. He developed a mobile app called ZGNIT. This app helps people book adventure equipment. For example, you could use it to rent jet skis for a holiday.
See also
In Spanish: Carrick Felix para niños
