Charles Claxton (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1970 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Miami Carol City (Miami, Florida) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1995–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1995 | Boston Celtics |
| 1996 | Criollos de Caguas |
| 1996–1997 | Anwil Włocławek |
| 1997–1998 | Atletas Kaunas |
| 1999–2000 | Brighton Bears |
Charles Claxton Jr. (born December 13, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center, which is usually the tallest player on a basketball team.
Charles was born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He went to Miami Carol City High School in Miami, Florida. After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Georgia.
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Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
In 1994, Charles Claxton was chosen by the Phoenix Suns in the 1994 NBA draft. This is a special event where professional basketball teams pick new players. He was the 50th player picked overall that year.
Playing in the NBA
Charles played for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1995–1996 season. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America. He played in 3 games for the Celtics.
He also signed contracts with other NBA teams, like the Cleveland Cavaliers in October 1995 and the Utah Jazz in October 1996. However, he did not play in any regular season games for those teams.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Charles Claxton played basketball in other countries. He played for teams like:
- Criollos de Caguas in 1996
- Anwil Włocławek from 1996 to 1997
- Atletas Kaunas from 1997 to 1998
- Brighton Bears from 1999 to 2000
Charles Claxton's Family in Basketball
Basketball runs in the Claxton family! Charles has two sons who also play basketball.
- His son, Nic Claxton, is a professional basketball player in the NBA. Nic plays for the Brooklyn Nets.
- His other son, Chase Claxton, plays college basketball for Winthrop University. He plays in Division I, which is the highest level of college sports.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Charles Claxton para niños
