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 a former professional basketball player from America. He played as a center, which is usually the tallest player on a basketball team.
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Early Life and College
Charles Claxton was born on December 13, 1970, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. This is a beautiful group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.
He went to Miami Carol City High School in Miami, Florida. After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Georgia. He was a key player for the Georgia Bulldogs team from 1991 to 1995.
Professional Basketball Career
Charles Claxton was chosen by the Phoenix Suns in the 1994 NBA draft. He was the 50th player picked overall in the second round. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the top professional basketball league in North America.
Playing in the NBA
He played for the famous Boston Celtics team during the 1995–96 season. He appeared in 3 games for them. He also signed contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers in October 1995 and the Utah Jazz in October 1996. However, he did not play in any official NBA 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 in different leagues, including:
- Criollos de Caguas in Puerto Rico (1996)
- Anwil Włocławek in Poland (1996–1997)
- Atletas Kaunas in Lithuania (1997–1998)
- Brighton Bears in the United Kingdom (1999–2000)
Family of Basketball Players
Basketball talent runs in the Claxton family! Charles Claxton has two sons who also play basketball.
His son, Nic Claxton, is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets. His other son, Chase Claxton, plays college basketball for Winthrop University.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Claxton para niños
