Charles Pittman (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 23, 1958 Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 61st overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1982–1998 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Billings Volcanos |
| 1983–1986 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1986–1989 | Divarese Varese |
| 1989–1990 | Filodoro Brescia |
| 1991–1992 | Askatuak SBT |
| 1992–1994 | Okapi Aalstar |
| 1994–1998 | Chalonnais |
| 1998 | Lugano Tigers |
Charles E. Pittman, born on March 23, 1958, is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, he played as a forward.
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Charles Pittman's Basketball Journey
Charles Pittman had an exciting career playing basketball both in the United States and internationally. He was known for his skills as a forward.
College Basketball Days
Before becoming a professional, Charles Pittman played college basketball for the University of Maryland. Playing at this level helped him develop his skills. It also prepared him for the big leagues.
Playing in the NBA
In 1982, Charles Pittman was chosen in the 1982 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the 3rd round. He was the 61st player chosen overall. He played for the Suns from 1982 to 1986. During his time with the Suns, he played in 234 games. He averaged 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
International Career
After his time in the NBA, Charles Pittman continued his basketball career overseas. He played professionally in Italy for teams like Divarese Varese from 1986 to 1989. He also played for Filodoro Brescia from 1989 to 1991. Later, he played for Okapi Aalstar in Belgium from 1992 to 1994. He finished his long career with Élan Sportif Chalonnais from 1994 to 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Pittman para niños
