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 March 23, 1958) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Charles was a tall player, standing 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) and weighing 220 pounds (100 kg). He played as a power forward.
Pittman had a long career in basketball. He played in the NBA in the United States. After that, he spent many years playing for teams in Europe.
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Charles Pittman's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Charles Pittman grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He attended Northern Nash High School. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college.
He first played at Merced College from 1978 to 1979. Later, he moved to the University of Maryland. He played for the Maryland Terrapins from 1980 to 1982. Playing college basketball helped him prepare for a professional career.
Playing in the NBA
After his college career, Charles Pittman was ready for the professional leagues. In 1982, he entered the 1982 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the 3rd round. He was the 61st player chosen overall.
He played for the Phoenix Suns from 1982 to 1986. During his time with the Suns, he played in 234 games. He averaged about 14.1 minutes per game. He also scored 4.5 points and grabbed 3.1 rebounds per game.
International Career
After his time in the NBA, Charles Pittman moved to Europe. He played professional basketball in several countries. This part of his career lasted for many years.
He played in Italy for Divarese Varese from 1986 to 1989. He also played for Filodoro Brescia (also known as Telemarket Brescia) from 1989 to 1991. After Italy, he played for Okapi Aalstar in Belgium from 1992 to 1994.
Charles Pittman finished his long playing career in France. He played for Élan Sportif Chalonnais from 1994 to 1998. In his final year, 1998, he briefly played for the Lugano Tigers in Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Pittman para niños
