Chris Childs (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 20, 1967 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| High school | Foothill (Bakersfield, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boise State (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1989–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1990–1991 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1991–1992 | Bakersfield Jammers |
| 1992–1994 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1994–1996 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1996–2001 | New York Knicks |
| 2001–2002 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2002–2003 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,710 (6.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,308 (2.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,633 (4.9 apg) |
Chris Childs (born November 20, 1967) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He mostly played as a guard during his career.
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Chris Childs' Early Basketball Days
Chris Childs played high school basketball at Foothill High School. He then became a star player at Boise State University in the late 1980s. In 1989, Childs was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Year.
Starting Professional Basketball
Even with his success in college, Childs was not chosen in the 1989 NBA draft. He began his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for three different teams in his first three seasons. Later, he found a good spot with the Quad City Thunder.
With the Thunder, Childs helped his team win a league championship in 1994. He also won the CBA Playoff Finals MVP award that year. During that season, he averaged 17.9 points and 7.6 assists per game.
Chris Childs' NBA Career
Childs' great performance in the minor leagues helped him get into the NBA. He signed with the New Jersey Nets before the 1994–95 NBA season began. He played his first two NBA seasons with the Nets. In the 1995–96 season, he averaged his highest NBA career points with 12.8 per game.
Playing for the New York Knicks
Chris Childs is perhaps best known for his five years (1996–2001) with the New York Knicks. The Knicks relied on his strong defense and his ability to make three-point shots. He helped the Knicks reach the NBA playoffs many times.
In 1999, Childs helped lead the New York Knicks to win the NBA Eastern Conference championship. He was the team's leader in assists during the 1996–97 season, averaging 6.1 assists per game as a starter. For the next four years, he was a valuable player coming off the bench.
Childs was well-known in the New York media. He was part of the 1998–99 NBA All-Interview Team. In 2000, he won the New York Press Photographers Association's "Good Guy Award." This award recognized his involvement with various charities and youth basketball programs.
On April 2, 2000, during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Childs had an on-court incident with Kobe Bryant. Both players were ejected from the game. The Knicks lost that game 106–82. This moment showed the tough spirit of the Knicks team during that time.
Later Career and Retirement
In February 2001, Childs was traded to the Toronto Raptors. This trade involved Mark Jackson and Muggsy Bogues. Childs played for the Raptors for about a season and a half.
He then rejoined the New Jersey Nets in 2002. On October 22, 2002, Childs was suspended by the team. He retired from professional basketball after the 2002–03 season.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Childs para niños
