Chris Garner (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1975 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Treadwell (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 156 lb (71 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Memphis (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1997–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1998–1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1999 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2000 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2000–2001 | Memphis Houn'Dawgs |
| 2001 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2001 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2001 | STB Le Havre |
| 2001–2002 | Columbus Riverdragons |
| 2002–2003 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2003 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2004 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2004–2005 | Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel |
| 2005 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 2005–2006 | Gymnastikos S. Larissas |
| 2006 | Cholet Basket |
| 2007 | Apollon Patras |
| 2007–2008 | Achilleas |
| 2008 | Polpak Świecie |
| 2008–2009 | Basket Kwidzyn |
| 2009–2010 | Achilleas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 72 (1.6 ppg) |
| Assists | 63 (1.4 apg) |
| Rebounds | 36 (0.8 rpg) |
Christopher Winslow Garner (born February 23, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and for many teams around the world.
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Chris Garner's College Basketball Journey
Chris Garner played college basketball at the University of Memphis. Playing for a college team is a big step for young athletes. It helps them develop their skills before possibly going pro.
Chris Garner's Professional Basketball Career
Chris Garner was a talented point guard. A point guard is like the team's leader on the court. They bring the ball up, set up plays, and help their teammates score.
Playing in the NBA
Even though Chris was not chosen in the NBA draft, he still made it to the NBA. The NBA draft is where professional teams pick new players from colleges or other leagues. Chris played for parts of two seasons in the NBA. He played with the Toronto Raptors during the 1997–1998 season. Later, he joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2000–2001 season.
In 2003, the Detroit Pistons signed him. However, he was "waived" before the season started. This means the team decided not to keep him on their roster.
Playing in Other Leagues
Chris also played for the Memphis Houn'Dawgs. This team was part of the ABA. The ABA was another professional basketball league.
Playing Basketball Around the World
Chris Garner's basketball career took him to many different countries. He played professionally in places like Lithuania, France, Israel, Cyprus, and Greece. Playing overseas allowed him to continue his career and experience different cultures. He played for many teams, including:
- Idaho Stampede
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Quad City Thunder
- Žalgiris Kaunas
- STB Le Havre
- Columbus Riverdragons
- Cocodrilos de Caracas
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel
- Paris Basket Racing
- Gymnastikos S. Larissas
- Cholet Basket
- Apollon Patras
- Achilleas
- Polpak Świecie
- Basket Kwidzyn
Chris Garner's career shows that there are many paths for basketball players. Even if you don't stay in the NBA, you can still have a long and successful career playing the sport you love.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Garner para niños
