Chris McNealy (basketball, born 1961) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 15, 1961 Fresno, California |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Roosevelt (Fresno, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall |
| Selected by the Kansas City Kings | |
| Pro career | 1983–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Bic Trieste |
| 1985–1986 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1986 | Albany Patroons |
| 1986–1987 | New York Knicks |
| 1987–1988 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1988–1989 | Aurora Desio |
| 1989–1990 | Arimo Bologna |
| 1990–1992 | Lotus Montecatini |
| 1992–1995 | Bialetti Montecatini |
| 1995–1996 | Festina Andorra |
| 1996–1997 | CB León |
| 1997–1998 | Caja San Fernando |
| 1998–1999 | CB Granada |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Christopher McNealy (born July 15, 1961) is a former American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks. He also had a long career playing basketball in other countries.
McNealy's son, also named Chris, followed in his footsteps. He played college basketball and now plays professionally too.
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Chris McNealy: A Basketball Star
Chris McNealy was a talented basketball player. He played for many years, both in the United States and overseas. His career lasted from 1983 to 1999.
Early Life and College Basketball
Chris McNealy was born in Fresno, California. He went to Roosevelt High School there. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college.
He first played at Santa Barbara City College. Then, he moved on to San Jose State University. He played for San Jose State from 1980 to 1983. During his college years, he was recognized as a top player. He was named First-team All-PCAC twice, in 1982 and 1983.
Playing in the NBA
In 1983, Chris McNealy was chosen in the NBA draft. The Kansas City Kings picked him in the second round. He was the 38th player chosen overall.
He later played for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He was with the Knicks from 1985 to 1988. Before joining the NBA, he also played for teams like the Bay State Bombardiers and the Albany Patroons. In 1986, he was named a CBA All-Star. He was also on the CBA All-Defensive First Team that year.
International Career
After his time in the NBA, Chris McNealy played basketball internationally. He spent many years playing in Europe. He played for several teams in Italy and Spain.
In Italy, he played for teams like Bic Trieste, Aurora Desio, and Arimo Bologna. He also played for Lotus Montecatini and Bialetti Montecatini. Later in his career, he played in Spain. His Spanish teams included Festina Andorra, CB León, Caja San Fernando, and CB Granada. He even became an Italian citizen during his time there.
Family and Legacy
Chris McNealy's love for basketball was passed down to his son. His son, also named Chris McNealy, became a basketball player too. He played college basketball for UC Irvine. Now, his son also plays basketball professionally.
