Chris Singleton (basketball, born 1989) facts for kids
Singleton with the Wizards in 2012
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| Free Agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 21, 1989 Canton, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 239 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida State (2008–2011) |
| NBA Draft | 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Wizards | |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2014 | Washington Wizards |
| 2014 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2015 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2015–2016 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2016 | Anhui Dragons |
| 2016–2018 | Panathinaikos |
| 2018–2019 | FC Barcelona |
| 2019–2023 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2024 | Al-Arabi |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Christopher Carl Singleton Jr. (born November 21, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for his strong defense and playing as a power forward or center. He last played for Al-Arabi in the Qatari Basketball League.
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Early Life and College Career
High School Years
Chris Singleton went to two high schools. These were Cherokee High School and Dunwoody High School in Georgia. He was considered a top player in the nation. In 2008, he was ranked as the 12th best player overall.
Playing for Florida State
Singleton played college basketball for three years. He played for the Florida State Seminoles. In 2011, he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. This award recognizes the best defensive player in the conference. After his team lost in the "Sweet Sixteen" of the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Singleton decided to enter the 2011 NBA draft. This meant he was ready to play professionally.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA
On June 23, 2011, Chris Singleton was chosen by the Washington Wizards. He was the 18th player picked in the 2011 NBA draft. He officially signed with the Wizards in December 2011. He played for the Wizards until 2014.
Playing Overseas
After his time with the Wizards, Singleton played for teams around the world. In 2014, he played for the Jiangsu Dragons in China. He then joined the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA Development League in 2015.
Later in 2015, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia. In 2016, he returned to China to play for the Anhui Dragons. There, he helped his team win the championship and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the finals.
Success in Europe
From 2016 to 2018, Singleton played for Panathinaikos in Greece. He helped them win the Greek League championship twice. He also won the Greek Cup with them in 2017.
In 2018, he moved to Spain to play for FC Barcelona Lassa. With Barcelona, he won the Spanish King's Cup in 2019.
From 2019 to 2023, Singleton played for Anadolu Efes in Turkey. This was a very successful period for him. He won the prestigious EuroLeague championship twice (in 2021 and 2022). He also won the Turkish Super League twice (in 2021 and 2023) and the Turkish Cup in 2022. He left Anadolu Efes in June 2023.
His last known team was Al-Arabi in Qatar in 2024.
Personal Life
Chris Singleton is the son of Stephanie Langston and Carl Singleton.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Singleton para niños
