Chris Whitney facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 5, 1971 Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Christian County (Hopkinsville, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 168 lb (76 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1993–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1995 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1995–1996 | Rapid City Thrillers / Florida Beachdogs |
| 1996–2002 | Washington Bullets / Wizards |
| 2002–2003 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2003 | Orlando Magic |
| 2003–2004 | Washington Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,738 (6.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 815 (1.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,613 (2.8 apg) |
Christofer Antwone Whitney (born October 5, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard in the NBA for 11 seasons.
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Who is Chris Whitney?
Chris Whitney was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He grew up to become a talented basketball player. Standing at 6 feet tall, he played the important position of point guard, which means he was often in charge of bringing the ball up the court and setting up plays for his team.
From College to the NBA
Before joining the NBA, Chris played college basketball. He started at Lincoln Trail College and then moved to Clemson University. His skills on the court caught the attention of professional teams. In 1993, he was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1993 NBA draft. This was a big step for him, as it meant he would be playing in the top basketball league in the world.
Playing in the NBA
Chris Whitney played in the NBA for 11 seasons, from 1993 to 2004. During his career, he played for several teams:
- The San Antonio Spurs
- The Washington Bullets/Wizards (where he spent most of his career)
- The Denver Nuggets
- The Orlando Magic
He played in 579 games during his NBA career. He was known for his ability to score points, pass the ball to teammates for assists, and grab rebounds. On average, he scored 6.5 points, made 2.8 assists, and got 1.4 rebounds per game. He was a key player for the Washington team for many years.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing career ended in 2004, Chris Whitney stayed involved with basketball. From 2010 to 2018, he worked for the Charlotte Hornets as the Director of Player Development. In this role, he helped younger players improve their skills and grow as professionals.
Chris is married to Charlotta Whitney and they have six children.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Whitney para niños
