Chris Whitney facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 5, 1971 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| 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 on October 5, 1971, is an American former professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a point guard, a position where a player helps lead the team's offense and passes the ball to teammates. Whitney played for over a decade in the NBA.
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Who is Chris Whitney?
Chris Whitney was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He grew to be 6 feet tall and played basketball as a point guard. This role is very important in basketball, as the point guard often brings the ball up the court and sets up plays for their team.
College Basketball Journey
Before joining the NBA, Chris Whitney played college basketball. He first played for Lincoln Trail College from 1989 to 1991. After that, he went on to play for Clemson University from 1991 to 1993. His skills on the court caught the attention of professional teams. In the 1993 NBA draft, he was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round. He was the 47th player picked overall that year.
Playing in the NBA
Chris Whitney had a long career in the NBA, playing for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004. He started his NBA journey with the San Antonio Spurs. Later, he played for several other teams, including the Washington Bullets/Wizards, the Denver Nuggets, and the Orlando Magic.
He spent most of his NBA career, eight years, playing for the Washington Bullets and then the Washington Wizards. During his time in the NBA, he played in 579 games. On average, he scored 6.5 points, made 2.8 assists (passes that lead to a score), and grabbed 1.4 rebounds (getting the ball after a missed shot) per game.
Life After Playing Basketball
After retiring from playing professional basketball in 2004, Chris Whitney continued to be involved in the sport. From 2010 to 2018, he worked for the Charlotte Hornets. His role there was the Director of Player Development. This means he helped players improve their skills and grow as professional athletes.
Chris Whitney is married to Charlotta Whitney. They have six children together.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Whitney para niños
