George Carter (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1944 Buffalo, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | November 18, 2020 (aged 76) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| High school | Silver Creek (Silver Creek, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. Bonaventure (1964–1967) |
| NBA Draft | 1967 / Round: 8 / Pick: 81st overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1967–1977 |
| Career history | |
| 1967 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1969–1971 | Washington Caps / Virginia Squires |
| 1971–1972 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1972 | Carolina Cougars |
| 1972–1973 | New York Nets |
| 1973–1974 | Virginia Squires |
| 1974–1975 | Memphis Sounds |
| 1975 | Utah Stars |
| 1976–1977 | ASVEL Villeurbanne |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA and ABA statistics | |
| Points | 8,683 (18.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,243 (6.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 959 (2.0 apg) |
George Carter (born January 10, 1944 – died November 18, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He was known for being a versatile player, often playing as a swingman. This means he could play both Small forward and Shooting guard positions.
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Early Life and High School Years
George Carter was born in Buffalo, New York. He grew up playing sports. He went to Silver Creek High School in New York. He graduated from high school in 1963.
During his time in high school, George was a great athlete. He was chosen as an all-Western New York player in basketball twice. Besides basketball, he also played high school American football and ran track.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Carter continued his basketball journey. He played college basketball at St. Bonaventure University. He played for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies from 1964 to 1967. His jersey number, 25, was later retired by the university. This is a big honor for a college player.
Professional Sports Career
George Carter had a very unique start to his professional career. In 1967, he was drafted by four different professional sports leagues! This is very rare.
- He was picked by the Detroit Pistons in the 8th round of the 1967 NBA draft.
- The New Orleans Buccaneers also drafted him in the 1967 ABA Draft.
- He was even drafted by the New York Mets for Major League Baseball (MLB).
- And the Buffalo Bills picked him for the National Football League (NFL).
This shows how talented George Carter was in many sports.
Playing in the NBA and ABA
George Carter played only one game for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Soon after, he joined the Washington Caps in the American Basketball Association (ABA). The ABA was a rival basketball league at the time.
He played for seven seasons in the ABA. During this time, he played for several teams. These included the Washington Caps, Virginia Squires, Carolina Cougars, Pittsburgh Condors, New York Nets, Memphis Sounds, and Utah Stars.
In 1971, George Carter was chosen to play in the 1971 ABA All-Star Game. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year. Throughout his career in both the ABA and NBA, he scored a total of 8,863 points.
Later Career
After playing in the ABA, George Carter also played basketball overseas. He played for ASVEL Villeurbanne in France during the 1976–1977 season.
Death
George Carter passed away on November 18, 2020. He died in Las Vegas, Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: George Carter para niños
