Joe Barry Carroll facts for kids
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| Born | July 24, 1958 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| High school | East (Denver, Colorado) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| College | Purdue (1976–1980) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1980–1991 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1980–1984 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Simac Milano | |||||||||||||
| 1985–1987 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1990 | New Jersey Nets | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | ||||||||||||||
| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 12,455 (17.7 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 5,404 (7.7 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Blocks | 1,121 (1.6 bpg) | |||||||||||||
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Joe Barry Carroll, born on July 24, 1958, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He spent ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After he stopped playing basketball, he became a financial advisor, helped many charities, and became an artist and author. He also received an award called the Hank Aaron Champion for Justice award.
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High School Basketball Journey
Joe Barry Carroll was a very tall basketball player, standing 7 feet (2.13 meters) tall. He played as a center for Denver East High School in Denver, Colorado. During his time there, he was chosen as an All-American player by Midwest Coach and Athlete Magazine.
In his final year of high school, he was amazing on the court. He scored an average of 20.3 points and grabbed 12.2 rebounds in each game. In one game, he even scored 41 points!
College Basketball Career
After high school, Carroll went on to play college basketball at Purdue University.
Starting Strong at Purdue (1976–77)
Under coach Fred Schaus, Joe helped the Boilermakers team achieve a great record of 20 wins and 8 losses. In his first game shown on national TV, against Indiana, he scored 12 points, got 6 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in just 20 minutes. Purdue won that game 86–76.
On December 10, 1977, playing against Arizona, Joe made history. He achieved the school's only "triple-double" by scoring 16 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and blocking a record 11 shots in one game. He also set an arena record at McKale Center that lasted until 2000. In his first season, he grabbed 206 rebounds, which was the most for a Purdue freshman. He also holds the freshman record for most blocks in a season with 82.
Setting New Records (1977–78)
As a sophomore, Joe continued to excel. He set new school records with 105 blocks in a season. He averaged an impressive 3.9 blocks per game. With his teammate Walter Jordan, he helped the team finish with a 16–11 record. They placed fourth in their conference.
A Change in Coaching (1978–79)
In 1978, coach Fred Schaus left, and Lee Rose became the new head coach. The team's playing style changed to a slower, more controlled game. Joe and senior point guard Jerry Sichting led Purdue to tie for first place in the Big Ten Conference. They were tied with Magic Johnson's Michigan State team.
Purdue did not get to go to the NCAA Tournament that year. Instead, Joe led them to the finals of the NIT Finals. They lost to their rivals, Indiana. That season, Joe averaged 22.8 points per game. He was named First Team All-Big Ten and Third Team All-America. He also set a school record with 352 rebounds in a single season. The Boilermakers finished with a 27–8 record.
Reaching the Final Four (1979–80)
In his senior year, Joe led the Boilermakers to the NCAA Final Four. They lost to UCLA in the semi-finals. However, they won the consolation game against Iowa. In his last game for Purdue, Joe scored a game-high 35 points.
He led Purdue to a 23–10 record that season. He was named a First Team All-American and was selected for the First Team All-Big Ten for the second year in a row. He played 1,235 minutes that season, which is the most by any player in Purdue's history.
Professional Basketball Career
Joining the Golden State Warriors
First Season (1980–1981)
Joe Barry Carroll was the very first player chosen in the 1980 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. To get this top pick, the Warriors traded Robert Parish and the draft pick for Kevin McHale to the Boston Celtics. These two players later became famous and won many championships with Boston. This trade often led to people comparing Joe to them throughout his career.
In his first year, Joe averaged 18.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. He also scored a season-high 46 points in one game. He led the Warriors with 121 blocks that season. Because of his great performance, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Top Scoring Years (1981–1984)
Two seasons later, Joe had his best scoring year, averaging 24.1 points per game along with 8.7 rebounds. On March 5, 1983, he scored a career-high 52 points against the Utah Jazz.
Joe's time with the Warriors was sometimes difficult. Some people criticized him for not always trying his hardest, even giving him nicknames like "Joe Barely Cares." In 1984, he surprised many by leaving the Warriors to play in Italy for Simac Milano. While playing for Simac Milano, he won the Italian League Championship and the FIBA Korać Cup. He was also chosen for the All-League team.
Return to the NBA (1985–1987)
Joe returned to the NBA for the 1985–86 season. He averaged 21.2 points for two seasons in a row under coach George Karl. On February 1, 1987, Joe scored 43 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in a long game against the New Jersey Nets that went into four overtimes.
Later that season, he was chosen to play in the 1987 NBA All-Star Game. He scored 4 points and had 6 rebounds in 18 minutes during the game. Joe played in his first playoff game against the Utah Jazz in the 1987 NBA Playoffs. He helped his team beat the Jazz and reach the Western Conference Semifinals. Even though he averaged 20 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in that series, the Golden State Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, who went on to win the championship.
Joe is still one of the top ten players in Golden State Warriors history for several categories. He is 3rd in defensive rebounds, 4th in offensive rebounds, 8th in points per game, 9th in total points, and 9th in steals. He scored at least 1,000 points in every season he played for the Warriors. When he left Golden State, he was the team's leader in blocks with 837. This is now the second-most blocks in franchise history, behind Adonal Foyle.
Playing for the Houston Rockets (1987–1988)
After his last full season with the Warriors in 1986–87, Joe's performance started to slow down. In December 1987, he was traded to the Houston Rockets along with Sleepy Floyd. In return, the Warriors received Ralph Sampson and Steve Harris. Joe played under coach Bill Fitch in Houston.
He averaged 12.7 points that season, which was lower than his previous four seasons where he averaged 20 or more. He helped the Rockets make it to the 1988 NBA Playoffs. However, the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round.
Later Career Teams (1988–1991)
For the 1988–89 season, Joe was traded to the New Jersey Nets. He averaged 14.1 points per game and made 80 percent of his free throws. In the middle of the 1989–90 season, on February 21, 1990, he was traded again, this time to the Denver Nuggets. He averaged 10 points per game there and played in the first round of the 1990 NBA Playoffs, where the Nuggets lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
Joe Barry Carroll played his final NBA season for the Phoenix Suns. He only played in 11 games that season, averaging 3.4 points. He had his best free throw shooting percentage that year, making 91.7 percent of his shots from the line.
NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Golden State | 82 | 35.6 | .491 | .000 | .716 | 9.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 18.9 | |
| 1981–82 | Golden State | 76 | 75 | 34.6 | .519 | .000 | .728 | 8.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 17.0 |
| 1982–83 | Golden State | 79 | 79 | 37.8 | .513 | .000 | .719 | 8.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 24.1 |
| 1983–84 | Golden State | 80 | 80 | 37.0 | .477 | .000 | .723 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 20.5 |
| 1985–86 | Golden State | 79 | 79 | 35.5 | .463 | .000 | .752 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 21.2 |
| 1986–87 | Golden State | 81 | 81 | 33.6 | .472 | – | .787 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 21.2 |
| 1987–88 | Golden State | 14 | 14 | 29.1 | .378 | .000 | .797 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 15.5 |
| 1987–88 | Houston | 63 | 16 | 25.3 | .452 | .000 | .748 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 12.0 |
| 1988–89 | New Jersey | 64 | 62 | 31.2 | .448 | – | .800 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 14.1 |
| 1989–90 | New Jersey | 46 | 20 | 21.8 | .393 | .000 | .794 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 8.8 |
| 1989–90 | Denver | 30 | 27 | 24.0 | .432 | – | .743 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 11.9 |
| 1990–91 | Phoenix | 11 | 0 | 8.7 | .361 | – | .917 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| Career | 705 | 533 | 32.4 | .474 | .000 | .747 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 17.7 | |
| All-Star | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | .143 | – | 1.000 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1987 | Golden State | 10 | 10 | 33.4 | .454 | .000 | .804 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 18.9 |
| 1988 | Houston | 4 | 4 | 29.0 | .383 | – | .800 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 11.0 |
| 1990 | Denver | 3 | 3 | 15.3 | .563 | – | 1.000 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | .500 | – | .000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.0 |
| Career | 19 | 17 | 26.9 | .449 | .000 | .797 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 13.7 | |
Life After Basketball
After retiring from professional basketball, Joe Barry Carroll started a new chapter in his life. He is now an investment advisor, an author, and a painter. He lives near Atlanta.
Helping Others: The BroadView Foundation
When he was 26 years old, Joe started the BroadView Foundation. This foundation helps people and groups in communities that need support. They focus on helping lower-income families and people of color.
The BroadView Foundation has done many good things. They have given out college scholarships to students. They have also supported after-school programs, care for older people, and help for children whose mothers are in prison. The foundation has also supported organizations like True Colors Theatre, Task Force for the Homeless, and the Georgia Innocence Project.
In 2013, Joe gave even more support to the Georgia Innocence Project. He fully paid for the salary of a full-time staff member there. All the money earned from Joe Barry Carroll Publishing, his book company, is given to chosen non-profit groups, including the Georgia Innocence Project.
Starting a Business: The Carroll Group
In 1993, Joe founded The Carroll Group. This company is a wealth advisory business located in Atlanta. Joe advises families with a lot of money and professional athletes on how to manage their finances.
Becoming an Author and Artist
Joe Carroll has published several books through his company, Joe Barry Carroll Publishing.
- In 2021, he published "Coach Lee Rose: On Family and Basketball."
- His 2019 book, "My View From Seven Feet," includes his own paintings and stories.
- In 2017, he published "Black American Voices: Shared Culture Values and Emotions," which features art from the Tony & Betty Zamora Collection of African Art.
- He also wrote a memoir called "Growing Up . . . In Words and Images." This book is like a coffee table book, filled with his paintings and stories about his life. He shares what it was like growing up as one of 13 children in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Denver, Colorado. He also writes about his time in the NBA and how he built a fulfilling life after basketball.
Many people have praised his book, including famous director Kenny Leon, professor Michael D. Harris, publisher M. Alexis Scott, and WABE/NPR Director Lois Reitzes.
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Joe Carroll received the Hank Aaron Champion for Justice award. This award came from the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. He received it because of his ongoing charity work and his efforts to help others.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Barry Carroll para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds
