Maurice Carter (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1976 Jackson, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Forest Hill (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1999–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2000 | San Diego Stingrays |
| 2000 | Rochester Skeeters |
| 2000–2001 | St. Louis Swarm |
| 2001 | Peristeri |
| 2001–2002 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2002 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2003 | Texas RimRockers |
| 2003 | Leones de Ponce |
| 2004 | Gary Steelheads |
| 2003–2004 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2004 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2004 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2004–2005 | Lottomatica Roma |
| 2005 | Girona |
| 2005 | Mississippi Hardhats |
| 2006 | Girona |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Maurice Carter, born on October 12, 1976, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a talented guard, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall. Maurice played college basketball at LSU. After college, he played in the NBA for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets. He also played basketball professionally in other countries, including Spain.
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Maurice Carter's Early Life and College Career
Maurice Carter grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to Forest Hill High School, where he played basketball. After high school, he continued his basketball journey at LSU. He played for the LSU Tigers from 1995 to 1999.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Maurice Carter became a professional basketball player in 1999. He played for many different teams during his career, which lasted until 2006.
Playing in the NBA
Maurice Carter got to play in the NBA during the 2003-2004 season. He played a total of ten games. He was part of the famous Los Angeles Lakers team and also played for the New Orleans Hornets.
Success in the CBA
Maurice Carter was a star player for the Dakota Wizards in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 2003-2004 season. This was a very successful time for him.
CBA Champion and MVP
In 2004, Maurice Carter helped his team, the Dakota Wizards, win the CBA championship. He was so important to their victory that he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the CBA Finals. This means he was the best player in the championship games. He was also chosen for the All-CBA Second Team, which means he was one of the top players in the league that season.
Other Teams and Leagues
Maurice Carter played for many different teams in various leagues. These included teams like the San Diego Stingrays, Rochester Skeeters, and St. Louis Swarm. He also played internationally for teams such as Peristeri in Greece and Lottomatica Roma and Girona in Spain.
ABA All-Star
In 2002, Maurice Carter was named the MVP of the ABA All-Star Game. This shows he was a standout player in that league too.
References
- Maurice Carter NBA & D-League Stats
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Carter para niños
