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 October 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a guard, which is a player who handles the ball and scores points. Carter is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets in the NBA during the 2003–04 season. He also played for many other teams in different leagues, including in Spain.
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Maurice Carter's Basketball Journey
Maurice Carter was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He loved basketball from a young age.
College Basketball Years
After high school, Maurice went to LSU. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers from 1995 to 1999. Playing in college helped him get ready for a professional career.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Carter became a professional basketball player. He got to play in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the United States. During the 2003–04 NBA season, he played a few games for two famous teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Hornets.
Success in the CBA
Maurice Carter also played in the CBA. This was another professional basketball league. He played for the Dakota Wizards during the 2003–04 season. That year was very successful for him and his team.
The Dakota Wizards won the CBA championship! Maurice Carter was a key player in their victory. He was even named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). This means he was the best player in the championship games. He was also chosen for the All-CBA Second Team, which recognized him as one of the best players in the league.
Playing Basketball Around the World
Maurice Carter's career took him to many different places. Besides the NBA and CBA, he played for teams in other countries. For example, he played in Spain for a team called Girona. He also played in Greece and Italy. This allowed him to experience different cultures and basketball styles.
Career Highlights
Maurice Carter had several important achievements in his basketball career:
- He won the CBA championship in 2004.
- He was named the CBA Finals MVP in 2004 for his outstanding performance.
- He was selected to the All-CBA Second Team in 2004.
- He was also the MVP of the ABA All-Star Game in 2002.
Maurice Carter's career shows how a player can have a long and successful journey in professional basketball, playing for many teams and achieving great things.
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Carter para niños
