Michael Carter-Williams facts for kids
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Carter-Williams at the 2013 NBA Draft
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 10, 1991 Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| High school | St. Andrew's (Barrington, Rhode Island) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (2011–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 2013–2024 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2015 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2015–2016 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2016–2017 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2017–2018 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2018–2019 | Houston Rockets |
| 2019–2022, 2023 | Orlando Magic |
| 2023 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Carter-Williams (born October 10, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He was picked 11th overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange. In 2014, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. He also played for teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic.
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High School Basketball Journey
Michael Carter-Williams started his high school basketball career at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School in Hamilton, Massachusetts. As a freshman, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall. He led his team and conference in scoring, averaging 20 points per game, and helped them win a league championship.
In 2008, Carter-Williams moved to St. Andrew's in Barrington, Rhode Island. He lived at the school for his last three years of high school. During these three years, he was a starter and averaged 25.4 points per game. In his senior year, he averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
After his sophomore year, Carter-Williams decided to play basketball for Syracuse University. He visited colleges in August 2009 and received scholarship offers from many other schools. Later in high school, he played on the same AAU team as Nerlens Noel, who would later be his teammate on the 76ers.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Michael Carter-Williams SG |
Hamilton, Massachusetts | St. Andrew's | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Nov 1, 2009 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 97 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 9 (SG) Rivals: 29, 7 (SG) ESPN: 21, 4 (SG), 6 (East) | ||||||
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College Basketball Experience
Freshman Year at Syracuse (2011–2012)
Michael Carter-Williams had a quiet first year at Syracuse. He played behind other experienced players and didn't get much playing time. He averaged 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in about 10 minutes per game. He played in 26 games but did not start any.
Sophomore Year Breakthrough (2012–2013)
During the summer of 2012, Carter-Williams worked very hard to improve his game. He lifted weights, drank protein shakes, and practiced shooting every morning. This hard work paid off, and he became a star player for Syracuse. He started all 40 games in his sophomore season.
He averaged 11.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. On March 28, 2013, he scored a career-high 24 points. He led Syracuse to a 61–50 win over the top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in the NCAA tournament. This win helped Syracuse reach the Elite Eight. After the season, he received honors like being named an Associated Press honorable mention All-American.
On April 10, 2013, Carter-Williams decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would leave college two years early to play professional basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Philadelphia 76ers (2013–2015)
Rookie of the Year Season (2013–2014)
Many experts thought Carter-Williams would be a top player in the 2013 NBA draft. The Philadelphia 76ers picked him 11th overall. He signed with the 76ers on September 24, 2013.
In his very first NBA game on October 30, 2013, he had an amazing performance. He scored 22 points, had 12 assists, 7 rebounds, and 9 steals. The 9 steals were the most ever by a rookie in their first game! The 76ers won 114–110 against the defending champions, the Miami Heat. A few days later, he scored 26 points and had 10 assists in a win over the Chicago Bulls. He was named the Player of the Week in his first week, a rare achievement.
On December 3, 2013, he achieved his first "triple-double" with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. This happened in a thrilling 126–125 double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic. Interestingly, another rookie, Victor Oladipo of the Magic, also got his first triple-double in the same game. This was the first time in NBA history that two rookies had triple-doubles in the same game.
Carter-Williams was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November 2013. He led all rookies in scoring, assists, and steals during that time. He won the award again in January and March 2014. He was the first 76ers rookie to win this award three times.
He finished his rookie season averaging 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. He was one of only a few players in NBA history to average at least 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists as a rookie. On May 5, 2014, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
Second Season with the 76ers (2014–2015)
After having shoulder surgery in May 2014, Carter-Williams missed the start of the 2014–15 season. He returned on November 13, scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in his first game back. On November 29, 2014, he recorded his third career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high 16 assists. He later achieved his fourth and fifth triple-doubles that season.
Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016)
On February 19, 2015, Carter-Williams was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade. He played his first game for the Bucks on February 25, scoring 7 points and 8 assists in a win against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. On April 8, he scored a season-high 30 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He started the 2015–16 season well for the Bucks. However, he later had an ankle injury and was moved to the bench. On March 7, 2016, he was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hip injury.
Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)
On October 17, 2016, Carter-Williams was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He played his first game for the Bulls on October 27. On November 1, he was sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury and a wrist sprain. He returned to play on December 26. On February 3, 2017, he had his best game of the season with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
On July 7, 2017, Carter-Williams signed with the Charlotte Hornets. On March 9, 2018, he was ruled out for the rest of the season because of another shoulder injury.
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
On July 6, 2018, Carter-Williams signed with the Houston Rockets. On December 19, 2018, he helped the Rockets set an NBA record by hitting a 3-pointer that was the team's 26th of the game. On January 7, 2019, he was traded back to the Chicago Bulls but was immediately released.
Orlando Magic (2019–2023)
On March 15, 2019, Carter-Williams signed a short-term contract with the Orlando Magic. He later signed for the rest of the season. On March 25, he scored a season-high 15 points against his old team, the Philadelphia 76ers. He re-signed with the Magic for the next two seasons.
On August 23, 2021, Carter-Williams had surgery on his left ankle and missed the start of the 2021–22 season. He was later released by the Magic in February 2022 without playing a game that season. He re-signed with the Magic in February 2023.
Mexico City Capitanes (2023)
On October 30, 2023, Carter-Williams signed with the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League. He left the team on December 26, 2023, for personal reasons. In October 2024, Carter-Williams shared in an interview that he had retired from playing basketball.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
- 2013–14 (Philadelphia): Played 70 games, averaged 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.9 steals.
- Career Totals: Played 395 games, averaged 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals.
NBA Playoff Stats
- 2015 (Milwaukee): Played 6 games, averaged 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists.
- Career Totals: Played 16 games, averaged 7.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists.
College Stats
- 2011–12 (Syracuse): Played 26 games, averaged 2.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists.
- 2012–13 (Syracuse): Played 40 games, averaged 11.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 2.7 steals.
- Career Totals: Played 66 games, averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.0 steals.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his basketball career, Michael Carter-Williams has been involved in other projects.
- In 2021, he started an NFT company called DeFi Crypto Connections.
- He is also involved with MCW Starz, a youth sports organization founded by his mother and step-father.
- He also started a sports trading card project with baseball player Blaze Jordan.
- In January 2025, Carter-Williams will join ESPN as a TV analyst for men's college basketball. He will appear on the ACC Network show Nothing But Net.
About Michael's Family
Michael Carter-Williams is the son of Earl Williams and Mandy Zegarowski. His step-parents are Zach Zegarowski and Rosa Williams. He has a younger sister, Masey, and three younger brothers: Marcus, Max, and Adrian. His parents met while they were both basketball players at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Carter-Williams para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with most steals in a game
