Steve Colter facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 1962 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| High school | Phoenix Union (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | New Mexico State (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1984–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1986 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986–1987 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1987–1990 | Washington Bullets |
| 1990–1991 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1991–1993 | Omaha Racers |
| 1992 | Shell Rimula X |
| 1993–1994 | KK Split |
| 1994–1995 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Steve Colter (born July 24, 1962) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for eight seasons in the NBA. Steve played for six different NBA teams during his career.
He was a 6-foot-3-inch guard who played college basketball at New Mexico State. The Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft. He was the 33rd player chosen overall.
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Steve Colter's NBA Journey
Steve Colter played in 526 NBA games during his career. He scored a total of 3,319 points. His best season in the NBA was in 1985–86. During that time, he played for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- He played in 81 games that season.
- He started 51 of those games.
- He averaged 8.7 points per game.
After playing for the Trail Blazers, Steve also played for the Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Bullets, Sacramento Kings, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Playing Outside the NBA
Steve Colter also played basketball outside of the NBA. From 1991 to 1994, he played in other leagues. He even played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in 1992. There, he was an "import" player for the Shell Rimula X team.
He returned to the NBA for one more season with the Cleveland Cavaliers before he retired in 1995.
Championship Win
Steve Colter won a championship in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He won this title with the Omaha Racers team in 1993. This was a big achievement in his professional career.
External links
- NBA stats @ databasebasketball.com
See also
In Spanish: Steve Colter para niños
