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 an American former professional basketball player. He played as a guard and was known for his time in the NBA. Colter played for several different teams during his career.
Steve Colter's Basketball Journey
Steve Colter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1962. He grew up loving basketball. He played college basketball at New Mexico State University. There, he became a top player. In 1984, he was named first-team All-PCAA. This showed he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Steve Colter was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1984 NBA Draft. He was the 33rd player picked overall. This was a big step for him to play in the NBA.
Colter played for eight seasons in the NBA. He played for six different teams. These teams included the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Bullets, Sacramento Kings, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
His best season in the NBA was during the 1985–86 season. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers. That year, he played in 81 games and started 51 of them. He averaged 8.7 points per game. This means he scored almost 9 points in each game he played.
In total, Steve Colter played 526 games in his NBA career. He scored 3,319 points. This shows he was a consistent player for many years.
Beyond the NBA
After his time in the NBA, Steve Colter continued to play basketball. From 1991 to 1994, he played for teams outside the NBA. He played for the Omaha Racers. He also played internationally. In 1992, he played as an "import" player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He joined the Shell Rimula X team there. He also played for KK Split in Croatia from 1993 to 1994.
In 1994, Steve Colter returned to the NBA for one more season. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He retired from professional basketball in 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Steve Colter para niños
