Wendell Carter Jr. facts for kids
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Carter at the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game
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| No. 34 – Orlando Magic | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | April 16, 1999 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| High school | Pace Academy (Atlanta, Georgia) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (2017–2018) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2018–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
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Wendell Andre Carter Jr. (born April 16, 1999) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
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High School Basketball Star
Wendell Carter Jr. went to Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a fantastic player throughout his high school years.
Sophomore Season Success
In his second year, he averaged 21.3 points per game and 12.3 rebounds per game. He also blocked 4.1 shots per game. Wendell helped his team, the Knights, achieve a great record of 27 wins and 3 losses. They also won a Georgia 6AA regional title.
During the summer of 2015, Wendell played for his AAU team, the Georgia Stars. He led them to win the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Peach Jam championship. He was even named Co-MVP for his amazing performance.
Junior Year Highlights
In his junior year (2015–16), Wendell continued to shine. He averaged 21.6 points and 13.6 rebounds per game. In the state finals game, he scored 30 points and grabbed 20 rebounds. This helped Pace Academy win the 2016 Georgia class AA state Championship.
He received many awards that year. These included being named a first-team Junior All-American by MaxPreps. He was also the Georgia Class AA Player of the Year.
Senior Season and National Recognition
As a senior, Wendell averaged 22.7 points, 15.5 rebounds, and 5.8 blocks. He led the Knights to another state championship, winning the Georgia class 3A title in March 2017.
Wendell was recognized as the Georgia All-Classification Player of the Year. He also earned first-team All-America honors. He played in several important games for top high school players. These included the Jordan Brand Classic, Nike Hoop Summit, and the McDonald's All-American Game.
Off the court, Wendell was also a great student. He earned a 3.8 GPA in high school. He was named the Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year. This award goes to student-athletes who show great character, leadership, and academic success.
Wendell was considered a top recruit. He was ranked as the No. 4 overall recruit in his high school class. After high school, he chose to play college basketball at Duke University.
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College Career at Duke
Wendell Carter Jr. joined the Duke Blue Devils for the 2017-18 season. He was expected to be a key player right away.
Freshman Season Performance
On November 18, Wendell scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win against Southern. He was named ACC Rookie of the Week twice during the season. He often achieved "double-doubles," meaning he scored double digits in two categories like points and rebounds.
On December 20, 2017, Wendell scored a career-high 27 points against Evansville. He continued to have strong games throughout the season. He scored 21 points against Pittsburgh and 23 points with 12 rebounds against Wake Forest.
For the season, Wendell averaged 13.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He had one of the best freshman seasons for a big player in Duke's history. He finished second all-time for Duke freshmen in rebounds (335) and blocked shots (76). He also had 16 double-doubles.
After his freshman year, Wendell decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. He was named to the Second-team All-ACC and ACC All-Freshman teams.
Professional NBA Career
Chicago Bulls (2018–2021)
On June 21, 2018, the Chicago Bulls selected Wendell Carter Jr. as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft. He officially signed with the Bulls on July 3, 2018.
He made his NBA debut on October 18, scoring eight points. On October 31, 2018, Wendell scored a season-high 25 points against the Denver Nuggets. He later broke that record with 28 points against the Detroit Pistons on November 30. Unfortunately, his first season ended early due to thumb surgery in March 2019.
Orlando Magic (2021–Present)
On March 25, 2021, Wendell was traded to the Orlando Magic. He joined the Magic along with Otto Porter.
On October 16, 2021, Wendell signed a four-year contract extension with the Magic. On March 20, 2022, he scored a career-high 30 points in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2022–2023 Season Highlights
Wendell matched his career-high of 30 points on November 1, 2022, again against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He continued to have strong performances, including a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns on December 11. On December 18, he scored 21 points and 8 rebounds in a close win against his former team, the Chicago Bulls.
Recent Contract Extension
On October 7, 2024, Wendell and the Orlando Magic agreed to a new three-year contract extension. This shows his importance to the team's future.
National Team Experience
Wendell Carter Jr. has also played for the United States national basketball team. He was part of the U17 team that won a gold medal at the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team for his excellent play.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Chicago | 44 | 44 | 25.2 | .485 | .188 | .795 | 7.0 | 1.8 | .6 | 1.3 | 10.3 |
| 2019–20 | Chicago | 43 | 43 | 29.2 | .534 | .207 | .737 | 9.4 | 1.2 | .8 | .8 | 11.3 |
| 2020–21 | Chicago | 32 | 25 | 24.7 | .512 | .364 | .739 | 7.8 | 2.2 | .6 | .8 | 10.9 |
| Orlando | 22 | 19 | 26.5 | .493 | .241 | .721 | 8.8 | 1.6 | .8 | .8 | 11.7 | |
| 2021–22 | Orlando | 62 | 61 | 29.9 | .525 | .327 | .691 | 10.5 | 2.8 | .6 | .7 | 15.0 |
| 2022–23 | Orlando | 57 | 54 | 29.6 | .525 | .356 | .738 | 8.7 | 2.3 | .5 | .6 | 15.2 |
| 2023–24 | Orlando | 55 | 48 | 25.6 | .525 | .374 | .694 | 6.9 | 1.7 | .6 | .5 | 11.0 |
| 2024–25 | Orlando | 68 | 51 | 25.9 | .460 | .234 | .737 | 7.2 | 2.0 | .8 | .6 | 9.1 |
| Career | 383 | 345 | 27.3 | .509 | .316 | .729 | 8.3 | 2.0 | .6 | .7 | 11.9 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | Orlando | 7 | 7 | 26.4 | .404 | .280 | .727 | 6.3 | 1.3 | .7 | .6 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Orlando | 5 | 5 | 32.4 | .525 | .273 | .600 | 10.8 | 1.2 | .4 | .4 | 10.2 |
| Career | 12 | 12 | 28.9 | .460 | .278 | .667 | 8.2 | 1.3 | .6 | .5 | 8.7 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Duke | 37 | 37 | 26.8 | .561 | .413 | .738 | 9.1 | 2.0 | .8 | 2.1 | 13.5 |
Family Background
Wendell comes from a family of basketball players. His father, Wendell Sr., played professional basketball in the Dominican Republic. He also played college basketball at Delta State University. Wendell's mother, Kylia Carter, played basketball at the University of Mississippi.
See also
In Spanish: Wendell Carter para niños
