Chris Charles (basketball)
American basketball player
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Christien Jermain Charles (born February 23, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1981 |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0.25 in (2.14 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Crispus Attucks (York, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Villanova (2001–2006) |
| NBA draft | 2006: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2006–2020 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2008 | KK Novi Sad |
| 2010–2011 | Al-Jaish SC |
| 2013 | Thailand Slammers |
| 2014–2015 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2015 | Blackwater Elite |
| 2015–2016 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2016–2017 | Saigon Heat |
| 2017–2018 | Singapore Slingers |
| 2018–2019 | Mono Vampire |
| 2019–2020 | Saigon Heat |
| 2020 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2020 | Chaophraya Thunders |
| Career highlights | |
Professional career
During the 2013-2014 ASEAN Basketball League season, Charles led Hi-Tech Bangkok City to the championship while winning the Most Valuable Player award.[1]
In December 2014, Charles was signed by the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association as their import for the PBA Commissioner's Cup.[2] However, a left hamstring injury prevented him from suiting up in the PBA. [3]
In 2016, Charles signed with the Saigon Heat for the 2016-17 ABL season.
In 2018, Charles signed with the Singapore Slingers for the 2017-18 ABL season.[4]
In 2019, Charles was named to the ABL's Top 10 Players of All Time. At that time, Charles was a two-time MVP and three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner.[5]
