Chris Charles (basketball)

Chris Charles
Personal information
Born (1981-02-23) February 23, 1981 (age 43)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Listed height7 ft 0.25 in (2.14 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolCrispus Attucks (York, Pennsylvania)
CollegeVillanova (2001–2006)
NBA draft2006: undrafted
Playing career2006–2020
PositionCenter
Career history
2006–2008KK Novi Sad
2010–2011Al-Jaish SC
2013Thailand Slammers
2014–2015Hi-Tech Bangkok City
2015Blackwater Elite
2015–2016Hi-Tech Bangkok City
2016–2017Saigon Heat
2017–2018Singapore Slingers
2018–2019Mono Vampire
2019–2020Saigon Heat
2020Hi-Tech Bangkok City
2020Chaophraya Thunders
Career highlights and awards

Christien Jermain Charles (born February 23, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Charles named ASEAN Basketball League MVP". VU Hoops. 9 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Blackwater hopes import Chris Charles turns their fortunes in Comms Cup". Rappler.com. 11 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Injured import Charles takes blame for Blackwater loss". Rappler.com. 28 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Slingers Gut Out 72-65 Win Against Feisty Dreamers". Singapore Slingers. 11 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Two players from Vietnam basketball club named in ASEAN's all-time top 10". VN Express International.