Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Butch Carter:
- Full Name: Clarence Eugene “Butch” Carter
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born June 11, 1958
- Hometown: Springfield, Ohio, USA
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
- Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: 12, 21
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: Middletown High School (Middletown, Ohio)
- College: Indiana University (1976–1980)
- NBA Draft
- Year: 1980
- Pick: 37th overall
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Teams Played For
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- Los Angeles Lakers (1980–1981)
- Indiana Pacers (1981–1983)
- New York Knicks (1983)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1985)
- Championship Rings
- NBA Championships: None
- Kids: Not widely documented publicly.
- Siblings:
- Cris Carter (Younger Brother): Hall of Fame wide receiver in the NFL, known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Fun Facts
- Coaching Career: After his playing days, Butch transitioned into coaching and became the head coach of the Toronto Raptors (1998–2000), where he played a key role in the early development of the franchise.
- Player Development: Known for helping players like Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady during their formative NBA years.
- Post-NBA Career: Butch has been involved in various business ventures and occasionally appears in basketball-related media.