Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Chris Childs:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Chris Childs
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 20, 1967
  • Hometown: Bakersfield, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore #1 and #11 during his NBA career
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Foothill High School (Bakersfield, California)
  • College: Boise State University (1985–1989)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1989
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Jersey Nets (1994–1996)
    • New York Knicks (1996–2001)
    • Toronto Raptors (2001–2003)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Chris Childs’s player archetype was that of a tough two-way point guard, a defensive-minded floor general who could organize an offense, pressure the ball, and chip in enough scoring to keep defenses honest. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, he had sturdy size and strength for a lead guard, and his defensive role was clearly built around point-of-attack work, hounding opposing ball-handlers and bringing an edge to the perimeter. Offensively, Childs fit best as a table-setter and secondary creator rather than a pure scoring guard, though he could hit open jumpers and make timely plays with the ball when needed. His overall play style was rugged, controlled, and competitive, combining playmaking, on-ball defense, physicality, and the kind of hard-nosed presence that made him a useful rotation guard on playoff teams. (NBA)

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Chris Childs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Chris Childs | Guard | New York Knicks
Sports Reference CBB — Chris Childs College Stats