Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Chris Mullin, a former professional basketball player and coach:

  • Full Name: Christopher Paul Mullin
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 60 (born July 30, 1963)
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: Not widely reported
  • Shoe Size: Not widely reported
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 17 and 20
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School:
    • Power Memorial Academy (Manhattan, New York)
    • Xaverian High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: St. John’s University (1981–1985)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 7th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Golden State Warriors (1985–1997, 2000–2001)
    2. Indiana Pacers (1997–2000)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings:
      • None as a player
      • Won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA:
      • 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
      • 1992 Olympics in Barcelona (as a member of the famous “Dream Team”)
    • Career Highlights:
      • 5-time NBA All-Star (1989–1993)
      • 2-time All-NBA First Team (1992, 1991)
      • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee:
        • As an individual in 2011
        • As a member of the 1992 “Dream Team” in 2010
      • Known for his shooting and scoring ability, particularly from long range.
      • Scored over 17,000 points in his NBA career, averaging 18.2 points per game over 16 seasons.
    • College Career:
      • St. John’s University:
      • Led the team to the 1985 Final Four
      • Named Big East Player of the Year three times (1983–1985)
      • John R. Wooden Award finalist in 1985
      • First-team All-American (1985)
    • Post-Playing Career:
      • Served as the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors from 2004 to 2009.
      • Head coach of the St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team from 2015 to 2019.
  • Kids: Four children: Sean, Liam, Kiera, and Christopher
  • Siblings: Chris Mullin has five siblings, including brothers Terrence, John, and Rod, who were also involved in sports.

Chris Mullin’s career was defined by his skill as a scorer, his leadership on and off the court, and his contributions to both the NBA and international basketball. His dedication and work ethic earned him a lasting place in basketball history.

Notes:

  • Mullin is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, known for his smooth left-handed shot.
  • Member of the iconic 1992 USA Basketball “Dream Team,” considered one of the greatest teams ever assembled in sports.