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:
- Golden State Warriors (1985–1997, 2000–2001)
- 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.
- Championship Rings:
- 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.