Chris Charles (basketball)
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| No. 21 – Saigon Heat | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | ASEAN Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 23, 1981 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Crispus Attucks (York, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Villanova (2001–2006) |
| NBA draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2010–2011 | Al-Jaish SC |
| 2008–2010 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2013 | Thailand Slammers |
| 2014–2015 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2015 | Blackwater Elite |
| 2015–2016 | Hi-Tech Bangkok City |
| 2016–2017 | Saigon Heat |
| 2017–2018 | Singapore Slingers |
| 2018–2019 | Mono Vampire |
| 2019–2020 | Saigon Heat |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Christien "Chris" Jermaine Charles (born February 23, 1981) is an American professional basketball player for Saigon Heat of the ASEAN Basketball League.
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
- ^ "Chris Charles named ASEAN Basketball League MVP". VU Hoops.
- ^ "Blackwater hopes import Chris Charles turns their fortunes in Comms Cup". Rappler.com.
- ^ "Injured import Charles takes blame for Blackwater loss". Rappler.com.
- ^ "Slingers Gut Out 72-65 Win Against Feisty Dreamers". Singapore Slingers.
- ^ "Two players from Vietnam basketball club named in ASEAN's all-time top 10". VN Express International.
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