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James Carter (basketball)

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James Carter
Personal information
Born (1964-03-27) March 27, 1964 (age 60)
New York City, New York
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
CollegeSt. Thomas Aquinas
Playing career1987–2006
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1987–2001Brujos de Guayama
2001Indios de Mayagüez
2002–2003Criollos de Caguas
2004Capitanes de Arecibo
2005Maratonistas de Coamo
2006Brujos de Guayama
1992-2000Explosivos de Moca LBP
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Puerto Rico
Goodwill Games
Gold medal – first place 1994 St. Petersburg Team competition

James Raymond Carter Gaudino (born March 27, 1964) is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player. Carter spent most of his career as a point guard for the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Carter is currently the all-time assists leader of the league.[1] During his 20-year career, he also played for the Indios de Mayagüez, Criollos de Caguas, Maratonistas de Coamo, and Capitanes de Arecibo. Carter also played since 1992 to the year 2000 for the Explosivos de Moca of the Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña.

Professional career

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Carter led the Brujos de Guayama to the Finals twice in his career (1991 and 1994), losing to the Atléticos de San Germán on both occasions.

Carter was selected as one of the league's best players of the 1990s, along with Eddie Casiano, Javier "Toñito" Colón, Edgar León and José "Piculín" Ortiz.[2]

National Team career

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Carter also played for the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team and was one of the members of the team that won the gold medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Personal life

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James has a brother, B.J. Carter, who also played at the BSN.

After retiring, Carter has participated in several charity tournaments with other players and celebrities.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Líderes de Estadísticas en Baloncesto Superior Nacional on BSNPR.com
  2. ^ Escogen a los mejores jugadores del baloncesto Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine on NoticiasOnline; Associated Press
  3. ^ Juntos para ayudar on El Nuevo Día; Santiago, Liz Sandra (May 22, 2011)
  4. ^ Cuarta Copa de Veteranos en Kissimmee on BSNPR.com (September 11, 2007)
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