Cory Carr
Encyclopedia
Cory Jermaine Carr is an American-born Israeli basketball
player, formerly of the Chicago Bulls
and the Texas Tech Red Raiders
. During his college career, he scored 1,904 career points and grabbed 411 rebounds. He also made 262 three-point shots.
After being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft
in 1998
by the Atlanta Hawks
, Carr would play that sole season (the lockout-shortened 1999 season
) with the Chicago Bulls
, averaging 4 points in 42 appearances.
In 2006, Carr starred on Ironi Nahariya
in Israel
, having also played overseas in France
and Italy
. For the 2007/08 season, he represented Elitzur Ashkelon, before moving to Maccabi Givat Shmuel, also from Israel. In March 2011 he returned to Ironi Ashkelon
.
In the beginning of the 2009/2010 season Carr became an Israeli citizen.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, formerly of the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
and the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball
The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob...
. During his college career, he scored 1,904 career points and grabbed 411 rebounds. He also made 262 three-point shots.
After being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft
NBA Draft
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in 1998
1998 NBA Draft
The 1998 NBA Draft took place on June 24, 1998 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This draft helped turn around three struggling franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacramento Kings, and the Toronto Raptors....
by the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
, Carr would play that sole season (the lockout-shortened 1999 season
1998-99 NBA season
The 1999 NBA season was the 53rd season of the National Basketball Association . Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999 after a new six year Collective Bargaining Agreement was reached between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association...
) with the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, averaging 4 points in 42 appearances.
In 2006, Carr starred on Ironi Nahariya
Ironi Nahariya
Ironi Nahariya is a professional basketball club based in Nahariya in northern Israel. The team plays in Liga Leumit, the Second division in Israeli basketball.-History:...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, having also played overseas in France
France
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and Italy
Italy
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. For the 2007/08 season, he represented Elitzur Ashkelon, before moving to Maccabi Givat Shmuel, also from Israel. In March 2011 he returned to Ironi Ashkelon
Ironi Ashkelon
Ironi "Eldan" Ashkelon is a professional basketball team based in Ashkelon in southern Israel. The club currently plays in Ligat HaAl, the top division of Israeli basketball. It was promoted to the division in 2004 after winning Liga Leumit. The team had a success in international level when they...
.
In the beginning of the 2009/2010 season Carr became an Israeli citizen.