Charles Shackleford
Charles Edward Shackleford (April 22, 1966 – January 27, 2017) was an American professional basketball player who played several seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1966 Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2017 (aged 50) Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kinston (Kinston, North Carolina) |
| College | NC State (1985–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Playing career | 1988–1999 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 33, 14, 17 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1990 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1990–1991 | Phonola Caserta |
| 1991–1993 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1993–1994 | Onyx Caserta |
| 1994 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995–1996 | Ülkerspor |
| 1996–1997 | Aris |
| 1997–1998 | P.A.O.K. |
| 1998–1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999 | Charlotte Hornets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,625 (5.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,448 (4.8 rpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He played center and power forward, he was renowned for his rebounding – regularly leading leagues in Europe. He played six seasons in the NBA, mostly as a bench player, intersected by seasons in Europe where he had more success.
Off the court he was involved in a number of controversies and legal issues. Shackleford is sometimes remembered for telling a reporter after a NC State basketball game that "I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious."
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