Chris Dudley

Chris Dudley at the NEBBHOF (cropped)

American former professional basketball player

Chris Dudley

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Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Stamford, Connecticut
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Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)

Chris Dudley (born February 22, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a center. Dudley is known for his defensive prowess and shot-blocking ability.

Early life and education

Chris Dudley was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He attended Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California, where he excelled in basketball. Dudley went on to play college basketball at Yale University, where he was a standout player for the Yale Bulldogs.

Professional career

Dudley was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth round of the 1987 NBA draft with the 75th overall pick. He played three seasons with the Cavaliers before joining the New Jersey Nets in 1990. Dudley then played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1993 to 1997, where he became known for his defensive skills and rebounding.

In 1997, Dudley signed with the New York Knicks, where he played until 2000. He then joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2000–2001 season before returning to the Trail Blazers for the final two seasons of his career. Dudley retired from professional basketball in 2003.

Post-basketball career

After retiring from basketball, Dudley became involved in various business ventures and philanthropic activities. He founded the Chris Dudley Foundation, which focuses on supporting children with type 1 diabetes, a condition Dudley himself was diagnosed with at age 16.

Personal life

Dudley is married and has three children. He has been active in politics and ran for Governor of Oregon in 2010 as a Republican candidate.

Legacy

Chris Dudley is remembered for his contributions to the NBA as a tenacious defender and shot-blocker. Despite his struggles with free-throw shooting, he was a valuable asset to his teams for his defensive capabilities and leadership on the court.

See also

• List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders
• List of Yale University people

External links

• Career statistics from [https://stats.nba.com/player/{{#property:P3647}}

/ NBA.com] and Basketball Reference

• Career statistics and player information from [https://www.wnba.com/player/{{#property:P3588}}

/ WNBA.com] and Basketball Reference Template:Yale Bulldogs men's basketball navbox