Chris Dudley

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Chris Dudley at the NEBBHOF (cropped)

Chris Dudley
Personal information
BornBirth date -1st March 1966
Stamford, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolTorrey Pines High School (San Diego, California)
CollegeYale University
[[NBA draft]][[1987
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Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career1987 –2003
PositionCenter
Number14, 22, 24
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Career NBA statistics
Points3,473 (3.9 ppg)
Rebounds5,457 (6.1 rpg)
Blocks1,027 (1.1 bpg)
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

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External links[edit | edit source]

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