Carl Scheer | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1936 |
| Died | December 13, 2019 (aged 82) |
| Education | Middlebury College University of Miami School of Law |
| Basketball career | |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1974 | Carolina Cougars (GM) |
| 1974–1985 | Denver Nuggets (GM) |
| 1985–1987 | Los Angeles Clippers (GM) |
| 1986–1987 | CBA (commissioner) |
| 1987–1990 | Charlotte Hornets (GM) |
| 1990–1991 | Denver Nuggets (GM) |
Carl Scheer (December 14, 1936 – December 13, 2019) was an American basketball executive. Over his career, he served as the general manager of the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets. He was also the commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association. He was the first GM in Hornets history and is credited as the inventor of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.[1]