Charles Shackleford

Charles Shackleford
Personal information
Born(1966-04-22)April 22, 1966
Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2017(2017-01-27) (aged 50)
Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolKinston
(Kinston, North Carolina)
CollegeNC State (1985–1988)
NBA draft1988: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Playing career1988–1999
PositionCenter / power forward
Number33, 14, 17
Career history
19881990New Jersey Nets
1990–1991Phonola Caserta
19911993Philadelphia 76ers
1993–1994Onyx Caserta
1994Minnesota Timberwolves
1995–1996Ülkerspor
1996–1997Aris
1997–1998P.A.O.K.
1998–1999Idaho Stampede
1999Charlotte Hornets
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points1,625 (5.4 ppg)
Rebounds1,448 (4.8 rpg)
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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).

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."[1]

  1. ^ Robbins, Danny (October 25, 2012). ""I can dribble with both hands. I'm amphibious." -Charles Shackleford". favething.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015.