Free agent | |
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Position | Guard |
Personal information | |
Born | Los Angeles, California | July 17, 1996
Nationality | American / Armenian |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Middlebrooks Academy (Los Angeles, California) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021 | Stockton Kings |
2021 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
2022 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
2023 | Seattle Super Hawks |
2023- | Homenetmen Beirut |
Gary Chivichyan (born July 17, 1996) is an Armenian-American professional basketball player who has made historic contributions to the sport and is recognized as a pioneer for Armenian athletics, achieving numerous "firsts" in the field. He made history by becoming the first Armenian to be drafted, selected with the 7th pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA G League draft. Chivichyan was also the first Armenian nominated for an ESPN ESPYS award. He played college basketball for the Pacific Tigers under former NBA star Damon Stoudamire and attended Idaho State University, both Division I programs where he received full athletic scholarships.