Gary Chivichyan

Gary Chivichyan
Free agent
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born (1996-07-17) July 17, 1996 (age 28)
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican / Armenian
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiddlebrooks Academy
(Los Angeles, California)
College
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021Stockton Kings
2021Agua Caliente Clippers
2022Agua Caliente Clippers
2023Seattle 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.