Craig Hodges

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Hodges
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 27, 1960(1960-06-27)
Age	64
Birthplace	Park Forest
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Gemini

Craig Hodges Biography

Craig Hodges is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 27, 1960 in Park Forest, Illinois, United States. Shooting guard who was a part of The San Diego Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Chicago Bulls from 1982 to 1992.

He was the only NBA player – following He became just the second NBA player – after Larry Bird – to win three consecutive three-point contests. – to win consecutive contests with three points.

Born in Park Forest, Illinois, Hodges played college basketball at Long Beach State from 1978 to 1982. He played under Tex Winter, who later coached him again as an assistant to Phil Jackson with the Chicago Bulls.

Hodges appeared in the first eight NBA All-Star Three Point Contests from 1986 to 1993, and won the contest three times, in 1990, 1991, and 1992. He reached the final round on two other occasions, in 1986 when he lost to Larry Bird, and in 1989, when he lost to Dale Ellis.

He got married and divorced during college and had one son, who was a basketball player during his time at Long Beach State.

Craig Hodges Net Worth

Craig Hodges is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Hodges 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played four seasons of basketball in college in Long Beach State.

In his last two NBA seasons, he won back-to back champions for Chicago Bulls. Chicago Bulls.

Craig Anthony Hodges (born June 27, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player and former head coach of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times. He won two NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, and along with Larry Bird, is one of only two players to win three consecutive Three Point Contests at the National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend, winning the competition in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Hodges also holds the Three Point Contest records for the most consecutive shots made with 19, set in 1991, and the most points scored in a single round at 25, set in

1986. He was later a head coach at Chicago State University, an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach of the Halifax Rainmen of the National Basketball League of Canada.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Craig Hodges height 6 ft 2 in Craig weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Craig Hodges Dating?

According to our records, Craig Hodges married to Allison Hodges. As of December 1, 2023, Craig Hodges’s is not dating anyone.

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Hodges competed in the Three Point Contest at the 1993 NBA All-Star Weekend as a free agent after he was waived by the Bulls in 1992 and did not sign with an NBA team for the 1992–93 season. The NBA initially left him off the field of contestants as he was not on an NBA roster at the time, but eventually allowed him to defend his 1992 title. Hodges wore a generic “NBA” jersey in the contest. Hodges was eliminated after the semifinal, finishing behind eventual winner Mark Price and Terry Porter.

Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Craig Hodges celebrates birthday on June 27 of every year.

In 1996, Hodges filed a $40 million lawsuit against the NBA and its then 29 teams, claiming they blackballed him for his association with Louis Farrakhan and criticism of “African-American professional athletes who failed to use their considerable wealth and influence to assist the poor and disenfranchised.” After he was waived by the Bulls in 1992, he did not receive an offer or a tryout from a single NBA team, even though he was only 32 years old and still able to contribute to contenders. The lawsuit claimed that Bulls assistant coach Jim Cleamons told him that the team was troubled by his criticism of players’ lack of involvement in inner-city communities. The suit also claimed Billy McKinney, the director of player personnel for the Seattle SuperSonics initially showed interest in Hodges in 1992, and then shortly after backed away, telling Hodges he could do nothing because “brothers have families, if you know what I mean.” While a Bulls official said Hodges was waived as he was getting old and could not play defense, head coach Phil Jackson said, “I also found it strange that not a single team called to inquire about him. Usually, I get at least one call about a player we’ve decided not to sign. And yes, he couldn’t play much defense, but a lot of guys in the league can’t, but not many can shoot from his range, either.”

Why did Craig Hodges get blackballed?

The three-time 3-Point champ filed a lawsuit against the NBA After failing to find work in the NBA, Craig Hodges played overseas and also spent time in the CBA. He eventually filed a $40 million lawsuit against the NBA, claiming he was blackballed from the league due to his politics.

Why did Craig Hodges leave the NBA?

By his own account, it wasn’t due to injuries or his shooting skills diminishing, although when the Bulls released him after the 1991-92 season, general manager Jerry Krause told him it was because they wanted to get younger players. Hodges says his career ended because of his activism and politics.

What college did Craig Hodges go to?

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What did Craig Hodges do three times?

Craig Anthony Hodges (born June 27, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player and former head coach of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times.