Kenny Carr

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenny Carr
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 15, 1955(1955-08-15)
Age	69
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington, D.C.
Horoscope	Leo

Kenny Carr Biography

Kenny Carr is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 15, 1955 in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States. Kenneth Alan Carr (born August 15, 1955) is a retired American basketball player. Carr won a gold medal with the United States national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Carr was the 1st round (sixth overall) pick of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1977 NBA draft.

In 1975-1976 Carr averaged a double double with 26.6 points, 10.3 rebounds along with 2.1 assists. He led the ACC in scoring as NC State finished 21-9, with Thompson having graduated and moved to the ABA’s Denver Nuggets. Carr was named an Third team All-American – UPI, AP and NABC and First-team All- Atlantic Coast Conference.

Carr was selected to the 1976 United States men’s Olympic basketball team which represented the USA in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. Team USA captured the Gold Medal. Team USA was coached by Dean Smith, assisted by Bill Guthridge and John Thompson.

As a junior, Carr averaged 21.0 points and 9.9 rebounds as NC State finished 17-11 in 1976-1977, with Carr playing alongside freshman Hawkeye Whitney. Carr led the ACC in scoring again and was named an Third team All-American – UPI and First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference

Carr was a 1974 graduate of DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he played under legendary coach Morgan Wootten. At DeMatha, Carr was teammates with Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley, who graduated a year ahead of Carr. The two would become Olympic teammates and college and NBA rivals. While teammates at DeMatha, Carr and Dantley led DeMatha to a 36 game winning streak.

Kenny Carr Net Worth

Kenny Carr is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny Carr 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a freshman in 1974-1975, Carr averaged 13.8 points and 7.7 rebounds as NC State finished 22-6. NC State was defending National Champions, with Carr playing alongside Hall of Famer David Thompson, Phil Spence, Monte Towe and Tim Stoddard among others.

Carr played at North Carolina State at the varsity level from 1974-1977 under coach Norm Sloan.

“To me, Kenny was one of those players that was ahead of his time,” said former North Carolina, NBA rival and 1976 Olympic teammate Phil Ford about Carr. “Now, it’s not uncommon to see someone with Kenny’s size and strength with the ability to play on the perimeter and knock in jump shots or put the ball on the deck and drive to the basket. When we were coming along, guys with Kenny’s strength and size always played inside. He was just a little before his time.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kenny Carr height 6 ft 7 in Kenny weight 220  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kenny Carr Dating?

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In 129 games with the Lakers, Carr averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game. The 1979-1980 Lakers won the NBA Championship, with Carr playing in five games before being traded.

Facts & Trivia

Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny Carr celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.

On February 16, 1982 Carr was Traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Bill Laimbeer, to the Detroit Pistons for Phil Hubbard, Paul Mokeski, a 1982 1st round draft pick (John Bagley was later selected) and a 1982 2nd round draft pick (Dave Magley was later selected).