Nationality American Name Ron Carter Weight 86 kg | Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg) Height 1.96 m Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Role Basketball Player Children Paul Carter | |
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Born August 31, 1956 (age 67) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ( 1956-08-31 ) NBA draft 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall Education | ||
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Ronald "Ron" Carter Jr. (born August 31, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he played collegiately for the Virginia Military Institute. He was a guard.
Carter was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round (26th pick overall) of the 1978 NBA Draft. He played for the Lakers (1978–79) and Indiana Pacers (1979–80) in the NBA for 59 games.
Carter has 4 children, 2 sons, Ronald Carter III and Paul M. Carter and 2 daughters Bria A. Carter and Brooke A. Carter. Ronald Carter III was a 2-time NCAA All-American triple jumper while attended California State University, Long Beach. Paul Carter played collegiate basketball at the University of Illinois at Chicago and plays professionally in Europe.
Ron Carter is currently the city manager of Benton Harbor, Michigan.