Wendell Andre Carter Jr. was first drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft of 2018. He was notable for achieving career highs in several areas during his stint with the team. The 6 ‘10” Center also won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2016 FIBA U17 World Cup in Spain.
Over 57 games in the 2022/23 season with the Orlando Magic, Carter Jr. averaged 15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during the 2022/23 season. He shot 52.5% from the field, including 35.6% from the three-point range.
Carter Jr. will look forward to taking his team Orlando Magic to a deep postseason run into the 2023/24 season.
Wendell Carter Jr.’s NBA teams
Wendell Carter Jr. is currently on his second NBA team in his career. Here is a look at his performance for each of the teams so far.
Chicago Bulls (2018-2021)
Wendell Carter Jr. was drafted by and debuted in the NBA with the Bulls on October 18, 2018. Over four seasons with the team, he played 119 games, averaging 10.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 50.9% from the field, including 24.1% from the deep end. During the 2018/19 season, Carter Jr. was also notable for achieving career high in rebounds (9) and assists (4). He remained with the team till 2021. On March 25, 2021, the Bulls traded Carter Jr. to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Al-Farouq Aminu and Nikola Vucevic.
Orlando Magic (2021-Present)
Wendell Carter Jr. played for the Orlando Magic during the remainder of the 2020/21 season after being traded from the Bulls. In four seasons so far, he has played 146 games with them, averaging 14.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game on 51.6% from the field, including 33.5% from the three-point range. He has made a good start to the 2023/23 season so far with 8.6 rebounds. Unfortunately he has been sidelined due to an injury in his right hand for which he will require surgery.
How many minutes does Wendell Carter Jr. average?
Wendell Carter Jr. throughout his seven seasons in the NBA, has averaged 28.0 minutes per game, as of November 2023. During his three year stint with the Chicago Bulls, Carter Jr. averaged 26.5 minutes per game. In his ongoing four season stint with the Orlando Magic so far, he has averaged 29.3 minutes per game.
FAQs
A. Wendell Carter Jr. is 24 years old, as of November 2023.
A. Wendell Carter Jr. now represents the Orlando Magic in the NBA.
A. Wendell Carter Jr. has been playing in the NBA for seven years so far.
A. Wendell Carter Jr.’s height is 6' 10 " and his weight is 122 kg (270 lbs).
A. Wendell Carter Jr. 's averaged 15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 54 games throughout the 2022/23 season.
