Playing in the Southeast Division for the Orlando Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. is among the most talented big men in the Eastern Conference and despite his current form, he has way more potential than fans may realize.
Carter Jr.’s interest in basketball developed at a young age and to further hone his skills, he joined the Pace Academy for high school in his hometown Atlanta, Georgia. With the right physical attributes, he quickly developed, making him one of the fastest-rising players in his academy.
Averaging over 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and three blocks per game in his junior and senior seasons, Carter led Pace Academy to win back-to-back state championships in 2016 (Georgia AA) and 2017(Georgia 3A), earning him multiple honors and accolades including Georgia Player of the Year, Gatorade Georgia player of the Year, HS All-America team honors, and more.
Having graduated from Pace, the consensus five-star recruit received offers from top Division I programmes such as Georgia Tech, Georgia, North Carolina, Harvard and Kentucky. However, he committed to Duke University.
After an excellent freshman season at Duke, Carter declared for the 2018 NBA Draft where he was picked seventh overall by the Chicago Bulls, thus beginning his professional basketball journey.
Wendell Carter Jr. Height
Wendell Carter Jr. stands 6 feet 10 inches tall. This allows him to be a great rebounder and defend the paint. With his tall frame, Carter Jr. also has a good pull-up and floater game. His length makes it hard for defenders to contest his shots.
Wendell Carter Jr. Weight
Carter Jr. weighs 270 lbs (122 kg). His build and size benefits him on both ends of the floor, especially on offense. Using his athleticism, Carter Jr. can blow by defenders and finish with authority around the rim. His size also helps him block out opponents while rebounding and maintaining balance while shooting jumpers.
Wendell Carter Jr. Wingspan
With a wingspan measuring 7 feet 4.5 inches, Carter Jr. has one of the widest arms on the Orlando Magic roster. His reach makes him an excellent rebounder, and also helps him in blocking passing steals, getting steals for his team.
Thanks to his long arms, Wendell Carter Jr. also has a higher release point when taking jump shots, making his scoring attempts less guardable compared to other forwards.
FAQs
A. Born on April 16, 1999, Carter Jr. is 24 years old.
A. Carter Jr. attended Duke University from 2017 to 2018.
A. Carter Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
A. Wendell Carter Jr. is set to earn $13,050,000 for the 2023/24 season.
