Walter McCarty

Walter McCarty (born February 1, 1974) is an American basketball player who has played for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and currently the Los Angeles Clippers. He normally plays power forward, but has played all positions except point guard. He is unusually mobile for a player of his size, and is an excellent long range shooter.

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February 1 - 1974 - American - Basketball - New York Knicks - Boston Celtics - Phoenix Suns - Los Angeles Clippers - Power forward - Point guard

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Born in Evansville, Indiana, the 6-foot, 10-inch (2.08 m) McCarty played college basketball at the University of Kentucky where he was a part of the team that won the NCAA championship in 1996. He was selected by the Knicks with the 19th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.

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Evansville, Indiana - College basketball - University of Kentucky - NCAA championship - 1996 - NBA Draft

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McCarty played for the Knicks until October of 1997, when he was traded to the Celtics. McCarty played in all 82 games that season, starting 64 of them. He also established career highs in virtually every category during this season. Over the next few years, he was one of Boston's top options off the bench, often making a key defensive play or three point shot. He became a fan favorite in Boston for his gutsy play, hustle, and penchant for making the big shot. He was also a favorite of former Hall of Fame player and current announcer Tommy Heinsohn, who often exlaimed "I love Walter!" after one of McCarty's plays.

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1997 - Defensive - Hall of Fame - Tommy Heinsohn

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In February of 2005, McCarty was traded, along with an undisclosed amount of cash, to the Suns for a second round pick as a result of the Celtics' youth movement.

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