James Raymond Carter Gaudino (born March 27, 1964) is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player. Carter spent most of his career as a point guard for the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Carter is currently the all-time assists leader of the league. During his 20-year career, he also played for the Indios de Mayagüez, Criollos de Caguas, Maratonistas de Coamo, and Capitanes de Arecibo. Carter also played since 1992 to the year 2000 for the Explosivos de Moca of the Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña.

Professional career

Carter led the Brujos de Guayama to the Finals twice in his career (1991 and 1994), losing to the Atléticos de San Germán on both occasions.

James Carter (basketball)

Carter was selected as one of the league's best players of the 1990s, along with Eddie Casiano, Javier "Toñito" Colón, Edgar León and José "Piculín" Ortiz.

James Carter (basketball)

National Team career

Carter also played for the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team and was one of the members of the team that won the gold medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.

James Carter (basketball)

Personal life

James has a brother, B.J. Carter, who also played at the BSN.

After retiring, Carter has participated in several charity tournaments with other players and celebrities.

References

External links

James Carter Profile on BSNPR.com

1964 births

Living people

Baloncesto Superior Nacional players

Basketball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics

Basketball players at the 1995 Pan American Games

Mexico Aztecas players

Olympic basketball players for Puerto Rico

Pan American Games competitors for Puerto Rico

Point guards

Puerto Rican men's basketball players

1990 FIBA World Championship players

Puerto Rico men's national basketball team players

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista basketball players

Basketball players from New York City

St. Thomas Aquinas Spartans men's basketball players

Tulsa Fast Breakers players

United States Basketball League players

1998 FIBA World Championship players

Goodwill Games medalists in basketball

Competitors at the 1994 Goodwill Games

Criollos de Caguas basketball players

1994 FIBA World Championship players

Brujos de Guayama players