Born: Valhalla, New YorkCollege: New Mexico State University
Drafted: Undrafted
Charlie Criss had it tough. It took him 7 long years to make the NBA. It was because of his height after succeeding at the Junior College level he went on to play at New Mexico College - Division I and was a big star there. Sadly he was not drafted.
He didn't give up and kept playing in the Eastern League (now known as the CBA) for 7 long years becoming the best player there. Finally he was invited to the Atlanta Hawks training camp and has tasted what he had always wanted, making the NBA.
Charlie is a walking lesson of persistence and determination he now does clinics for kids helping them achieve their dreams on and off the court. In addition he has a graphics company and mentors players in the NDBL.
Althought Charlie has defeated the odds to make the NBA and to last 8 seasons there he still keeps his head high and is still waiting to get in the NBA. This time as a scout or as a coach.
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