Wendell Andre Carter Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
On June 21, 2018, Carter was selected as the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Bulls.[29] On July 3, 2018, Carter officially signed with the Bulls.
On October 18, he made his NBA debut, scoring eight points and recording three rebounds, three assists and a block against the Philadelphia 76ers.
On March 25, 2021, Carter and Otto Porter were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu. Orlando also received two future first-round draft picks. On October 16, Carter signed a four-year, $50 million rookie scale extension with the Magic.
Carter played with the United States U17 team at the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, where he won gold. As well, he was named to the All-Tournament Team, along with teammate Collin Sexton.
Wendell Carter Jr.’s Salary
He will earn an annual average salary of $12,500,000. In 2022-23, Carter Jr. will earn a base salary of $14,150,000, while carrying a cap hit of $14,150,000 and a dead cap value of $14,150,000.
Projected Salary
| Season | Orlando Magic |
| 2022/23 | $14,150,000 |
| 2023/24 | $13,050,000 |
| 2024/25 | $11,950,000 |
| 2025/26 | $10,850,000 |
Wendell Carter Jr. Contract
He signed a 4 year / $50,000,000 contract with the Orlando Magic, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $12,500,000. In 2022-23, Carter Jr. will earn a base salary of $14,150,000, while carrying a cap hit of $14,150,000 and a dead cap value of $14,150,000.
Wendell Carter Jr. Stats
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Chicago | 44 | 44 | 25.2 | .485 | .188 | .795 | 7.0 | 1.8 | .6 | 1.3 | 10.3 |
| 2019–20 | Chicago | 43 | 43 | 29.2 | .534 | .207 | .737 | 9.4 | 1.2 | .8 | .8 | 11.3 |
| 2020–21 | Chicago | 32 | 25 | 24.8 | .512 | .364 | .739 | 7.8 | 2.2 | .6 | .8 | 10.9 |
| Orlando | 22 | 19 | 26.5 | .493 | .241 | .721 | 8.8 | 1.6 | .8 | .8 | 11.7 | |
| 2021–22 | Orlando | 62 | 61 | 29.9 | .525 | .327 | .691 | 10.5 | 2.8 | .6 | .7 | 15.0 |
| Career | 203 | 192 | 27.6 | .513 | .298 | .731 | 8.9 | 2.0 | .6 | .9 | 12.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Duke | 37 | 37 | 26.8 | .561 | .413 | .738 | 9.1 | 2.0 | .8 | 2.1 | 13.5 |
Wendell Carter Jr. Injury
Wendell Carter Jr. has been ruled out for the game due to a hamstring injury, and his status can be seen in the tweet that is embedded below from the Twitter account of Underdog NBA.
The Magic come into the game as the worst team in the NBA with an 8-35 record in 43 games played.
Wendell Carter Jr. Trade
On March 25, 2021, Carter and Otto Porter were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu.
Orlando also received two future first-round draft picks. On October 16, Carter signed a four-year, $50 million rookie scale extension with the Magic.
Wendell Carter Jr. Draft
Following Duke’s loss in the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Carter announced his intention to forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.
On June 21, 2018, Carter was selected as the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. On July 3, 2018, Carter officially signed with the Bulls.
On October 18, he made his NBA debut, scoring eight points and recording three rebounds, three assists and a block against the Philadelphia 76ers, Four days later, Carter recorded career-highs in rebounds (9) and assists (4) against the Dallas Mavericks.
Wendell Carter Jr. Wingspan
He has a 7’3’’ wingspan and 249 lbs at the 2015 Nike Basketball Academy.
Wendell Carter Jr. Position
Wendell Carter Jr. is playing centre in 2022-23.
Wendell Carter Jr. Jersey Number
He wears number 34. On March 25, 2021, Carter and Otto Porter were traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu.
Orlando also received two future first-round draft picks. On October 16, Carter signed a four-year, $50 million rookie scale extension with the Magic.