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• Professional basketball forward Chris Wilcox plays in the National Basketball Association for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  Wilcox was traded with Joe Smith from the Thunder to the New Orleans Hornets on February 17, 2009, in exchange for Tyson Chandler. The trade was rescinded two days later after Chandler failed a team physical.ESPN.com: Thunder Reject Chandler; Trade Off

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Chris Ray Wilcox
  2. Born: September 3, 1982
  3. Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina
  4. Height: 6'10"
  5. Weight: 235 lbs
  6. Position: Forward
  7. High schools: Enloe High School, Whiteville High School and West Columbus High School
  8. College: University of Maryland
  9. Draft year: 2002
  10. Started the "Wilcox Crew" while playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, which would allow hundreds of children to attend home games

• Early Life

  Chris Ray Wilcox was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Enloe High School, then continued his education at the University of Maryland. Wilcox played two seasons of college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins, averaging 7.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.01 blocks. He helped the Terrapins win the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament in 2002, recording 10 points and seven rebounds in the championship game.

  In 2002, Wilcox was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the eighth pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Chris Wilcox

• Pro Career

  In his first season with the Clippers, Wilcox appeared in 46 games. In 2006, he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics for forward Vladimir Radmanovic. He played two seasons in Seattle, then joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.NBA.com: Chris Wilcox

• Chris Wilcox Timeline

  • September 3, 1982: Born
  • 2002-2006: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2006-2008: Seattle SuperSonics
  • 2008-2009: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2009-present: New Orleans Hornets

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