Charles Shackleford was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several teams during his career. He was known for his rebounding skills and his ability to score points in the paint.
Shackleford was born in Kinston, North Carolina, and attended Kinston High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He went on to play college basketball at North Carolina State University, where he was a key player on the team that won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship in 1987.
After college, Shackleford was selected in the second round of the 1988 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. He played for the Nets for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers for one season before being traded again, this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Shackleford played for the Timberwolves for two seasons before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets. He played for the Hornets for one season before being traded again, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for the Lakers for one season before being traded back to the Nets, where he finished his NBA career.
Throughout his career, Shackleford was known for his rebounding skills and his ability to score points in the paint. He was also known for his off-court troubles, including a drug arrest in 1992 and a DUI arrest in 1995.
After retiring from the NBA, Shackleford played professional basketball overseas for several years. He also worked as a basketball coach and mentor to young players in his hometown of Kinston.
Shackleford passed away in 2017 at the age of 50. Despite his off-court troubles, he was remembered by his former teammates and coaches as a talented basketball player who had a passion for the game.
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