19 Facts About Chris Dudley

Christen Guilford Dudley was born on February 22,1965 and is an American former professional basketball player and politician.

Chris Dudley played 886 games across 16 seasons in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns.

Chris Dudley played high school basketball at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California.

Chris Dudley was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 16.

In 1999, Chris Dudley reached the NBA Finals for the only time in his career.

Chris Dudley was waived by the Nets the following month.

Chris Dudley returned to the Trail Blazers in 2001 as a free agent.

In 1990, Chris Dudley missed 13 consecutive free throws, setting an NBA record.

Chris Dudley was the recipient of the NBA's J Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 1996, and USA Today's Most Caring Athlete Award in 1997.

Chris Dudley received an NBA award as well as other community awards for founding the organization.

In early 2006, Chris Dudley became vice president of M Financial Wealth Management.

Chris Dudley declined to run for Congress, preferring to spend more time in the state.

On October 11,2009, The Oregonian reported that Chris Dudley was considering entering the Republican primary for Oregon governor in 2010.

On March 6,2010, The Oregonian reported Chris Dudley had raised over $1 million, aided by a $50,000 donation from Nike co-founder Phil Knight.

On September 29,2010, The Register-Guard reported that Chris Dudley's campaign had received $5.6 million, more than twice what was raised by the Kitzhaber campaign.

Chris Dudley raised and spent a total of $10.3 million, the largest amount ever in an Oregon governor's campaign.

Chris Dudley indicated that his political career is likely over.

Chris Dudley closed his Oregon campaign committee, which could have been used for future races, in April 2014.

Two of Chris Dudley's children have been associated with Division I college basketball.