James Carter (basketball)


James Raymond Carter Gaudino is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player. Carter spent most of his career as a point guard for the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. During his 20-year career, he also played for the Indios de Mayagüez, Criollos de Caguas, Maratonistas de Coamo, and Capitanes de Arecibo.
Carter led the Brujos de Guayama to the Finals twice in his career, losing to the Atléticos de San Germán on both occasions. Carter is currently the leader on assists of all-time in the league.
Carter also played for the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team and was one of the members of the team that won the gold medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.
James has a brother called B.J. Carter who also played at the BSN.
Carter was selected as one of the league's best players of the 1990s, along with Eddie Casiano, Javier "Toñito" Colón, Edgar León and José "Piculín" Ortiz.
After retiring, Carter has participated in several charity tournaments with other players and celebrities.