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Denver Nuggets- Where Are They Now: Anthony Carter

By Kyle Standfield

Mar 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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His Career Continued

Carter remained around the game of basketball post his playing career.

In 2013, after a decade away from the organisation, he rejoined the Spurs as an assistant coach of San Antonio’s D-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs. He became a member of head coach Ken McDonald’s coaching staff and held the position for two seasons.

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    • In his first season in Austin, the Spurs finished last in the Central division with an overall record of 19-31. However, they were able to turn it around the following year, finishing with a 32-18 record en route to a playoff run that saw the team eliminated in the semi final round against eventual champions, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

    George Karl and Carter reunited in 2015 when, Karl offered AC a position on his coaching staff with the Sacramento Kings. It marked the first time Carter would coach at the NBA level. The position last just one season however as Karl was let go by the Kings front office after a 33-49 season.

    Just this week, it was announced Carter would be joining Miami Heat’s D-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. AC got his first NBA opportunity with Miami over a decade ago, and once again, he finds himself back with the organisation.

    Carter seems determined to forge out a successful career as a basketball coach. He continues to gain more and more experience on the sidelines within some of the most respected organisations in the league.

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    One day, Carter may find himself calling the inbound plays, instead of triggering them.

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