Christopher McNealy (born July 15, 1961) is an American former professional
basketball
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player.
He played in the
National Basketball Association
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for the
New York Knicks
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between 1985 and 1988.
[ He also played internationally in Italy and Spain. McNealy later acquired Italian citizenship.
McNealy's son, also named ]Chris
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, played college basketball for UC Irvine
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Education
In the United States
* University of California system
* University of Charleston, West Virginia
* University of Chicago, Illinois
* University of Cincinnati, Ohio
* Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey (''defunct ...
and plays professionally.
References
1961 births
Living people
20th-century African-American sportsmen
Albany Patroons players
American expatriate basketball people in Italy
American expatriate basketball people in Spain
American men's basketball players
Baloncesto León players
Basketball players from Fresno, California
Bay State Bombardiers players
BC Andorra players
American expatriate basketball people in Andorra
CB Granada players
Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna players
Kansas City Kings draft picks
La Crosse Catbirds players
Liga ACB players
Naturalised citizens of Italy
New York Knicks players
Power forwards
Real Betis Baloncesto players
San Jose State Spartans men's basketball players
Santa Barbara City Vaqueros men's basketball players
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