| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG |
| 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
Chris Taft F #23
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 265 lbs (120kg)
Born: Mar 10, 1985 (41 years old)
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Brian Rubenstein
NBA Draft: 2005 Round 2, Pick 12, Golden State Warriors
Pre-Draft Team: Pittsburgh (So)
High School: Xaverian High School (Brooklyn, New York)
Chris Taft Player Profile
Career NBA Season Stats
Career NBA Shooting Stats
| FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 60.5% | .0% | 16.7% |
Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2012 | Lappeenrannan NMKY | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11/24/2012 | Forssan Koripojat | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11/16/2012 | Nilan Bisons | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11/14/2012 | Salon Vilpas | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11/7/2012 | Namika Lahti | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
NBA Career
1 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | 17 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .605 | .000 | .167 |
| CAREER | 17 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .605 | .000 | .167 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | .605 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.1 | 0.4 | .167 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| CAREER | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | .605 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.1 | 0.4 | .167 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | 17 | 0 | 143.9 | 47 | 23 | 38 | .605 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| CAREER | 17 | 0 | 143.9 | 47 | 23 | 38 | .605 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | 17 | 0 | .578 | .605 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 13.4 | 77.2 | -0.5 | 1.2 | 123.8 | 101.8 | 15.6 |
| CAREER | 17 | 0 | .578 | .605 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 13.4 | 77.2 | -0.5 | 1.2 | 123.8 | 101.8 | 15.5 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .043 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 9 | 8 | .529 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| CAREER | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .043 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 9 | 8 | .529 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
NBA Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2005 | The Golden State Warriors selected Chris Taft in Round 2 with Pick 12 in the 2005 NBA Draft. |
| Aug 4, 2005 | Chris Taft signed a multi-year contract with the Golden State Warriors. |
| Oct 27, 2006 | The Golden State Warriors placed the contract of Chris Taft on waivers. |
| Oct 30, 2006 | Chris Taft, previously with the Golden State Warriors, became a free agent. |
NBA Summer League Stats
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | NBA Summer League | 3 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.7 | .529 | .000 | .667 |
| CAREER | 3 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.7 | .529 | .000 | .667 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | NBA Summer League | 3 | 0 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 5.7 | .529 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 2.0 | .667 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| CAREER | 3 | 0 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 5.7 | .529 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 2.0 | .667 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | NBA Summer League | 3 | 0 | 46 | 22 | 9 | 17 | .529 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 4 | 6 | .667 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| CAREER | 3 | 0 | 46 | 22 | 9 | 17 | .529 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 4 | 6 | .667 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | NBA Summer League | 3 | 0 | .560 | .529 | 21.9 | 18.6 | 20.4 | - | 28.9 | 1.1 | - | 24.7 | 119.6 | -15.8 | 1.3 | 91.0 | 103.4 | 19.1 |
| CAREER | 3 | 0 | .560 | .529 | 21.9 | 18.6 | 20.4 | - | 28.9 | 1.1 | - | 24.7 | 119.6 | -15.8 | 1.3 | 91.0 | 103.4 | 19.1 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 20 | GOS | NBA Summer League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .113 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | .000 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .113 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | .000 | - | - | - |
NBA Training Camp Experience
| Team | Camp |
|---|---|
| 2x Golden State Warriors | 2005, 2006 |
G League Career
G League Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 22 | RGV | 8 | 13.2 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | .520 | .000 | .600 |
| CAREER | 8 | 13.2 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | .520 | .000 | .600 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 22 | RGV | 8 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3.1 | .520 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 1.2 | .600 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| CAREER | 8 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3.1 | .520 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 1.2 | .600 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 22 | RGV | 8 | 0 | 105.6 | 32 | 13 | 25 | .520 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 10 | .600 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| CAREER | 8 | 0 | 105.6 | 32 | 13 | 25 | .520 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 10 | .600 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 22 | RGV | 8 | 0 | .544 | .520 | 6.5 | 15.0 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 13.6 | 112.0 | -2.0 | 1.3 | 110.3 | 113.3 | 11.5 |
| CAREER | 8 | 0 | .544 | .520 | 6.5 | 15.0 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 13.6 | 112.0 | -2.0 | 1.3 | 110.3 | 113.3 | 11.5 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 22 | RGV | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .056 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| CAREER | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .056 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
G League Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2008 | The Rio Grande Valley Vipers claimed Chris Taft from the player pool. |
| Jan 24, 2008 | The Rio Grande Valley Vipers placed Chris Taft on waivers due to injury. |
| Nov 3, 2011 | The Springfield Armor selected Chris Taft in Round 4 with Pick 1 in the 2011 Annual G League Draft. |
| Nov 22, 2011 | The Springfield Armor deactivated Chris Taft. |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Chris Taft returned to the Springfield Armor. |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Chris Taft was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors from the Springfield Armor in a trade. |
| Oct 31, 2013 | The Springfield Armor sent Chris Taft in a trade to the Santa Cruz Warriors. |
NCAA Career
College: Pittsburgh (2005)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x All-AAC Third Team | 2004 |
| 1x All-AAC Honorable Mention | 2005 |
| 1x AAC All-Tournament Team | 2004 |
| 1x AAC Rookie of the Year | 2004 |
| 1x AAC All-Rookie Team | 2004 |
NCAA Season Stats
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 18 | Pittsburgh | Fr | 36 | 25.6 | 10.9 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .559 | .000 | .544 |
| 2004-05 | 19 | Pittsburgh | So | 29 | 26.5 | 13.3 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | .580 | .000 | .586 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 65 | 26.0 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | .569 | .000 | .564 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 18 | Pittsburgh | Fr | 36 | 22 | 25.6 | 10.9 | 4.5 | 8.1 | .559 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.9 | 3.5 | .544 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 2004-05 | 19 | Pittsburgh | So | 29 | 29 | 26.5 | 13.3 | 5.5 | 9.4 | .580 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 4.0 | .586 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 65 | 51 | 26.0 | 12.0 | 4.9 | 8.7 | .569 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.1 | 3.7 | .564 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 7.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 18 | Pittsburgh | Fr | 36 | 22 | 923 | 392 | 162 | 290 | .559 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 68 | 125 | .544 | 112 | 158 | 270 | 45 | 12 | 60 | 44 | 52 |
| 2004-05 | 19 | Pittsburgh | So | 29 | 29 | 769 | 386 | 159 | 274 | .580 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 68 | 116 | .586 | 88 | 130 | 218 | 24 | 11 | 50 | 47 | 48 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 65 | 51 | 1,692 | 778 | 321 | 564 | .569 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 136 | 241 | .564 | 200 | 288 | 488 | 69 | 23 | 110 | 91 | 100 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 18 | Pittsburgh | Fr | 36 | .561 | .559 | 15.4 | 19.6 | 17.6 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 0.9 | 7.1 | 23.0 | 110.3 | -1.7 | 1.4 | 119.0 | 87.1 | 25.7 |
| 2004-05 | 19 | Pittsburgh | So | 29 | .586 | .580 | 14.2 | 19.4 | 16.9 | 7.4 | 12.5 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 24.9 | 116.6 | -4.1 | 1.4 | 118.8 | 95.4 | 24.1 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 65 | .573 | .569 | 14.9 | 19.5 | 17.3 | 9.4 | 11.8 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 23.9 | 113.3 | -2.8 | 1.4 | 118.9 | 91.0 | 24.4 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | 18 | Pittsburgh | Fr | 36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 31 | 5 | .861 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| 2004-05 | 19 | Pittsburgh | So | 29 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 20 | 9 | .690 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 4.0 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 65 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .238 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 51 | 14 | .785 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 9.7 |
International Basketball Career
International Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 27 | Korihait | Korisliiga | 13 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | .542 | .000 | .900 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 27 | Korihait | Korisliiga | 13 | 9 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 6.4 | .542 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 1.5 | .900 | 1.8 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 27 | Korihait | Korisliiga | 13 | 9 | 283.7 | 108 | 45 | 83 | .542 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 18 | 20 | .900 | 23 | 60 | 83 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 27 | Korihait | Korisliiga | 13 | 9 | .588 | .542 | 9.7 | 25.9 | 17.7 | 8.7 | 12.4 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 17.4 | 144.2 | -1.3 | 1.3 | 119.3 | 107.4 | 19.1 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 27 | Korihait | Korisliiga | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .157 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3 | 10 | .231 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
High School Basketball Career
Prep/High School: Xaverian High School (Brooklyn, New York)
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x New York Gatorade Player of the Year | 2003 |
| 1x Parade All-American Third Team | 2003 |