Christian Laettner

Christian Laettner was a skilled and versatile forward/center best known for his legendary college career at Duke University and for being a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic “Dream Team.”

Key Achievements

• 2× NCAA Champion (1991, 1992 with Duke)
• NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1991)
• Only college player selected for the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team”
• NBA All-Star (1997)

College Career

Laettner played four years at Duke (1988–1992), reaching the Final Four every season and becoming one of the most accomplished players in NCAA history, with a record 21 NCAA Tournament wins.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 868
• Points per game: 12.8
• Rebounds per game: 6.7
• Assists per game: 2.6

Off the Court

Laettner has remained involved in basketball through coaching and youth development, and is often remembered as one of the most polarizing and iconic figures in college basketball history.