Charlie Villanueva

Charlie Villanueva
Villanueva with the Dallas Mavericks in 2015
Personal information
Born (1984-08-24) August 24, 1984
Queens, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Dominican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUConn (2003–2005)
NBA draft2005: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Drafted byToronto Raptors
Playing career2005–2016
PositionPower forward
Number31, 3
Career history
2005–2006Toronto Raptors
20062009Milwaukee Bucks
20092014Detroit Pistons
20142016Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Dominican Republic
FIBA AmeriCup
2011 Mar del Plata
Centrobasket
2010 Santo Domingo
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U20 Championship
2004 Halifax

Charlie Alexander Villanueva Mejia (born August 24, 1984) is a Dominican-American former professional basketball player who played for the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

The son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Villanueva was raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City. He was drafted at the age of 20 with the seventh overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. He also holds Dominican citizenship and has represented the Dominican Republic national team in international competitions.