Chris Welp

Christian Welp
Personal information
Born	January 2, 1964; Delmenhorst, West Germany
Died	March 1, 2015 (aged 51); Hood Canal, Washington, U.S.
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	Olympic (Silverdale, Washington)
College	Washington (1983–1987)
NBA draft	1987: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Drafted by	Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career	1987–1999
Position	Center
Number	44, 42, 40
Career history
1987–1989	Philadelphia 76ers
1989–1990	San Antonio Spurs
1990	Golden State Warriors
1990–1996	TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1996–1997	Olympiacos
1997–1998	Alba Berlin
1999	Viola Reggio Calabria
Career highlights
	EuroLeague champion (1997); Greek League champion (1997); Greek Cup winner (1997); 7× German League champion (1991–1996, 1998); 3× German Cup winner (1991, 1993, 1995); Pac-10 Player of the Year (1986); 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1985–1987); Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1984); EuroBasket MVP (1993);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference
Representing Germany
EuroBasket

Christian Ansgar Welp (January 2, 1964 – March 1, 2015) was a German professional basketball player. During his playing career, he was a 213 cm (7 ft 0 in), 111 kg (245 lb) center. He played three seasons in the NBA. He was the MVP of the 1993 EuroBasket.