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Adrian Dantley Retired

Forward · Utah Jazz · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1976
Hall of FameUtah Jazz
In short

Adrian Dantley is a retired forward best known with the Utah Jazz. Master of the mid-post and free throw. Career averages: 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Adrian’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Adrian Dantley is a retired Hall of Famer. Master of the mid-post and free throw.

He averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
24.3 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
5.7 rpg
career
Assists
3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Adrian Dantley is a retired forward, most associated with the Utah Jazz.

Master of the mid-post and free throw.

He retired with career averages of 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Master of the mid-post and free throw.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring91
Playmaking50
Rebounding55
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameUtah Jazz
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Master of the mid-post and free throw.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
24.3
per game
Career RPG
5.7
per game
Career APG
3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyMaster of the mid-post and free throw.

Hardware

Scoring champion
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz name.

Adrian Dantley's career is complete: Master of the mid-post and free throw.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Utah Jazz.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Adrian Dantley's career averages?

Adrian Dantley averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Is Adrian Dantley retired?

Yes — Adrian Dantley is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.