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Artis Gilmore Retired

Center · Chicago Bulls · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1971
Hall of FameChicago Bulls
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In short

Artis Gilmore is a retired center best known with the Chicago Bulls. The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant. Career averages: 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Artis’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Artis Gilmore is a retired Hall of Famer. The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

He averaged 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
18.8 ppg
Center
Rebounds
12.3 rpg
career
Assists
2.3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Artis Gilmore is a retired center, most associated with the Chicago Bulls.

The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

He retired with career averages of 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring77
Playmaking47
Rebounding77
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameChicago Bulls
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.8
per game
Career RPG
12.3
per game
Career APG
2.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

Hardware

6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls name.

Artis Gilmore's career is complete: The A-Train; ABA/NBA dominant.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Chicago Bulls.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Artis Gilmore's career averages?

Artis Gilmore averaged 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Is Artis Gilmore retired?

Yes — Artis Gilmore is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.