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Bailey Howell Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1959
2× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
NBABoston CelticsForwards
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In short

Bailey Howell is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Boston Celtics. Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings. Career averages: 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bailey’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) — 4% of scoring, 4% 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, 9% 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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Bailey Howell is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.

He averaged 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists and won 2 titles over his career.

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Career avg
18.7 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
9.9 rpg
career
Assists
1.9 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bailey Howell is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.

He retired with career averages of 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring77
Playmaking45
Rebounding69
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Bailey Howell is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.7
per game
Career RPG
9.9
per game
Career APG
1.9
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyRugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics name.

Bailey Howell's place in history is settled: Rugged scoring forward; two Celtics rings.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 2× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bailey Howell's career averages?

Bailey Howell averaged 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Is Bailey Howell in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Bailey Howell is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.