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Bill Sharman Retired

Guard · Boston Celtics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1950
4× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Bill Sharman is a retired guard best known with the Boston Celtics. Sharpshooting Celtics guard. Career averages: 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bill’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Bill Sharman is a retired Hall of Famer. Sharpshooting Celtics guard.

He averaged 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3 assists and won 4 championships over his career.

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Career avg
17.8 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.9 rpg
career
Assists
3 apg
career
Titles
4× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bill Sharman is a retired guard, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Sharpshooting Celtics guard.

He retired with career averages of 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Sharpshooting Celtics guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring76
Playmaking50
Rebounding49
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism72
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Sharpshooting Celtics guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.8
per game
Career RPG
3.9
per game
Career APG
3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySharpshooting Celtics guard.
Titles4× NBA champion.

Hardware

4×
NBA Champion
8×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

Bill Sharman's career is complete: Sharpshooting Celtics guard.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 4× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bill Sharman's career averages?

Bill Sharman averaged 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Is Bill Sharman retired?

Yes — Bill Sharman is a retired guard and a Hall of Famer.