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Bob Houbregs Retired

Center · Detroit Pistons · 6'11", 245 lb · Drafted 1953
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
In short

Bob Houbregs is a retired center and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Detroit Pistons. A hook-shot artist of the 1950s. Career averages: 9.3 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bob’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% 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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Bob Houbregs is a Basketball Hall of Famer. A hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

He averaged 9.3 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his career.

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Career avg
9.3 ppg
Center
Rebounds
5 rpg
career
Assists
1.8 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bob Houbregs is a retired Hall of Fame center, most associated with the Detroit Pistons.

A hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

He retired with career averages of 9.3 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Detroit Pistons name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring65
Playmaking44
Rebounding53
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Bob Houbregs is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
9.3
per game
Career RPG
5
per game
Career APG
1.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

Hardware

HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Detroit Pistons name.

Bob Houbregs's place in history is settled: A hook-shot artist of the 1950s.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Detroit Pistons.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bob Houbregs's career averages?

Bob Houbregs averaged 9.3 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Is Bob Houbregs in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Bob Houbregs is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.