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Bob Pettit Retired

Forward · Atlanta Hawks · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1954
1× NBA Champion2× MVPHall of FameAtlanta Hawks
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In short

Bob Pettit is a retired forward best known with the Atlanta Hawks. First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force. Career averages: 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Bob’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) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 8% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)8%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Bob Pettit is a retired Hall of Famer. First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.

He averaged 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3 assists and won 1 championship over his career.

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Career avg
26.4 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
16.2 rpg
career
Assists
3 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Atlanta Hawks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bob Pettit is a retired forward, most associated with the Atlanta Hawks.

First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.

He retired with career averages of 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Atlanta Hawks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring88
Playmaking50
Rebounding89
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism69
Clutch64
Hall of FameAtlanta Hawks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
26.4
per game
Career RPG
16.2
per game
Career APG
3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyFirst-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
2×
NBA MVP
11×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Atlanta Hawks name.

Bob Pettit's career is complete: First-ever MVP; a scoring-rebounding force.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 1× champion with the Atlanta Hawks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Bob Pettit's career averages?

Bob Pettit averaged 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Is Bob Pettit retired?

Yes — Bob Pettit is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.