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Cedric Maxwell Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1977
2× NBA ChampionRetired greatBoston Celtics
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In short

Cedric Maxwell is a retired forward best known with the Boston Celtics. Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP. Career averages: 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Cedric’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) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Cedric Maxwell is a retired retired standout. Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.

He averaged 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists and won 2 championships over his career.

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Career avg
12.5 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
6.3 rpg
career
Assists
2.6 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Cedric Maxwell is a retired forward, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.

He retired with career averages of 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring69
Playmaking48
Rebounding57
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism70
Clutch64
RetiredBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
12.5
per game
Career RPG
6.3
per game
Career APG
2.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyCornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
1×
Finals MVP
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Boston Celtics name.

Cedric Maxwell's career is complete: Cornbread; a 1981 Finals MVP.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 2× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Cedric Maxwell's career averages?

Cedric Maxwell averaged 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Is Cedric Maxwell retired?

Yes — Cedric Maxwell is a retired forward.