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Chuck Cooper Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1950
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
In short

Chuck Cooper is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Boston Celtics. A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA. Career averages: 6.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Chuck’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 21%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% 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 — 21% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Chuck Cooper is a Basketball Hall of Famer. A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

He averaged 6.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his career.

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Career avg
6.7 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
5.9 rpg
career
Assists
1.8 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Chuck Cooper is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

He retired with career averages of 6.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

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
Scoring61
Playmaking44
Rebounding55
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism66
Clutch58
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ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Chuck Cooper is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
6.7
per game
Career RPG
5.9
per game
Career APG
1.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

Hardware

HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics name.

Chuck Cooper's place in history is settled: A pioneer — the first Black player drafted by the NBA.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Chuck Cooper's career averages?

Chuck Cooper averaged 6.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Is Chuck Cooper in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Chuck Cooper is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.