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Dave DeBusschere Retired

Forward · New York Knicks · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1962
2× NBA ChampionHall of FameNew York Knicks
NBANew York KnicksForwards
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In short

Dave DeBusschere is a retired forward best known with the New York Knicks. Two-way Knicks champion. Career averages: 16.1 points, 11 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dave’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) — 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 — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dave DeBusschere is a retired Hall of Famer. Two-way Knicks champion.

He averaged 16.1 points, 11 rebounds and 2.9 assists and won 2 championships over his career.

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Career avg
16.1 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
11 rpg
career
Assists
2.9 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
New York Knicks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dave DeBusschere is a retired forward, most associated with the New York Knicks.

Two-way Knicks champion.

He retired with career averages of 16.1 points, 11 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Two-way Knicks champion.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring74
Playmaking49
Rebounding72
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism70
Clutch58
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Two-way Knicks champion.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
16.1
per game
Career RPG
11
per game
Career APG
2.9
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyTwo-way Knicks champion.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
8×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and New York Knicks name.

Dave DeBusschere's career is complete: Two-way Knicks champion.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 2× champion with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dave DeBusschere's career averages?

Dave DeBusschere averaged 16.1 points, 11 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Is Dave DeBusschere retired?

Yes — Dave DeBusschere is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.