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David West Retired

Forward · New Orleans Pelicans · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 2003
2× NBA ChampionRetired greatNew Orleans Pelicans
NBANew Orleans PelicansForwards
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In short

David West is a retired forward best known with the New Orleans Pelicans. Tough mid-range vet; two rings late. Career averages: 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · David’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) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% 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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David West is a retired retired standout. Tough mid-range vet; two rings late.

He averaged 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists and won 2 championships over his career.

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Career avg
13.6 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
6.5 rpg
career
Assists
2.4 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
New Orleans Pelicans
LIFE

Roots & the rise

David West is a retired forward, most associated with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Tough mid-range vet; two rings late.

He retired with career averages of 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Tough mid-range vet; two rings late.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and New Orleans Pelicans name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring70
Playmaking47
Rebounding57
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism70
Clutch58
RetiredNew Orleans Pelicans
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Tough mid-range vet; two rings late.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
13.6
per game
Career RPG
6.5
per game
Career APG
2.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyTough mid-range vet; two rings late.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
2×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and New Orleans Pelicans name.

David West's career is complete: Tough mid-range vet; two rings late.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 2× champion with the New Orleans Pelicans.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were David West's career averages?

David West averaged 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Is David West retired?

Yes — David West is a retired forward.