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George McGinnis Retired

Forward · Indiana Pacers · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1971
Hall of FameIndiana Pacers
NBAIndiana PacersForwards
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In short

George McGinnis is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Indiana Pacers. Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward. Career averages: 20.2 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · George’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) — 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 — 21% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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George McGinnis is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

He averaged 20.2 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists over his career.

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Career avg
20.2 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
11 rpg
career
Assists
3.7 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

George McGinnis is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Indiana Pacers.

Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

He retired with career averages of 20.2 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Indiana Pacers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring79
Playmaking53
Rebounding72
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameIndiana Pacers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

George McGinnis is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.2
per game
Career RPG
11
per game
Career APG
3.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyBruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

Hardware

6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Indiana Pacers name.

George McGinnis's place in history is settled: Bruising ABA/NBA MVP-caliber forward.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Indiana Pacers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were George McGinnis's career averages?

George McGinnis averaged 20.2 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Is George McGinnis in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — George McGinnis is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.