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George Yardley Retired

Forward · Detroit Pistons · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1953
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
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In short

George Yardley is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Detroit Pistons. First player to score 2,000 points in a season. Career averages: 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2 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) — 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, 9% 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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George Yardley is a Basketball Hall of Famer. First player to score 2,000 points in a season.

He averaged 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2 assists over his career.

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Career avg
19.2 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8.9 rpg
career
Assists
2 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

George Yardley is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Detroit Pistons.

First player to score 2,000 points in a season.

He retired with career averages of 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

First player to score 2,000 points in a season.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Detroit Pistons name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring81
Playmaking45
Rebounding65
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

George Yardley is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. First player to score 2,000 points in a season.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19.2
per game
Career RPG
8.9
per game
Career APG
2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyFirst player to score 2,000 points in a season.

Hardware

1×
Scoring champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Detroit Pistons name.

George Yardley's place in history is settled: First player to score 2,000 points in a season.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Detroit Pistons.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were George Yardley's career averages?

George Yardley averaged 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Is George Yardley in the Hall of Fame?

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