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James Worthy Retired

Forward · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1982
3× NBA ChampionHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersForwards
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In short

James Worthy is a retired forward best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Big Game James of Showtime. Career averages: 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Scoring map · James’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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James Worthy is a retired Hall of Famer. Big Game James of Showtime.

He averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3 assists and won 3 championships over his career.

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Career avg
17.6 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
5.1 rpg
career
Assists
3 apg
career
Titles
3× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

James Worthy is a retired forward, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Big Game James of Showtime.

He retired with career averages of 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Big Game James of Showtime.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring76
Playmaking50
Rebounding53
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism71
Clutch64
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Big Game James of Showtime.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.6
per game
Career RPG
5.1
per game
Career APG
3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyBig Game James of Showtime.
Titles3× NBA champion.

Hardware

3×
NBA Champion
1×
Finals MVP
7×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers name.

James Worthy's career is complete: Big Game James of Showtime.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 3× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were James Worthy's career averages?

James Worthy averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Is James Worthy retired?

Yes — James Worthy is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.