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Kevin McHale Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1980
3× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Kevin McHale is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Boston Celtics. The best low-post footwork the game has seen. Career averages: 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Kevin’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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The McHale Story — narrated
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Kevin McHale is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The best low-post footwork the game has seen.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists and won 3 championships.

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Career avg
17.9 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
7.3 rpg
career
Assists
1.7 apg
career
Titles
3× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Kevin McHale is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Boston Celtics.

The best low-post footwork the game has seen.

He retired with career averages of 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The best low-post footwork the game has seen.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring76
Playmaking44
Rebounding60
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism73
Clutch60
Hall of FameBoston Celtics1980 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

McHale is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The best low-post footwork the game has seen.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.9
per game
Career RPG
7.3
per game
Career APG
1.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe best low-post footwork the game has seen.
Titles3× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

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

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics legend.

Kevin McHale's place in history is settled: The best low-post footwork the game has seen.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 3× champion and Boston Celtics icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Kevin McHale's career averages?

Kevin McHale averaged 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game over his career.

Is Kevin McHale in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Kevin McHale is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 3 NBA championships.