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Lou Hudson Retired

Guard · Atlanta Hawks · 6'2", 185 lb · Drafted 1966
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In short

Lou Hudson is a retired guard and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Atlanta Hawks. Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer. Career averages: 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Lou’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Lou Hudson is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

He averaged 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists over his career.

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Career avg
20.2 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
4.4 rpg
career
Assists
2.7 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Lou Hudson is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most associated with the Atlanta Hawks.

Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

He retired with career averages of 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Atlanta Hawks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring79
Playmaking48
Rebounding51
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameAtlanta Hawks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Lou Hudson is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.2
per game
Career RPG
4.4
per game
Career APG
2.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

Hardware

6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Atlanta Hawks name.

Lou Hudson's place in history is settled: Sweet Lou; a prolific mid-range scorer.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Atlanta Hawks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Lou Hudson's career averages?

Lou Hudson averaged 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Is Lou Hudson in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Lou Hudson is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.