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Metta World Peace Retired

Forward · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1999
1× NBA ChampionRetired greatLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersForwards
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In short

Metta World Peace is a retired forward best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion. Career averages: 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Metta’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) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% 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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Metta World Peace is a retired retired standout. Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion.

He averaged 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists and won 1 championship over his career.

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Career avg
13.2 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
4.5 rpg
career
Assists
2.7 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Metta World Peace is a retired forward, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion.

He retired with career averages of 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring70
Playmaking48
Rebounding51
Perimeter D54
Rim protection50
Spacing50
Athleticism69
Clutch58
RetiredLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
13.2
per game
Career RPG
4.5
per game
Career APG
2.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyDefensive stopper; DPOY and champion.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
1×
Defensive Player of the Year
1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Metta World Peace's career is complete: Defensive stopper; DPOY and champion.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 1× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Metta World Peace's career averages?

Metta World Peace averaged 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Is Metta World Peace retired?

Yes — Metta World Peace is a retired forward.