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Otis Thorpe Retired

Forward · Houston Rockets · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1984
1× NBA ChampionRetired greatHouston Rockets
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In short

Otis Thorpe is a retired forward best known with the Houston Rockets. Sturdy champion power forward. Career averages: 14 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Scoring map · Otis’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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Otis Thorpe is a retired retired standout. Sturdy champion power forward.

He averaged 14 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2 assists and won 1 championship over his career.

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Career avg
14 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8.2 rpg
career
Assists
2 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Houston Rockets
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Otis Thorpe is a retired forward, most associated with the Houston Rockets.

Sturdy champion power forward.

He retired with career averages of 14 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Sturdy champion power forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Houston Rockets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring71
Playmaking45
Rebounding63
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism69
Clutch58
RetiredHouston Rockets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Sturdy champion power forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14
per game
Career RPG
8.2
per game
Career APG
2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySturdy champion power forward.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Houston Rockets name.

Otis Thorpe's career is complete: Sturdy champion power forward.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 1× champion with the Houston Rockets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Otis Thorpe's career averages?

Otis Thorpe averaged 14 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Is Otis Thorpe retired?

Yes — Otis Thorpe is a retired forward.