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Paul Westphal Retired

Guard · Phoenix Suns · 6'2", 185 lb · Drafted 1972
1× NBA ChampionHall of FamePhoenix Suns
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In short

Paul Westphal is a retired guard and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Phoenix Suns. Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star. Career averages: 15.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Paul’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) — 12% 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)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Paul Westphal is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.

He averaged 15.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists and won 1 title over his career.

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Career avg
15.6 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
1.9 rpg
career
Assists
4.4 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Phoenix Suns
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Paul Westphal is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most associated with the Phoenix Suns.

Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.

He retired with career averages of 15.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Phoenix Suns name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring73
Playmaking56
Rebounding42
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing56
Athleticism67
Clutch58
Hall of FamePhoenix Suns
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Paul Westphal is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.6
per game
Career RPG
1.9
per game
Career APG
4.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySlick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
5×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Phoenix Suns name.

Paul Westphal's place in history is settled: Slick scoring guard; a Celtics champ and Suns star.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 1× champion with the Phoenix Suns.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Paul Westphal's career averages?

Paul Westphal averaged 15.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

Is Paul Westphal in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Paul Westphal is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.