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Rik Smits Retired

Center · Indiana Pacers · 6'11", 245 lb · Drafted 1988
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In short

Rik Smits is a retired center best known with the Indiana Pacers. The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart. Career averages: 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Rik’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 27% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Rik Smits is a retired NBA center. The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

He averaged 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his career.

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Career avg
14.8 ppg
Center
Rebounds
6.1 rpg
career
Assists
1.4 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Rik Smits is a retired center, most associated with the Indiana Pacers.

The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

He retired with career averages of 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired center and Indiana Pacers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring72
Playmaking42
Rebounding56
Perimeter D46
Rim protection58
Spacing34
Athleticism66
Clutch56
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ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.8
per game
Career RPG
6.1
per game
Career APG
1.4
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerThe Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

Hardware

1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired center and Indiana Pacers name.

Rik Smits's career is complete: The Dunking Dutchman; a Pacers stalwart.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Indiana Pacers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Rik Smits's career averages?

Rik Smits averaged 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Is Rik Smits in the Hall of Fame?

Rik Smits is a retired center and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.