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Robert Parish Retired

Center · Boston Celtics · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1976
4× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
NBABoston CelticsCenters
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In short

Robert Parish is a retired center best known with the Boston Celtics. The Chief; ageless four-time champion center. Career averages: 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Robert’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, 26% 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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Robert Parish is a retired Hall of Famer. The Chief; ageless four-time champion center.

He averaged 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists and won 4 championships over his career.

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Career avg
14.5 ppg
Center
Rebounds
9.1 rpg
career
Assists
1.4 apg
career
Titles
4× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Robert Parish is a retired center, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

The Chief; ageless four-time champion center.

He retired with career averages of 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Chief; ageless four-time champion center.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring72
Playmaking42
Rebounding66
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism72
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

The Chief; ageless four-time champion center.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.5
per game
Career RPG
9.1
per game
Career APG
1.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Chief; ageless four-time champion center.
Titles4× NBA champion.

Hardware

4×
NBA Champion
9×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

Robert Parish's career is complete: The Chief; ageless four-time champion center.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 4× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Robert Parish's career averages?

Robert Parish averaged 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Is Robert Parish retired?

Yes — Robert Parish is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.