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Sam Cassell Retired

Guard · Houston Rockets · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1993
3× NBA ChampionRetired greatHouston Rockets
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In short

Sam Cassell is a retired guard best known with the Houston Rockets. Clutch, quirky three-time champion. Career averages: 15.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Sam’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
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 — 14% 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, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Sam Cassell is a retired retired standout. Clutch, quirky three-time champion.

He averaged 15.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6 assists and won 3 championships over his career.

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Career avg
15.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.2 rpg
career
Assists
6 apg
career
Titles
3× champion
Houston Rockets
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Sam Cassell is a retired guard, most associated with the Houston Rockets.

Clutch, quirky three-time champion.

He retired with career averages of 15.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Clutch, quirky three-time champion.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Houston Rockets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring73
Playmaking64
Rebounding47
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism71
Clutch58
RetiredHouston Rockets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Clutch, quirky three-time champion.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.7
per game
Career RPG
3.2
per game
Career APG
6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyClutch, quirky three-time champion.
Titles3× NBA champion.

Hardware

3×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Houston Rockets name.

Sam Cassell's career is complete: Clutch, quirky three-time champion.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 3× champion with the Houston Rockets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Sam Cassell's career averages?

Sam Cassell averaged 15.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6 assists per game.

Is Sam Cassell retired?

Yes — Sam Cassell is a retired guard.