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Sam Perkins Retired

Forward · Seattle SuperSonics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1984
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In short

Sam Perkins is a retired forward best known with the Seattle SuperSonics. Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer. Career averages: 11.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Sam’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) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% 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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Sam Perkins is a retired retired standout. Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.

He averaged 11.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his career.

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Career avg
11.9 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
6 rpg
career
Assists
1.8 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Sam Perkins is a retired forward, most associated with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.

He retired with career averages of 11.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Seattle SuperSonics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring68
Playmaking44
Rebounding56
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
RetiredSeattle SuperSonics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
11.9
per game
Career RPG
6
per game
Career APG
1.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyBig Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Seattle SuperSonics name.

Sam Perkins's career is complete: Big Smooth; a stretch-big pioneer.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Seattle SuperSonics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Sam Perkins's career averages?

Sam Perkins averaged 11.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Is Sam Perkins retired?

Yes — Sam Perkins is a retired forward.