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Spencer Haywood Retired

Forward · Seattle SuperSonics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1971
Hall of FameSeattle SuperSonics
NBASeattle SuperSonicsForwards
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In short

Spencer Haywood is a retired forward best known with the Seattle SuperSonics. A trailblazer on and off the court. Career averages: 19.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Spencer’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) — 3% of scoring, 3% 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) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 8% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)8%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Spencer Haywood is a retired Hall of Famer. A trailblazer on and off the court.

He averaged 19.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his career.

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Career avg
19.2 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
9.3 rpg
career
Assists
1.8 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Spencer Haywood is a retired forward, most associated with the Seattle SuperSonics.

A trailblazer on and off the court.

He retired with career averages of 19.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A trailblazer on and off the court.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Seattle SuperSonics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring78
Playmaking44
Rebounding67
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameSeattle SuperSonics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

A trailblazer on and off the court.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19.2
per game
Career RPG
9.3
per game
Career APG
1.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA trailblazer on and off the court.

Hardware

4×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Seattle SuperSonics name.

Spencer Haywood's career is complete: A trailblazer on and off the court.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Seattle SuperSonics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Spencer Haywood's career averages?

Spencer Haywood averaged 19.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

Is Spencer Haywood retired?

Yes — Spencer Haywood is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.