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Tom Heinsohn Retired

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1956
8× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
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In short

Tom Heinsohn is a retired forward best known with the Boston Celtics. Champion player, coach and voice. Career averages: 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Scoring map · Tom’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 52% · Paint 20%
Rim — 52% of scoring, 43% 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, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim52%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Heinsohn Story — narrated
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Tom Heinsohn is a retired Hall of Famer. Champion player, coach and voice.

He averaged 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2 assists and won 8 championships over his career.

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Career avg
18.6 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8.8 rpg
career
Assists
2 apg
career
Titles
8× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Tom Heinsohn is a retired forward, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Champion player, coach and voice.

He retired with career averages of 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Champion player, coach and voice.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring77
Playmaking45
Rebounding65
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism76
Clutch58
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Champion player, coach and voice.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.6
per game
Career RPG
8.8
per game
Career APG
2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyChampion player, coach and voice.
Titles8× NBA champion.

Hardware

8×
NBA Champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

Tom Heinsohn's career is complete: Champion player, coach and voice.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 8× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Tom Heinsohn's career averages?

Tom Heinsohn averaged 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Is Tom Heinsohn retired?

Yes — Tom Heinsohn is a retired forward and a Hall of Famer.