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Walt Bellamy Retired

Center · New York Knicks · 6'11", 245 lb · Drafted 1961
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
In short

Walt Bellamy is a retired center and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the New York Knicks. A dominant scoring-rebounding center. Career averages: 20.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Walt’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, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Walt Bellamy is a Basketball Hall of Famer. A dominant scoring-rebounding center.

He averaged 20.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his career.

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Career avg
20.1 ppg
Center
Rebounds
13.7 rpg
career
Assists
2.4 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Walt Bellamy is a retired Hall of Fame center, most associated with the New York Knicks.

A dominant scoring-rebounding center.

He retired with career averages of 20.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A dominant scoring-rebounding center.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring79
Playmaking47
Rebounding81
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Walt Bellamy is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A dominant scoring-rebounding center.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.1
per game
Career RPG
13.7
per game
Career APG
2.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA dominant scoring-rebounding center.

Hardware

NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and New York Knicks name.

Walt Bellamy's place in history is settled: A dominant scoring-rebounding center.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Walt Bellamy's career averages?

Walt Bellamy averaged 20.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Is Walt Bellamy in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Walt Bellamy is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.