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Zelmo Beaty Retired

Center · Atlanta Hawks · 6'11", 245 lb · Drafted 1962
Hall of FameAtlanta Hawks
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In short

Zelmo Beaty is a retired center and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Atlanta Hawks. Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA. Career averages: 17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Zelmo’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% 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 — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% 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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Zelmo Beaty is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

He averaged 17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists over his career.

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Career avg
17.1 ppg
Center
Rebounds
10.9 rpg
career
Assists
1.5 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Zelmo Beaty is a retired Hall of Fame center, most associated with the Atlanta Hawks.

Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

He retired with career averages of 17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Atlanta Hawks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring75
Playmaking43
Rebounding72
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameAtlanta Hawks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Zelmo Beaty is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.1
per game
Career RPG
10.9
per game
Career APG
1.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyPowerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

Hardware

2×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Atlanta Hawks name.

Zelmo Beaty's place in history is settled: Powerful two-way center across ABA and NBA.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Atlanta Hawks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Zelmo Beaty's career averages?

Zelmo Beaty averaged 17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Is Zelmo Beaty in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Zelmo Beaty is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.