Tuesday, February 10, 2015

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Facts
- Plays for seven teams during 15-year career including six seasons with the Warriors
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987
- Leads the Warriors to the title in 1975, takes home Finals MVP
Stats
- Only player to ever lead the NCAA, ABA and NBA in scoring
- 30.5 points per game in the ABA remains highest career total for a player in any pro basketball league
- Eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time ABA All-Star


Facts
- Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1958-1971)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977
- No. 1 overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft, earns Rookie of the Year honors
Stats
- 11-time NBA All-Star, appears in eight NBA finals
- Scored standing record of 61 points, most in NBA finals in 1962
- Averages a double-double for his career with 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game


Facts
- Boston Celtics (1979-1992)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998
- Rookie of the Year in 1979 after being drafted sixth overall
Stats
- 12-time NBA All-Star and three-time league MVP in consecutive years 1984-'86
- Won three NBA championships with the Celtics and received two Finals MVP awards
- Held or shared 27 Celtics’ records when he retired in 1992


Facts
- Plays for two ABA teams before joining the 76ers in the NBA (1976-'87)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993
- Famous for his slam dunk, Dr. J has number retired by both the Nets and 76ers
Stats
- 11-time NBA All-Star and 5-time ABA All-Star won the MVP award four times in the two leagues
- Ranks sixth all-time in points scored with 30,026
- Won two championships in the ABA and the 1983 NBA Championship with the 76ers


Facts
- Boston Celtics (1962-1978)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984
- Hondo was drafted in 1962 by both the Celtics and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns
Stats
- Eight NBA championships ranks third most all-time
- 13-time NBA All-Star and Finals MVP in 1974
- Celtics all-time leading scorer with 26,395 career points


Facts
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-10, 2014-15), Miami Heat (2010-14) - ACTIVE
- First overall draft pick in 2003 NBA Draft out of high school
- Leads Heat to back-to-back championships
Stats
- Four-time league MVP and two-time Finals MVP
- First Cav to win Rookie of the Year, third to average 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in rookie season
- Only player in NBA history to average 27 points, six rebounds and six assists for their career


Facts
- Plays for six teams in 14 year career including four seasons with the Knicks (1982-87)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013
- 1980-81 Comeback Player of the Year with the Warriors, averaging 21.9 points
Stats
- Four-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA First Team member
- NBA scoring champion in 1984-85 season with 1,809 points, averaging 30.6 per game
- In 1984 made history as first player to score at least 50 points in consecutive games in 20 years


Facts
- Celtics (1998-2013), Nets (2013-14), Wizards (2014-2015) - ACTIVE
- “The Truth” is the tenth pick out of Kansas in the 1998 NBA Draft
- Leads Celtics to two NBA finals, winning 2008 Finals and MVP award
Stats
- 10-time All-Star selection
- One of three Celtics to score 20,000 points in Boston
- Holds Boston record for most three-point field goals and total steals


Facts
- Bulls (1987-98, 03-04), Rockets (1998-99), Trail Blazers (1999-2003)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010
- Wins six NBA titles with the Bulls
Stats
- Seven-time NBA All-Star
- Leads the league in steals in 1994-95 with 232
- Eight time member of the NBA All-Defensive First Team


Facts
- Plays for five NBA teams including 12 seasons with the Atlanta Hawks
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006
- One of the best dunkers in NBA history earning his nickname “The Human Highlight Film”
Stats
- Nine-time NBA All Star in sequential years from 1986-94
- Atlanta Hawks all-time leading scorer with 23,292 points
- Leads the league in scoring in 1985-86 with 2,366 points, averaging 30.3

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