Friday, January 30, 2015

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Facts
- Bucks (1969-1975); Lakers (1975-1989)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995
- Used his unstoppable sky hook to set NBA's all-time scoring record
Stats
- 19-time All-Star and six-time MVP wins six NBA titles
- NBA career leader in points (38,387) and field goals (15,837)
- Retired as the NBA's all-time leader in nine statistical categories
Facts
- Warriors (1959-65); 76ers (1965-68); Lakers (1968-1973)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979
- Scored NBA record 100 points in a game vs. Knicks in 1962
Stats
- One of only five players in NBA history to score more than 30,000 points (31,419)
- Scores 60 or more points in a game 32 times
- NBA's career rebound leader with 23,924
Facts
- Knicks (1985-2000); also briefly plays with Sonics and Magic
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008
- Top overall pick in 1985 NBA draft leads Knicks to Finals twice
Stats
- NBA Rookie of the Year in 1986 is an 11-time All-Star
- Still ranks in the Top 15 all-time for points (24,815) and rebounds (11,607)
- Averages 20 or more points per game in first 13 seasons
Facts
- After ABA start, primarily plays with 76ers and Rockets in 22-year pro career
- First modern player to go straight from high school to the pros
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001
Stats
- Leads the NBA in rebounds six times, finishes with 16,212 (5th all time)
- 12-time NBA All-Star holds the NBA record with 7,382 career offensive rebounds
- Played record 1,212 games without a single disqualification
Facts
- Minneapolis Lakers (1948-1956)
- Enshrined in Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959
- "Mr. Basketball" leads three different pro leagues in scoring
Stats
- All-NBA first-team five years running (1950-1954), Four-time NBA All-Star
- Averaged 23.1 points per game for his pro career
- Averaged 24.0 points per game in 70 career playoff games
Facts
- Houston Rockets (1984-2001), Toronto Raptors (2001-2002)
- Enshrined in Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008
- Leads Rockets to two NBA titles and is Finals MVP both times
Stats
- 12-time All-Star holds NBA record for blocked shots (3,830)
- Finishes career with 26,946 points and 13,748 rebounds
- Only player to record more than 3,000 blocks and 2,000 steals
Facts
- Plays with six teams during 19-year career, including 8 with the Lakers
- Nicknamed the 'Big Aristotle', Shaq is the first player taken in 1992 NBA Draft
- One of only three players to win MVP, All-Star MVP and Finals MVP in same season (2000)
Stats
- 15-time NBA All-Star wins four NBA titles
- Finishes career with 28,596 points and 13,099 rebounds
- His .583 2-point field-goal percentage is second-best in NBA history
Facts
- New York Knicks (1964-1974)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982
- First player to win MVP of All-Star Game, regular season and playoffs in same season (1970)
Stats
- The 1970 NBA MVP was a seven-time NBA All-Star
- Injuries shorten career, but still totals 12,183 career points and 8,414 rebounds
- Averages 12.9 rebounds a game for his NBA career
Facts
- San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009
- "The Admiral" is a two-time NBA champ out of the Naval Academy
Stats
- 10-time NBA All-Star wins MVP honors in 1995
- Finishes career with 20,790 points and 10,497 rebounds
- Still ranks No. 6 on all-time blocks list (2,954)
Facts
- Boston Celtics (1956-1969)
- Enshrined in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975
- Considered the greatest defensive center in NBA history
Stats
- Helped Celtics to 11 NBA titles, including eight straight
- A five-time NBA MVP and 12-time All-Star
- His 21,620 rebounds still rank No. 2 on NBA's all-time list
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