Bill Bradley
Inducted:
1983
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Born
July 28, 1943
Crystal City, Missouri, U.S.
Position
Small forward
College
Princeton (1962–1965)
Bill Bradley was a smart and versatile forward who played his entire 10-year NBA career with the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1977. Known for his high basketball IQ, teamwork, and steady scoring, Bradley was an important part of the Knicks teams that won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. He was a dependable performer who could score, rebound, and defend while fitting perfectly into a balanced lineup.
Bradley was selected to one NBA All-Star Game and scored more than 12,000 career points. Before his professional career, he was also an Olympic gold medalist, showing his impact on the game at multiple levels. Bill Bradley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983, honoring his strong contributions to championship basketball and the sport’s history.
Bradley's Awards & Records
- EuroLeague champion (1966)
- 101 Greats of European Basketball (2018)
- NCAA Final Four MOP (1965)
- Basketball USA (1961)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1964)
NBA Records
- 2× NBA champion (1970, 1973)
- NBA All-Star (1973)
NBA Position
New York Knicks (1967–1977)
NBA Draft
1965: territorial pick
New York Knicks
Number Worn
24
NBA Stats
Seasons:
10 (1967-1977)
Games Played:
742
Points:
9,217 (12.4 ppg)
Rebounds:
2,354 (3.2 rpg)
Assists:
2,533 (3.4 apg)
Field Goal %:
44.8%
Free Throw %:
84.0%
Playoff Game:
95