Bob McAdoo Hall of Fame NBA

Bob McAdoo Hall of Fame NBA

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Bob McAdoo

Inducted:
2000

Bob McAdoo Hall of Fame NBA

Player Stats

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
210 lb (95 kg)

Born
September 25, 1951
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.

Position:
Center

College:
Vincennes (1969–1971)
North Carolina (1971–1972)

Bob McAdoo was one of the most complete offensive big men the NBA had ever seen, blending size, skill, and shooting touch well ahead of his time. Drafted in 1972, he quickly became the league’s most dominant scorer, leading the NBA in scoring three straight seasons with the Buffalo Braves. McAdoo’s ability to score from the post, mid-range, and face-up positions made him nearly impossible to guard and foreshadowed the modern stretch big.

He reached the peak of individual success by winning the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 1975. Later in his career, McAdoo adapted his role and became a key contributor on championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers. His versatility, longevity, and scoring brilliance defined an era and influenced future generations of big men. Bob McAdoo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.

McAdoo's Awards and Records

  • FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1987)
  • 2× EuroLeague champion (1987, 1988)
  • EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1988)
  • 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
  • 2× Italian League champion (1987, 1989)

NBA Records

    • NBA Most Valuable Player (1975)
    • 2x NBA Champion (1982, 1985)
    • 3x NBA Scoring Champion (1974–1976)
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (1973)
    • 5x NBA All-Star (1974–1978)
    • 2x EuroLeague Champion (1987, 1988)
    • NBA 75th Anniversary Team
    • 3x NBA Champion as Asst. Coach (2006, 2012, 2013)

    NBA Teams

    Buffalo Braves (1972–1976)
    New York Knicks (1976–1979)
    Boston Celtics (1979)
    Detroit Pistons (1979–1981)
    New Jersey Nets (1981)
    Los Angeles Lakers (1981–1985)
    Philadelphia 76ers (1986)

    NBA Draft
    1972: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
    Buffalo Braves

    Number Worn
    11, 21

    NBA Stats

    Seasons:
    14 (1972–1986)
    Game Played:
    852
    Points:
    18,787 (22.1 ppg)
    Rebounds:
    8,048 (9.4 rpg)
    Blocks:
    1,147 (1.5 bpg)
    Field Goal %:
    50.3
    Free throw(%):
    75.4
    Points per game:
    22.1
    NBA Championships:
    2 (Player) / 3 (Asst. Coach)
    NBA MVP:
    1 (1975)
    Scoring Titles:
    3 (1974, 1975, 1976)