Bob McAdoo
Inducted:
2000
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 9 in, 210 lb.
Born:
September 25, 1951
Greensboro, North Carolina
Position:
Center
College:
North Carolina
Bob McAdoo, a towering figure in basketball history, earned his place in the basketball Hall of Fame as one of the most versatile big men to ever play the game. A prolific scorer and a dominant force during his NBA career, McAdoo was a scoring leader and won the NBA MVP award in 1975 while playing for the Buffalo Braves. His career highlights also include winning two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played a crucial role in their success. Known for his smooth shooting ability and adaptability, McAdoo left an enduring mark on the sport, cementing his reputation as one of the all-time greats. His Hall of Fame induction celebrates his extraordinary basketball legacy and significant impact on basketball history, making him a true legend of the game. 🏀✨
McAdoo's Awards
- 2× NBA champion (1982, 1985)
- NBA Most Valuable Player (1975)
- 5× NBA All-Star (1974–1978)
- All-NBA First Team (1975)
- All-NBA Second Team (1974)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1973)
- NBA All-Rookie Team (1973)
- 3× NBA scoring champion (1974–1976)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
- FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1987)
- 2× EuroLeague champion (1987, 1988)
- EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1988)
- EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1988)
- 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
- 2× Italian League champion (1987, 1989)
- Italian Cup winner (1987)
- Consensus first-team All-American (1972)
- First-team All-ACC (1972)
- NJCAA All American (1971)
NBA Teams
1972–1976 Buffalo Braves
1976–1979 New York Knicks
1979 Boston Celtics
1979–1981 Detroit Pistons
1981 New Jersey Nets
1981–1985 Los Angeles Lakers
1986 Philadelphia 76ers
NBA draft:
1972 / Round 1 / Pick 2
Buffalo Braves
Numbers Worn:
11, 21
NBA Stats
Seasons:
14
Games Played:
852
Points:
18,787 (22.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
8,048 (9.4 rpg)
Assists:
Avg: 2.3
Blocks:
1,147 (1.5 bpg)
Steals:
1.0 (spg)
FG%
50.3
FT%
75.4