Charlie Scott Hall of Fame NBA

Charlie Scott was a dynamic scoring guard who made history both on and off the court. A trailblazer as the first Black scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina, Scott later became a star in both the ABA and NBA. He began his pro career with the Virginia Squires, where he averaged over 30 points per game in his first two seasons—still among the ABA’s best.

After moving to the NBA, Scott became a 3-time All-Star with the Phoenix Suns and later won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1976. Known for his speed, smooth shooting, and court vision, Scott finished his career averaging over 20 points per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018 for his combined impact as a player and pioneer.

Scott's Awards & Records: 

• 3× NBA All-Star (1973–1975)
• 2× ABA All-Star (1971, 1972)
• All-ABA First Team (1971)
• All-ABA Second Team (1972)
• ABA Rookie of the Year (1971)
• ABA All-Rookie First Team (1971)
• ABA All-Time Team

NBA Records:

• NBA champion (1976)
• One of the first guards in NBA history to average 20+ points and 5+ assists over multiple seasons
• First player in Suns franchise history to average 25+ PPG in a season (1972–73)

Career Teams:

Virginia Squires (1970–1972)
Phoenix Suns (1972–1975)
Boston Celtics (1975–1977)
Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1978)
Denver Nuggets (1978–1980)

NBA Draft:
1970: 7th round, 106th overall pick
Boston Celtics

Number Worn:
33, 11

NBA Stats:

Seasons:
10 (1970–1980)
Games Played:
717
Points:
14,837
Rebounds:
2,846
Assists:
3,515
Points Per Game:
20.7
Rebounds Per Game:
4.0
Assists Per Game:
4.9