Chet Walker Hall Of Fame NBA

Chet Walker, born February 22, 1940, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was one of the NBA’s smoothest and most skilled forwards of the 1960s and 1970s. Playing primarily for the Philadelphia 76ers and later the Chicago Bulls, Walker combined scoring ability with intelligent playmaking and strong defensive skills. He was known for his mid-range jump shot, court vision, and consistency, making him a reliable contributor on both ends of the floor.

Walker played a key role in Philadelphia’s 1967 NBA Championship team, helping lead the 76ers to one of the most dominant seasons in league history. Over a 15-season career, he scored over 17,000 points, grabbed nearly 6,000 rebounds, and provided more than 3,600 assists. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, Walker is remembered as a versatile forward, a steady scorer, and a player who combined talent with professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on the game and his teams.

Walker's Awards & Records:

• NBA champion (1967)
• 7× NBA All-Star (1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963)
• 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1961, 1962)
• Second-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1960)
• 3× First-team All-MVC (1960–1962)

NBA Records:

• Excelled in mid-range shooting and team playmaking
• Left a legacy of professionalism and versatility in the NBA
• One of the league’s most consistent scorers and reliable defenders
• Key contributor to the 1967 76ers’ record-breaking championship season

NBA Teams:

Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers (1962–1969)
Chicago Bulls (1969–1975)

NBA Draft:
1962: 2nd round, 12th overall pick
Syracuse Nationals

Number Worn:
25

Career Stats:

Season:
13 (1962–1975)
Games Played:
1,032
Points:
18,831 (18.2 ppg)
Rebounds:
7,314 (7.1 rpg)
Assists:
2,126 (2.1 apg)
Field Goal %:
47.0%
Free Throw %:
79.6%
Point Per Game:
18.2
NBA Championship:
1967