Pete Maravich
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
197 lb (89 kg)
Born
June 22, 1947
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
January 5, 1988
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
College
LSU (1967–1970)
Pete “Pistol” Maravich was one of the most electrifying and creative guards in NBA history, known for his scoring flair, dazzling ball-handling, and uncanny court vision. Drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970, Maravich quickly became a scoring sensation and a fan favorite.
Over a 10-season career with the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans/Utah Jazz, and briefly with the Boston Celtics, he averaged 24.2 points per game despite joining the league during an era dominated by slower-paced play. Maravich’s style, including behind-the-back passes and no-look shots, revolutionized guard play and influenced generations of players.
Although he never won an NBA championship, his individual brilliance earned five All-Star selections and seven All-NBA Team honors. Known for his charisma and fearless play, Maravich was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Maravich's Awards & Records
- National college player of the year (1970)
- 2× USBWA Player of the Year (1969, 1970)
- 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1968–1970)
- 3× NCAA scoring champion (1968–1970)
- 3× SEC Player of the Year (1968–1970)
- NCAA Division I Men’s all-time scoring leader
NBA Records
- 5× NBA All-Star (1973, 1974, 1977–1979)
- 2× All-NBA First Team (1976, 1977)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1978)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971)
- NBA scoring champion (1977)
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
NBA Teams
Atlanta Hawks (1970–1974)
New Orleans / Utah Jazz (1974–1980)
Boston Celtics (1980)
NBA Draft
1970: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Atlanta Hawks
Number Worn
44, 7
NBA Stats
Seasons:
10 (1970–1980
Game Played:
658
Points:
15,948 (24.2 ppg)
Rebounds:
2,747 (4.2 rpg)
Assists:
3,563 (5.4 apg)
Steals:
587 (1.4 spg)
Blocks:
108 (0.3 bpg)
Field Goal(%):
44.1
Free Throw(%):
82.0
Playoff Game:
26