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Gus Johnson
Inducted:
2010
Player Stats
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
230 lb (104 kg)
Born
December 13, 1938
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died
April 29, 1987
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Power forward
Small forward
College:
Boise State (1961–1962)
Idaho (1962–1963)
Gus "Honeycomb" Johnson was a high-flying pioneer and the "Dr. J before Dr. J." A 6'6" power forward for the Baltimore Bullets, Johnson was one of the first players to consistently play "above the rim," combining raw physical power with a graceful, acrobatic style that was years ahead of its time.
Johnson was the heart of the Bullets for nine seasons, averaging a double-double for nearly his entire career. Despite being hampered by chronic knee injuries, he was a five-time All-Star and a mainstay on the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. He finally captured a professional title in his final season (1973) with the Indiana Pacers in the ABA.
His legendary status as a precursor to the modern athletic forward was officially recognized in 2010 when he was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Johnson's Awards and Honors
- ABA Champion (1973)
- One of the league’s top rebounders of his era
- Defensive anchor and emotional leader
- Prototype for the modern power forward role
- Jersey Retired: No. 25 retired by the Washington Wizards (formerly Bullets)
NBA Records
- 5x NBA All-Star (1965, 1968–1971)
- 4x All-NBA Second Team
- 2x NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970, 1971)
Player Stats
NBA Team
Baltimore Bullets (1963–1972)
Phoenix Suns (1972)
Indiana Pacers (1972–1973)
NBA draft
1963: 2nd round, 10th overall pick
Chicago Zephyrs
Number Worn
25, 13
NBA Stats
Season:
10 (1963–1973)
Games Played:
631
Points:
10,243 (16.2 ppg)
Rebounds:
7,624 (12.1 rpg)
Assists:
1,603 (2.5 apg)
Field Goal %:
44.0%
Free Throw %:
70.0%
Playoff Game:
51
Championships:
1 (1973 ABA)
Guy Rodgers
Inducted:
2014
Player Stats:
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Born:
September 1, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:
February 19, 2001
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Position:
Point guard
College:
Temple (1955–1958)
Guy Rodgers was a brilliant floor general and playmaker in the NBA, retiring with 6,917 career assists and enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. A four-time NBA All-Star, Rodgers was the type of point guard who intuitively saw the court—delivering crisp, creative passes and setting the rhythm for his teams.
While guarding the backcourt for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors in the early 1960s, he famously dished 20 assists the night Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points. He led the league in assists per game twice and ranked among the top ever in average assists at the time of his retirement. Known for his quickness and vision, Rodgers helped drive early NBA offenses with flair and precision.
His Hall of Fame induction finally recognized a career of ingenuity and unselfish skill, securing his legacy among the great playmakers in basketball history.
Rodgers's Awards and Records:
- 4× NBA All-Star (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967)
- 2× NBA assists leader (1963, 1967)
- Consensus first-team All-American (1958)
- Consensus second-team All-American (1957)
- 3× Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1956–1958)
NBA Records:
- 20 assists during Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game
- Tied then-NBA record with 28 assists in a single game
- Held Warriors franchise record for assists (Philadelphia/San Francisco era) for 55 years
NBA Teams:
Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors (1958–1966)
Chicago Bulls (1966–1967)
Cincinnati Royals (1967–1968)
Milwaukee Bucks (1968–1970)
NBA Draft:
1958: territorial pick
Philadelphia Warriors
Number Worn:
25, 5
NBA Stats:
Seasons:
12 (1958–1970)
Games Played:
892
Points:
10,415 (11.7 ppg)
Rebounds:
3,791 (4.3 rpg)
Assists:
6,917 (7.8 apg)
Steals:
2,684 (1.9 SPG)
FG %:
37.8%
FT %:
72.1%
Playoff Game:
46
Playoff Averages:
6.2 apg, 11.0 ppg
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