Should Bob Love be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 77.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 1.7%
No way! - 1.7%
42. Bob Love
“Butterbean” Bob Love has one of the coolest names ever and for sure one of the coolest nicknames. Oh and did we mention that he was a pretty good forward too? Teaming with Chet Walker for the Bulls in the 70s, this forward combo may have been one of the best ever. Love was a great scorer who could really get to the hoop; and if you played under Dick Motta as he did, then of course you played defense. Love’s career is a story of perseverance. Coming from tiny Southern University he was cut from the NBA on his first try and went down to the Eastern League to gain experience. It took being drafted in an expansion draft by the Bulls and Motta’s confidence in him before he would become a star. He averaged 17.6 points a game in his career and was a three time All-Star and twice made all league second team. His chances of getting in rely on Walker and the rest of his Bulls teammates getting recognition. If Chet Walker gets in, it might open the door to this superb forward getting some attention.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1983
- Position: Small Forward
- Games Played: 789
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Per Game Averages: 31.8 MIN
17.6 PTS
5.9 RB
1.4 AST
0.8 STL*
0.2 BLK*
.429 FG%
N/A 3FG%*
.805 FT%
37 Playoff Games
43.9 MIN
22.9 PTS
7.5 RB
1.9 AST
1.0 STL*
0.4 BLK*
.431 FG%
N/A 3FG%*
.776 FT%
*Steals and Blocks were first calculated in 1973-74
*The 3-Point Line was not used when Love played.
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Advanced Stats: 14.9 PER
.485 TS%
50.4 WS
0.4 VORP*
15.1 PER
.475 TS%
3.5 WS
0.5 VORP*
*VORP was not calculated until the 1973-74 Season. - Played For: Chicago Bulls, Cincinatti Royals, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Nets, Seattle Super Sonics
- College: Southern
- Drafted: 4th Round, 33rd Overall in 1965
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Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-NBA (2) (1970-71 & 1971-72)
NBA All-Star (3) (1971, 1972 & 1973)
Second Team NBA All-Defensive (3) (1971-72, 1973-74 & 1974-75)
NBA Championships (None)
EPBL Rookie of the Year (1966)
NAIA All-American (2) (1963 & 1965)
First Team All-SWAC (3) (1963, 1964 & 1965) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
7th in 1971 & 6th in 1972
Top Ten Finishes: Points (3) (1970-71, 1971-72 & 1973-74)
Top Ten Finishes: Points Per Game (2) (1970-71 & 1971-72)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (2) (1969-70 & 1970-71)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (3) (1970-71, 1971-72 & 1972-73)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (5) (1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74 & 1974-75)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (3) (1970-71, 1971-72 & 1972-73)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (5) (1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74 & 1974-75)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (1) (1970-71)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (2) (1970-71 & 1975-76)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (3) (1969-70, 1970-71 & 1973-74)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (2) (1970-71 & 1973-74) - Notable All-time Rankings: 98. 2-Point Field Goal Attempts: 12,688
Should Bob Love be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 77.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 1.7%
No way! - 1.7%
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