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59. Bill Bridges

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59. Bill Bridges
Bridges was an undersized power forward who had a long lasting career in the NBA due to his abilities to play defense and especially to rebound. Currently in the top 30 in all time rebounds in league history, Bridges made 3 all-star teams and averaged 11.9 points and rebounds throughout a very consistent career. He won his only title in 1975 with the Warriors and then did something that not many have had a chance to do. He retired as a champion.



Should Bill Bridges be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 55.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Hobbs, New Mexico, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1981
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Games Played: 936
  • Per Game Averages:

    33.3 MIN
    11.9 PTS
    11.9 RB
    2.8 AST
    0.7 STL*
    0.4 BLK*
    .488 FG%
    N/A 3FG%**
    .741 FT%

    113 Playoff Games
    31.2 MIN
    10.5 PTS
    11.5 RB
    1.9 AST
    0.8 STL*
    0.2 BLK*
    .419 FG%
    .N/A 3FG%**
    .673 FT%

    *Steals and Blocks were not calculated until the 1973-74 Season.
    **The 3-Point Line was not in effect when Bridges played.

  • Advanced Stats:

    14.5 PER
    .494 TS%
    59.9 WS
    0.0 VORP*

    113 Playoff Games
    13.6 PER
    .460 TS%
    5.4 WS
    0.0 VORP

    *VORP was not calculated until the 1973-74 Season

  • Played For: Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers
  • College: Kansas
  • Drafted: 9th Round, 32nd Overall in 1961
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (3) (1967, 1968 & 1970)
    Second Team NBA All-Defensive (2) (1968-69 & 1969-70)
    NBA Championship (1) (Golden State Warriors, 1974-75)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    8th in 1970
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (7) (1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71 & 1971-72)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game: (7) (1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71 & 1971-72)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts: (1) (1966-67)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (3) (1966-67, 1967-68 & 1969-70)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (3) (1966-67, 1967-68 & 1969-70)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (1967-68)
    Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percentage (2) (1970-71 & 1971-72)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 19.  Rebounds per Game: 11.9
    33.  Rebounds: 11,054

Should Bill Bridges be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 55.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.8%

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