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4. Buck Williams

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Buck Williams is considered one of the best power forwards of all time. He was a hardworking player who excelled in rebounding and defense, and was also a solid low post scorer. Although he was not as flashy as some of his contemporaries, Williams had a long and successful career, playing in the tenth most games of all time and being one of only seven players to have scored over 16,000 points and grabbed over 13,000 rebounds. Despite never playing on a championship team, Williams was a vital part of some very successful teams and always played the game with the right attitude. 

Williams has yet to be inducted, but he feels due.



Should Buck Williams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 74.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2005
  • Position: Center, Power Forward
  • Games Played: 1307
  • Per Game Averages: 32.5 MIN
    12.8 PTS
    10.0 RB
    1.3 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.8 BLK
    .549 FG%
    .167 3P%
    .664 FT%

    108 Playoff Games
    34.4 MIN
    11.2 PTS
    8.7 RB
    1.0 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.6 BLK
    .520 FG%
    .500 3P%
    .672 FT%
  • Advanced Stats: 15.3 PER
    .587 TS%
    120.1 WS
    21.7 VORP

    108 Playoff Games
    12.7 PER
    .571 TS%
    8.0  WS
    1.5 VORP
  • Played For: New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers
  • College: Maryland
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 3rd Overall in 1981
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-NBA Second Team(1) (1982-83)
    NBA All-Star (3) (1982, 1983 & 1986)
    All-NBA Defensive First Team (2) (1989-90 & 1990-91)
    All-NBA Defensive Second Team (2) (1988-89 & 1991-92)
    NBA Rookie of the Year (1981-82)
    All-Rookie First Team (1981-82)
    Most Offensive Rebounds (1) (1983-84)
    Most Minutes Played (1) (1984-85)
    Highest Field Goal Percentage (2) (1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Highest 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1991-92)
    Highest Effective Field Goal Percentage (2) (1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Highest True Shooting Percentage (1) (1991-92)
    Highest Rebound Percentage (1) (1981-82)
    NBA Champion (None)
    Second Team All-ACC (2) (1980 & 1981)
    ACC Rookie of the Year (1979)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finsihes:
    7th in 1982-83 & 10th in 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (8) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finsihes: Rebounds per Game: (8) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88 & 1988-89)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (8) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (7) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (7) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (6) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (6) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91 & 1991-92)
    Top Ten Finishes: True Shooting Percentage (5) (1982-83, 1986-87, 1990-91, 1991-92 & 1993-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (1) (1986-87)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (2) (1982-83 & 1986-87)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (4) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-5 & 1985-86)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (4) (1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86 & 1987-88)
    Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (4) (1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Ratng (2) (1991-92 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Ratng (2) (1981-92 & 1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percentage (6) (1981-92, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1986-87 & 1987-88)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebound Percentage (6) (1981-92, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1986-87 & 1987-88)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percentage (6) (1981-92, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1986-87 & 1987-88)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 4.   Offensive Rebounds: 4,526
    15. Defensive Rebounds: 8,491
    17. Rebounds: 13,017
    21. Games Played: 1,307
    28. Minutes Played: 42,464
    29. Field Goal Percentage: .549
    29. Defensive Win Shares: 61.8
    37. Offensive Rebound Percentage: 11.8
    41. 2-Point Field Goal Percentage: .550
    51. Free Throw Attempts: 5,979
    51. Win Shares: 120.1
    52. Total Rebound Percentage: 17.2
    56. Effective Field Goal Percentage: .549
    64. Rebounds per Game: 10.0
    65. True Shooting Percentage: .587
    74. Defensive Rebound Percentage: 22.8
    82. 2-Point Field Goals: 6,399
    86. Blocks: 1,100
    88. Free Throws: 3,971
    100. Field Goals: 6,404

Should Buck Williams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 74.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.7%
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