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26. Steve Stipanovich

26. Steve Stipanovich

Steve Stipanovich was the Big Eight Player of the Year at the University of Missouri, and he parlayed that into the second overall pick in 1983.  The 6' 11" Center would quickly start for the Pacers and over the next five years, would put forth very consistent numbers.  He would average between 12.0 and 13.7 Points per Game in each season while also posting between 6.9 and 8.3 Rebounds per Game during that same run.  In his last four seasons, he would also have a PER between 15.0 and 15.9.

Severe knee injuries would take him out of what would be his sixth season, and he would be forced to retire early after playing only five seasons in the NBA.  He would average 13.2 Points per Game with a 15.1 PER and would start 365 of his 403 Games in the NBA.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 2nd Overall in the NBA Draft 6/28/83.
  • Departed: Retired in 1989.
  • Games Played: 403
  • Per Game Averages: 31.2 MP
    .486 eFG%
    .796 FT%
    13.2 PTS
    7.8 RB
    2.3 AST
    1.0 STL
    0.9 BLK

    4 Playoff Games
    37.3 MP
    .553 eFG%
    .684 FT%
    13.8 PTS
    7.5 RB
    0.8 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.5 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 15.1 PER
    .547 TS%
    8.4 VORP
    30.4 WS

    4 Playoff Games
    13.5 PER
    .593 TS%
    0.1 VORP
    0.4 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Rookie (1984)

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