ADRIANDANTLEY
UTAH JAZZAdrian Dantley — 6× All-Star, 2× scoring champion, "Teach." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the most efficient scorers in NBA history.
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Adrian Dantley biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
Nicknamed "Teach" for his methodical, almost professorial approach to scoring, Adrian Dantley built a Hall of Fame career on footwork and free-throw craft rather than pure athleticism. Born February 26, 1955, in Washington, D.C. Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm).
He starred at Notre Dame (1973–1976), helping end UCLA's 88-game winning streak in 1974 and winning the Naismith Player of the Year-era Oscar Robertson Trophy. Drafted 6th overall by the Buffalo Braves in 1976, he won Rookie of the Year before a well-traveled career that took him through the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, and Milwaukee Bucks.
A six-time NBA All-Star, Dantley won two NBA scoring titles (1981, 1984) and the Comeback Player of the Year award in 1984, the same season he led the league in scoring at 30.6 points per game.
Career totals: 23,177 points (24.3 ppg), 5,455 rebounds (5.7 rpg), 2,830 assists (3.0 apg) over 955 games and 15 seasons — his career field-goal percentage of .540 was among the highest ever recorded for a wing scorer at the time.
His No. 4 was retired by the Utah Jazz. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Adrian Dantley quick facts — Height 6'5. 24.3 PPG career average.
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Adrian Dantley awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.
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2xAdrian Dantley career statistics summary — 24.3 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Adrian Dantley career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
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Adrian Dantley advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
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Adrian Dantley playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
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Adrian Dantley All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
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FAQ about Adrian Dantley — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
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Adrian Dantley averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game in the regular season.
Adrian Dantley salary history — Career salary $4,065,000.
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Players similar to Adrian Dantley — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
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