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ARTISGILMORE

Q: How many rings does Artis Gilmore have?

Artis Gilmore has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 1975.

Q: How many championships does Artis Gilmore have?

Artis Gilmore has 1 NBA championship. (1975).

Q: Is Artis Gilmore in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Inducted as Player in 2011.

CHICAGO BULLS

Artis Gilmore — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 11× ALL-STAR.

The A-TrainLate SleeperRigor Artis

Artis Gilmore

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1×NBA CHAMPION

11×ALL-STAR

BORN

September 21, 1949

Chipley, Florida

HEIGHT

7'2

218 cm

WEIGHT

240lb

108 kg

NET WORTH

$2,132,000

DRAFT

1971, R1, 15th

Chicago Bulls

NBA CAREER

1971–1988

20 seasons

01Biography

Artis Gilmore biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

Artis Gilmore is a former NBA center, best known for his time with the Did not play - other pro league over 17 years. Artis Gilmore Selected in the Chicago Bulls , 7th round (15th pick, 117th overall), 1971 NBA Draft, Inducted as Player in 2011, won 1 NBA championship (1975), averaged 18.8 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 2.3 APG for his career, stands 7'2 tall, nicknames include "The A-Train" and "Late Sleeper".

02Quick Facts

Artis Gilmore quick facts — Height 7'2. 18.8 PPG career average. Championship years: 1975.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name

Artis Gilmore

High School

Carver in Dothan, Alabama

Position

Shoots

Left

Former Name

Never changed

Years Active

1971–1988

03Career at a glance

Artis Gilmore career statistics summary — 18.8 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

Seasons

1,329

Games

18.8

Points Per Game

12.3

Rebounds Per Game

2.3

Assists Per Game

58.2%

Field Goal %

69.8%

Free Throw %

Championships

04Awards & Honors

Artis Gilmore awards and honors — Championship years: 1975.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

11x

ALL STAR

ALL-DEFENSIVE

5x All-Defensive

1971-72 ALL-ROOKIE

1971-72 All-Rookie

HALL OF FAME · 2011

🏆

1975 ABA CHAMP

🏅5x

ALL-ABA

5x All-ABA

1971-72 MVP

1971-72 ROY

+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Artis Gilmore — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

What are Artis Gilmore career stats?

Artis Gilmore averaged 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game in the regular season.

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05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Artis Gilmore career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

45pts

PTS

NOV 25, 1975
vs KEN

40reb

REB

FEB 3, 1974
vs NYA

11ast

AST

NOV 14, 1973
vs KEN

5stl

STL

APR 8, 1983
vs NYK

11blk

BLK

DEC 20, 1977
vs CHI

42.1gmsc

GmSc

JAN 25, 1983
vs UTA

07Playoffs Career

Artis Gilmore playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

17.7

PTS

12.7

REB

2.3

AST

56.1%

FG%

0.0%

3P%

68.8%

FT%

100

Games

08Advanced Metrics

Artis Gilmore advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER

TS%

BPM

VORP

09All-Star Games

Artis Gilmore All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

Selections

10.7

PPG

7.1

RPG

1.3

APG

10Transactions

KEN→

→

→2TM→

→

→DID NOT PLAY - OTHER PRO LEAGUE

Artis Gilmore NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

20 seasons · 7 teams

KEN CHICAGO BULLSSAN ANTONIO SPURS2TM CHICAGO BULLSBOSTON CELTICSDID NOT PLAY - OTHER PRO LEAGUE

1971197619821987198719871988

1971

Drafted by the Kentucky Colonels in the ?? round (?? pick) of the 1971 ABA Draft

1971

Signed with Kentucky Colonels

1971

Drafted 117th (7th round) — Chicago Bulls

1976

Drafted by the Chicago Bulls from the Kentucky Colonels in the dispersal draft

1976

Drafted by the Chicago Bulls from the Kentucky Colonels in the dispersal draft

1982

Traded: Chicago Bulls → San Antonio Spurs

1987

Traded: San Antonio Spurs → Chicago Bulls

1987

Waived — Chicago Bulls

1988

Signed with Boston Celtics (free agent)

11Salaries

Artis Gilmore salary history — Career salary $2,132,000.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON

TEAM

SALARY

1984–85

SAN

$600000

1985–86

SAN

$669000

1987–88

BOS

$863000

13Similar Players

Players similar to Artis Gilmore — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.