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DETLEFSCHREMPF

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Detlef Schrempf — 3× ALL-STAR.

The Grand Teuton
Detlef Schrempf
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
3×ALL-STAR
BORN
January 21, 1963
Leverkusen, Germany
HEIGHT
6'10
208 cm
WEIGHT
235lb
106 kg
NET WORTH
$30,458,333
DRAFT
1985, R1, 8th
Dallas Mavericks
NBA CAREER
1985–2000
18 seasons
01Biography

Detlef Schrempf biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

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

Detlef Schrempf is a former NBA small forward, best known for his time with the POR over 16 years. Detlef Schrempf Selected in the Dallas Mavericks , 1st round (8th pick, 8th overall), 1985 NBA Draft, averaged 13.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.4 APG for his career, stands 6'10 tall, nicknames include "The Grand Teuton".

02Quick Facts

Detlef Schrempf quick facts — Height 6'10. 13.9 PPG career average.

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

Full Name
Detlef Schrempf
High School
Centralia in Centralia, Washington
Position
SF, PF
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1985–2000
03Awards & Honors

Detlef Schrempf awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

3x
ALL STAR
1994-95 ALL-NBA
🏅2x
SIXTH MAN
2x Sixth Man
04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Detlef Schrempf career statistics summary — 13.9 PPG career average.

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

18
Seasons
1,136
Games
13.9
Points Per Game
6.2
Rebounds Per Game
3.4
Assists Per Game
49.1%
Field Goal %
80.3%
Free Throw %
06Career Highs

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

Personal records with dates and opponents.

36pts
PTS
DEC 8, 1992
vs GSW
23reb
REB
FEB 11, 1992
vs ORL
14ast
AST
DEC 10, 1992
vs SAC
4stl
STL
FEB 26, 1999
vs SEA
3blk
BLK
FEB 7, 1999
vs SEA
33.3gmsc
GmSc
FEB 28, 1992
vs IND
07Advanced Metrics

Detlef Schrempf advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

17.2
PER
58.6%
TS%
109.5
WS
1.8
BPM
32.4
VORP
20.3%
USG%
08Playoffs Career

Detlef Schrempf playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

12.6
PTS · Postseason avg
5.0REB
2.6AST
46.5%FG%
37.3%3P%
78.9%FT%
114 playoff games
09All-Star Games

Detlef Schrempf All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

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

3
Selections
7.7PPG
3.7RPG
2.3APG
10Transactions
→2TM→→→SEATTLE SUPERSONICS→

Detlef Schrempf NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

18 seasons · 6 teams
DALLAS MAVERICKS2TM DALLAS MAVERICKSINDIANA PACERSSEATTLE SUPERSONICSPORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
1985198819881988199319992000
1981
Traded: Cleveland Cavaliers (as a future 1985 1st round draft pick) → Dallas Mavericks
1985
Drafted 8th overall — Dallas Mavericks
1989
Traded: Dallas Mavericks → Indiana Pacers
1993
Traded: Indiana Pacers → Seattle SuperSonics
1999
Signed with Portland Trail Blazers (free agent)
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Detlef Schrempf — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

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

Detlef Schrempf averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists per game in the regular season.

11Salaries

Detlef Schrempf salary history — Career salary $30,458,333.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
1997–98
SEA
$3333333
1998–99
SEA
$3333000
1999–00
POR
$2000000
2000–01
POR
$2200000
13Similar Players

Players similar to Detlef Schrempf — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.