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Q: How many rings does Jerry Lucas have?

Jerry Lucas has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 1973.

Q: How many championships does Jerry Lucas have?

Jerry Lucas has 1 NBA championship. (1973).

Q: Is Jerry Lucas in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Inducted as Player in 1980.

CINCINNATI ROYALS

Jerry Lucas — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 7× ALL-STAR.

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Jerry Lucas

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1×NBA CHAMPION

7×ALL-STAR

BORN

March 30, 1940

Middletown, Ohio

HEIGHT

6'8

203 cm

WEIGHT

230lb

104 kg

DRAFT

1962, R1, 6th

Cincinnati Royals

NBA CAREER

1962–1973

14 seasons

01Biography

Jerry Lucas biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

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

Jerry Lucas is a former NBA power forward, best known for his time with the NYK over 11 years. Jerry Lucas Selected in the Cincinnati Royals , 1st round (6th pick, 6th overall), 1962 NBA Draft (territorial selection), Inducted as Player in 1980, won 1 NBA championship (1973), averaged 17.0 PPG, 15.6 RPG, 3.3 APG for his career, stands 6'8 tall, nicknames include "Luke" and "Mr. Memory".

02Quick Facts

Jerry Lucas quick facts — Height 6'8. 17.0 PPG career average. Championship years: 1973.

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

Full Name

Jerry Lucas

High School

Middletown in Middletown, Ohio

Position

PF, C

Shoots

Right

Former Name

Never changed

Years Active

1962–1973

03Career at a glance

Jerry Lucas career statistics summary — 17.0 PPG career average.

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

Seasons

829

Games

Points Per Game

15.6

Rebounds Per Game

3.3

Assists Per Game

49.9%

Field Goal %

78.3%

Free Throw %

Championships

04Awards & Honors

Jerry Lucas awards and honors — Championship years: 1973.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

1973 NBA CHAMP

ALL STAR

ALL-NBA

1963-64 ALL-ROOKIE

1963-64 All-Rookie

HALL OF FAME · 1980

NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM

NBA 75th Anniv. Team

1963-64 ROY

1964-65 AS MVP

+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Jerry Lucas — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

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

What are Jerry Lucas career stats?

Jerry Lucas averaged 17.0 points, 15.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game in the regular season.

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How many championships does Jerry Lucas have?

How tall is Jerry Lucas?

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05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

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

Personal records with dates and opponents.

41pts

PTS

NOV 9, 1967
vs NYK

40reb

REB

FEB 29, 1964
vs PHI

12ast

AST

JAN 5, 1973
vs BUF

2stl

STL

2blk

BLK

MAR 14, 1974
vs GSW

17fg

NOV 13, 1965
vs CIN

07Playoffs Career

Jerry Lucas playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

12.4

PTS

10.0

REB

3.0

AST

46.7%

FG%

78.6%

FT%

Games

08Advanced Metrics

Jerry Lucas advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER

TS%

BPM

VORP

09All-Star Games

Jerry Lucas All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

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

Selections

12.7

PPG

9.1

RPG

1.7

APG

10Transactions

DID NOT PLAY - CONTRACTUAL ISSUES→CINCINNATI ROYALS→2TM→CINCINNATI ROYALS→SAN FRANCISCO WARRIORS→

Jerry Lucas NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

14 seasons · 6 teams

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1962

Drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1st round (6th pick) of the 1962 NBA Draft. Territorial pick

1969

Traded: Cincinnati Royals → San Francisco Warriors

1971

Traded: San Francisco Warriors → New York Knicks

12Filmography

Jerry Lucas filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

1/2

O Cara Que Não Aglomerava

2021

Algo de Errado Não Está Certo

2020

Eu Odeio o Orkut

2011

The Butterfly

2002

Another Woman

2002

13Similar Players

Players similar to Jerry Lucas — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.

Larry Nance90.85%
Anthony Mason88.56%
Kevin Mchale87.98%
Bobby Jones87.90%
Detlef Schrempf87.69%