TINYARCHIBALD
BOSTON CELTICSNate Archibald — NBA champion, 6× All-Star, only player to lead the league in scoring and assists in one season. Career stats, bio and legacy of "Tiny."
1×NBA CHAMPION
6×ALL-STAR
Tiny Archibald biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
At just 6-foot-1 and 150 pounds soaking wet, "Tiny" Archibald did something no player before or since has managed — leading the entire NBA in both scoring and assists in the same season. Born September 2, 1948, in New York City. Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm).
He played at UTEP (1967–1970), then was drafted 19th overall by the Cincinnati Royals in 1970. In 1972–73, with the renamed Kansas City-Omaha Kings, he averaged 34.0 points and 11.4 assists per game — a statistical feat still unmatched. Traded to the New York Nets and later the Boston Celtics (1978–1983), he won his only NBA championship with Boston in 1981, also earning that year's All-Star Game MVP.
A six-time All-Star, Archibald made the All-NBA First Team three times despite his slight frame, using blinding speed and craft to score and set up teammates against far bigger defenders.
Career totals: 16,481 points (18.8 ppg), 6,476 assists (7.4 apg), 2,046 rebounds (2.3 rpg) over 876 games and 13 seasons.
His No. 1 was retired by the Sacramento Kings (the Royals/Kings franchise). Named to the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Tiny Archibald quick facts — Height 6'1. 18.8 PPG career average. Championship years: 1981.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Tiny Archibald awards and honors — Championship years: 1981.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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Tiny Archibald career statistics summary — 18.8 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Tiny Archibald career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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vs BOS
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vs NYN
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Tiny Archibald advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Tiny Archibald playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Tiny Archibald All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Tiny Archibald NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Tiny Archibald — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Tiny Archibald averaged 18.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists per game in the regular season.
Players similar to Tiny Archibald — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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