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PAULARIZIN

PHILADELPHIA WARRIORS

Paul Arizin — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 10× ALL-STAR.

Pitchin' PaulPoppin' Paul
Paul Arizin
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1×NBA CHAMPION
10×ALL-STAR
BORN
April 9, 1928 – December 12, 2006
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HEIGHT
6'4
193 cm
WEIGHT
190lb
86 kg
DRAFT
1950, R1, 3rd
Philadelphia Warriors
NBA CAREER
1950–1961
12 seasons
01Biography

Paul Arizin biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

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

Paul Arizin is a former NBA small forward, best known for his time with the PHW over 10 years. Paul Arizin Selected in the Philadelphia Warriors , 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1950 NBA Draft (territorial selection), Inducted as Player in 1978, won 1 NBA championship (1956), averaged 22.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.3 APG for his career, stands 6'4 tall, nicknames include "Pitchin' Paul" and "Poppin' Paul".

02Quick Facts

Paul Arizin quick facts — Height 6'4. 22.8 PPG career average. Championship years: 1956.

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

Full Name
Paul Arizin
High School
La Salle College in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania - attended but did not play
Position
SF
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1950–1961
03Career at a glance

Paul Arizin career statistics summary — 22.8 PPG career average.

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

12
Seasons
713
Games
22.8
Points Per Game
8.6
Rebounds Per Game
2.3
Assists Per Game
42.1%
Field Goal %
81.0%
Free Throw %
1
Championships
04Awards & Honors

Paul Arizin awards and honors — Championship years: 1956.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

1956 NBA CHAMP
10x
ALL STAR
4x
ALL-NBA
1950-51 ROY *
Unofficially recognized. See awards page.
HALL OF FAME · 1978
NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM
NBA 75th Anniv. Team
🏆2x
SCORING CHAMP
2x NBA Scoring Champ
1951-52 AS MVP
1951-52 AS MVP
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Paul Arizin — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

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

Paul Arizin averaged 22.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game in the regular season.

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

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

Personal records with dates and opponents.

49pts
PTS
FEB 17, 1961
vs PHW
24reb
REB
NOV 13, 1951
vs PHW
8ast
AST
22fg
FG
FEB 17, 1961
vs PHW
18ft
FT
NOV 13, 1951
vs PHW
07Playoffs Career

Paul Arizin playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

24.2
PTS
8.2
REB
2.6
AST
41.1%
FG%
82.9%
FT%
49
Games
08Advanced Metrics

Paul Arizin advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER
TS%
WS
09All-Star Games

Paul Arizin All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

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

10
Selections
15.2
PPG
5.2
RPG
0.7
APG
10Transactions
PHILADELPHIA WARRIORS→DID NOT PLAY - MILITARY SERVICE→PHILADELPHIA WARRIORS

Paul Arizin NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

12 seasons · 3 teams
PHILADELPHIA WARRIORSDID NOT PLAY - MILITARY SERVICEPHILADELPHIA WARRIORS
1950195219541961
1950
Drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1950 NBA Draft. Territorial pick
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All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.