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WESUNSELD

WASHINGTON BULLETS

Wes Unseld — 1× NBA CHAMPION, 1× NBA MVP, 5× ALL-STAR.

The Wide UThe Oak Tree
Wes Unseld
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1×NBA CHAMPION
1×NBA MVP
5×ALL-STAR
BORN
March 14, 1946 – June 2, 2020
Louisville, Kentucky
HEIGHT
6'7
201 cm
WEIGHT
245lb
111 kg
DRAFT
1968, R1, 2nd
Baltimore Bullets
NBA CAREER
1968–1980
13 seasons
01Biography

Full biography of Wes Unseld — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about Wes Unseld — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

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

Full Name
Wes Unseld
High School
Seneca in Louisville, Kentucky
Position
C
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1968–1980
03Career at a glance

Wes Unseld career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

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

13
Seasons
984
Games
10.8
Points Per Game
14
Rebounds Per Game
3.9
Assists Per Game
50.9%
Field Goal %
63.3%
Free Throw %
1
Championships
04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by Wes Unseld — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

1978 NBA CHAMP
1977-78 FINALS MVP
1977-78 Finals MVP
5x
ALL STAR
1968-69 ALL-NBA
1968-69 ALL-ROOKIE
1968-69 All-Rookie
HALL OF FAME · 1988
NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM
NBA 75th Anniv. Team
🏆
1974-75 TRB CHAMP
1974-75 NBA TRB Champ
+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about Wes Unseld — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

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

Wes Unseld has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 1978.

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for Wes Unseld — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

30pts
PTS
DEC 2, 1969
vs BAL
32reb
REB
MAR 15, 1969
vs BAL
13ast
AST
NOV 27, 1976
vs POR
8stl
STL
JAN 24, 1976
vs PHO
6blk
BLK
JAN 22, 1976
vs WSB
30.9gmsc
GmSc
MAR 4, 1979
vs WSB
07Playoffs Career

Wes Unseld playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

10.6
PTS
14.9
REB
3.8
AST
49.3%
FG%
0.0%
3P%
60.8%
FT%
119
Games
08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for Wes Unseld — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER
TS%
WS
BPM
VORP
09All-Star Games

Wes Unseld All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

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

5
Selections
6.2
PPG
7.2
RPG
1.2
APG
10Transactions
BALTIMORE BULLETS→CAP→

Wes Unseld NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

13 seasons · 3 teams
BALTIMORE BULLETSCAP WASHINGTON BULLETS
1968197319741980
1968
Drafted 2nd overall — Baltimore Bullets
13Similar Players

Compare Wes Unseld to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.