Pettit is the leader for most career rebounds (12,849), and most rebounds per game with 16.2 in Hawks franchise history. The first NBA player to score more than 20,000 points, Pettit was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970.

Jan 17, 2023 · Bob Pettit was one of the earliest stars of the NBA, dominating the league in every season he played. However, he hung up his shoes at just 32 years old, surprising many people because he was still performing at an elite level in his 11th and last campaign (1964-65).

Sep 13, 2021 · Bob Pettit was the NBA's first MVP and a standout performer for the Hawks. Despite Pettit’s Rookie of the Year performance, Milwaukee finished in last place in the Western Division with a...

Nov 14, 2023 · Pettit was named the NBA's 1955 Rookie of the Year after putting up 20.4 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. But despite having the league's best new player, Milwaukee finished last in the Western Division with a 26-46 record and missed the playoffs.

Jan 2, 2022 · Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Bob Pettit were the league's first three great big men. They pioneered the game into the freakishly athletic, overly paid, and now delightfully fan-friendly enterprise that we have today.

Dec 22, 2021 · Now, the best of his four MVP performances in one place – the ultimate Bob Pettit All-Star mix! Visualize for a moment the Pettit resume – even the trophy case – through 10 professional ...

Mar 4, 2024 · Known for his relentless rebounding and scoring ability, Pettit was an 11-time All-Star and consistently ranked among the league’s top performers. Stay up to date with the latest Bob Pettit news and updates at Fadeaway World!

One of the first prolific scorers in NBA history, Bob Pettit was first to reach the 20,000-point mark en route to an MVP award, the 1958 NBA title and four All-Star MVPs during his 11-year...

Aug 1, 2024 · In this thread we'll discuss and vote on the top 5 players and the top 3 offensive and defensive players of 1956-57. Voting will close sometime after 12:30 PM EST on Sunday, August 4th. I have no issue keeping it open so long as discussion is strong, but please try to vote within the first three days.

The 2024-25 NBA season stats per game for Bob Pettit of the Atlanta Hawks on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.