Keeping It Heel
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Ranking the 15 best UNC basketball NBA careers ever

By Nick Delahanty

2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport /
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Buffalo Braves center Bob McAdoo (11) (Photo Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports) /

No. 5: Bob McAdoo

Career Stats: 22.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 50.3 FG%

Another Hall of Famer among this impressive list, Bob McAdoo might be even higher on this list if he didn’t leave the NBA to finish his career in Italy.

McAdoo was dominant right out of the gate, winning the Rookie of the Year Award during his first season with the Buffalo Braves. As a follow-up, the former Tar Heel won three consecutive scoring titles to go along with an MVP award.

During his MVP season in 1974-1975, McAdoo averaged 34.5 points, 14.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game. His 14.1 rebounds per contest were his second-highest rebound average in a single season, as the prior year he hauled in over 15 boards per game.

Near the end of his NBA career, McAdoo found his way to Los Angeles, as he took on a reserve role with the Lakers. He helped the organization secure two championships in a span of four seasons, as he made the most of his role of coming off the bench.

McAdoo made five NBA All-Star Teams, was a two-time All-NBA selection, and also was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

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