Paul Arizin
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 86 kg |
| Born | 9 Apr 1928 (78 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Pitchin' Paul |
Paul Arizin was a basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He played for the Philadelphia Warriors and the Camden Bullets. In 1956, he became an NBA Champion with the Philadelphia Warriors. In his career, Arizin was named an NBA All-Star ten times.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Paul Joseph Arizin was born on April 9, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. He stood 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 86 kg.He died in his sleep on December 12, 2006, aged 78 in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania.
High School and College Career
He attended La Salle High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Later, he played college basketball for Villanova University from 1947 to 1950.While in college, he was named the Sporting News Player of the Year in 1950. He was also named that year’s Helms Foundation Player of the Year. Later on, the Villanova Wildcats retired Arizin’s jersey number.
Professional Career
He turned pro in 1950 and was the territorial pick, selected by the then-Philadelphia Warriors. He played for the Warriors from 1950-1952 and 1954-1962.In 1951, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time. He would be named an All-Star 9 more times in his career. In 1956, he became an NBA Champion.
In 1962, Arizin was traded to the Camden Bullets. He played for the Bullets through to 1965 before he retired.
In 1978, he was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and in 2006, he was named to the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights
- 1956 - NBA champion
- 1951, 1952, 1955–1962 - NBA All-Star
- 1952 - NBA All-Star Game MVP
- 1952, 1956, 1957 - All-NBA First Team
- 1959 - All-NBA Second Team
- 1952, 1957 - NBA scoring champion
- NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th)
- 1963 - EBA Most Valuable Player
- 1964 - EBA champion
- 1950 - Helms Foundation Player of the Year
- 1950 - Sporting News Player of the Year
- 1950 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 1950 - NCAA season scoring leader
- No. 11 retired by Villanova Wildcats
Career Statistics
- Points - 16,266 (22.8 ppg)
- Rebounds - 6,129 (8.6 rpg)
- Assists - 1,665 (2.3 apg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as a player, 1978
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, 2006
Paul Arizin FAQ
What position did Paul Arizin play?
He played the position of a small forward.
What nicknames were given to Paul Arizin?
Pitchin' Paul and Poppin' Paul are some of his nicknames.
What NBA teams did Paul Arizin play for?
Philadelphia Warriors and Camden Bullets are the 2 teams he played for in the NBA.