Arthur Becker

Arthur Becker is an American former professional basketball player. He played six seasons in the American Basketball Association and became an ABA Champion in 1970 with the Indiana Pacers.

Player Profile

Arthur C. Becker was born on January 12, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, United States of America. He stood 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 205 pounds as a player.

High School and College Career

Becker attended Camelback High School in Phoenix, Arizona. He played college basketball at Arizona State University from 1961 to 1964.

He was named to the First-team All-WACstrong text in 1963 and Second-team All-WAC in 1964.

Professional Career

Becker was selected in the third round of the 1964 NBA Draft by the St. Louis Hawks.

He began his professional career in 1967 in the ABA. He played for the Houston Mavericks from 1967 to 1969, the Indiana Pacers from 1969 to 1971, and the Denver Rockets in 1971–1972. Later, he played for the New York Nets in 1972 and the Dallas Chaparrals in 1972.

Becker was an ABA All-Star in 1968 and 1972 and won an ABA Championship with the Indiana Pacers in 1970.

Career Highlights

• 1963 – First-team All-WAC
• 1964 – Second-team All-WAC
• 1968, 1972 – ABA All-Star
• 1970 – ABA champion