Elvin Hayes
Hayes with the Washington Bullets in 1975 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1945 Rayville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Eula D. Britton (Rayville, Louisiana) |
| College | Houston (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Diego Rockets |
| Playing career | 1968–1984 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 11, 44 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1968–1972 | San Diego / Houston Rockets |
| 1972–1981 | Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets |
| 1981–1984 | Houston Rockets |
| As a coach: | |
| 1984 | Houston Shamrocks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 27,313 (21.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 16,279 (12.5 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,771 (2.0 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Basketball Hall of Fame | |
| Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame | |
Elvin Ernest Hayes (born November 17, 1945), nicknamed "the Big E", is an American former professional basketball player and radio analyst for his alma mater Houston Cougars. He is a member of the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams, and an inductee in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Known for both his offensive and defensive prowess, Hayes is often regarded as one of the best power forwards in NBA history. Hayes is also known for his longevity, being seventh all-time in NBA minutes played (at exactly 50,000), and missing only nine games during his 16-season career.[1]