Charles Dudley (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1950 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | John Harris (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Moberly JC (1968–1970) Washington (1970–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 76th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1972–1979 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1974–1978 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1978–1979 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 1,908 (5.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,089 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,230 (3.4 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Charles Dudley was a professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on March 5, 1950, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Charles was a 6-foot-2-inch guard. He played basketball for the University of Washington in college. After college, he joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for six seasons, from 1972 to 1973 and then from 1974 to 1979.
He played for three different NBA teams: the Seattle SuperSonics, the Golden State Warriors, and the Chicago Bulls. A big highlight of his career was winning an NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1975. During his time in the NBA, he scored an average of 5.3 points per game.
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Charles Dudley's NBA Career
Charles Dudley started his NBA journey in 1972. He was known for his skills as a guard. Guards are important players who help move the ball and score points.
Playing for Different Teams
Charles Dudley played for the Seattle SuperSonics in his first NBA season. Later, he joined the Golden State Warriors. This is where he achieved his biggest success. He then finished his career playing for the Chicago Bulls.
Winning the Championship
In 1975, Charles Dudley and the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship. This is one of the highest honors a basketball player can achieve. It means his team was the best in the entire league that year.
Career Statistics in Basketball
Basketball players have statistics that show how well they performed. These numbers help us understand their contributions to the team. Charles Dudley's stats show his performance in both regular season games and playoff games.
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season Stats
The regular season includes all the games played before the playoffs. These stats show Charles Dudley's performance over many games each year.
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–73 | Seattle | 12 | 8.3 | .435 | .875 | .5 | 1.3 | 2.8 | |||
| 1974–75† | Golden State | 67 | 11.3 | .470 | .722 | 2.2 | 1.5 | .6 | .0 | 4.1 | |
| 1975–76 | Golden State | 82 | 17.8 | .528 | .641 | 3.2 | 2.9 | .9 | .0 | 6.4 | |
| 1976–77 | Golden State | 79 | 21.3 | .523 | .635 | 3.7 | 4.4 | .8 | .1 | 7.2 | |
| 1977–78 | Golden State | 78 | 21.3 | .510 | .708 | 3.7 | 5.2 | .9 | .0 | 5.0 | |
| 1978–79 | Chicago | 43 | 8 | 15.9 | .360 | .667 | 2.0 | 2.7 | .7 | .0 | 2.7 |
| Career | 361 | 8 | 17.6 | .497 | .672 | 3.0 | 3.4 | .8 | .0 | 5.3 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
Playoffs are special games played after the regular season. Only the best teams compete in the playoffs to win the championship. These stats show Charles Dudley's performance in these important games.
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975† | Golden State | 13 | 8.6 | .417 | .571 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .4 | .2 | 2.8 |
| 1976 | Golden State | 13 | 20.0 | .579 | .727 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 | .1 | 6.9 |
| 1977 | Golden State | 10 | 23.6 | .351 | .652 | 3.8 | 6.9 | .7 | .0 | 4.1 |
| Career | 36 | 16.9 | .475 | .655 | 2.5 | 3.4 | .9 | .1 | 4.6 | |
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Charles Dudley para niños
