Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Pete Maravich:

  • Full Name: Peter Press Maravich
  • Nationality: American
  • DOB: Born June 22, 1947 – Passed away on January 5, 1988, at the age of 40
  • Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 197 lbs (89 kg)
  • Wingspan: Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #44 and #7 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Daniel High School (Central, South Carolina)
  • College:
    • Louisiana State University (LSU)
      • Widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.
      • Averaged an astounding 44.2 points per game over his three years at LSU.
      • Holds the record for most career points (3,667) in NCAA Division I history, despite there being no three-point line at the time.
  • NBA Draft: Drafted 3rd overall in the 1970 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Atlanta Hawks (1970–1974)
    • New Orleans/Utah Jazz (1974–1980)
    • Boston Celtics (1980)
  • Career Highlights:
    • 5× NBA All-Star (1973, 1974, 1977–1979)
    • 4× All-NBA First Team (1976–1979)
    • NBA Scoring Champion (1977)
      • Averaged 31.1 points per game during the 1976–77 season.
    • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971)
    • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987
    • Named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary Team and 75th Anniversary Team
    • Known for his dazzling ball-handling, shooting, and passing abilities, often credited with pioneering modern basketball with his innovative play style.
  • Career Statistics: Career averages of 24.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game in the NBA.
  • Post-Playing Career: After retiring, Maravich dedicated his life to spiritual pursuits and shared his Christian faith with others. His life was tragically cut short when he passed away from a heart condition during a pickup basketball game in 1988.
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships, although Maravich’s individual brilliance made him one of the most beloved and influential players of his era.
  • Kids: Pete Maravich had two sons: Jaeson Maravich and Josh Maravich.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely documented.