Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Pete Maravich:

Full Name: Peter Press Maravich
Nationality: American
Age: Born June 22, 1947 – Passed away on January 5, 1988, at the age of 40
Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 197 lbs (89 kg)
Wingspan: Not widely documented
Shoe Size: Not publicly available
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.