Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Bob McAdoo:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Robert Allen “Bob” McAdoo
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 25, 1951
  • Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 14
  • Number: 11, 15 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Ben L. Smith High School (Greensboro, North Carolina)
  • College:
    • Vincennes University (Junior College, 1969–1971)
    • University of North Carolina (North Carolina Tar Heels) (1971–1972)
  • NBA Draft: 1972, 2nd overall pick by the Buffalo Braves
  • Teams Played For:
    • Buffalo Braves (1972–1976)
    • New York Knicks (1976–1979)
    • Boston Celtics (1979)
    • Detroit Pistons (1979–1981)
    • New Jersey Nets (1981)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1981–1985)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1986)
    • Played in Italy from 1986 to 1992 (Olimpia Milano, among others)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (1982, 1985 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: At least three children, including Robert McAdoo Jr.
  • Siblings: His sibling information is not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Robert McAdoo’s player archetype was that of a scoring big, an ahead-of-his-time frontcourt weapon who blended center size with the touch and mobility of a perimeter-oriented scorer. Defensively, he was more impactful as a weak-side rim protector and rebounder than as a bruising post anchor, using his length, timing, and athleticism to challenge shots and clean the glass, while offensively he was a high-level inside-out scorer whose soft jumper, face-up skill, turnaround game, and polished touch made him difficult to guard from either the power forward or center spot. Physically, McAdoo stood out with a lean 6-foot-9 frame, fluid movement, and natural scoring grace, and that shaped a smooth, versatile play style built on quick release shooting, efficient half-court offense, and the ability to pile up points without looking rushed. He played like a prototype for the modern scoring big: long, skilled, mobile, and dangerous from multiple areas of the floor. (nba.com)

Sources:

NBA.com — Legends profile: Bob McAdoo
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Bob McAdoo
Basketball-Reference — Bob McAdoo Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more