Okay, so I was digging around for some basketball stats today, and the name that popped into my head was James Worthy. I mean, the guy was a legend with the Lakers, right? So, I decided to see what his numbers looked like.
First, I started with a simple search. Just typed “James Worthy stats” into the search bar. I got a bunch of results, but I wanted something organized and easy to read.
I clicked on a few different sites, and finally found one that had a nice, clean table of his stats. It had everything laid out year by year, which made it simple to follow his career progression. It broke down his regular season and playoff performances, which was cool to see.
Regular Season Averages
Looking at his regular season stats, I noticed a few things. His scoring average was pretty consistent throughout his career. He was always around that 17-20 points per game mark.
- Points: He averaged around 17.6 points per game over his entire career. Not bad at all!
- Rebounds: About 5.1 rebounds per game. Solid for a small forward.
- Assists: Around 3 assists per game. He was more of a scorer, but he could dish it out when needed.
- Field Goal Percentage: This is where he really shined. Over 52% from the field for his career. That’s super efficient.
Playoff Averages
Then I looked at his playoff stats, and this is where he really stepped it up. You know how some players shrink in the big moments? Not Worthy.
- Points: His scoring average jumped to 21.1 points per game in the playoffs. Dude was clutch.
- Rebounds: Still around that 5 rebounds per game mark. Consistent.
- Assists: Similar to his regular season numbers, around 3 per game.
- Field Goal Percentage: Maintained that high efficiency, shooting over 50% in the playoffs too.
Going through all these numbers, I saw how his performance improved when it mattered most. That 1988 Finals MVP award? Totally deserved. He went off in Game 7 against the Pistons, dropping 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists. A triple-double in a Game 7 to win the championship? Legendary stuff.
After looking at all his stats, I printed them out and pinned them to my bulletin board. Now, every time I look up, I’m reminded of Big Game James and his amazing career. I spent some time staring at the numbers, thinking about how important he was to those Lakers teams. It really gives you an appreciation for what he did on the court. It’s one thing to watch the highlights, but seeing the numbers laid out like that really puts his greatness into perspective.
