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UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

By Ryan Kay

Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Guard Gail Goodrich (25). Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports /

. . Gail Goodrich. 5. player. 518.

Top three traits: Shooting ability, passing ability, and ball-handling skills:

He had a successful career in the National Basketball Association, where he achieved several notable accomplishments.

Goodrich won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. He won the title in 1972 with the Los Angeles Lakers as a key contributor to that team.

Goodrich was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game five times throughout his career. He earned All-Star nods in 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1976.

During the 1973-1974 season, Goodrich led the NBA in scoring, averaging 25.9 points per game. This achievement showcased his scoring prowess and offensive skills.

Goodrich was named to the All-NBA First Team in 1974. These honors recognized him as one of the top players in the league during those respective seasons.

Goodrich’s contributions to the Los Angeles Lakers were recognized when he was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 1996. This honor acknowledged his impact and accomplishments during his time with the franchise.

Goodrich was a five-time All-Star and he played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets during his NBA career.

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His accomplishments, rewards, and achievements:

A key member of the NBA championship: 1972
Five-time NBA All-Star: 1969, 1972–1975
All-NBA First Team: 1974
No. 25 retired by Los Angeles Lakers

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Member of the NCAA Championship teams: 1964, 1965
A key contributor to the Pac-8 Championship teams: 1963, 1964, 1965
An All-American: 1965
Named to the All-Pac-8 team: 1964, 1965
Named conference Player of the Year: 1965
UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Member: 1984
His #25 Jersey was Retired: 2004

Before entering the NBA, Goodrich had a successful college basketball career at UCLA. He helped lead the UCLA Bruins to the NCAA championship in 1964 and 1965. Goodrich’s contributions played a significant role in UCLA’s success during that era.

Goodrich was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984, recognizing his exceptional basketball career at the university.