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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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Mick Cronin (left) talks with Jamaal Wilkes at a press conference to introduce Cronin as UCLA Bruins Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 518. . . . Jamaal Wilkes. 8

Top three traits: Defensive skills, shooting ability, and physical attributes.

Jamall Wikes: He was a four-time NBA champion, three-time NBA All-Star, and two-time All-Defensive Team selection. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1975.

Wilkes was a key member of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers during their championship runs in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a versatile player who could score, rebound, and defend. He was also a clutch performer, often coming up big in big games.

Wicks was a two-time All-Star and a member of the 1975 NBA All-Rookie First Team. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers during his NBA career.

NBA

His accomplishments, rewards, and achievements:

Member of NBA Championships teams: 1975, 1980, 1982, 1985
NBA All-Star Selections: 1976, 1981, 1983
Named to the NBA All-Defensive Teams: 1976, 1977
Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 1975

UCLA

Important Achievements and Accomplishments:

Inducted into the Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Hall of Honor: 2007
Member of two NCAA Championship teams: 1972, 1973
Member of three Pac-12 Championship teams: 1972, 1973, 1974
An All-American: 1973, 1974
UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Member: 1984
#52 Jersey Retired: 2013

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game:15
Field Goal %: 51.4
Free Throw %: 75
Rebounds per game: 7.4