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Paul Joseph Arizin, nicknamed "Pitchin Paul", was an American basketball player who spent his entire National Basketball Association career with the Philadelphia Warriors from 1950 to 1962. He retired
Arizin with the Philadelphia Warriors
Paul J. Arizin in his Quantico Marine basketball uniform
The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Associati
Paul Arizin
…Philadelphia Warriors from 1950 to 1962. He retired with the third highest career point total (16,266) in NBA history, and was named to the NBA's 25th, 50th and 75th anniversary teams. He was a high-scoring forward at Villanova University before being drafted by the Warriors of the fledgling NBA. Paul Joseph…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who voted as a player, was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Larry Bird, who voted as a team representative, was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Bill Russell (left) and Wilt Chamberlain (center), who voted as players, were selected as two of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Michael Jordan was active at the time of the announcement of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.