Roy Tarpley PF #42
Full Name: Roy Tarpley, Jr.
Current Team: N/A
Born: Nov 28, 1964 (Passed away Jan 9, 2015, aged 50)
Birthplace/Hometown: New York, New York
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 230 (104kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1986 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 7, Dallas Mavericks
Pre-Draft Team: Michigan (Sr)
High School: Cooley High School [Detroit, Michigan]
Roy Tarpley Player Profile
NBA Career
7 Years Of Service - 6MOY
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 75 | 1 | 18.7 | 7.48 | 3.11 | 6.65 | .467 | 0.01 | 0.04 | .333 | 1.25 | 1.85 | .676 | 2.40 | 4.71 | 7.11 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 1.35 | 3.08 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 81 | 9 | 28.5 | 13.49 | 5.48 | 10.96 | .500 | 0.00 | 0.06 | .000 | 2.53 | 3.42 | .740 | 4.44 | 7.40 | 11.84 | 1.06 | 1.27 | 1.06 | 2.12 | 3.86 |
| 1988-89 | DAL | 19 | 6 | 31.1 | 17.26 | 6.89 | 12.74 | .541 | 0.00 | 0.05 | .000 | 3.47 | 5.05 | .688 | 4.05 | 7.42 | 11.47 | 0.89 | 1.47 | 1.58 | 2.37 | 3.68 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 45 | 35 | 36.6 | 16.84 | 6.98 | 15.47 | .451 | 0.00 | 0.13 | .000 | 2.89 | 3.82 | .756 | 4.20 | 8.89 | 13.09 | 1.49 | 1.76 | 1.56 | 2.60 | 3.56 |
| 1990-91 | DAL | 5 | 5 | 34.2 | 20.40 | 8.60 | 15.80 | .544 | 0.00 | 0.20 | .000 | 3.20 | 3.60 | .889 | 3.20 | 7.80 | 11.00 | 2.40 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 2.60 | 4.00 |
| 1994-95 | DAL | 55 | 1 | 24.6 | 12.56 | 5.31 | 11.09 | .479 | 0.09 | 0.33 | .278 | 1.85 | 2.22 | .836 | 2.58 | 5.58 | 8.16 | 1.05 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 1.98 | 2.82 |
| CAREER | 280 | 57 | 26.7 | 12.62 | 5.20 | 10.76 | .483 | 0.02 | 0.12 | .176 | 2.19 | 2.94 | .744 | 3.44 | 6.57 | 10.01 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 1.99 | 3.39 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 75 | 1 | 1,405 | 561 | 233 | 499 | .467 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 94 | 139 | .676 | 180 | 353 | 533 | 52 | 56 | 79 | 101 | 231 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 81 | 9 | 2,307 | 1,093 | 444 | 888 | .500 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 205 | 277 | .740 | 360 | 599 | 959 | 86 | 103 | 86 | 172 | 313 |
| 1988-89 | DAL | 19 | 6 | 591 | 328 | 131 | 242 | .541 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 66 | 96 | .688 | 77 | 141 | 218 | 17 | 28 | 30 | 45 | 70 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 45 | 35 | 1,648 | 758 | 314 | 696 | .451 | 0 | 6 | .000 | 130 | 172 | .756 | 189 | 400 | 589 | 67 | 79 | 70 | 117 | 160 |
| 1990-91 | DAL | 5 | 5 | 171 | 102 | 43 | 79 | .544 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 16 | 18 | .889 | 16 | 39 | 55 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 20 |
| 1994-95 | DAL | 55 | 1 | 1,354 | 691 | 292 | 610 | .479 | 5 | 18 | .278 | 102 | 122 | .836 | 142 | 307 | 449 | 58 | 45 | 55 | 109 | 155 |
| CAREER | 280 | 57 | 7,476 | 3,533 | 1,457 | 3,014 | .483 | 6 | 34 | .176 | 613 | 824 | .744 | 964 | 1,839 | 2,803 | 292 | 317 | 329 | 557 | 949 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 75 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .087 | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.28 | 51 | 24 | .680 | 0.56 | 2.53 | 3.09 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 81 | 9 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .157 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.31 | 52 | 29 | .642 | 3.40 | 4.33 | 7.72 |
| 1988-89 | DAL | 19 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .191 | 0.38 | 0.62 | 0.40 | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.08 | 1.13 | 2.21 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 45 | 35 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .209 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.25 | 29 | 16 | .644 | 0.36 | 3.30 | 3.65 |
| 1990-91 | DAL | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 | 0.92 | 0.46 | 0.23 | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.70 |
| 1994-95 | DAL | 55 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .162 | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.20 | 26 | 29 | .473 | 0.73 | 2.06 | 2.79 |
| CAREER | 280 | 57 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .150 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.27 | 174 | 106 | .621 | 6.74 | 13.35 | 20.09 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 75 | 1 | .501 | .468 | 14.15 | 26.68 | 20.54 | 5.02 | 15.28 | 1.91 | 3.17 | 19.21 | 147.65 | -4.75 | 1.12 | 103.4 | 102.2 | 15.23 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 81 | 9 | .541 | .500 | 17.27 | 27.73 | 22.59 | 5.56 | 14.55 | 2.21 | 2.15 | 21.25 | 124.01 | -5.11 | 1.23 | 111.2 | 101.4 | 19.62 |
| 1988-89 | DAL | 19 | 6 | .577 | .541 | 14.87 | 26.20 | 20.65 | 4.67 | 13.67 | 2.34 | 2.91 | 23.58 | 122.88 | -5.90 | 1.36 | 112.5 | 100.7 | 22.00 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 45 | 35 | .491 | .451 | 13.12 | 27.23 | 20.24 | 6.27 | 13.17 | 2.44 | 2.65 | 23.40 | 120.70 | -4.54 | 1.09 | 101.5 | 100.5 | 17.78 |
| 1990-91 | DAL | 5 | 5 | .587 | .544 | 10.90 | 27.23 | 18.97 | 11.18 | 13.01 | 1.79 | 3.28 | 25.06 | 143.32 | -2.99 | 1.29 | 113.7 | 100.3 | 22.80 |
| 1994-95 | DAL | 55 | 1 | .521 | .483 | 10.44 | 25.90 | 17.64 | 7.23 | 14.11 | 1.67 | 2.78 | 23.39 | 159.25 | -5.03 | 1.13 | 104.2 | 104.8 | 17.53 |
| CAREER | 280 | 57 | .523 | .484 | 14.07 | 26.88 | 20.47 | 5.89 | 14.16 | 2.10 | 2.64 | 21.88 | 140.38 | -4.85 | 1.17 | 106.6 | 102.1 | 18.27 |
NBA Transactions
| Jun 17, 1986 - The Dallas Mavericks selected Roy Tarpley in Round 1 with Pick 7 in the 1986 NBA Draft. |
| Oct 2, 1986 - Roy Tarpley signed a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. |
| Jul 1, 1991 - Roy Tarpley, previously with the Dallas Mavericks, became a free agent. |
| Oct 6, 1994 - Roy Tarpley signed a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. |
| Dec 6, 1995 - The Dallas Mavericks placed the contract of Roy Tarpley on waivers. |
| Dec 8, 1995 - Roy Tarpley, previously with the Dallas Mavericks, became a free agent. |
| Jan 9, 2015 - Roy Tarpley passed away. He was 50 years old at the time of his death. |
NBA Awards & Honors
| Player Of The Week - 2/28/1988 |
| John Havlicek Sixth Man Of The Year - 1988 |
| All-Rookie First Team - 1987 |
* Since the 1946-1947 season
NBA Playoff Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 4 | 1 | 28.5 | 13.25 | 6.00 | 12.00 | .500 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 1.25 | 1.75 | .714 | 4.50 | 6.00 | 10.50 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 4.50 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 17 | 0 | 33.1 | 17.88 | 7.35 | 14.18 | .519 | 0.00 | 0.18 | .000 | 3.18 | 4.29 | .740 | 5.18 | 7.71 | 12.88 | 1.76 | 1.24 | 1.53 | 1.88 | 4.06 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 3 | 3 | 43.0 | 16.67 | 7.33 | 15.33 | .478 | 0.00 | 0.33 | .000 | 2.00 | 4.00 | .500 | 3.00 | 12.33 | 15.33 | 0.33 | 2.33 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 4.00 |
| CAREER | 24 | 4 | 33.6 | 16.96 | 7.12 | 13.96 | .510 | 0.00 | 0.17 | .000 | 2.71 | 3.83 | .707 | 4.79 | 8.00 | 12.79 | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.79 | 2.00 | 4.12 |
Roy Tarpley Full Playoff History »
NBA Playoff Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 4 | 1 | 114 | 53 | 24 | 48 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 5 | 7 | .714 | 18 | 24 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 17 | 0 | 563 | 304 | 125 | 241 | .519 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 54 | 73 | .740 | 88 | 131 | 219 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 69 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 3 | 3 | 129 | 50 | 22 | 46 | .478 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 6 | 12 | .500 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| CAREER | 24 | 4 | 806 | 407 | 171 | 335 | .510 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 65 | 92 | .707 | 115 | 192 | 307 | 32 | 29 | 43 | 48 | 99 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .212 | 0.94 | 0.66 | 0.30 | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1.44 | 0.72 | 2.16 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | 0.11 | 0.78 | 0.26 | 0 | 3 | .000 | -0.14 | 0.26 | 0.12 |
| CAREER | 24 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .199 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.27 | 11 | 13 | .458 | 1.34 | 1.03 | 2.37 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | DAL | 4 | 1 | .519 | .500 | 16.75 | 21.85 | 19.33 | 1.25 | 12.05 | 0.42 | 3.38 | 20.34 | 121.43 | -5.49 | 1.10 | 108.8 | 115.7 | 16.56 |
| 1987-88 | DAL | 17 | 0 | .557 | .519 | 17.47 | 25.83 | 21.67 | 7.92 | 10.49 | 1.92 | 2.76 | 23.03 | 125.84 | -2.26 | 1.26 | 119.8 | 109.4 | 23.92 |
| 1989-90 | DAL | 3 | 3 | .488 | .478 | 8.17 | 29.93 | 19.67 | 1.23 | 14.93 | 2.68 | 4.65 | 20.29 | 97.83 | -6.52 | 1.09 | 91.7 | 102.0 | 16.00 |
| CAREER | 24 | 4 | .542 | .510 | 15.90 | 25.94 | 20.97 | 5.90 | 11.33 | 1.82 | 3.14 | 22.15 | 121.70 | -3.45 | 1.21 | 114.4 | 109.3 | 21.61 |
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NCAA Career
College: Michigan (1986)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | Michigan | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983-84 | Michigan | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984-85 | Michigan | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985-86 | Michigan | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NCAA Awards & Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
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Roy Tarpley is 6-11 (211cm) tall.
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Roy Tarpley is 230 lbs (104kg).
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Roy Tarpley was born on Nov 28, 1964.
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Roy Tarpley plays the PF position.
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Roy Tarpley was drafted out of Michigan.
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Roy Tarpley attended Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan.
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Roy Tarpley has a United States nationality.
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Roy Tarpley was born in New York, New York.
What is the jersey number of Roy Tarpley?
Roy Tarpley last wore the #42 jersey number.
How many NBA seasons has Roy Tarpley played?
Roy Tarpley played 6 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Roy Tarpley?
Roy Tarpley had career averages 12.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 blocks, 1.1 steals in 280 games.
What are the career totals of Roy Tarpley?
Roy Tarpley had career totals of 3,533 points, 2,803 rebounds, 292 assists, 329 blocks, 317 steals in 280 games.
How many teams has Roy Tarpley been on?
Roy Tarpley played their entire career for the Dallas Mavericks.
When was Roy Tarpley drafted?
Roy Tarpley was drafted in the 1st round (#7 overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
What is Roy Tarpley's career high in points?
Roy Tarpley averaged a career high 20.4 points per game in 1990-1991.
What is Roy Tarpley's career high in rebounds?
Roy Tarpley averaged a career high 13.1 rebounds per game in 1989-1990.
What is Roy Tarpley's career high in assists?
Roy Tarpley averaged a career high 2.4 assists per game in 1990-1991.
What is the career PER of Roy Tarpley's?
Roy Tarpley had a career PER of 18.3.
How many times did Roy Tarpley win John Havlicek Sixth Man Of The Year?
Roy Tarpley won 6MOY 1 time.