Bird Averitt SG
Full Name: William Averitt
Current Team: N/A
Born: Jul 22, 1952 (71 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-1 (185cm) Weight: 170 (77kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1973 NBA Draft, 1976 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 4, Pick 3, Portland Trail Blazers (1973);
Round 1, Pick 7, Buffalo Braves (1976)
Pre-Draft Team: Pepperdine (Sr)
High School: Hopkinsville High School [Hopkinsville, Kentucky]
Bird Averitt Player Profile
NBA Career
2 Years Of Service
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | BUF | 75 | - | 15.1 | 7.85 | 3.12 | 8.25 | .378 | - | - | - | 1.61 | 2.25 | .716 | 0.27 | 0.77 | 1.04 | 1.79 | 0.40 | 0.07 | - | 1.69 |
| 1977-78 * | All Teams | 55 | - | 19.7 | 9.02 | 3.60 | 8.80 | .409 | - | - | - | 1.82 | 2.56 | .709 | 0.31 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 3.56 | 0.71 | 0.16 | 2.60 | 2.24 |
| 1977-78 * | BUF | 34 | - | 19.9 | 9.47 | 3.79 | 8.71 | .436 | - | - | - | 1.88 | 2.82 | .667 | 0.29 | 1.18 | 1.47 | 3.76 | 0.65 | 0.24 | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| 1977-78 * | NJN | 21 | - | 19.5 | 8.29 | 3.29 | 8.95 | .367 | - | - | - | 1.71 | 2.14 | .800 | 0.33 | 1.24 | 1.57 | 3.24 | 0.81 | 0.05 | 2.62 | 1.76 |
| CAREER | 130 | - | 17.1 | 8.35 | 3.32 | 8.48 | .392 | - | - | - | 1.70 | 2.38 | .713 | 0.28 | 0.95 | 1.24 | 2.54 | 0.53 | 0.11 | 2.60 | 1.92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | BUF | 75 | - | 1,136 | 589 | 234 | 619 | .378 | - | - | - | 121 | 169 | .716 | 20 | 58 | 78 | 134 | 30 | 5 | - | 127 |
| 1977-78 * | All Teams | 55 | - | 1,085 | 496 | 198 | 484 | .409 | - | - | - | 100 | 141 | .709 | 17 | 66 | 83 | 196 | 39 | 9 | 143 | 123 |
| 1977-78 * | BUF | 34 | - | 676 | 322 | 129 | 296 | .436 | - | - | - | 64 | 96 | .667 | 10 | 40 | 50 | 128 | 22 | 8 | 88 | 86 |
| 1977-78 * | NJN | 21 | - | 409 | 174 | 69 | 188 | .367 | - | - | - | 36 | 45 | .800 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 68 | 17 | 1 | 55 | 37 |
| CAREER | 130 | - | 2,221 | 1,085 | 432 | 1,103 | .392 | - | - | - | 221 | 310 | .713 | 37 | 124 | 161 | 330 | 69 | 14 | 143 | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | BUF | 75 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .109 | - | - | 0.27 | 24 | 51 | .320 | -1.40 | 0.30 | -1.10 |
| 1977-78 * | All Teams | 55 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .170 | 1.37 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 13 | 42 | .236 | -1.20 | 0.50 | -0.70 |
| 1977-78 * | BUF | 34 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .075 | 1.45 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 10 | 24 | .294 | -0.40 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| 1977-78 * | NJN | 21 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .039 | 1.24 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 3 | 18 | .143 | -0.80 | 0.30 | -0.50 |
| CAREER | 130 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .074 | 1.37 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 37 | 93 | .285 | -1.40 | 0.30 | -1.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | BUF | 75 | - | .425 | .378 | 1.77 | 5.18 | 3.46 | 18.23 | - | 1.18 | 0.22 | - | 109.40 | - | 0.95 | - | 105.5 | 11.24 |
| 1977-78 * | All Teams | 55 | - | .454 | .409 | 1.59 | 6.37 | 3.94 | 26.17 | 20.75 | 1.62 | 0.43 | 24.59 | 111.83 | -1.14 | 1.02 | 85.8 | 105.0 | 10.28 |
| 1977-78 * | BUF | 34 | - | .476 | .436 | 1.60 | 6.31 | 3.97 | 28.23 | 20.65 | 1.49 | 0.62 | 25.19 | 110.25 | -0.40 | 1.09 | 89.1 | 106.1 | 11.58 |
| 1977-78 * | NJN | 21 | - | .419 | .367 | 1.58 | 6.48 | 3.91 | 23.02 | 20.93 | 1.81 | 0.13 | 23.70 | 116.70 | -2.27 | 0.93 | 80.4 | 103.3 | 8.24 |
| CAREER | 130 | - | .438 | .392 | 1.66 | 5.76 | 3.68 | 22.04 | 20.75 | 1.39 | 0.32 | 24.36 | 110.46 | -1.13 | 0.98 | 85.8 | 105.2 | 10.80 |
NBA Transactions
| Apr 24, 1973 - The Portland Trail Blazers selected Bird Averitt in Round 4 with Pick 3 in the 1973 NBA Draft. |
| Aug 5, 1976 - The Buffalo Braves selected Bird Averitt, formerly of the ABA Kentucky Colonels, in Round 1 with Pick 7 of the ABA Dispersal Draft. |
| Aug 5, 1976 - Bird Averitt signed a multi-year contract with the Buffalo Braves. |
| Sep 16, 1977 - Bird Averitt was acquired by the New Jersey Nets from the Buffalo Braves in a trade. |
| Dec 12, 1977 - The New Jersey Nets placed the contract of Bird Averitt on waivers. |
| Dec 14, 1977 - Bird Averitt, previously with the New Jersey Nets, became a free agent. |
| Jan 31, 1978 - Bird Averitt signed a multi-year contract with the Buffalo Braves. |
| Oct 12, 1978 - The San Diego Clippers placed the contract of Bird Averitt on waivers. |
| Oct 14, 1978 - Bird Averitt, previously with the San Diego Clippers, became a free agent. |
NCAA Career
College: Pepperdine (1973)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | DNP | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970-71 | Pepperdine | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971-72 | Pepperdine | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972-73 | Pepperdine | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt is 71 years old.
What is the height of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt is 6-1 (185cm) tall.
What is the weight of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt is 170 lbs (77kg).
What is the birthday of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt was born on Jul 22, 1952.
What position does Bird Averitt play?
Bird Averitt plays the SG position.
What was the pre-draft team of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt was drafted out of Pepperdine.
What high school did Bird Averitt attend?
Bird Averitt attended Hopkinsville High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
What nationality is Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt has a United States nationality.
Where was Bird Averitt born?
Bird Averitt was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
How many NBA seasons has Bird Averitt played?
Bird Averitt played 2 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt had career averages 8.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.5 steals in 130 games.
What are the career totals of Bird Averitt?
Bird Averitt had career totals of 1,085 points, 161 rebounds, 330 assists, 14 blocks, 69 steals in 130 games.
How many teams has Bird Averitt been on?
Bird Averitt played for 2 NBA teams in his career - Buffalo Braves, New Jersey Nets.
When was Bird Averitt drafted?
Bird Averitt was drafted in the 4th round (#55 overall) of the 1973 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
What is Bird Averitt's career high in points?
Bird Averitt averaged a career high 9.0 points per game in 1977-1978.
What is Bird Averitt's career high in rebounds?
Bird Averitt averaged a career high 1.5 rebounds per game in 1977-1978.
What is Bird Averitt's career high in assists?
Bird Averitt averaged a career high 3.6 assists per game in 1977-1978.
What is the career PER of Bird Averitt's?
Bird Averitt had a career PER of 10.8.