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Robert Parish

Celtics Big Three (1981-86) · 1981–1986

7'0"
244 lbs
1976 Pick #8 (Golden State)
1976-1997
Golden State WarriorsBoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsChicago Bulls
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
71/99
All-Star Caliber

Parish's elite Stamina (95) and strong Inside Scoring (82) define this era, while Playmaking (42) is the notable gap.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
65/99
Elite
Rings (4) +32All-Star (9) +11All-NBA 2nd/3rd (1) +1

Trophy Case

4×NBA Champion

1981, 1984, 1986, 1997

Three titles with Bird's Celtics (1981, 1984, 1986), one more with Chicago (1997)

9×All-Star

1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991

9 selections — 'The Chief' anchored three Celtics title teams

All-NBA Second Team

1982

Selected in 1982 — 'The Chief' was a quiet force for the Celtics

Signature Moments

The Chief — 21 Seasons of Excellence

1976-1997·vs vs NBA

Parish played 21 NBA seasons and won 3 championships with the Celtics. He played more games (1,611) than any player in NBA history at the time. He was the steady, silent anchor of one of basketball's greatest dynasties.

Twenty-one seasons. 1,611 games. Three rings. The Chief never said much — he just showed up every single night for two decades.

Career Numbers

Career Games

Most games played in NBA history at retirement

1,611

Career Points

23,334

Career Rebounds

14,715

Points Per Game

Career average across 1611 games

14.5

Rebounds Per Game

9.1

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · Celtics Big Three (1981-86)

ChampionshipsNBA Records
3
Points Per GameBasketball Reference
16.5
Rebounds Per GameBasketball Reference
10

Engine Attributes

Defense78
Stamina95
Playmaking42
Inside Scoring82
Scoring72
Shot Creation55
Ball Security78
Versatility65
Skill Score
71/99
All-Star Caliber
Legacy
65/99
Elite

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