Seven-time All-Star and NBA champion — one of the most consistent scorers of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Chet Walker was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan in 1940. Philadelphia Warriors selected him in the second round of the 1962 NBA Draft. His 13-season career produced 18.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game along with seven All-Star appearances. He won the NBA championship with the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers — the team that finally ended the Boston Celtics dynasty by winning 68 games and defeating Boston convincingly in the Eastern Division Finals. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice. He averaged 21.4 points per game for the Chicago Bulls in 1970-71 — the finest individual season of his career. He was one of the most reliable and efficient scorers in the NBA across his peak years, combining a precise mid-range shot with the ability to draw fouls and convert from the free throw line at over 80%. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 — a recognition many felt was overdue given his consistency across 13 seasons. His nickname Chet the Jet reflected his quickness and explosiveness as a small forward in an era that valued those qualities highly.
Smooth offensive skills and championship success with 76ers
How They Played
Smooth offensive forward with excellent mid-range shooting and court awareness
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame forward known for clutch shooting and seven All-Star appearances
NBA Champion (1967)
Career Honours
- NBA Champion (1967)
- All-Star 7x
- All-NBA Second Team 2x