2x NBA Champion. 1974-75 Kia NBA MVP. 5x All-Star. 2x All-NBA. 1972-73 Kia Rookie of the Year. 3x NBA scoring leader. NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Happy 75th birthday to the legendary big man, Bob McAdoo!

“Every Celtic burst was answered by an unstoppable Bob Pettit.” April 12, 1958: Bob Pettit delivered one of NBA history’s most iconic performances, scoring 50 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to lead the St. Louis Hawks to their first & only NBA Championship!

The NBA's first MVP. The prototype power forward. @powell2dapeople recounts the life and legacy of one of the giants of the game, Naismith Hall of Famer and NBA 75 Team member, Bob Pettit. Read here: nba.smart.link/tkql3dhx3

An NBA Champion, 2-time NBA MVP, and All-Star in all 11 seasons of his legendary career… Remembering the great Bob Pettit 💯

Remembering the legendary Bob Pettit. 1958 NBA champion 2x NBA MVP (First-ever to win the award) 11x NBA All-Star 4x NBA All-Star Game MVP 75th Anniversary Team member Naismith Hall of Fame Inductee

Join us in wishing a Happy 75th Birthday to 5x NBA All-Star, 2x NBA Champion, 1974-75 NBA MVP and 75th Anniversary Team member, Bob McAdoo!

Join us in wishing a Happy 61st Birthday to 7x NBA All-Star, 6x NBA Champion and 75th Anniversary Team member, Scottie Pippen!

Remembering Bob Pettit (1932-2026)

We join the basketball community in remembering the incredible legacy of Bob Pettit, who played for our franchise his entire career, from 1954 through 1965. As the first player in NBA history to win the league’s Most Valuable Player Award and enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971, he set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire generations of players and fans. His relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and commitment to the game helped shape the identity of our franchise. Beyond his accolades - including 11 All-Star selections and leading the Hawks to the 1958 NBA Championship - Bob was a true ambassador for the sport and a role model for countless fans. We are grateful for his contributions to our franchise and to basketball history. His retired No. 9 jersey continues to hang proudly at State Farm Arena as a lasting reminder of the impact he made on our organization. We extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. We also join those across the basketball world in celebrating a remarkable life and legacy that will never be forgotten.

The LSU family mourns the loss of Tiger legend and Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bob Pettit. 🔗 - lsul.su/4jgPtzK

The NBA family mourns the passing of Naismith Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, a two-time NBA MVP and a member of all four NBA Anniversary Teams.  He raised the bar for excellence as the league’s first MVP, first 20,000-point scorer and first four-time All-Star Game MVP.  His iconic 50-point performance in Game 6 of the 1958 NBA Finals clinched the championship for the St. Louis Hawks.  Beyond those accomplishments, Bob helped transform the power forward position.  Our thoughts are with Bob’s family and friends and the entire Hawks organization.

Lawrence Tanter, forever in our hearts as a member of the Lakers family 💜

Nic Batum: IMPACTFUL for France 💯 Congrats on retirement, @nicolas88batum!

A 21-year professional career filled with hardware 🏆 Congrats on retirement, @nicolas88batum!

The love came in from around the NBA as Nicolas Batum announced his retirement 👏❤️ Congrats on a special 18-year career, @nicolas88batum!

His second stint in Los Angeles became the last stop of an 18-year NBA career! Congrats on retirement, @nicolas88batum 👏

The fourth stop of his NBA career: PHILLY 🔔 Congrats on retirement, Nic!

2.5 SECONDS TO GO. DOUBLE OVERTIME. NICOLAS BATUM DELIVERED. A special moment from a special career. Congrats on retirement, @nicolas88batum!

As we celebrate Nicolas Batum's special 18-year NBA career, look back at this game-winning alley-oop tip-in for the @trailblazers in 2011! 🔥

Congrats on an incredible 18-year NBA career, Nicolas Batum! 🙌