Norm Van Lier PG

Current Team: N/A

Born: Apr 1, 1947 (Passed away Feb 26, 2009, aged 61)

Birthplace/Hometown: East Liverpool, Ohio

Nationality: United States

Height: 6-1 (185cm)     Weight: 173 (78kg)

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Draft Entry: 1969 NBA Draft

Drafted: Round 3, Pick 5, Chicago Bulls

Pre-Draft Team: St. Francis (PA) (Sr)

High School: Midland High School [Midland, Pennsylvania]


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NBA

10 Years Of Service - 3x All-NBA Defensive 1st, 3x All-Star

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
1969-70 CIN 81 - 35.7 9.51 3.73 9.25 .403 - - - 2.05 2.77 .741 - - 5.05 6.17 - - - 4.06
1970-71 CIN 82 - 40.5 16.04 5.83 13.88 .420 - - - 4.38 5.37 .816 - - 7.11 10.15 - - - 4.18
1971-72 * All Teams 79 - 30.6 11.46 4.23 9.63 .439 - - - 3.00 3.80 .790 - - 4.52 6.86 - - - 3.03
1971-72 * CHI 69 - 31.0 12.06 4.43 9.72 .456 - - - 3.19 4.03 .791 - - 4.33 7.12 - - - 3.00
1971-72 * CIN 10 - 27.5 7.30 2.80 9.00 .311 - - - 1.70 2.20 .773 - - 5.80 5.10 - - - 3.20
1972-73 CHI 80 - 36.0 13.93 5.92 13.30 .445 - - - 2.08 2.64 .787 - - 5.47 7.09 - - - 3.36
1973-74 CHI 80 - 35.8 14.28 5.34 13.14 .406 - - - 3.60 4.62 .778 1.43 3.29 4.71 6.85 2.02 0.09 - 3.52
1974-75 CHI 70 - 37.0 15.00 5.81 13.86 .420 - - - 3.37 4.26 .792 1.23 3.46 4.69 5.76 1.99 0.20 - 3.51
1975-76 CHI 76 - 39.8 12.59 4.75 12.99 .366 - - - 3.09 4.20 .737 1.82 3.58 5.39 6.58 1.97 0.34 - 3.92
1976-77 CHI 82 - 37.8 10.22 3.66 8.89 .412 - - - 2.90 3.73 .778 1.32 3.20 4.51 7.76 1.57 0.20 - 3.27
1977-78 CHI 78 - 32.4 7.33 2.56 6.12 .419 - - - 2.21 2.94 .751 1.10 2.54 3.64 6.81 1.85 0.06 2.56 3.58
1978-79 MIL 38 - 14.6 2.82 0.79 2.03 .390 - - - 1.24 1.37 .904 0.21 0.84 1.05 4.16 1.13 0.08 1.29 2.84
CAREER   746 - 35.1 11.76 4.44 10.73 .414 - - - 2.87 3.68 .780 1.27 2.99 4.82 6.99 1.81 0.17 2.15 3.57

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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
1969-70 CIN 81 - 2,895 770 302 749 .403 - - - 166 224 .741 - - 409 500 - - - 329
1970-71 CIN 82 - 3,324 1,315 478 1,138 .420 - - - 359 440 .816 - - 583 832 - - - 343
1971-72 * All Teams 79 - 2,415 905 334 761 .439 - - - 237 300 .790 - - 357 542 - - - 239
1971-72 * CHI 69 - 2,140 832 306 671 .456 - - - 220 278 .791 - - 299 491 - - - 207
1971-72 * CIN 10 - 275 73 28 90 .311 - - - 17 22 .773 - - 58 51 - - - 32
1972-73 CHI 80 - 2,882 1,114 474 1,064 .445 - - - 166 211 .787 - - 438 567 - - - 269
1973-74 CHI 80 - 2,863 1,142 427 1,051 .406 - - - 288 370 .778 114 263 377 548 162 7 - 282
1974-75 CHI 70 - 2,590 1,050 407 970 .420 - - - 236 298 .792 86 242 328 403 139 14 - 246
1975-76 CHI 76 - 3,026 957 361 987 .366 - - - 235 319 .737 138 272 410 500 150 26 - 298
1976-77 CHI 82 - 3,097 838 300 729 .412 - - - 238 306 .778 108 262 370 636 129 16 - 268
1977-78 CHI 78 - 2,524 572 200 477 .419 - - - 172 229 .751 86 198 284 531 144 5 200 279
1978-79 MIL 38 - 555 107 30 77 .390 - - - 47 52 .904 8 32 40 158 43 3 49 108
CAREER   746 - 26,171 8,770 3,313 8,003 .414 - - - 2,144 2,749 .780 540 1,269 3,596 5,217 767 71 249 2,661

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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
1969-70 CIN 81 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .213 - - 0.30 35 46 .432 -0.40 2.50 2.10
1970-71 CIN 82 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .344 - - 0.39 33 49 .402 3.00 3.00 6.00
1971-72 * All Teams 79 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258 - - 0.39 53 26 .671 2.60 5.10 7.70
1971-72 * CHI 69 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .225 - - 0.41 50 19 .725 3.10 4.90 8.10
1971-72 * CIN 10 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .023 - - 0.24 3 7 .300 -0.50 0.10 -0.40
1972-73 CHI 80 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .299 - - 0.20 49 31 .613 2.00 5.70 7.70
1973-74 CHI 80 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296 - - 0.35 53 27 .663 0.80 4.40 5.20
1974-75 CHI 70 - 0 0 1 0 0 0 .256 - - 0.31 42 28 .600 1.80 3.80 5.60
1975-76 CHI 76 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .277 - - 0.32 24 52 .316 -0.20 3.30 3.20
1976-77 CHI 82 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288 - - 0.42 44 38 .537 1.90 3.60 5.50
1977-78 CHI 78 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220 2.65 0.72 0.48 37 41 .474 1.80 2.00 3.80
1978-79 MIL 38 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .048 3.22 0.88 0.68 16 22 .421 0.50 0.60 1.10
CAREER   746 - 0 0 1 0 0 0 .224 2.77 0.75 0.34 386 360 .517 11.20 28.90 40.20

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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
1969-70 CIN 81 - .454 .403 - - - 20.48 - - - - 114.43 - 1.03 - - 9.80
1970-71 CIN 82 - .494 .420 - - - 30.69 - - - - 123.59 - 1.16 - - 16.44
1971-72 * All Teams 79 - .507 .439 - - - 29.80 - - - - 122.89 - 1.19 - - 16.04
1971-72 * CHI 69 - .524 .456 - - - 30.53 - - - - 124.74 - 1.24 - - 16.89
1971-72 * CIN 10 - .366 .311 - - - 24.12 - - - - 108.38 - 0.81 - - 10.11
1972-73 CHI 80 - .481 .445 - - - 27.55 - - - - 123.22 - 1.05 - - 15.85
1973-74 CHI 80 - .470 .406 4.06 9.69 6.83 28.02 - 2.60 0.13 - 118.47 - 1.09 - 93.9 15.47
1974-75 CHI 70 - .477 .420 3.52 9.79 6.67 24.34 - 2.57 0.30 - 121.15 - 1.08 - 94.4 15.49
1975-76 CHI 76 - .424 .366 4.31 9.73 6.84 24.82 - 2.37 0.49 - 110.24 - 0.97 - 97.6 12.96
1976-77 CHI 82 - .485 .412 3.59 8.91 6.22 28.39 - 1.98 0.29 - 118.93 - 1.15 - 98.7 13.35
1977-78 CHI 78 - .495 .419 3.72 8.51 6.13 27.55 25.71 2.69 0.11 12.43 117.04 6.42 1.20 100.5 102.9 11.66
1978-79 MIL 38 - .536 .390 1.59 6.37 3.98 30.67 32.91 3.49 0.29 10.42 129.35 10.08 1.39 105.6 103.2 11.04
CAREER   746 - .476 .414 3.83 9.27 6.51 26.68 26.87 2.45 0.27 11.91 119.39 8.04 1.10 101.5 98.7 14.07

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NBA Transactions

Apr 6, 1969 - The Chicago Bulls selected Norm Van Lier in Round 3 with Pick 5 in the 1969 NBA Draft.
Sep 1, 1969 - Norm Van Lier signed a multi-year contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Oct 12, 1969 - Norm Van Lier was acquired by the Cincinnati Royals from the Chicago Bulls in a trade.
May 4, 1971 - Norm Van Lier signed a multi-year contract with the Cincinnati Royals.
Jul 1, 1971 - Norm Van Lier, previously with the Cincinnati Royals, became a free agent.
Nov 9, 1971 - Norm Van Lier was acquired by the Chicago Bulls from the Cincinnati Royals in a trade.
Oct 11, 1978 - The Chicago Bulls placed the contract of Norm Van Lier on waivers.
Oct 13, 1978 - Norm Van Lier, previously with the Chicago Bulls, became a free agent.
Oct 26, 1978 - Norm Van Lier signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jan 22, 1979 - The Milwaukee Bucks placed the contract of Norm Van Lier on waivers.
Jan 24, 1979 - Norm Van Lier, previously with the Milwaukee Bucks, became a free agent.
Feb 26, 2009 - Norm Van Lier passed away. He was 61 years old at the time of his death.

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NBA Awards & Honors

All-NBA Second Team - 1974
All-NBA Defensive First Team - 1974, 1976, 1977
All-NBA Defensive Second Team - 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1978

* 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
1971-72 CHI 4 - 36.0 14.00 5.50 13.25 .415 - - - 3.00 3.50 .857 - - 6.25 8.25 - - - 3.75
1972-73 CHI 7 - 36.9 14.43 6.43 18.43 .349 - - - 1.57 2.14 .733 - - 5.29 5.14 - - - 4.57
1973-74 CHI 11 - 42.4 14.64 5.55 13.09 .424 - - - 3.55 4.27 .830 1.00 3.27 4.27 6.82 1.55 0.27 - 3.73
1974-75 CHI 13 - 42.1 15.08 5.15 12.62 .409 - - - 4.77 6.38 .747 1.38 3.77 5.15 4.69 1.54 0.38 - 4.00
1976-77 CHI 3 - 44.7 5.33 1.00 6.33 .158 - - - 3.33 4.00 .833 1.67 3.33 5.00 9.67 3.33 0.33 - 4.67
CAREER   38 - 40.8 13.95 5.21 13.39 .389 - - - 3.53 4.50 .784 1.26 3.52 5.03 6.16 1.74 0.33 - 4.05

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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
1971-72 CHI 4 - 144 56 22 53 .415 - - - 12 14 .857 - - 25 33 - - - 15
1972-73 CHI 7 - 258 101 45 129 .349 - - - 11 15 .733 - - 37 36 - - - 32
1973-74 CHI 11 - 466 161 61 144 .424 - - - 39 47 .830 11 36 47 75 17 3 - 41
1974-75 CHI 13 - 547 196 67 164 .409 - - - 62 83 .747 18 49 67 61 20 5 - 52
1976-77 CHI 3 - 134 16 3 19 .158 - - - 10 12 .833 5 10 15 29 10 1 - 14
CAREER   38 - 1,549 530 198 509 .389 - - - 134 171 .784 34 95 191 234 47 9 - 154

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
1971-72 CHI 4 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327 - - 0.26 0 4 .000 0.10 0.10 0.20
1972-73 CHI 7 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 - - 0.12 3 4 .429 -0.70 0.50 -0.20
1973-74 CHI 11 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .329 - - 0.33 4 7 .364 0.50 - 0.50
1974-75 CHI 13 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268 - - 0.51 7 6 .538 0.40 0.70 1.10
1976-77 CHI 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302 - - 0.63 1 2 .333 -0.30 0.20 -0.10
CAREER   38 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298 - - 0.34 15 23 .395 - 1.50 1.50

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
1971-72 CHI 4 - .473 .415 - - - 31.73 - - - - 127.22 - 1.06 - - 16.22
1972-73 CHI 7 - .372 .349 - - - 21.29 - - - - 108.22 - 0.78 - - 10.05
1973-74 CHI 11 - .489 .424 2.25 9.23 5.34 24.64 - 1.80 0.36 - 125.34 - 1.12 - 104.0 14.11
1974-75 CHI 13 - .489 .409 3.38 9.41 6.36 17.54 - 1.79 0.52 - 115.55 - 1.20 - 95.6 13.49
1976-77 CHI 3 - .329 .158 4.20 9.77 6.77 30.32 - 3.44 0.43 - 99.12 - 0.84 - 97.7 10.09
CAREER   38 - .454 .389 2.98 9.36 5.98 22.83 - 2.00 0.45 - 117.26 - 1.04 - 99.2 13.68

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NBA All-Star Weekend Competitions

Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection - 1977
Western All-Star Coaches Selection - 1974, 1976

* Since the 1946-1947 season

NBA All-Star Game 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
1974 West 1 - 9 0 0 0 .000 - - - 0 0 .000 1 0 1 2 1 0 - 1
1976 West 1 - 14 3 1 4 .250 - - - 1 2 .500 1 0 1 0 1 1 - 2
1977 West 1 - 14 2 1 3 .333 - - - 0 0 .000 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 2
TOTAL   3 - 37 5 2 7 .286 - - - 1 2 .500 2 1 3 3 2 1 - 5
AVERAGES   3 - 12.3 1.67 0.67 2.33 .286 - - - 0.33 0.67 .500 0.67 0.33 1.00 1.00 0.67 0.33 - 1.67

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NCAA

College: St. Francis (PA) (1969)

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
1965-66 DNP Fr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1966-67 St. Francis (PA) So - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1967-68 St. Francis (PA) Jr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1968-69 St. Francis (PA) Sr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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What is the age of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier is 76 years old.

What is the height of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier is 6-1 (185cm) tall.

What is the weight of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier is 173 lbs (78kg).

What is the birthday of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier was born on Apr 1, 1947.

What position does Norm Van Lier play?

Norm Van Lier plays the PG position.

What was the pre-draft team of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier was drafted out of St. Francis (PA).

What high school did Norm Van Lier attend?

Norm Van Lier attended Midland High School in Midland, Pennsylvania.

What nationality is Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier has a United States nationality.

Where was Norm Van Lier born?

Norm Van Lier was born in East Liverpool, Ohio.

How many NBA seasons has Norm Van Lier played?

Norm Van Lier played 10 seasons in the NBA.

What are the career averages of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier had career averages 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.0 steals in 746 games.

What are the career totals of Norm Van Lier?

Norm Van Lier had career totals of 8,770 points, 3,596 rebounds, 5,217 assists, 71 blocks, 767 steals in 746 games.

How many teams has Norm Van Lier been on?

Norm Van Lier played for 3 NBA teams in his career - Chicago Bulls, Cincinnati Royals, Milwaukee Bucks.

When was Norm Van Lier drafted?

Norm Van Lier was drafted in the 3rd round (#35 overall) of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

What is Norm Van Lier's career high in points?

Norm Van Lier averaged a career high 16.0 points per game in 1970-1971.

What is Norm Van Lier's career high in rebounds?

Norm Van Lier averaged a career high 7.1 rebounds per game in 1970-1971.

What is Norm Van Lier's career high in assists?

Norm Van Lier averaged a career high 10.1 assists per game in 1970-1971.

What is the career PER of Norm Van Lier's?

Norm Van Lier had a career PER of 14.1.

How many times did Norm Van Lier win All-NBA Defensive First Team?

Norm Van Lier won All-NBA Defensive 1st 3 times.

How many All-Star teams has Norm Van Lier been on?

Norm Van Lier is a 3x All-Star.