Billy Ray Bates SG
Height: 6-4 (193cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95kg)
Born: May 31, 1956 (70 years old)
Hometown: Kosciusko, Mississippi
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1978 Round 3, Pick 3, Houston Rockets
Pre-Draft Team: Kentucky State (Sr)
High School: McAdams High School (Camden, Mississippi)
Billy Ray Bates Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Johnson | Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 17 | 19.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Jack Sikma | SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 17 | 16.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Fred Brown | SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 17 | 12.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Wally Walker | Rockets, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 17 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Truck Robinson | Knicks, Suns | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 14 | 18.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 14 | 14.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Ernie Grunfeld | Knicks, Kings | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 14 | 9.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | Compare |
| Alvin Scott | Suns | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 14 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Reggie King | Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 15.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | Compare |
| Joe Bryant | Rockets, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 13 | 12.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 10 | 23.1% | Compare |
| John Johnson | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 11.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| James Bailey | Rockets, Nets, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 13 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Tom LaGarde | Mavericks, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| George Gervin | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 12 | 29.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Adrian Dantley | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 27.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 27.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Bernard King | Warriors, Knicks | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 12 | 20.6 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 18.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Walter Davis | Suns | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 17.6 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Norm Nixon | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 16.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Phil Smith | Warriors, SuperSonics, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 14.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Kyle Macy | Suns | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 12 | 12.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Michael Cooper | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Lonnie Shelton | SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Ben Poquette | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Vinnie Johnson | Pistons, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Jeff Cook | Suns | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 12 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Mavericks, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| James Donaldson | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 12 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Johnny Moore | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 12 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Leon Douglas | Pistons, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Moses Malone | Rockets, Sixers | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 29.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Gus Williams | SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 11 | 19.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Joe Barry Carroll | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 11 | 18.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Michael Brooks | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 14.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Dave Corzine | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Wayne Cooper | Mavericks, Warriors, Trail Blazers, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 11 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Billy Paultz | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Mark Landsberger | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 11 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Tom Henderson | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Bill Hanzlik | SuperSonics | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 11 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| George Johnson | Hawks, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 11 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Warriors, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 23.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Darrell Griffith | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 18.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Scott Wedman | Cavaliers, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 18.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Freeman Williams | Hawks, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 17.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Purvis Short | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 15.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Robert Reid | Rockets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Mark Olberding | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 10 | 12.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mike Dunleavy, Sr. | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 10 | 11.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 2 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Allen Leavell | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 10 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Jim Spanarkel | Mavericks | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Billy McKinney | Nuggets, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Larry Smith | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Jerome Whitehead | Jazz, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 10 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Lorenzo Romar | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 10 | 5.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 10 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
| John Duren | Pacers, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 10 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | Compare |
| Alex English | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 25.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Otis Birdsong | Nets, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 9 | 23.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Dan Issel | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 19.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Magic Johnson | Lakers | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 9 | 17.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Swen Nater | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 15.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | Compare |
| Phil Ford | Nets, Kings | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 9 | 15.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1 | 8 | 11.1% | Compare |
| Brian Taylor | Clippers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 11.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | Compare |
| Brad Davis | Mavericks, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Johnny High | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 9 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Glen Gondrezick | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Carl Nicks | Nuggets, Jazz | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | Compare |
| Sam Lacey | Nets, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 9 | 6.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| T.R. Dunn | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Reggie Johnson | Cavaliers, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 6.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Bill Willoughby | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 9 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Calvin Garrett | Rockets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 2 | 77.8% | Compare |
| John Lambert | Spurs, Kings | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 9 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Joel Kramer | Suns | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 9 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| David Thompson | Nuggets, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 8 | 19.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Elvin Hayes | Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 8 | 13.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Rickey Green | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Lakers, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mike Bratz | Cavaliers, Suns, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 9.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Bill Robinzine | Mavericks, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Cedrick Hordges | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Jeff Wilkins | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 7.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Scott Lloyd | Mavericks | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Joe C. Meriweather | Kings | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Paul Griffin | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 8 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 6.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Butch Carter | Pacers, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 8 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Marty Byrnes | Mavericks, Pacers, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 8 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Rickey Brown | Warriors | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 8 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Major Jones | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 8 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| James Hardy | Jazz | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 8 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 4: 1979-80 to 1982-83 | 7 | 20.1 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Billy Knight | Pacers | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 7 | 18.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1980-81 to 1982-83 | 7 | 18.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Kiki Vandeweghe | Nuggets | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 7 | 17.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| James Silas | Cavaliers, Spurs | NBA | 2: 1980-81 to 1981-82 | 7 | 16.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Gene Banks | Spurs | NBA | 2: 1981-82 to 1982-83 | 7 | 15.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Billy Ray Bates averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









