Chris Mullin

Full Name: Christopher Paul Mullin

Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward

Height: 6’6″

College: St. John’s University

NBA Draft: 1985, 1st Round (7th Overall) by the Golden State Warriors

Hall of Fame: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2011)

College Career

(St. John’s University, 1981–1985)

Points: 2,440 (19.8 PPG)

Achievements:

John Wooden Award (1985)

3× Big East Player of the Year (1983–1985)

Consensus First-Team All-American (1985)

Led St. John’s to the 1985 Final Four and became the program’s all-time leading scorer.

Regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players in history for his scoring efficiency and leadership.

NBA Career (1985–2001)

Teams:

Golden State Warriors (1985–1997, 2000–2001)

Indiana Pacers (1997–2000)

Career Achievements:

5× NBA All-Star (1989–1993)

All-NBA First Team (1992)

2× All-NBA Second Team (1989, 1991)

All-NBA Third Team (1990)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986)

Career Points: 17,911 (18.2 PPG)

Career Rebounds: 4,034 (4.1 RPG)

Career Assists: 3,450 (3.5 APG)

One of the few players in NBA history to have a 50/40/90 shooting season (1991).

Member of the Golden State Warriors “Run TMC” Trio with Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond.

Signature Moments:

Late ’80s to Early ’90s Prime: Averaged over 25 points per game for five consecutive seasons while establishing himself as one of the league’s most lethal shooters.

1992 Dream Team: Played alongside Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird on the legendary USA Basketball “Dream Team” that won gold at the Barcelona Olympics.

1997 Eastern Conference Finals: Helped lead the Indiana Pacers to a deep playoff run.

Playing Style:

Chris Mullin was known for his smooth shooting stroke, high basketball IQ, and exceptional passing ability. His offensive versatility and precise footwork made him one of the best pure scorers of his era.

Hall of Fame Induction

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2011)

Inducted as a player in recognition of his stellar NBA, college, and international basketball career.

College Basketball Hall of Fame (2011)

Honored for his legendary career at St. John’s University, where he became the school’s all-time leading scorer and earned multiple national accolades.

St. John’s University Athletic Hall of Fame (Inducted Date Unknown)

Recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the university.

Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (2014)

Celebrated for his contributions to the Golden State Warriors and Bay Area sports community.

New York City Basketball Hall of Fame (1997)

Honored for his remarkable basketball achievements as a native of Brooklyn, New York.

Legacy:

Golden State Warriors retired his No. 17 jersey (2012) in honor of his contributions to the franchise.

Named to the NBA 50th Anniversary Team and later the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

After retiring, he served as the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors and later became the Head Coach at St. John’s University (2015–2019).

Chris Mullin remains one of the NBA’s all-time great sharpshooters and a beloved figure in basketball for his dedication, success, and remarkable career on the hardwood.