Mark Eaton (C)

[Berlin]

Name: Mark Eaton
Position: C
Number: 53
DOB: 1/24/1957
Age should enter league as: 26 (drafted 2nd time at 25 + a late entry)
College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Hometown: Westminster, CA
Height: 7'4"
Weight: 275 lbs

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STRENGTHS: Mark Eaton did one thing better than anyone in the history of the NBA, and that was blocking shots. His 3.5 blocked shots per game is still the best per game average in league history, and he led the league in blocks 4 times in a five year span. He also was a solid rebounder, culminating in a 11.3 rpg season in 84-85, the first of two seasons he was named Defensive Player of the Year.

WEAKNESSES: For all of his defensive benefits, Mark Eaton was a offensive black hole who averaged only 6.0 points per game on 45.8% shooting from the center position. Not great for a 7'4" guy who could dunk by reaching up and standing on his tippy-toes...

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Eaton was a one-time All-Star who led the league in blocks on 4 occasions. He was a 2 time Defensive Player of the Year, made the All-NBA Defensive First Team 3 times and Second Team 2 times. He leads the NBA with the most games with double digit blocks with 19 in his career.

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Ins 2
Jps 1
Fts 2
3Ps 1
Hnd 2
Pas 1
ORb 3
DRb 4
PsD 5
PrD 2
Stl 2
Blk 5
Qck 2
Str 5
Jmp 1
Sta 5

[Washington]

Name: Mark Eaton
Position: C
Number: 53
DOB: 1/24/1957
Age should enter league as: 26
College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Hometown: Westminster, CA
Height: 7'4"
Weight: 275 lbs

STRENGTHS: Mark Eaton was an elite shot blocker over the course of his career averaging 3.5BPG including a career high 5.6BPG in the 1984-85 to go along with 11.3RPG the year which was also a career high. Aswell as blocking, Eaton was a great post defender.

WEAKNESSES: Mark Eaton had zero offensive game averaging only 6PPG over his career and never averaging double figure points which is surprising given his height, he averaged .458 over the course of his career which isn't great for a big man. Although he was a solid rebounder and he had a year averaging 11RPG he only averaged over 8.8 one other time in his career given his height 7'4 you could of expected a bit more production there.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 1984-85 NBA Defensive Player of the Year x2, All-Defensive First Team x3, All-Defensive Second Team x2, NBA leader in blocks x4.    

Ins 2
Jps 1
Fts 3
3Ps 1
Hnd 2
Pas 1
ORb 3
DRb 3
PsD 5
PrD 2
Stl 1
Blk 5
Qck 2
Str 5
Jmp 1
Sta 4