Best NBA Playoff Performers & Performances by NC State Players

With the 1st round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs up and running, it’s a good time to take a look at the best NBA Playoff Performers and Performances by former NC State players.

Points per Game in Playoffs

1. David Thompson – 22.9 (27 games)
2. Tommy Burleson – 20.7 (15 games)
3. Thurl Bailey – 13.5 (69 games)
4. Kenny Carr – 10.5 (35 games)

Rebounds per Game in Playoffs

1. Tommy Burleson – 10.2 (15 games)
2. Kenny Carr – 6.6 (35 games)
3. Thurl Bailey – 5.5 (69 games)

Assists per Game in the Playoffs

1. Nate McMillan – 5.5 (98 games)
2. Spud Webb – 5.1 (39 games)

Points Scored in a Single Playoff Game

1. David Thompson – 42
2. DavidThompson – 40 (2x)
3. Thurl Bailey – 39
4. David Thompson 37
5. Tommy Burleson – 33
6. 31 Points – David Thompson & Thurl Bailey
7. Thurl Bailey – 30
8. 29 points – Vinny Del Negro/David Thompson/

Rebounds in a Single Playoff Game

1. Tommy Burleson – 20
2. Kenny Carr – 18
3. Kenny Carr – 15
4. Thurl Bailey – 14 (2x)
5. Thurl Bailey – 13

Assists in a Single Playoff Game

1. Spud Webb – 18
2. Nate McMillan – 16
3. Nae McMillana – 15
4. Spud Webb – 14
5. Spud Webb – 13
6. 12 – Nate McMillan (2x)/Spud Webb

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