Tom Van Arsdale Net Worth, Income, Salary, Earnings, Biography, How much money make?

Tom Van Arsdale (born February 22, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Pacers’ affiliate. Van Arsdale was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1965 NBA Draft after graduating from Indianapolis Emmerich Manual High School. After college basketball at Indiana University, Van Arsdale was drafted by the Pistons in the second round of the 1965 NBA Draft. 

The NBA All-Rookie Team in 1966 included him and his identical twin brother Dick Van Arsdale, who were both chosen to the team. After playing with the Pistons for four seasons and then the Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns, Van Arsdale retired from professional basketball after 12 seasons. As a three-time All-Star, Van Arsdale established himself as one of the NBA’s most dependable free throw shooters during his career. In 1977, he announced his retirement from the game. Van Arsdale continues to retain the NBA record for the most games played in a career without making a postseason appearance. 

Van Arsdale played in 929 games without making a single appearance in the postseason. Van Arsdale also holds the record for the most points scored in an NBA career (14,232) by a player who has never played in a playoff game. In 1976-77, he shared the field with his identical twin brother, Dick Van Arsdale. The two brothers were teammates for the whole season (the final year of play for both). Both Tom and Dick’s original lockers are still on display in the foyer of Emmerich Manual High School’s gymnasium, where they may be seen by visitors.

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