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When was Pete Maravich's final season?
Pete Maravich's final season was the 1979–80 season
Why did Pete Maravich quit professional basketball?
Realizing that his knee problems would never go away, Pete Maravich retired at the end of that season.
When did Pete Maravich retire?
Realizing that his knee problems would never go away, Pete Maravich retired at the end of 1979–80 season.
How many years did Pete Maravich play before his final season?
Pete Maravich had a ten-year career in the NBA, including the 1979–80 season.
What else stood out in Pete Maravich's final season?
Pete Maravich adjusted to a new role as part-time contributor and helped Boston post a 61–21 record in the regular season, best in the league.
Did Pete Maravich do well with the 3-point shot in his final season?
Between Pete Maravich's limited playing time in Utah and Boston, he made 10 of 15 3-point shots in the 1979-80 season.
Did Pete Maravich receive any special recognition in his final season?
In 1987, Pete Maravich was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
What happened to Pete Maravich's number once he retired after his final season?
Pete Maravich's No. 7 jersey has been retired by both the Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as his No. 44 jersey by the Atlanta Hawks.
Are there any interesting aspects about the Pete Maravich article regarding his last season?
In his last season, Pete Maravich was able to participate in the NBA playoffs for the first time since his early career in Atlanta

Question: Was he benched for lack of practice?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Pete Maravich benched for lack of practice during the 1979–80 season?