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William Edward "Bill" Paultz (born July 30, 1948) is a former professional basketball player nicknamed "The Whopper" and standing 6'11". Except for Basketball Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes, Paultz made more consecutive playoff appearances than any other player in professional basketball history.

As a rookie, Paultz made his first playoff appearance in 1970-1971. He spent his first five season, all in the playoffs, with the New Jersey Nets and was a key player in the Nets 1974 championship season. He was then traded to the San Antonio Spurs where he made 4 appearances, including one in an ABA championship final from 1975–1979.

Paultz, who moved with a bulky stiffness but was a very heady player, was then traded to the Houston Rockets, where he played for 2.5 seasons and teamed with Moses Malone to make the 1980-81 finals. Ironically, during the 82-83 season (without Malone) and the Rockets in last place, he was placed on waivers and picked up by the playoff-bound Spurs. He then was a late season pickup by the playoff bound Atlanta Hawks in 1984, and finished his career with the Utah Jazz in 1985.

A three time ABA all star, he led the ABA in blocked shots in 75-76.

About his play, Paultz stated, "I have realized that I'm not an overpowering type center. I don't really know what my category is. I have always been the type of player that can do a little bit of everything".

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