Guerin began his career with the New York Knicks in 1957 and was an immediate success. He was a key part of the team's success in the early 1960s, leading the Knicks to the NBA Finals in 1962 and 1963. He was also named to the All-Star team in each of those years.
In 1965, Guerin was traded to the St. Louis Hawks, where he continued to excel. He was named to the All-Star team in each of his four seasons with the Hawks and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1967 and 1968. He also led the Hawks to the NBA Finals in 1968.
In 1969, Guerin was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he continued to be a productive player. He was named to the All-Star team in each of his four seasons with the Hawks and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1971 and 1972.
Guerin retired from the NBA in 1973 after 16 seasons. He finished his career with averages of 18.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
Guerin was one of the most successful players of his era and was a key part of the success of several teams. He was a six-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team three times. He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
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