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Roster

NO PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
00 Olumide Oyedeji C 6-10 240 May 11, 1981  
1 Shammond Williams PG 6-1 201 April 5, 1975 UNC
7 Rashard Lewis PF 6-10 215 August 8, 1979  
15 Emanual Davis SG 6-4 195 August 27, 1968 Delaware State University
20 Gary Payton PG 6-4 180 July 23, 1968 Oregon State
21 Ruben Patterson SF 6-5 224 July 31, 1975 Cincinnati
24 Desmond Mason SF 6-5 224 October 11, 1977 Oklahoma State
25 David Wingate SG 6-5 185 December 15, 1963 Georgetown
29 Pervis Ellison C 6-9 210 April 3, 1967 Louisville
31 Brent Barry SG 6-6 185 December 31, 1971 Oregon State
33 Patrick Ewing C 7-0 240 August 5, 1962 Georgetown
34 Jelani McCoy C 6-10 245 December 6, 1977 UCLA
42 Vin Baker PF 6-11 232 November 23, 1971 University of Hartford
45 Rubén Wolkowyski PF 6-10 270 September 30, 1973  

Regular Season Per Game

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TO FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Gary Payton PG 32 79 79 41.1 23.1 4.6 8.1 1.6 0.3 2.6 20.1 9.2 .456 3.4 1.3 .375 4.5 3.4 .766
Rashard Lewis PF 21 78 78 34.9 14.8 6.9 1.6 1.2 0.6 1.7 11.4 5.5 .480 3.7 1.6 .432 2.7 2.3 .826
Ruben Patterson SF 25 76 22 27.1 13.0 5.0 2.1 1.4 0.6 2.0 9.9 4.9 .494 0.5 0.0 .056 4.8 3.2 .681
Vin Baker PF 29 76 27 28.0 12.2 5.7 1.2 0.5 1.0 2.1 10.8 4.6 .422 0.2 0.0 .063 4.2 3.1 .723
Patrick Ewing C 38 79 79 26.7 9.6 7.4 1.2 0.7 1.2 1.9 8.7 3.7 .430 0.0 0.0 .000 3.2 2.2 .685
Brent Barry SG 29 67 20 26.5 8.8 3.1 3.4 1.2 0.2 1.3 6.0 3.0 .494 3.4 1.6 .476 1.5 1.3 .816
Desmond Mason SF 23 78 14 19.5 5.9 3.2 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.7 5.6 2.4 .431 0.9 0.2 .269 1.2 0.9 .736
Shammond Williams PG 25 69 6 17.9 6.8 1.9 2.8 0.4 0.1 1.2 5.3 2.3 .438 1.9 0.9 .459 1.4 1.2 .875
Emanual Davis SG 32 62 39 20.8 5.8 2.5 2.2 1.0 0.2 1.2 5.1 2.1 .418 2.0 0.8 .394 0.9 0.7 .818
Jelani McCoy C 23 70 44 16.3 4.5 3.6 0.8 0.3 0.7 1.1 3.8 2.0 .523 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.6 .441
David Wingate SG 37 1 0 9.0 6.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 3.0 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Rubén Wolkowyski PF 27 34 1 9.0 2.2 1.4 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.4 2.3 0.7 .316 0.1 0.0 .000 1.0 0.7 .735
Olumide Oyedeji C 19 30 1 7.4 1.5 2.2 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 1.2 0.6 .486 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.3 .750
Pervis Ellison C 33 9 0 4.4 0.7 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.8 0.2 .286 0.0 0.0   1.1 0.2 1.000
Team Totals     82 82 241.5 97.3 41.7 21.9 8.0 5.0 15.3 81.1 36.9 .456 14.3 5.7 .399 24.2 17.7 .732

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TO FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Gary Payton PG 32 79 79 41.1 20.2 4.0 7.1 1.4 0.3 2.3 17.7 8.0 .456 3.0 1.1 .375 3.9 3.0 .766
Rashard Lewis PF 21 78 78 34.9 15.2 7.2 1.7 1.2 0.6 1.7 11.7 5.6 .480 3.8 1.6 .432 2.8 2.3 .826
Vin Baker PF 29 76 27 28.0 15.7 7.3 1.5 0.6 1.2 2.7 13.9 5.9 .422 0.3 0.0 .063 5.4 3.9 .723
Ruben Patterson SF 25 76 22 27.1 17.3 6.7 2.8 1.8 0.8 2.7 13.1 6.5 .494 0.6 0.0 .056 6.3 4.3 .681
Patrick Ewing C 38 79 79 26.7 13.0 10.0 1.6 0.9 1.6 2.6 11.7 5.0 .430 0.0 0.0 .000 4.3 2.9 .685
Brent Barry SG 29 67 20 26.5 11.9 4.3 4.6 1.6 0.3 1.7 8.1 4.0 .494 4.6 2.2 .476 2.1 1.7 .816
Desmond Mason SF 23 78 14 19.5 11.0 5.9 1.5 0.9 0.5 1.3 10.4 4.5 .431 1.6 0.4 .269 2.2 1.6 .736
Emanual Davis SG 32 62 39 20.8 10.1 4.3 3.8 1.8 0.3 2.1 8.9 3.7 .418 3.5 1.4 .394 1.5 1.3 .818
Shammond Williams PG 25 69 6 17.9 13.6 3.8 5.5 0.9 0.1 2.4 10.7 4.7 .438 3.9 1.8 .459 2.8 2.4 .875
Jelani McCoy C 23 70 44 16.3 10.0 7.9 1.8 0.6 1.5 2.4 8.3 4.3 .523 0.0 0.0   2.9 1.3 .441
Rubén Wolkowyski PF 27 34 1 9.0 8.9 5.4 0.4 0.7 2.1 1.4 9.3 3.0 .316 0.2 0.0 .000 4.0 3.0 .735
Olumide Oyedeji C 19 30 1 7.4 7.3 10.9 0.3 1.1 1.6 1.8 6.0 2.9 .486 0.0 0.0   2.0 1.5 .750
Pervis Ellison C 33 9 0 4.4 5.4 10.8 2.7 0.0 1.8 2.7 6.3 1.8 .286 0.0 0.0   1.8 1.8 1.000
David Wingate SG 37 1 0 9.0 24.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 12.0 1.000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TO FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Gary Payton PG 32 79 79 3244 1823 361 642 127 26 209 1591 725 .456 272 102 .375 354 271 .766
Rashard Lewis PF 21 78 78 2720 1151 541 125 91 45 129 887 426 .480 285 123 .432 213 176 .826
Ruben Patterson SF 25 76 22 2059 988 382 161 103 45 155 749 370 .494 36 2 .056 361 246 .681
Vin Baker PF 29 76 27 2129 927 430 90 38 73 158 822 347 .422 16 1 .063 321 232 .723
Patrick Ewing C 38 79 79 2107 760 585 92 53 91 151 684 294 .430 2 0 .000 251 172 .685
Brent Barry SG 29 67 20 1778 589 211 225 80 14 86 401 198 .494 229 109 .476 103 84 .816
Desmond Mason SF 23 78 14 1522 463 249 63 39 20 53 439 189 .431 67 18 .269 91 67 .736
Emanual Davis SG 32 62 39 1290 361 154 137 64 12 77 318 133 .418 127 50 .394 55 45 .818
Shammond Williams PG 25 69 6 1238 467 132 190 31 4 82 368 161 .438 133 61 .459 96 84 .875
Jelani McCoy C 23 70 44 1143 317 251 57 18 49 75 264 138 .523 0 0   93 41 .441
Rubén Wolkowyski PF 27 34 1 305 75 46 3 6 18 12 79 25 .316 2 0 .000 34 25 .735
Olumide Oyedeji C 19 30 1 221 45 67 2 7 10 11 37 18 .486 0 0   12 9 .750
Pervis Ellison C 33 9 0 40 6 12 3 0 2 3 7 2 .286 0 0   2 2 1.000
David Wingate SG 37 1 0 9 6 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 1.000 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     82 82 19805 7978 3421 1792 657 409 1201 6649 3029 .456 1169 466 .399 1986 1454 .732

Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Gary Payton Starter/Star [1.1] 41.1 High [1.2] 23.1 4.6 8.1 1.9 99.32 At 32, Payton was still the engine and attitude of the Sonics, logging over 41 minutes a night and orchestrating everything from the top. He poured in 23.1 points while handing out 8.1 assists, blending bruising post-ups against smaller guards with a polished mid-range game and improved three-point accuracy (.375). Defensively, he remained a tone-setter at the point of attack, using strength and anticipation to rack up 1.6 steals per game and disrupt opposing rhythm. Seattle’s offense bent to his cadence; when he accelerated, the entire floor opened. All-Star (2001); All-NBA Third Team (2001); NBA All-Defensive First Team (2001)
Rashard Lewis Starter/Star [1.1] 34.9 Medium [1.1] 14.8 6.9 1.6 1.8 60.02 In just his third season, the 21-year-old Lewis blossomed into a long, elastic scoring forward who stretched defenses beyond their comfort zone. He shot .480 from the field and a sharp .432 from three, forcing bigger defenders to chase him into space. His 6.9 rebounds underscored how active he was on both ends, and the 1.8 combined steals and blocks reflected developing defensive instincts. Lewis wasn’t yet the franchise co-star, but the outlines were unmistakable—fluid release, confident footwork, and a willingness to take big shots.  
Vin Baker Starter/Star [1.1] 28.0 Medium [1.1] 12.2 5.7 1.2 1.5 49.25 Baker’s season was uneven, but he still supplied interior scoring and veteran craft. He averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds, operating mostly from the elbows and low block, where his soft touch and strength could still manufacture buckets. The 1.0 block per game hinted at rim protection value, even as his efficiency dipped. On a roster leaning perimeter-heavy, Baker’s presence offered a needed interior counterweight.  
Ruben Patterson Key Contributor [1.05] 27.1 Medium [1.1] 13.0 5.0 2.1 2.0 50.36 Patterson carved out a niche as an aggressive slasher and defensive irritant, averaging 13.0 points on a sturdy .494 shooting clip. He attacked closeouts with force, lived at the foul line, and contributed across the stat sheet with 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks. Often tasked with guarding the opponent’s best wing, his edge gave Seattle a jolt of toughness off the bench and in spot starts. 6th Man of the Year Voting – 6th (2001)
Patrick Ewing Starter/Star [1.1] 26.7 Medium [1.1] 9.6 7.4 1.2 1.9 48.01 In the twilight of a Hall of Fame career, Ewing adapted to a complementary role, providing structure and professionalism in the middle. Though his scoring dipped to 9.6 per game, he remained a steady rebounder (7.4) and rim presence with 1.2 blocks. His value wasn’t in volume but in positioning—setting firm screens, anchoring defensive coverages, and giving Seattle a dependable backline communicator. 11× NBA All-Star (1986–1997); Hall of Fame inductee
Brent Barry Key Contributor [1.05] 26.5 Medium [1.1] 8.8 3.1 3.4 1.4 38.66 Barry thrived as a connective piece, spacing the floor with elite efficiency (.494 FG, .476 from three) and moving the ball quickly within the offense. His 3.4 assists per game reflected secondary playmaking responsibilities, often initiating sets when Payton worked off the ball. With size at the guard spot and sharp instincts, he added quiet defensive value and kept lineups balanced.  
Desmond Mason Key Contributor [1.05] 19.5 Medium [1.1] 5.9 3.2 0.8 0.8 24.26 Mason’s rookie campaign showcased raw athleticism and open-floor electricity. Though he averaged just 5.9 points in limited minutes, his cutting and transition finishing hinted at a higher ceiling. He played with bounce and enthusiasm, crashing from the wing and bringing youthful lift to a veteran-leaning rotation. NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion (2001); Rising Stars Challenge (2001)
Shammond Williams Bench [1.0] 17.9 Low [1.0] 6.8 1.9 2.8 0.5 24.00 Williams operated as a microwave reserve guard, knocking down 45.9 percent of his threes and providing instant spacing. His 2.8 assists helped steady second units, and he showed comfort pulling up off the dribble when defenders ducked under screens. In shorter bursts, he gave Seattle offensive tempo without demanding heavy usage.  
Emanual Davis Key Contributor [1.05] 20.8 Low [1.0] 5.8 2.5 2.2 1.2 24.57 Davis filled gaps wherever needed—defending multiple perimeter spots, swinging the ball, and knocking down open jumpers. His modest scoring masked his broader impact: 2.2 assists, active perimeter defense, and a willingness to guard up a position when lineups required flexibility.  
Jelani McCoy Key Contributor [1.05] 16.3 Low [1.0] 4.5 3.6 0.8 1.0 20.79 McCoy brought vertical pop to the frontcourt, shooting over 52 percent from the field on rim runs and dump-offs. His 0.7 blocks per game in limited minutes highlighted shot-altering ability, and he provided athletic relief behind Ewing and Baker in a physically demanding conference.  
Olumide Oyedeji Bench [1.0] 7.4 Low [1.0] 1.5 2.2 0.1 0.5 8.60 As a teenage rookie, Oyedeji’s minutes were developmental. He flashed rebounding instincts and surprising touch around the rim, but his role centered on learning defensive positioning and NBA physicality.  
Rubén Wolkowyski Bench [1.0] 9.0 Low [1.0] 2.2 1.4 0.1 0.7 8.80 Wolkowyski supplied size and effort in spot duty, battling on the interior and offering occasional mid-range attempts. His impact was situational, often tied to foul trouble or matchup tweaks.  
Pervis Ellison Bench [1.0] 4.4 Low [1.0] 0.7 1.3 0.3 0.2 5.00 Ellison’s brief appearances were largely ceremonial, but he still contributed veteran awareness and interior spacing in limited stints.  
David Wingate Bench [1.0] 9.0 Low [1.0] 6.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 16.00 Wingate appeared in just one game, scoring efficiently and facilitating in a cameo performance that briefly turned back the clock on a long professional career.  
TEAM TOTALS       97.3 41.7 21.9 13.0   Seattle’s regular season identity revolved around Payton’s command and a supporting cast that blended perimeter shooting with veteran interior presence. The Sonics averaged 97.3 points per game, spacing the floor effectively while leaning on experience in the frontcourt and youthful lift on the wings.