The 1967–68 Philadelphia 76ers were led by Hal Greer and Billy Cunningham, whose scoring and all-around production powered the offense after Wilt Chamberlain’s departure. Wali Jones handled much of the playmaking from the backcourt, while Luke Jackson and Cunningham provided strong rebounding. The statistics reflect a balanced team that relied on shared scoring, versatile contributors, and solid work on the glass rather than a single dominant focal point.
Season Context: Following their 1966–67 championship, the Sixers continued to dominate, finishing with the NBA’s best record again. However, they fell short in the playoffs, losing to the Celtics in the Eastern Division Finals after leading the series 3–1.
Engine (Primary team driver, involved in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking, historic efficiency & versatility)
46.8
Very High
24.3
23.8
8.6
High defensive impact (rebounds/blocks proxy)
31.0
Anchored the NBA’s best team as MVP, leading the league in rebounds and setting a center assist record while facilitating others and anchoring defense; part of one of the best teams in NBA history.
MVP, All-NBA First Team, NBA Champion
Hal Greer
Co-Star (Lead backcourt scorer and versatile secondary playmaker)
39.8
Very High
24.1
5.4
4.5
Moderate defensive activity
18.2
Consistent All-Star guard and one of the league’s most efficient scorers; provided two-way impact and veteran leadership on the 68–13 championship team.
All-NBA Second Team, All-Star, NBA Champion
Chet Walker
High-Impact Wing (Secondary scorer and rebounder with athletic forward play)
32.0
High
17.9
7.4
1.9
Moderate defensive activity
13.6
Key small forward on a historically great 76ers team; durable two-way contributor who helped balance scoring and rebounding threats around Chamberlain/Greer.
NBA Champion
Billy Cunningham
Complementary Star (Versatile forward with scoring & rebounding growth)
28.1
High
18.9
7.6
2.5
Moderate defensive activity
14.5
Provided multi-faceted scoring and boards; shifted into a more complete offensive role contributing inside/out and on transition.
NBA Champion
Luke Jackson
Interior Role (Big man focusing on rebounding & inside presence)
31.3
Medium
11.8
10.6
1.7
Moderate defensive activity
11.0
Reliable frontcourt presence handling tough rebounds and interior defense in a strong rotation.
NBA Champion
Wali Jones
Lead Facilitator (Starter PG shaping pace & secondary scoring)
26.7
Medium
12.8
2.8
3.2
Moderate defensive activity
9.4
Served as steady starting point guard blending scoring, distribution, and perimeter defense.
NBA Champion
Matt Guokas
Rotation Wing (Young secondary contributor)
19.7
Medium-Low
6.1
2.3
2.3
Lower defensive activity
5.5
Regular rotation wing who provided depth and occasional playmaking from the perimeter.
NBA Champion
Larry Costello
Veteran Facilitator (Experienced PG off bench shaping offense)
17.6
Medium-Low
7.2
1.8
2.4
Lower defensive activity
5.7
Brought veteran leadership and steady point guard play in limited minutes.
NBA Champion
Bill Melchionni
Development Guard (Bench playmaking/spot scoring)
10.7
Low
4.6
1.5
1.5
Low defensive activity
3.0
Young point guard contributing in limited bench minutes.
NBA Champion
Johnny Green
Situational Big (Limited minutes rebound/scoring bursts)
10.5
Low
5.1
3.5
0.6
Low defensive activity
4.8
Veteran frontcourt depth contributing short bursts of rebounds and inside scoring.
NBA Champion
Jim Reid
Fringe Role (Minimal involvement)
8.7
Low
3.5
1.8
0.5
Low defensive activity
2.7
Very limited minutes with sparse production in rare appearances.
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Ron Filipek
Fringe Role (Minimal involvement)
3.8
Low
2.3
1.3
0.4
Low defensive activity
2.0
Occasionally saw garbage time minutes with minimal statistical impact.