The 1971–72 Philadelphia 76ers were led by Billy Cunningham, whose scoring, rebounding, and all-around production made him the team’s central figure. Hal Greer remained a dependable secondary scorer and playmaker, while Fred Carter and John Block added valuable support on both ends of the floor. The statistics reflect a balanced team that relied on versatile contributors, strong rebounding, and shared offensive responsibilities rather than a single-dimensional attack.
Functioned as the team’s central offensive and rebounding force, combining elite scoring volume with strong playmaking from the forward spot; consistently initiated offense and carried late-game responsibility.
MVP-21, AS, NBA2
Archie Clark
Lead Creator / Offensive Catalyst
42.0
Very High
29.0
3.0
7.0
N/A
19.5
High-usage guard who dominated the ball in limited action, attacking off the dribble and generating offense both as a scorer and distributor; known league-wide for creativity and flair.
MVP-12, AS, NBA2
Bill Bridges
Interior Anchor / Glass Cleaner
34.5
Low–Moderate
13.2
13.5
2.5
N/A
14.6
Defensive-minded power forward whose primary value came from rebounding control and physical interior play; offensive role was largely secondary and efficiency-based.
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Bob Rule
Scoring Big / Inside Finisher
33.1
Moderate
17.3
8.0
1.8
N/A
13.6
Provided consistent interior scoring and spacing for the era, operating as a reliable mid-post option rather than a defensive centerpiece.
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Fred Carter
Secondary Scorer / Wing Shot-Creator
27.9
Moderate
13.8
4.0
2.6
N/A
10.2
Served as a perimeter scoring option with freedom to shoot, often supplying offense when primary options rested; efficiency fluctuated with role.
MVP-25
Hal Greer
Veteran Stabilizer / Combo Guard
29.8
Low–Moderate
11.8
3.3
3.9
N/A
9.5
Veteran presence who shifted into a stabilizing role, providing ball movement, experience, and selective scoring rather than carrying offensive load.
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Kevin Loughery
Rotation Shooter / Bench Scorer
23.4
Low–Moderate
12.6
2.4
2.5
N/A
8.8
Functioned as a scoring guard off the bench or in spot starts, valued for perimeter shooting and free-throw reliability.
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Fred Foster
Depth Wing / Energy Contributor
23.0
Low
11.9
3.7
1.2
N/A
8.4
Provided wing depth and occasional scoring bursts; role emphasized floor coverage and minutes stability rather than creation.
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Jim Washington
Situational Big / Physical Reserve
32.1
Low
11.2
7.9
1.5
N/A
8.3
Used as a physical interior option in limited games, contributing rebounding and interior toughness when available.
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Dave Wohl
Young Playmaker / Development Guard
20.6
Low
8.1
1.9
2.9
N/A
6.5
Developing guard tasked with secondary ball-handling and tempo control; offensive impact was modest but role hinted at future growth.
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Luke Jackson
Reserve Forward / Defensive Support
17.2
Low
5.8
4.9
1.4
N/A
6.1
Veteran forward contributing rebounding and positional defense in a reduced role late in his career.
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Dennis Awtrey
Backup Center / Interior Depth
13.7
Very Low
4.2
4.3
0.9
N/A
4.7
Young center used primarily for size and fouls; offensive involvement was minimal.
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Al Henry
End-of-Bench Big
9.8
Very Low
4.3
3.2
0.2
N/A
3.9
Limited-minute center whose contributions were largely confined to short interior stints.
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Jake Jones
Developmental Guard
6.8
Very Low
3.2
1.0
0.3
N/A
2.3
Brief appearances focused on developmental exposure rather than rotation impact.
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Barry Yates
Emergency Forward
6.0
Very Low
2.9
1.7
0.3
N/A
2.5
Fringe rotation forward used sparingly, mainly to absorb minutes and maintain frontcourt depth.
