The Detroit Pistons 1962–63 relied on a balanced attack led by Bailey Howell and Don Ohl, who carried the scoring while also providing consistent all-around production. Gene Shue directed much of the playmaking, and Ray Scott gave the team a strong presence on the boards. The statistics indicate a team built around dependable interior scoring, solid rebounding, and capable ball movement, but with more modest perimeter shooting and defensive impact overall.
1962–63 Detroit Pistons Roster
NO.
PLAYER NAME
POS
HT
WT
DOB
COLLEGE
5
Willie Jones
PG
6-3
185
June 29, 1936
Northwestern
10
Don Ohl
SG
6-3
190
April 18, 1936
Illinois
12
Ray Scott
PF
6-9
215
July 12, 1938
New York City College of Technology, University of Portland
N/A (steals/blocks not officially recorded until 1973–74).
18.55
Team focal offensive option and top rebounder — led team scoring and doubled as the primary interior rebounder; textbook post scoring and consistent FT shooter. Source: season stat summary.
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Ray Scott
Primary interior scorer / rebounder
33.4
High
16.2
10.2
2.5
14.45
Consistent double-figure rebounder and physical frontcourt presence — dependable starter who provided inside scoring and rebounding. Source: season stat summary.
Don Ohl
Secondary scorer / wing creator
37.0
High
19.3
3.0
4.1
13.20
Leading perimeter scorer with playmaking duties from the wing — high usage guard who created offense off the catch and drive; five-time All-Star in career context. Source: season stat summary.
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Dave DeBusschere
Two-way forward / defensive rebounder
29.4
Medium
12.7
8.7
12.00
High-impact defender and secondary scorer — reliable rebounder and versatile defender who complemented the primary scorers; played major minutes as a two-way forward. Source: season stat summary.
Bob Ferry
Starting center / rim defender
31.4
Medium
13.6
6.8
2.2
11.30
Starting big who provided minutes at center with midrange finishing and team rebounding; steady contributor in starter minutes. Source: season stat summary.
Jackie Moreland
Forward role player / interior scorer off bench
19.4
Low
8.8
5.8
1.5
8.05
Rotational frontcourt scorer who offered second-unit inside scoring and rebounding; played fewer minutes but provided efficient per-minute production. Source: season stat summary.
Willie Jones
Backup point guard / secondary ball-handler
18.6
Low
9.2
2.9
2.4
7.25
Reserve floor-general minutes — provided spot starts/relief at PG, modest scoring and distribution in limited minutes. Source: season stat summary.
Walter Dukes
Backup center / rim presence
14.7
Low
4.3
5.8
0.9
5.50
Reserve big who offered interior defense and offensive put-backs in short bursts; served as depth behind the starting center. Source: season stat summary.
Kevin Loughery
Reserve wing / spot scorer
14.8
Low
6.4
1.9
1.8
5.05
Bench guard/wing minutes — scoring off the bench with limited playmaking; depth piece used in spot minutes. Source: season stat summary.
Johnny Egan
Reserve point guard / situational playmaker
16.3
Low
5.9
1.3
2.5
4.85
Short-rotation backup PG who provided situational ball-handling and occasional floor-spacer minutes; limited scoring. Source: season stat summary.
Danny Doyle
Deep reserve / spot minutes
6.3
Very Low
4.0
2.0
0.8
3.40
Appeared in very limited games/minutes — marginal rotational depth, occasional short stints. Source: team lines and limited season appearance data.
Darrall Imhoff
Deep reserve center / injury-limited role
10.2
Very Low
2.7
3.4
0.6
3.35
Low minutes; reserve center role with limited offensive impact — used sparingly over the season. Source: season stat summary.
