The engine of the roster — led the league in scoring, carried massive scoring + rebounding + playmaking load; regarded as the Pacers’ top superstar and core building block.
ABA Co‑MVP, All‑Star
Darnell Hillman
Starting Big / Interior Scorer‑Rim Threat
32.1
Medium Usage
13.9
9.2
1.6
2.5 (0.9+1.6)
13.6
Gave the team size, scoring inside, and rim protection; a reliable frontcourt presence to complement McGinnis inside.
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Billy Knight
Wing Scorer / Secondary Offense
32.0
Medium Usage
17.1
7.9
2.1
1.8 (1.4+0.4)
14.5
Provided scoring punch from wing/forward spot — valuable secondary option to McGinnis, helped diversify offensive threats.
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Dave Robisch
Starting Center / Paint Scorer‑Rebounder
31.8
Medium‑Low Usage
13.4
8.8
1.9
1.5 (0.9+0.6)
12.8
Served as stable big‑man depth — interior scoring and rebounding anchor when called upon, contributing consistent paint presence.
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Bill Keller
Combo Guard / Secondary Ball‑Handler & Shooter
24.3
Medium Usage
12.5
2.7
2.6
0.8 (0.7+0.1)
9.3
Provided guard depth, playmaking and perimeter shooting — useful role player to relieve primary ball‑handlers and stretch the floor.
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Johnny Neumann
Role Wing / Spot Minutes
17.4
Low‑Medium Usage
8.3
1.6
2.6
0.7 (0.5+0.2)
6.6
Spot contributions off the bench — occasional scoring and facilitation, added bench flexibility on wing.
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Len Elmore
Backup Big / Defensive‑Rebounding Reserve
18.4
Low Usage
6.6
5.1
1.6
2.1 (0.9+1.2)
7.7
Provided interior defense and rebounding when starters rested — modest but useful minutes as reserve big.
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Bob Netolicky
Veteran Frontcourt Depth / Spot Minutes
18.3
Low Usage
7.5
3.9
0.8
0.5 (0.2+0.3)
6.3
Limited role — provided occasional frontcourt depth and experience when rotation stretched or needed rest.
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Charles Edge
Wing Depth / Bench Utility
14.8
Low Usage
5.9
4.4
0.5
1.2 (0.7+0.5)
6.0
Served as part of depth chart — occasional role‑player minutes, contributed modest scoring and rebounding.
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Tom Owens
Reserve Center / Occasional Minutes
15.2
Low Usage
6.5
4.3
0.6
0.8 (0.1+0.7)
5.1
Provided backup center minutes — limited but added size and frontcourt rotation depth.
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Wayne Pack
Deep Bench Guard / Rare Minutes
9.0
Very Low Usage
2.9
1.0
0.6
0.3 (0.3+0.0)
2.4
Very limited court time; nominal role, minimal impact across stats.