As the team’s leading scorer this season, he carried the offensive load. His scoring volume made him the go-to shotmaker. According to historical records, he was one of the bright spots on the team.
All-Star (1977)
James Edwards
Interior Anchor
29.3
High-Medium
15.6
7.0
2.6
2.0
13.60
Provided reliable inside scoring and solid rebounding. As a center he offered a dependable presence in the paint — contributing on offense and helping on boards.
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Mike Bantom
3rd-Option Forward
31.3
Medium
14.0
5.6
3.2
2.2
12.50
Functioned as a complementary forward, likely helping with both scoring and facilitating. A solid all-around forward role — not the first option, but important for balance.
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Johnny Davis
Primary Ball-Handler / Secondary Scorer
33.4
High-Medium
14.4
2.2
6.3
1.5
12.20
As a point guard with good assist numbers and moderate scoring, he likely served as the floor generator — facilitating offense while also contributing scoring.
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George McGinnis
Veteran Forward/Role Player
26.7
Medium
13.1
7.7
3.0
1.8
12.80
Though not at his ABA-peak dominance, his experience and inside-outside capability gave the team some frontcourt reliability in scoring and rebounding. His presence added veteran stability after the ABA–NBA transition.
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Dudley Bradley
Defensive Specialist / Role SG
22.8
Low-Medium
8.0
2.4
2.3
2.8
7.75
With modest scoring but solid steals + blocks numbers, he appears to have been a role player relied on for defense and hustle — useful as a complementary guard.
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George Johnson
Frontcourt Reserve
21.6
Low
10.6
6.5
2.0
1.6
10.30
Provided bench depth at the power forward position. Contributed minutes and had moderate production — a useful role player though not a focal point.
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Clemon Johnson
Backup Big
20.3
Low
7.2
5.8
1.8
2.3
8.45
As a backup center, offered rebounding and some defensive activity — but limited offensive impact and role.
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Don Buse
Playmaking / Two-Way Guard
18.9
Medium
5.1
1.4
2.4
1.4
5.15
Though scoring was limited, his reputation for playmaking and defense (steals especially) preceded him. According to 1976-77 records, he led the NBA in assists and was a defensive presence.
All-Star & All-Defensive First Team (1977)
Jerry Sichting
Situational Guard
9.6
Low
2.0
0.9
1.5
0.5
2.45
Minimal minutes and production suggest a marginal role — likely spot-up, defensive or situational guard work rather than core rotation.
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Tom Abernethy
Deep Bench Wing
8.9
Low
2.0
1.4
0.6
0.3
2.05
Rarely saw the floor; likely used sparingly for brief lineups or mop-up duty — limited impact.
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Kenny Natt
Limited Bench Guard
7.8
Low
3.1
0.8
0.5
0.4
2.90
Very limited opportunities; small scoring and minimal overall contributions suggest deep-bench filler role.
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Dick Miller
Marginal Reserve
6.8
Low
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6
2.00
Played very limited minutes and contributed little statistically — likely minimal impact on season outcomes.
