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The Indiana Pacers 1982–83 were anchored by Clark Kellogg, whose scoring and rebounding established him as the team’s primary offensive force. Herb Williams provided dependable interior production, while Don Buse directed the offense as the leading playmaker and contributed on the defensive end. The statistics indicate a team that relied on frontcourt scoring, strong rebounding, and balanced offensive contributions, with ball movement flowing through an experienced backcourt.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | BIRTH DATE | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Marty Byrnes | SF | 6-7 | 215 | April 30, 1956 | Syracuse |
| 12 | Butch Carter | SG | 6-5 | 180 | June 11, 1958 | Indiana |
| 14 | Jerry Sichting | PG | 6-1 | 168 | November 29, 1956 | Purdue |
| 21 | Jose Slaughter | SG | 6-5 | 205 | September 9, 1960 | University of Portland |
| 24 | George Johnson | SF | 6-7 | 210 | December 8, 1956 | St. John’s |
| 25 | Billy Knight | SG | 6-6 | 195 | June 9, 1952 | Pitt |
| 32 | Herb Williams | C | 6-11 | 260 | February 16, 1958 | Ohio State |
| 33 | Clark Kellogg | PF | 6-7 | 225 | July 2, 1961 | Ohio State |
| 35 | Guy Morgan | SG | 6-8 | 205 | August 23, 1960 | Wake Forest |
| 40 | Russ Schoene | PF | 6-10 | 210 | April 16, 1960 | Chattanooga |
| 44 | John Duren | PG | 6-3 | 195 | October 30, 1958 | Georgetown |
| 45 | Clemon Johnson | C | 6-10 | 240 | September 12, 1956 | Florida A&M |
| 52 | Brad Branson | PF | 6-10 | 220 | September 24, 1958 | SMU |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Kellogg | PF | 21 | 81 | 81 | 34.1 | 20.1 | 10.6 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 17.5 | 8.4 | .479 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .222 | 4.3 | 3.2 | .741 |
| Billy Knight | SG | 30 | 80 | 54 | 28.3 | 17.1 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 12.3 | 6.4 | .520 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .158 | 5.1 | 4.3 | .841 |
| Herb Williams | C | 24 | 78 | 74 | 32.2 | 16.9 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 14.9 | 7.4 | .499 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 2.0 | .705 |
| George Johnson | SF | 26 | 82 | 64 | 28.0 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 10.5 | 5.0 | .477 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .184 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .733 |
| Butch Carter | SG | 24 | 81 | 28 | 21.2 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 8.7 | 4.4 | .501 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .333 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .805 |
| Clemon Johnson | C | 26 | 51 | 7 | 23.8 | 9.7 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 7.8 | 4.1 | .521 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.4 | 1.5 | .631 |
| Jerry Sichting | PG | 26 | 78 | 58 | 31.2 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 8.5 | 4.1 | .478 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .167 | 1.4 | 1.2 | .860 |
| Russ Schoene | PF | 22 | 31 | 5 | 16.8 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 7.4 | 3.3 | .443 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .333 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .727 |
| Butch Carter | SG | 24 | 81 | 28 | 21.2 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 8.7 | 4.4 | .501 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .333 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .805 |
| Marty Byrnes | SF | 26 | 80 | 12 | 18.0 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 2.0 | .420 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .231 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .747 |
| John Duren | PG | 24 | 82 | 24 | 17.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 2.0 | .453 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .796 |
| Brad Branson | PF | 24 | 62 | 2 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 2.1 | .425 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .704 |
| Jose Slaughter | SG | 22 | 63 | 1 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .374 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .220 | 0.9 | 0.6 | .644 |
| Guy Morgan | SG | 22 | 8 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.9 | .292 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .250 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 108.7 | 43.8 | 26.2 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 18.7 | 91.3 | 45.2 | .480 | 2.9 | 0.6 | .212 | 23.3 | 17.6 | .758 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Kellogg | PF | 21 | 81 | 81 | 2761 | 1625 | 860 | 223 | 141 | 43 | 217 | 1420 | 680 | .479 | 18 | 4 | .222 | 520 | 261 | .741 |
| Billy Knight | SG | 30 | 80 | 54 | 2262 | 1370 | 324 | 192 | 66 | 8 | 193 | 984 | 512 | .520 | 19 | 3 | .158 | 408 | 343 | .841 |
| Herb Williams | C | 24 | 78 | 74 | 2513 | 1315 | 583 | 262 | 54 | 171 | 229 | 1163 | 580 | .499 | 7 | 0 | .000 | 220 | 155 | .705 |
| George Johnson | SF | 26 | 82 | 64 | 2297 | 951 | 545 | 220 | 77 | 53 | 242 | 858 | 409 | .477 | 38 | 7 | .184 | 172 | 126 | .733 |
| Butch Carter | SG | 24 | 81 | 28 | 1716 | 849 | 150 | 194 | 78 | 13 | 118 | 706 | 354 | .501 | 51 | 17 | .333 | 154 | 124 | .805 |
| Clemon Johnson | C | 26 | 51 | 7 | 1216 | 493 | 319 | 115 | 51 | 63 | 88 | 399 | 208 | .521 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 122 | 77 | .631 |
| Jerry Sichting | PG | 26 | 78 | 58 | 2435 | 727 | 155 | 433 | 104 | 2 | 138 | 661 | 316 | .478 | 18 | 3 | .167 | 107 | 92 | .860 |
| Butch Carter | SG | 24 | 81 | 28 | 1716 | 849 | 150 | 194 | 78 | 13 | 118 | 706 | 354 | .501 | 51 | 17 | .333 | 154 | 124 | .805 |
| John Duren | PG | 24 | 82 | 24 | 1433 | 369 | 107 | 200 | 66 | 5 | 96 | 360 | 163 | .453 | 13 | 0 | .000 | 54 | 43 | .796 |
| Marty Byrnes | SF | 26 | 80 | 12 | 1436 | 391 | 191 | 179 | 41 | 6 | 73 | 374 | 157 | .420 | 26 | 6 | .231 | 95 | 71 | .747 |
| Brad Branson | PF | 24 | 62 | 2 | 680 | 338 | 173 | 46 | 27 | 26 | 45 | 308 | 131 | .425 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 108 | 76 | .704 |
| Russ Schoene | PF | 22 | 31 | 5 | 520 | 243 | 101 | 27 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 228 | 101 | .443 | 3 | 1 | .333 | 55 | 40 | .727 |
| Jose Slaughter | SG | 22 | 63 | 1 | 515 | 225 | 68 | 52 | 36 | 7 | 42 | 238 | 89 | .374 | 41 | 9 | .220 | 59 | 38 | .644 |
| Guy Morgan | SG | 22 | 8 | 0 | 46 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 7 | .292 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .250 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 19830 | 8911 | 3593 | 2150 | 755 | 411 | 1518 | 7723 | 3707 | .480 | 236 | 50 | .212 | 1910 | 1447 | .758 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Kellogg | Primary Two-Way Anchor | 34.1 | High | 20.1 | 10.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 17.8 | As a rookie, Kellogg led the team in both scoring and rebounding — one of the few rookies in NBA history to average 20+ PPG and 10+ RPG. He notched 20+ points in 48 games and 10+ boards in as many; exemplified inside scoring and rebounding punch while showing hustle on defense. | All-Rookie First Team (1983) |
| Herb Williams | Starting Big & Rim Protector | 32.2 | High-Medium | 16.9 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 15.3 | As the veteran center, Williams provided steady scoring and solid rebounding, while anchoring rim protection — his block numbers ranked among the team’s best. He saw a heavy role as starter (74 GS) and served as the primary big-man presence. | none listed |
| Billy Knight | Secondary Scoring Wing | 28.3 | High-Medium | 17.1 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 12.3 | Knight offered consistent scoring from the wing, providing a reliable 17 PPG — valuable given the team’s lack of offensive balance. His FG% was strong for his volume, indicating efficient shot selection and dependable shooting. | none listed |
| George Johnson | Frontcourt Glue / Energy Big | 28.0 | Medium | 11.6 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 11.2 | Johnson offered solid frontcourt depth, contributing rebounding, moderate scoring and some playmaking. His role seems to be as a complementary big — helping out on rebounds, pushing for second-chance opportunities, and spacing the floor inside. | none listed |
| Clemon Johnson | Reserve Big / Spot Starter | 23.8 | Medium-Low | 9.7 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 10.1 | In limited minutes (51 GP, only 7 starts), Johnson made the most of his time: contributing solid rebounding and also producing defensively (blocks + steals). Provided interior presence off the bench. | none listed |
| Butch Carter | 3-and-D / Supporting Guard Wing | 21.2 | Medium-Low | 10.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 9.5 | Carter’s lower scoring load masked his value as a role player — he added perimeter scoring, some defense (steals), and secondary ball-handling/assists. A useful “3-and-D + secondary ball-handler” piece off the bench/staggered lineups. | none listed |
| Jerry Sichting | Facilitator / Playmaker Guard | 31.2 | Medium-Low | 9.3 | 2.0 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 9.6 | As the team’s main distributor (led team in assists per game), Sichting served as the floor-general. His scoring was modest, but he created offense, pushed tempo, and added some perimeter defense with steals. | none listed |
| Russ Schoene | Spot Minutes Forward / Bench Depth | 16.8 | Low | 7.8 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 6.4 | Played limited minutes; contributed occasional bench scoring and some rebounding. Likely a depth piece, giving starters rest while maintaining modest production. | none listed |
| Brad Branson | Deep Bench Forward | 11.0 | Low | 5.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 5.3 | In minimal minutes, Branson was low-usage and likely a situational bench big. His per-game production was modest, but he offered some interior rebounding and spot minutes. | none listed |
| Marty Byrnes | Reserve Wing / Situational | 18.0 | Low | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 4.6 | Byrnes’s role appears limited — likely a situational wing sub. He offered spot minutes, modest scoring, and occasional ball-movement / defense. | none listed |
| John Duren | Third-String Guard / Depth | 17.5 | Low | 4.5 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 4.6 | With low usage and scoring, Duren’s contribution was marginal — perhaps used sparingly for back-ups, garbage time, or to spell the starting guards. | none listed |
| Jose Slaughter | End-of-Bench Guard | 8.2 | Very Low | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 3.1 | Very limited role and minutes, minimal impact on offense or defense; likely used only sporadically. | none listed |
| Guy Morgan | Deep Bench / Rookie Depth Guard | 5.8 | Very Low | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.6 | Hardly used — minimal minutes and negligible statistical impact; essentially a deep-bench/reserve guard. | none listed |