The 1966–67 Chicago Bulls spread the offensive workload across Guy Rodgers, Bob Boozer, Jim King, and Len Chappell, with no single player dominating the scoring. Rodgers orchestrated the offense as the team’s primary playmaker, while Boozer and Chappell supplied much of the rebounding. The statistics reflect a balanced, team-oriented approach built on ball movement, interior production, and contributions from multiple regulars rather than star-driven offense.
Here is the Chicago Bulls 1966–67 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics. The 1966–67 season was the inaugural season for the Bulls in the NBA.
Led the 1966-67 Chicago Bulls as their starting point guard, facilitating the offense and leading the team in assists; one of the league’s top playmakers of the era and a Hall of Famer noted for dynamic passing and ball control.
All-Star (1967)
Jerry Sloan
Two-Way Wing Leader
36.8
High
17.4
9.1
2.1
0
14.30
Anchored the Bulls with rugged defense and rebounding as a wing while contributing consistent scoring; earned an All-Star selection in the franchise’s early history.
All-Star (1967)
Bob Boozer
Starting Power Forward
30.6
High
18.0
8.5
1.1
0
13.80
Provided scoring and rebounding on the interior; a veteran forward who helped stabilize the Bulls’ frontline after being selected in the expansion draft.
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Erwin Mueller
Frontcourt Starter/High Motor
26.7
Medium
12.7
6.2
1.6
0
10.25
Contributed solid minutes as a young forward/center, recognized as All-Rookie First Team for his impact in the Bulls’ inaugural season.
All-Rookie First Team (1967)
Don Kojis
Secondary Forward Scorer
21.2
Medium
10.2
6.1
0.9
0
8.60
Served as a complementary scorer off the wing with reliable rebounding; used as a versatile forward in rotations.
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McCoy McLemore
Role Forward with Touch
17.5
Medium
9.2
4.7
0.8
0
7.35
Solid rotational forward providing scoring punch and energy in limited minutes; contributed to frontcourt depth.
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Jim Washington
Backup Big with Rebounding Focus
19.2
Medium
7.7
6.1
0.7
0
7.25
Served as a backup big man, offering rebounding and physical presence in the frontcourt.
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Keith Erickson
Versatile Small Forward
19.1
Medium
7.7
4.5
1.6
0
6.90
Played as a wing option contributing modest scoring and playmaking; provided flexibility on both ends.
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Barry Clemens
Bench Forward
16.4
Low
7.3
3.4
0.7
0
5.70
Provided spot minutes as a forward with occasional scoring and rebounding off the bench.
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Gerry Ward
Backup Guard
13.7
Low
4.2
2.4
1.7
0
4.15
Served as a reserve guard offering limited scoring and secondary ball handling.
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George Wilson
Reserve Big
10.4
Low
4.6
3.8
0.3
0
4.35
Provided brief minutes as a center with modest rebounding.
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Len Chappell
Short-Stint Frontcourt
9.4
Low
4.9
2.0
0.6
0
3.75
Appeared in limited games as frontcourt depth with scoring in short spurts.
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Nate Bowman
Deep Reserve Center
7.2
Low
2.4
3.1
0.2
0
2.85
Very limited role as backup center with brief appearances.
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Dave Schellhase
Development Guard
6.8
Low
3.0
0.9
0.7
0
2.30
Young guard with minimal usage and impact in sparse minutes.