Team’s chief offensive option with efficient scoring and inside-outside balance; provided leadership and consistency through scoring bursts that paced the Bulls attack in 1971-72. Jersey retired, remembered as one of the franchise’s early pillars.
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Jerry Sloan
Two-Way Wing / Defensive Anchor
37.7
Medium-High
16.8
7.9
3.5
0
14.1
Known for tenacious defense and rebounding from the guard spot; anchored team toughness and was focal in transition and half-court defense. Historical accounts emphasize his relentless, hard-nosed style.
NBA All-Defensive 1st Team, All-Star
Clem Haskins
Lead Playmaker & Secondary Scorer
36.4
High
17.2
4.5
3.9
0
12.8
Primary ball distributor and secondary scoring threat; guided offense with pick-and-roll and penetration, creating for teammates and himself in half-court sets.
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Jim Washington
Versatile Frontcourt Contributor
33.8
Medium
14.0
10.6
1.3
0
12.9
Strong rebounding from the forward spot with secondary scoring; provided physicality and interior presence that balanced Bulls frontcourt.
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Tom Boerwinkle
Facilitating Big / Rebound Engine
29.6
Medium
9.8
11.1
2.2
0
11.5
Team’s primary rebounder and a rare passing center of the era; his post play and long outlet passes helped initiate offense. Contemporary fans remember him as one of the best-passing bigs.
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Flynn Robinson
Instant Scoring Guard (Partial Season)
30.6
Medium
19.1
3.8
3.2
0
11.8
Though only on roster for 18 games, provided scoring punch and veteran guard presence; added perimeter offense and secondary playmaking.
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Bob Weiss
Combo Guard / Role Facilitator
19.9
Low-Medium
6.6
2.2
2.8
0
5.8
Bench ball-handler who offered spacing and playmaking; contributed in spot minutes to sustain offensive rhythm.
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Barry Clemens
Rotation Wing
19.3
Low
7.4
4.2
1.7
0
6.7
Role player providing scoring and rebounding support; operated as stretch forward off bench.
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Dave Newmark
Backup Interior Role
14.3
Low
5.6
4.3
0.7
0
5.3
Spot center minutes with inside scoring; offered depth and rest for Boerwinkle.
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Erwin Mueller
Bench Frontcourt
16.8
Low
3.8
3.7
2.4
0
5.0
Contributed limited frontcourt minutes with hustle and rebounding support.
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Bob Love (in 35 games)
Partial Season Scoring
9.0
Low
5.1
2.5
0.4
0
4.0
Appeared in limited role this season; early contribution before breakout period.
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Jim Barnes
Short Stint PF
11.1
Minimal
5.6
3.0
0.1
0
4.4
Brief frontcourt role with scoring and physical play; minimal impact due to few games.
