Led the Bulls in scoring; was a go-to scorer and two-way forward, flourishing under coach Dick Motta and known for his scoring and defense during this era. Jersey retired by Bulls.
All-NBA 2nd Team, All-Star (’71), team scoring leader
Chet Walker
Secondary Scoring & Efficiency Wing
36.1
High
22.0
7.3
2.2
0.0*
15.8
Consistent scoring and efficient shooting; excellent free-throw shooter league-wide (led NBA FT%). Trusted secondary scorer throughout tenure.
All-Star
Jerry Sloan
Defensive/Secondary Scorer
39.3
Medium-High
18.3
8.8
3.5
0.0*
15.3
Tough, defensive guard known for rebounding and grit; one of the league’s premier defenders, contributed significantly on both ends.
NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team
Tom Boerwinkle
Facilitator/Screen Setter
28.9
Medium
10.8
13.8
4.8
0.0*
14.7
Center who anchored rebounding and playmaking; key passer out of high post and set screens, facilitating offense for frontcourt scorers.
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Bob Weiss
Playmaking Guard
27.3
Medium
9.5
2.3
4.7
0.0*
8.2
Served as primary floor general at times with solid assist production; steady rotation guard balancing scoring/playmaking.
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Jim Fox
Back-Up Big / Role Rebounder
19.9
Low-Medium
9.7
7.3
2.4
0.0*
9.7
Provided size and rebounding off the bench; secondary scoring threat in limited minutes with reliable hustle plays.
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Matt Guokas
Role 3-and-Pass Wing
28.3
Low
6.6
2.0
4.4
0.0*
6.5
Spot minutes for shooting and ball movement; complimentary scorer and passer in role minutes.
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Jim King
Backup Lead Guard
11.7
Low
4.8
1.2
1.4
0.0*
3.7
Bench PG with limited minutes; provided relief ball-handling and occasional scoring.
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Johnny Baum
Limited Rotation Wing
8.8
Low
4.6
2.0
0.5
0.0*
3.6
Spot minutes; secondary role with limited usage and contributions.
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Jimmy Collins
Bench Wing
8.7
Low
4.0
1.0
1.1
0.0*
3.0
Very limited rotation; small scoring and hustle role.
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Shaler Halimon
Short Sample Role
11.5
Low
1.0
1.0
2.0
0.0*
2.0
Appeared in only two games; small sample makes role undefined.
