Premier scoring option for the Bulls this season, reliable mid‑range and free‑throw shooter; served as the team’s offensive engine and one of the franchise’s early stars.
MVP‑15, DEF2
Chet Walker
Star Scorer & Glue
32.5
High
19.3
5.0
2.4
0.8
13.75
Smooth scoring forward, consistently scored near 20+ ppg and was strong at the line; provided veteran scoring and leadership.
AS
Clifford Ray
Interior Anchor
32.9
Medium
9.3
12.2
3.1
2.9
13.75
Defensive and rebounding presence as a center, protected paint and hauled in boards; key role in Bulls’ interior defense.
MVP‑11
Norm Van Lier
Floor General / Defensive Spark
35.8
High
14.3
4.7
6.9
2.1
13.50
Played as the team’s floor general with playmaking and defensive tenacity; part of one of the toughest defensive backcourts in Bulls history.
MVP‑9, AS, NBA2, DEF1
Jerry Sloan
Two‑Way Defender
37.1
Medium
13.2
7.2
1.9
2.5
12.40
Tough defensive guard and veteran leader, known for gritty play and effort on both ends; helped set the defensive tone.
DEF1
Bob Weiss
Secondary Playmaker
21.6
Medium
8.5
1.3
3.8
1.5
7.55
Contributed as a secondary facilitator and shooter off the bench; provided relief ball‑handling and occasional scoring.
Howard Porter
Role Scorer
16.8
Low
9.4
3.9
0.4
0.8
7.25
Spot scoring wing with limited playmaking role; offered depth scoring and energy.
Tom Boerwinkle
Passing Big / Role Player
13.1
Low
3.4
4.6
2.0
0.7
5.35
Backup center with playmaking skills for his position; known more for passing and screen setting than scoring.
Dennis Awtrey
Backup Big
11.1
Low
2.7
2.6
1.3
0.5
3.55
Rotational center providing brief minutes and physical presence; minimal offensive load.
John Hummer
Sparse Rotation
10.3
Low
3.3
2.1
0.7
0.3
3.20
Limited minutes role player with occasional contributions.
Rick Adelman
Situational Guard
11.2
Low
3.3
1.3
1.0
0.7
3.15
Spot guard minutes with limited offensive and defensive impact.
Rowland Garrett
Deep Bench
9.1
Low
3.8
1.7
0.3
0.3
3.05
Deep bench reserve; sparse contributions across categories.
