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Here is the 1974–75 Chicago Bulls roster and their regular season player statistics:

Chicago Bulls 1974–75 Roster

No. Player Pos Height Weight Birthdate College/From
4 Norm Van Lier G 6’1″ 173 lb Apr 1, 1947 Saint Francis (PA)
5 Nate Williams G/F 6’5″ 210 lb May 2, 1950 Utah State
10 John Mengelt G 6’2″ 190 lb Oct 16, 1949 Auburn
11 Clifford Ray C 6’9″ 250 lb Jan 21, 1949 Oklahoma
15 Dennis Awtrey C 6’10” 235 lb Feb 22, 1948 Santa Clara
17 Jerry Sloan G/F 6’5″ 195 lb Mar 28, 1942 Evansville
20 Chet Walker F 6’6″ 212 lb Feb 22, 1940 Bradley
22 Tom Boerwinkle C 7’0″ 265 lb Aug 23, 1945 Tennessee
24 Howard Porter F 6’8″ 220 lb Aug 31, 1948 Villanova
25 Rowland Garrett F 6’6″ 210 lb Jul 16, 1950 Florida State
31 Mickey Johnson F 6’10” 190 lb Dec 14, 1952 Aurora (IL)
33 Rick Adelman G 6’1″ 175 lb Jun 16, 1946 Loyola Marymount

1974–75 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%
Bob Love PF 32 61 39.4 39.4 22.0 6.3 1.7 1.0 0.2 3.4 20.6 8.8 .429 0 0 0 5.2 4.3 .830
Chet Walker SF 34 76 32.3 32.3 19.2 5.7 2.2 0.6 0.1 2.4 14.2 6.9 .487 0 0 0 6.3 5.4 .860
Norm Van Lier PG 27 70 37.0 37.0 15.0 4.7 5.8 2.0 0.2 3.5 13.9 5.8 .420 0 0 0 4.3 3.4 .792
Jerry Sloan SG 32 78 33.0 33.0 12.2 6.9 2.1 2.2 0.2 3.4 11.1 4.9 .439 0 0 0 3.3 2.5 .748
Rick Adelman PG 28 12 28.3 28.3 9.5 2.2 2.9 1.3 0.1 2.6 8.7 3.6 .413 0 0 0 3.3 2.3 .718
John Block PF 30 50 17.6 17.6 8.1 4.3 0.9 0.8 0.6 2.2 6.3 3.0 .473 0 0 0 2.7 2.1 .784
Nate Thurmond C 33 80 34.5 34.5 7.9 11.3 4.1 0.6 2.4 3.4 8.6 3.1 .364 0 0 0 2.8 1.7 .589
Rowland Garrett SF 24 70 16.9 16.9 7.6 3.5 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.8 6.8 3.3 .481 0 0 0 1.4 1.1 .794
Matt Guokas SG 30 82 25.5 25.5 7.2 1.7 2.2 0.5 0.2 1.9 6.1 3.1 .510 0 0 0 1.3 1.0 .757
Bill Hewitt PF 30 18 25.9 25.9 7.0 6.4 1.3 0.5 0.6 2.6 7.2 3.1 .434 0 0 0 1.3 0.8 .609
Bobby Wilson SG 24 48 8.9 8.9 5.8 1.1 0.8 0.5 0.0 1.1 4.7 2.4 .511 0 0 0 1.2 1.0 .793
Tom Boerwinkle C 29 80 14.7 14.7 4.2 4.8 3.4 0.3 0.6 2.0 3.4 1.7 .487 0 0 0 1.2 0.9 .768
Mickey Johnson PF 22 38 7.7 7.7 3.8 2.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 1.5 3.1 1.4 .449 0 0 0 1.5 1.0 .638
Leon Benbow SG 24 39 6.5 6.5 2.2 1.0 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.1 2.4 0.9 .372 0 0 0 0.5 0.4 .833
Team Totals     82 242.4 242.4 98.1 47.5 22.4 8.1 4.6 23.8 86.4 38.6 .447 0 0 0 26.9 20.9 .777

1974–75 Playoff Per Game

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Bob Love PF 32 13 44.8 44.8 25.8 7.5 1.5 0.8 0.4 3.2 24.3 10.6 .437 0 0 0 5.9 4.6 .779
Chet Walker SF 34 13 33.2 33.2 17.5 4.6 1.8 1.0 0.1 2.5 12.6 6.2 .494 0 0 0 5.8 5.1 .880
Norm Van Lier PG 27 13 42.1 42.1 15.1 5.2 4.7 1.5 0.4 4.0 12.6 5.2 .409 0 0 0 6.4 4.8 .747
Jerry Sloan SG 32 13 36.2 36.2 13.1 7.4 2.0 1.5 0.0 3.5 12.5 5.8 .460 0 0 0 2.8 1.5 .556
Tom Boerwinkle C 29 13 29.0 29.0 8.2 12.7 4.2 0.3 0.8 3.7 7.5 3.3 .439 0 0 0 1.9 1.5 .800
Bobby Wilson SG 24 10 9.3 9.3 4.4 1.1 0.4 0.4 0.0 1.0 4.1 1.7 .415 0 0 0 1.2 1.0 .833
Rowland Garrett SF 24 12 11.9 11.9 3.7 2.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 2.3 4.7 1.8 .375 0 0 0 0.3 0.2 .500
Nate Thurmond C 33 13 19.5 19.5 3.5 6.7 2.4 0.4 1.6 2.8 2.9 1.1 .368 0 0 0 2.8 1.4 .486
John Block PF 30 4 8.5 8.5 3.3 1.5 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.3 3.8 1.5 .400 0 0 0 0.8 0.3 .333
Matt Guokas SG 30 13 15.5 15.5 2.4 1.1 0.8 0.5 0.1 1.5 2.7 0.9 .343 0 0 0 0.6 0.5 .875
Leon Benbow SG 24 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.0 .500 0 0 0 1.0 0.5 .500
Mickey Johnson PF 22 3 1.7 1.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.7 1.0 0.3 .333 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0
Team Totals     13 241.9 241.9 93.9 48.8 18.2 7.0 3.7 24.5 84.4 36.7 .435 0 0 0 27.8 20.5 .738

1974–75 Regular Season Totals

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Chet Walker F 34 76 – 2452 1461 432 169 49 6 181 1076 524 .487 – – – 480 413 .860
Bob Love F 32 61 – 2401 1342 385 102 63 12 209 1256 539 .429 – – – 318 264 .830
Norm Van Lier G 27 70 – 2590 1050 328 403 139 14 246 970 407 .420 – – – 298 236 .792
Jerry Sloan G 32 78 – 2577 953 538 161 171 17 265 865 380 .439 – – – 258 193 .748
Nate Thurmond C 33 80 – 2756 632 904 328 46 195 271 686 250 .364 – – – 224 132 .589
Matt Guokas G 30 82 – 2089 588 139 178 45 17 154 500 255 .510 – – – 103 78 .757
Rowland Garrett F 24 70 – 1183 533 247 43 24 13 124 474 228 .481 – – – 97 77 .794
John Block C 30 50 – 882 405 214 44 38 31 110 317 150 .473 – – – 134 105 .784
Tom Boerwinkle C 29 80 – 1175 337 380 272 25 45 163 271 132 .487 – – – 95 73 .768
Bobby Wilson G 24 48 – 425 276 52 36 22 1 54 225 115 .511 – – – 58 46 .793
Mickey Johnson F 22 38 – 291 143 94 20 10 11 57 118 53 .449 – – – 58 37 .638
Bill Hewitt F 30 18 – 467 126 116 24 9 10 46 129 56 .434 – – – 23 14 .609
Rick Adelman G 28 12 – 340 114 26 35 16 1 31 104 43 .413 – – – 39 28 .718
Leon Benbow F 24 39 – 252 85 38 25 11 6 41 94 35 .372 – – – 18 15 .833
Team Totals – – 82 – 19880 8045 3893 1840 668 379 1952 7085 3167 .447 – – – 2203 1711 .777

1974–75 Playoff Totals

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Bob Love F 32 13 – 583 336 98 19 10 5 41 316 138 .437 – – – 77 60 .779
Chet Walker F 34 13 – 432 228 60 24 13 1 32 164 81 .494 – – – 75 66 .880
Norm Van Lier G 27 13 – 547 196 67 61 20 5 52 164 67 .409 – – – 83 62 .747
Jerry Sloan G 32 13 – 470 170 96 26 20 0 46 163 75 .460 – – – 36 20 .556
Tom Boerwinkle C 29 13 – 377 106 165 55 4 10 48 98 43 .439 – – – 25 20 .800
Nate Thurmond C 33 13 – 254 46 87 31 5 21 36 38 14 .368 – – – 37 18 .486
Rowland Garrett F 24 12 – 143 44 29 3 4 4 27 56 21 .375 – – – 4 2 .500
Bobby Wilson G 24 10 – 93 44 11 4 4 0 10 41 17 .415 – – – 12 10 .833
Matt Guokas G 30 13 – 202 31 14 11 7 1 20 35 12 .343 – – – 8 7 .875
John Block C 30 4 – 34 13 6 0 4 0 5 15 6 .400 – – – 3 1 .333
Mickey Johnson F 22 3 – 5 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 .333 – – – 0 0 –
Leon Benbow F 24 2 – 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 2 .500 – – – 2 1 .500
Team Totals – – 13 – 3145 1221 634 236 91 48 319 1097 477 .435 – – – 362 267 .738

Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index* Notes Awards / Honors
Bob Love Primary Scoring Forward / Go‑to Weapon 39.4 High 22.0 6.3 1.7 1.2 15.6 Served as the primary offensive engine — reliable mid‑range jump shot and consistent volume scoring. As a forward who could stretch the floor and still rebound decently, he was essential to team identity. His two‑way impact (scoring + defense) made him a cornerstone of the roster.  All‑Defensive 2nd Team 
Norm Van Lier Defensive‑minded Floor General / Primary Ball‑handler 37.0 Medium‑High 15.0 4.7 5.8 2.2 13.85 The stalwart defensive point guard in the backcourt; shouldered playmaking duties while also anchoring team defense. The pairing of him and the lead forward gave the team flexibility — he facilitated offense while forcing turnovers and defending at a high level. All‑Defensive 2nd Team 
Chet Walker Secondary Scoring Wing / Veteran Two‑Way Contributor 32.3 High 19.2 5.7 2.2 0.7 13.9 As a veteran wing, he provided scoring punch and floor spacing. His experience and steady production helped stabilize the roster. He was known for being efficient — particularly strong at drawing fouls and converting free throws — and for being a durable, reliable two‑way presence across seasons.  None listed this season (but a long‑time All-Star and club mainstay) 
Nate Thurmond Defensive/Rebounding Anchor at Center 34.5 Low‑Medium 7.9 11.3 4.1 3.0 13.15 Hired to bring inside presence and rim protection. While his scoring was modest, his rebounding and shot‑blocking (STK high due to blocks) made him the defensive anchor. That said, sources note he struggled to mesh with the team’s style — his fit in offense was uneven, and he didn’t become the “final piece” many hoped for.  None listed this season
Jerry Sloan Defensive Wing / Role Defender + 3‑and‑D Guard 33.0 Medium 12.2 6.9 2.1 2.4 11.8 A key defensive cog at shooting guard — regularly generated steals, provided perimeter defense, and contributed modest offense and rebounding from the guard spot. He helped define the team’s defensive identity, complementing the offense of the forwards and the playmaking of the point guard.  All‑Defensive 1st Team 
Matt Guokas Role‑Player Guard / Backup Ball‑handler & Floor‑Spacer 25.5 Low 7.2 1.7 2.2 0.7 5.9 Came off the bench to provide guard depth. His scoring was modest but efficient; he likely served as a change‑of‑pace guard and provided some playmaking and perimeter shooting from the second unit. None listed
John Block Reserve Forward / Frontcourt Depth 17.6 Low 8.1 4.3 0.9 1.4 7.35 Provided frontcourt minutes off the bench. His numbers suggest a modest supporting role — rebounding and occasional scoring during limited minutes. Probably used situationally to give starters rest or match up physically. None listed
Rowland Garrett Young Wing / Development‑Era Reserve 16.9 Low 7.6 3.5 0.6 0.5 6.1 Likely a reserve wing getting sporadic minutes. His production was modest and suggests he was still early-career or fringe rotation — did not carry a major role but contributed depth. None listed
Rick Adelman Backup Floor‑General / Transition Facilitator (small sample) 28.3 Low 9.5 2.2 2.9 1.4 7.0 In his limited appearances, provided backup playmaking and occasional scoring. Likely used to spell the starting guard in sub‑units or situational rotations. None listed
Bill Hewitt Reserve Frontcourt / Spot Minutes Role‑Player 25.9 Low 7.0 6.4 1.3 0.8 8.25 Provided some rebounding and modest scoring in limited action. Probably used to give rest to starters or in smaller/shorter frontcourt lineups. None listed
Tom Boerwinkle Backup Center / Minutes‑Limit Big 14.7 Low 4.2 4.8 3.4 0.9 6.65 As a backup center, he offered rebounding and some playmaking (surprisingly decent assists for a center). His low scoring but reasonable activity suggests he was used to give rest to the starter or to run small‑season lineups. None listed
Mickey Johnson Young Frontcourt / Development Reserve 7.7 Low 3.8 2.5 0.5 0.6 3.7 Given very limited minutes — likely a young player gaining experience. Too little usage to judge impact; presumably a developmental prospect or fringe roster player. None listed
Bobby Wilson Deep Reserve Guard / Garbage‑Time Contributor 8.9 Low 5.8 1.1 0.8 0.5 4.1 Minimal role, limited minutes — occasional scoring bursts or situational use, but not central to rotation. None listed
Leon Benbow Minimal‑use Guard / End‑of‑Bench 6.5 Low 2.2 1.0 0.6 0.5 2.15 Barely used; served as a depth guard option, likely saw spot minutes or end‑of‑game mop‑up. None listed