The Chicago Bulls 1978–79 relied on Reggie Theus as their primary offensive creator, with the rookie leading the team in scoring while also handling significant playmaking duties. Artis Gilmore anchored the frontcourt through efficient interior scoring, dominant rebounding, and rim protection, while David Greenwood added another productive presence on the boards. The statistics reflect a team built around a strong inside-outside combination, with balanced frontcourt support complementing its dynamic backcourt leader.
Served as the team’s dominant center — a rebounding and rim‑protection force while carrying heavy scoring load. His size, efficiency and defensive presence anchored the roster at a time when Bulls lacked stability.
AS
Reggie Theus
Primary Playmaker/Scorer
33.6
High
16.3
2.8
5.2
1.3
12.3
As a young point guard, he shouldered a significant portion of the offense and playmaking, likely responsible for much of the ball‑handling and shot creation. His usage suggests he was second‑option behind the star big man.
ROY‑2
Mickey Johnson
Secondary Frontcourt Contributor
31.6
Medium‑High
15.4
7.6
4.6
1.8
14.7
Provided steady frontcourt production — solid rebounding and all-around scoring, likely playing a complementary role to the primary big (Gilmore). Balanced inside-outside value.
Wilbur Holland
Two‑Way Wing Guard
30.3
Medium
12.6
3.1
4.0
1.6
10.7
Likely a key perimeter scorer and guard threat; decent assist and steal rates hint at two‑way contribution and transition value.
Mark Landsberger
Role Big/Stretch PF
24.5
Low‑Medium
8.1
9.3
0.9
0.6
9.9
His rebounding stands out — a probable rebound‑and‑roll/second‑unit frontcourt presence who helped control the boards when starters rested.
Ollie Johnson
Rotation Wing/Forward
24.4
Medium
9.2
3.2
2.3
1.3
8.0
A supporting forward/sub‑starter who added some scoring and decent defensive contributions — likely a useful depth piece.
John Mengelt
Spot Guard/Back‑up
22.7
Medium‑Low
11.0
1.6
2.5
0.7
7.9
Likely a reserve guard giving scoring and secondary ball‑handling minutes off the bench.
John Brown
Bench Wing/Forward
16.4
Low
5.0
3.1
1.4
0.3
4.9
Limited minutes and low usage — probably a reserve role, offering occasional scoring and modest rebounding.
Charles Dudley
Deep Bench Guard
15.9
Low
2.7
2.0
2.7
0.7
4.0
Appears as a deep‑bench guard option, offering limited scoring but some playmaking in short bursts.
Scott May
Occasional Reserve Forward
10.9
Low
4.0
1.7
1.1
0.6
3.7
Given limited minutes, likely a reserve forward spot‑up or situational player.
Tate Armstrong
Deep Bench Guard
10.0
Low
2.5
0.8
1.2
0.4
2.5
Minimal usage — occasional bench minutes, possibly for garbage time or situational coverage.
Steve Sheppard
Deep Bench Forward
9.2
Low
2.7
1.3
0.7
0.2
2.3
Very limited role; likely marginal minutes and spot contributions.
Scott Lloyd
Deep Bench Center
6.9
Low
1.7
1.4
0.5
0.2
1.9
Used sparingly; depth center/reserve with minimal impact per game.
Andre Wakefield
Emergency/Very Limited Role
4.0
Very Low
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.3
Only sporadic minutes — essentially a placeholder or emergency rotation option with negligible season‑long impact.
