The Chicago Bulls 1984–85 were led offensively by rookie Michael Jordan, whose scoring, playmaking, and defensive production made him the focal point of the team. Orlando Woolridge provided an effective secondary scoring option, while Steve Johnson and Dave Corzine anchored the frontcourt with strong rebounding. The statistics reflect a team that relied heavily on Jordan’s all-around impact, with balanced interior contributions and capable support from its veteran rotation.
Led the Bulls in scoring (team-leading 1,448 points) while the roster lacked cohesion; served as the main offensive engine in a rough, 30-52 season.
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George Gervin
“Veteran Scoring / Stability Wing”
25.2
High
16.2
2.6
1.7
0.9 (0.6 + 0.3)
≈ 10.7
As a veteran presence, provided consistent scoring over a full 82-game season — valuable scoring punch and a stabilizing presence in a turbulent year.
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Sidney Green
“Two-Way Forward / Rebound-Anchor”
28.8
Medium–High
13.5
8.2
1.7
1.4 (0.9 + 0.5)
≈ 12.4
Delivered solid front-court rebounding and inside presence — among the better two-way forwards on rostering, giving size and consistent effort amid roster instability.
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Quintin Dailey
“Secondary Scorer / Bench Weapon”
26.6
Medium
16.0
2.6
2.4
1.0 (0.9 + 0.1)
≈ 11.0
Provided an important scoring punch off the bench or in secondary roles; useful as a scorer when starters struggled or rested.
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Dave Corzine
“Rotation Big / Center Depth”
25.1
Medium–Low
8.5
5.1
1.7
1.2 (0.4 + 0.8)
≈ 8.2
Served as a reliable interior big — contributing size, rim-presence and steady minutes, offering some stability inside for a team with front-court turnover.
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Kyle Macy
“Primary PG / Facilitator”
29.6
Medium
8.6
2.2
5.4
1.1 (1.0 + 0.1)
≈ 8.6
Led the team in assists — provided much-needed ball-movement & orchestration in a roster lacking cohesion or consistent secondary creators.
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Gene Banks
“Wing Depth / Role Contributor”
26.1
Medium–Low
10.9
4.4
3.1
1.1 (1.0 + 0.1)
≈ 9.8
Offered bench/rotational wing depth — a blend of modest scoring, rebounding and some playmaking, giving the team a functional role-player.
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Charles Oakley
“Young Forward-Big / Energy & Rebound”
23.0
Medium–Low
9.6
8.6
1.7
1.3 (0.9 + 0.4)
≈ 10.6
As a rookie/young forward-big, contributed strong rebounding and effort — a building-block piece in rebounding and defense for the future.
All-Rookie consideration
Jawann Oldham
“Reserve Center / Depth Big”
15.8
Low
3.4
3.7
0.5
2.2 (0.2 + 2.0)
≈ 4.9
Provided interior depth and some rim protection — spot minutes, but his block/rebound presence added value in reserve minutes.
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Rod Higgins
“Deep Bench Wing”
13.9
Very Low
4.5
2.2
1.1
0.5 (0.3 + 0.2)
≈ 4.1
Minimal role — fringe rotation, used sparingly; little consistent influence but provided depth when needed.
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Steve Johnson
“Backup Center / Situational Big”
22.4
Low–Medium
10.0
5.9
0.9
1.3 (0.5 + 0.8)
≈ 8.6
Offered a size option off the bench, contributing with modest scoring/rebounding and occasional defensive presence as a backup big.