The centerpiece of Houston’s system — relentless on the glass, unstoppable in isolation. Averaged nearly 28 and 15 on elite efficiency (.522 FG%). Defensive edge from constant rim contests.
Robert Reid
Connector Wing
36.1
Support Creator
15.9
7.1
4.2
2.8
15.0
Two-way wing who handled, created, and defended. His blend of rebounding and passing stabilized both ends. Showed real growth as secondary initiator.
Calvin Murphy
Veteran Scorer
26.5
Secondary Scorer
16.7
1.1
2.9
1.6
11.1
Still dynamic off the dribble and automatic from the line (.958 FT%). Served as instant offense, complementing Malone’s post dominance. Defensive limitations offset by energy.
Rudy Tomjanovich
Stretch Forward
24.3
Complementary
11.6
4.0
1.6
0.5
8.9
Veteran floor-spacer who provided balance in spacing before injury. Steady shooter and high-IQ team defender in reduced minutes.
Mike Dunleavy
System Shooter
21.7
Off-Ball Role
10.5
1.6
3.6
0.9
8.3
Sharpshooting guard who brought spacing and secondary playmaking. Smart ball mover who rarely forced plays.
Allen Leavell
Tempo Guard
21.3
Ball Distributor
8.1
1.7
4.9
1.4
8.0
Quick, creative guard who pushed pace and added youthful burst. Defensive reads improved noticeably; future starter foundation.
Billy Paultz
Frontcourt Anchor
20.5
Low Usage
7.4
4.8
1.3
1.2
7.4
Veteran interior stabilizer; stretched defense with midrange touch. Defensive IQ helped when Malone rested.
Calvin Garrett
Defensive Wing
23.4
Low Usage
6.1
3.8
1.9
0.8
6.3
Emerging perimeter stopper with active hands. Provided hustle and cutting offense; developing as 3-and-D archetype.
Tom Henderson
Floor General
21.4
Distributor
5.3
1.6
4.7
0.9
6.2
Veteran steady-hand who organized half-court sets. Transitioned to more of a facilitator role with low scoring load.
Bill Willoughby
Energy Forward
20.8
Minimal Usage
6.3
4.1
1.2
0.9
6.2
High-motor forward who attacked glass and played above the rim. Athletic upside; secondary defensive help.
Major Jones
Defensive Specialist
14.8
Minimal Usage
4.4
3.4
0.6
0.6
4.5
Physical interior defender, known for toughness and shot challenges. Limited offensive skillset.
John Stroud
Deep Reserve
9.8
Minimal
2.8
1.4
1.0
0.1
2.7
Limited appearances; perimeter-oriented forward with scoring instincts.
Lee Johnson
Developmental Big
8.0
Minimal
1.7
2.0
0.1
0.5
2.2
Brief minutes but showed effort rebounding and physical presence. Project depth piece.