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Here is the Indiana Pacers 1980–81 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics:

Indiana Pacers 1980–81 Roster

No. Player Pos Height Weight Birthdate College
5 Tom Abernethy SF 6’7″ 220 May 6, 1954 Indiana
7 Dudley Bradley SG 6’6″ 195 Mar 19, 1957 North Carolina
10 Don Buse SG 6’4″ 190 Aug 10, 1950 Evansville
16 Johnny Davis PG 6’2″ 170 Oct 21, 1955 Dayton
22 James Edwards C 7’0″ 225 Nov 22, 1955 Washington
24 George Johnson PF 6’11” 205 Dec 18, 1956 St. John’s
30 George McGinnis PF 6’8″ 235 Aug 12, 1950 Indiana
32 Louis Orr SF 6’8″ 175 May 7, 1958 Syracuse
34 Mike Bantom PF 6’9″ 200 Dec 3, 1951 Saint Joseph’s
40 Clemon Johnson C 6’10” 240 Sep 12, 1956 Florida A&M
44 Billy Knight SF 6’6″ 195 Jun 9, 1952 Pittsburgh
50 Jerry Sichting PG 6’1″ 175 Nov 29, 1956 Purdue
52 Kenny Natt SG 6’3″ 185 Oct 5, 1958 Northeast Louisiana
54 Dick Miller SF 6’6″ 210 Sep 14, 1958 Bowling Green

Regular Season Per Game (1980–81)

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Billy Knight SG 28 82 70 29.1 17.5 5.0 1.9 1.0 0.1 2.2 12.5 6.7 .533 0.2 0.0 .158 5.0 4.2 .832
James Edwards C 25 81 80 29.3 15.6 7.0 2.6 0.4 1.6 2.0 12.4 6.3 .509 0.0 0.0 .000 4.3 3.0 .703
Johnny Davis PG 25 76 73 33.4 14.4 2.2 6.3 1.3 0.2 2.2 12.1 5.6 .465 0.4 0.1 .121 3.9 3.1 .796
Mike Bantom SF 29 76 74 31.3 14.0 5.6 3.2 1.1 1.1 2.6 11.6 5.7 .489 0.1 0.0 .000 3.7 2.6 .708
George McGinnis PF 30 69 56 26.7 13.1 7.7 3.0 1.4 0.4 3.2 11.1 5.0 .453 0.1 0.0 .000 5.6 3.0 .538
George Johnson PF 24 43 19 21.6 10.6 6.5 2.0 1.1 0.5 2.0 9.2 4.2 .462 0.1 0.0 .000 2.8 2.2 .762
Louis Orr SF 22 82 7 21.8 10.5 4.4 1.6 0.7 0.3 1.5 8.6 4.2 .491 0.1 0.0 .000 2.5 2.0 .807
Dudley Bradley SG 23 82 24 22.8 8.0 2.4 2.3 2.3 0.5 1.5 6.8 3.2 .474 0.2 0.0 .125 2.2 1.5 .702
Clemon Johnson C 24 81 2 20.3 7.2 5.8 1.8 0.5 1.5 1.5 5.8 2.9 .504 0.0 0.0 .000 2.3 1.4 .593
Don Buse SG 30 58 4 18.9 5.1 1.4 2.4 1.3 0.1 0.7 4.9 2.0 .397 1.0 0.3 .328 1.1 0.9 .769
Kenny Natt SG 22 19 0 7.8 3.1 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.5 4.1 1.3 .325 0.4 0.1 .250 0.6 0.4 .636
Tom Abernethy SF 26 29 0 8.9 2.0 1.4 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.2 1.9 0.8 .429 0.0 0.0 .000 0.7 0.4 .579
Jerry Sichting PG 24 47 1 9.6 2.0 0.9 1.5 0.5 0.0 0.6 2.0 0.7 .358 0.1 0.0 .000 0.7 0.5 .781
Dick Miller SF 22 5 0 6.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 .333 0.2 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 240.6 107.6 43.8 25.5 10.2 5.9 18.2 88.4 42.6 .482 2.1 0.4 .178 31.0 22.1 .715

Playoff Per Game (1980–81)

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Johnny Davis PG 25 2 2 37.0 20.0 4.0 5.5 1.0 0.0 0.5 17.5 7.0 .400 0.5 0.0 .000 6.5 6.0 .923
Billy Knight SG 28 2 2 35.5 18.5 6.0 2.5 0.5 0.0 2.5 15.0 8.0 .533 0.0 0.0 .000 4.0 2.5 .625
Mike Bantom SF 29 2 2 25.5 14.5 4.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 3.0 8.0 6.0 .750 0.0 0.0 .000 3.5 2.5 .714
Louis Orr SF 22 2 2 28.0 12.0 5.0 2.0 2.5 0.5 3.0 12.5 4.5 .360 0.0 0.0 .000 3.5 3.0 .857
Clemon Johnson C 24 2 2 27.5 7.5 10.0 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.5 6.0 2.5 .417 0.0 0.0 .000 5.0 2.5 .500
James Edwards C 25 2 2 28.0 7.0 7.0 2.5 0.5 0.5 2.0 12.0 3.5 .292 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 .000
Dudley Bradley SG 23 2 2 9.5 4.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 2.5 4.5 1.5 .333 0.5 0.5 1.000 1.0 1.0 1.000
George McGinnis PF 30 2 2 19.5 5.0 5.0 3.5 1.0 0.0 2.5 7.5 1.5 .200 0.0 0.0 .000 4.0 2.0 .500
George Johnson PF 24 2 2 11.5 5.0 2.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.0 4.0 2.5 .625 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 .000
Don Buse SG 30 2 2 17.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 1.5 0.0 1.0 4.0 0.5 .125 2.0 0.5 .250 1.0 1.0 1.000
Jerry Sichting PG 24 1 1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 .000
Team Totals     2   240.0 96.5 46.5 23.0 11.0 2.5 19.5 91.0 37.5 .412 3.0 1.0 .333 28.5 20.5 .719

Regular Season Totals (1980–81)

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Billy Knight SG 28 82 70 2385 1436 410 157 84 12 177 1025 546 .533 19 3 .158 410 341 .832
James Edwards C 25 81 80 2375 1266 571 212 32 128 164 1004 511 .509 3 0 .000 347 244 .703
Johnny Davis PG 25 76 73 2536 1094 170 480 95 14 167 917 426 .465 33 4 .121 299 238 .796
Mike Bantom SF 29 76 74 2375 1061 427 240 80 85 197 882 431 .489 6 0 .000 281 199 .708
Dudley Bradley SG 23 82 24 1867 657 193 188 186 37 122 559 265 .474 16 2 .125 178 125 .702
George McGinnis PF 30 69 56 1845 903 528 210 99 28 221 768 348 .453 7 0 .000 385 207 .538
Louis Orr SF 22 82 7 1787 859 361 132 55 25 123 709 348 .491 6 0 .000 202 163 .807
Clemon Johnson C 24 81 2 1643 582 468 144 44 119 121 466 235 .504 1 0 .000 189 112 .593
George Johnson PF 24 43 19 930 457 278 86 47 23 85 394 182 .462 5 0 .000 122 93 .762
Don Buse SG 30 58 4 1095 297 84 140 74 8 38 287 114 .397 58 19 .328 65 50 .769
Jerry Sichting PG 24 47 1 450 93 43 70 23 1 28 95 34 .358 5 0 .000 32 25 .781
Tom Abernethy SF 26 29 0 259 59 40 18 6 3 6 56 24 .429 1 0 .000 21 11 .579
Kenny Natt SG 22 19 0 149 59 15 10 5 1 10 77 25 .325 8 2 .250 6 7 .636
Dick Miller SF 22 5 0 34 4 4 4 3 0 4 6 2 .333 1 0 .000 3 1 .333
Team Totals     82 82 19730 8827 3592 2091 833 484 1463 7245 3491 .482 169 30 .178 2540 1815 .715

Playoff Totals (1980–81)

PLR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Johnny Davis 2 25 2 2 74 40 8 11 2 0 1 35 14 .400 1 0 .000 13 12 .923
Billy Knight 2 28 2 2 71 37 12 5 1 0 5 30 16 .533 0 0 .000 8 5 .625
Mike Bantom 2 29 2 2 51 29 8 1 1 1 6 16 12 .750 0 0 .000 7 5 .714
Louis Orr 2 22 2 2 56 24 10 4 5 1 6 25 9 .360 0 0 .000 7 6 .857
Clemon Johnson 2 24 2 2 55 15 20 3 4 2 3 12 5 .417 0 0 .000 10 5 .500
James Edwards 2 25 2 2 56 14 14 5 1 1 4 24 7 .292 0 0 .000 0 0 .000
George McGinnis 2 30 2 2 39 10 10 7 2 0 5 15 3 .200 0 0 .000 8 4 .500
George Johnson 2 24 2 2 23 10 4 1 0 0 2 8 5 .625 0 0 .000 0 0 .000
Dudley Bradley 2 23 2 2 19 9 2 2 2 0 5 9 3 .333 1 1 1.000 2 2 1.000
Don Buse 2 30 2 2 35 5 5 7 3 0 2 8 1 .125 4 1 .250 2 2 1.000
Jerry Sichting 2 24 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 5 0 .000 0 0 .000
Team Totals   2 480   480 193 93 46 22 5 39 182 75 .412 6 2 .333 56 41 .719

Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG+ BPG) Impact Index* Notes Awards
Billy Knight Primary Scorer 29.1 High 17.5 5.0 1.9 1.1 12.75 As the team’s leading scorer this season, he carried the offensive load. His scoring volume made him the go-to shotmaker. According to historical records, he was one of the bright spots on the team. All-Star (1977) 
James Edwards Interior Anchor 29.3 High-Medium 15.6 7.0 2.6 2.0 13.60 Provided reliable inside scoring and solid rebounding. As a center he offered a dependable presence in the paint — contributing on offense and helping on boards. –
Mike Bantom 3rd-Option Forward 31.3 Medium 14.0 5.6 3.2 2.2 12.50 Functioned as a complementary forward, likely helping with both scoring and facilitating. A solid all-around forward role — not the first option, but important for balance. –
Johnny Davis Primary Ball-Handler / Secondary Scorer 33.4 High-Medium 14.4 2.2 6.3 1.5 12.20 As a point guard with good assist numbers and moderate scoring, he likely served as the floor generator — facilitating offense while also contributing scoring. –
George McGinnis Veteran Forward/Role Player 26.7 Medium 13.1 7.7 3.0 1.8 12.80 Though not at his ABA-peak dominance, his experience and inside-outside capability gave the team some frontcourt reliability in scoring and rebounding. His presence added veteran stability after the ABA–NBA transition.  –
Dudley Bradley Defensive Specialist / Role SG 22.8 Low-Medium 8.0 2.4 2.3 2.8 7.75 With modest scoring but solid steals + blocks numbers, he appears to have been a role player relied on for defense and hustle — useful as a complementary guard. – (noted “DEF2” in original data)
George Johnson Frontcourt Reserve 21.6 Low 10.6 6.5 2.0 1.6 10.30 Provided bench depth at the power forward position. Contributed minutes and had moderate production — a useful role player though not a focal point. –
Clemon Johnson Backup Big 20.3 Low 7.2 5.8 1.8 2.3 8.45 As a backup center, offered rebounding and some defensive activity — but limited offensive impact and role. –
Don Buse Playmaking / Two-Way Guard 18.9 Medium 5.1 1.4 2.4 1.4 5.15 Though scoring was limited, his reputation for playmaking and defense (steals especially) preceded him. According to 1976-77 records, he led the NBA in assists and was a defensive presence.  All-Star & All-Defensive First Team (1977) 
Jerry Sichting Situational Guard 9.6 Low 2.0 0.9 1.5 0.5 2.45 Minimal minutes and production suggest a marginal role — likely spot-up, defensive or situational guard work rather than core rotation. –
Tom Abernethy Deep Bench Wing 8.9 Low 2.0 1.4 0.6 0.3 2.05 Rarely saw the floor; likely used sparingly for brief lineups or mop-up duty — limited impact. –
Kenny Natt Limited Bench Guard 7.8 Low 3.1 0.8 0.5 0.4 2.90 Very limited opportunities; small scoring and minimal overall contributions suggest deep-bench filler role. –
Dick Miller Marginal Reserve 6.8 Low 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 2.00 Played very limited minutes and contributed little statistically — likely minimal impact on season outcomes. –