The Indiana Pacers 1983–84 were led by Clark Kellogg, whose scoring and rebounding made him the team’s primary offensive and frontcourt presence. Herb Williams provided efficient interior scoring and strong work on the glass, while Jim Thomas handled the primary playmaking responsibilities. The statistics indicate a team built around productive inside play and balanced scoring, with multiple contributors supporting the offense through rebounding and steady ball movement.
Team’s leading scorer and rebounder; served as go-to forward with heavy minutes and offensive load. He also frequently led the team in rebound and scoring in individual games.
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Herb Williams
Frontcourt Anchor / Two-Way Big
33.0
High-Medium
14.9
8.0
3.1
2.5
14.25
Solid inside presence — strong rebounder and shot-blocker. With respectable assists and minutes, he likely played a major role defensively and facilitating from the post.
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Steve Stipanovich
Starting Center / Rookie Core Big
30.0
Medium
12.0
6.9
2.1
1.7
11.35
As a rookie (2nd overall pick) he quickly became a fixture in the starting lineup; provided decent scoring, rebounding, and contributed some rim protection.
NBA All-Rookie Team (1983–84)
Butch Carter
Two-Way Guard / Secondary Scorer
28.0
Medium
13.4
2.1
2.8
2.0
10.10
Guard who mixed scoring and defense (steals), giving perimeter energy. Likely used as a key two-way wing, contributing offensively and defensively.
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George Johnson
Swing Forward / Rotation Big
25.6
Medium
13.0
5.7
2.4
1.6
11.35
Provided steady scoring and rebounding off the bench or in spot starts; useful as a versatile forward/center option.
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Jerry Sichting
Primary Ball-Handler / Facilitator Guard
31.2
Medium-Low (pass-heavy)
11.5
2.1
5.7
1.2
10.25
The team’s lead facilitator — led the squad in assists. As a guard with moderate scoring but high assist volume, his role was playmaking rather than scoring first.
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Brook Steppe
Bench Wing / Spot Scorer
14.0
Low
7.0
2.0
1.3
0.7
5.50
Limited minutes, but provided some bench scoring and floor spacing — more a role player than a core contributor.
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Jim Thomas
Reserve Guard / Depth Piece
16.9
Low
6.3
2.1
1.8
0.9
5.55
Low minute reserve, occasional offensive contribution; likely a depth guard for spot minutes.
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Kevin McKenna
Reserve Wing / Defensive Shooter
15.1
Low
6.3
1.6
1.9
0.9
5.35
Played limited minutes; probably used for perimeter defense or spot-up shooting rather than core offense.
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Sidney Lowe
Reserve Playmaker / Backup PG
15.9
Low
4.2
1.6
3.4
1.3
5.25
Backup point guard who provided some ball-handling and playmaking, keeping the second unit organized.
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Leroy Combs
Deep Bench Forward
9.3
Very Low
4.5
1.2
0.8
0.9
3.70
Minimal role — limited minutes and modest stats. Probably used for garbage-time minutes or occasional substitution.
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Granville Waiters
Deep Bench Big
13.3
Very Low
3.6
2.9
0.8
1.4
4.35
Spot minutes at center — possibly for matchups or rest for starters; low overall contribution.
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Tracy Jackson
Marginal Depth Guard
5.0
Very Low
3.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
1.75
Only played 2 games — negligible impact on season.
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Bruce Kuczenski
Marginal Depth Forward
10.2
Very Low
2.8
1.8
0.4
0.0
3.50
Very limited minutes and production; essentially a fringe rotation player.
