Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the New Jersey Nets 1972–73 season roster and regular season player statistics.
Note: The team was still called the New York Nets during the 1972–73 ABA season. They played their home games at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
Team Roster – 1972–73 New York Nets
| # | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birthdate | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bill Melchionni | G | 6’1″ | 180 lb | Oct 19, 1944 | Villanova |
| 11 | Mike Gale | G | 6’4″ | 185 lb | Jul 18, 1950 | Elizabeth City State |
| 12 | Luther Green | F | 6’7″ | 210 lb | Nov 13, 1946 | LIU Brooklyn |
| 14 | John Roche | G | 6’1″ | 170 lb | Sep 26, 1949 | South Carolina |
| 15 | Wendell Ladner | F | 6’5″ | 220 lb | Oct 6, 1948 | Southern Miss |
| 20 | Rick Barry | F | 6’7″ | 205 lb | Mar 28, 1944 | Miami (FL) |
| 21 | Brian Taylor | G | 6’2″ | 185 lb | Jun 9, 1951 | Princeton |
| 22 | Willie Sojourner | F/C | 6’8″ | 225 lb | Sep 10, 1943 | Weber State |
| 23 | John Baum | F | 6’5″ | 200 lb | Jun 17, 1946 | Temple |
| 24 | Billy Paultz | C | 6’11” | 200 lb | Mar 30, 1948 | Saint John’s |
| 25 | Steve Jones | G/F | 6’5″ | 200 lb | Apr 29, 1942 | Oregon |
| 44 | Mike Jackson | F | 6’7″ | 215 lb | Jul 31, 1949 | Cal State Los Angeles |
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1972–73
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Barry | 75 | 29.7 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 46.0% | 90.0% |
| Billy Paultz | 84 | 16.9 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 50.6% | 73.0% |
| John Roche | 83 | 12.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 43.2% | 83.2% |
| Brian Taylor | 74 | 12.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44.5% | 82.8% |
| Bill Melchionni | 84 | 11.7 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 47.0% | 85.4% |
| Wendell Ladner | 81 | 11.6 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 45.8% | 76.3% |
| Steve Jones | 60 | 9.4 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 45.2% | 84.5% |
| Willie Sojourner | 78 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 47.8% | 66.2% |
| Mike Gale | 70 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 42.0% | 73.7% |
| John Baum | 53 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 43.0% | 69.1% |
| Luther Green | 31 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 41.7% | 68.0% |
| Mike Jackson | 21 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 40.5% | 70.0% |
Season Summary – 1972–73
- Team Name: New York Nets
- Record: 55–29
- Division: Eastern (1st place)
- Head Coach: Lou Carnesecca
- Playoffs:
- Defeated Carolina Cougars 4–3 (Eastern Division Finals)
- Lost to Indiana Pacers 1–4 (ABA Finals)