Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the New Jersey Nets (still called the New York Nets during this season) 1974–75 roster and regular season player statistics.
Note: The team was still named the New York Nets in the 1974–75 ABA season, playing at Nassau Coliseum. This was Julius Erving’s second MVP season in the ABA.
Team Roster – 1974–75 New York Nets
| # | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birthdate | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kim Hughes | C | 6’11” | 220 lb | Jan 12, 1952 | Wisconsin |
| 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 |
| 14 | John Roche | G | 6’1″ | 170 lb | Sep 26, 1949 | South Carolina |
| 20 | Julius Erving | F | 6’7″ | 210 lb | Feb 22, 1950 | UMass |
| 21 | Brian Taylor | G | 6’2″ | 185 lb | Jun 9, 1951 | Princeton |
| 22 | Tim Bassett | F/C | 6’8″ | 225 lb | Apr 1, 1951 | Georgia |
| 24 | Billy Paultz | C | 6’11” | 200 lb | Mar 30, 1948 | Saint John’s |
| 25 | Al Skinner | G | 6’3″ | 190 lb | Jun 16, 1952 | UMass |
| 33 | Ollie Taylor | G | 6’2″ | 194 lb | Mar 7, 1947 | Houston |
| 44 | Rich Jones | F | 6’6″ | 205 lb | Dec 27, 1946 | Illinois Wesleyan |
| — | Willie Sojourner | F/C | 6’8″ | 225 lb | Sep 10, 1943 | Weber State |
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1974–75
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Erving | 75 | 27.9 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 50.3% | 80.6% |
| Billy Paultz | 84 | 16.5 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 50.0% | 72.4% |
| Rich Jones | 84 | 14.8 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 48.4% | 76.7% |
| Brian Taylor | 76 | 13.3 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 45.8% | 81.6% |
| John Roche | 82 | 12.2 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 44.1% | 82.1% |
| Kim Hughes | 81 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 47.5% | 61.5% |
| Tim Bassett | 70 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 45.2% | 68.0% |
| Al Skinner | 58 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 43.7% | 75.2% |
| Bill Melchionni | 55 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 44.8% | 83.3% |
| Mike Gale | 29 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 43.5% | 72.0% |
| Ollie Taylor | 20 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 42.0% | 70.4% |
| Willie Sojourner | 10 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 40.5% | 63.0% |
Season Summary – 1974–75
- Team Name: New York Nets
- Record: 58–26
- Division: Eastern (1st place)
- Head Coach: Kevin Loughery
- Playoffs:
- Defeated Spirits of St. Louis 4–1 (Eastern Semifinals)
- Lost to Kentucky Colonels 1–4 (Eastern Finals)
- Awards:
- Julius Erving – ABA Most Valuable Player (MVP)