Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the New Jersey Nets 1976–77 roster and regular season player statistics:
Note: This was the first season for the Nets in the NBA after the ABA–NBA merger. They officially became the New Jersey Nets and moved from Long Island to Piscataway, New Jersey, playing at the Rutgers Athletic Center.
Team Roster – 1976–77 New Jersey 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 | Bubbles Hawkins | G | 6’2″ | 180 lb | Jun 30, 1954 | Illinois State |
| 12 | Dave Wohl | G | 6’2″ | 185 lb | Nov 2, 1949 | Penn |
| 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 |
| 30 | Jim Edger | G/F | 6’5″ | 210 lb | Jul 15, 1951 | American International |
| 33 | John Williamson | G | 6’2″ | 185 lb | Nov 10, 1951 | New Mexico State |
| 44 | Rich Jones | F | 6’6″ | 205 lb | Dec 27, 1946 | Illinois Wesleyan |
† Julius Erving was sold to the Philadelphia 76ers before the season began, so he did not play for the Nets in the 1976–77 NBA season.
Regular Season Player Statistics – 1976–77
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles Hawkins | 61 | 19.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 45.0% | 78.2% |
| John Williamson | 75 | 20.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 44.8% | 82.1% |
| Rich Jones | 82 | 15.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 46.0% | 76.0% |
| Billy Paultz | 80 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 49.0% | 76.6% |
| Brian Taylor | 82 | 13.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 45.5% | 81.5% |
| Tim Bassett | 82 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 44.2% | 72.3% |
| Al Skinner | 71 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 43.2% | 75.0% |
| Kim Hughes | 58 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 47.0% | 65.0% |
| Bill Melchionni | 34 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 41.7% | 83.0% |
| Dave Wohl | 19 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 42.5% | 75.0% |
Season Summary – 1976–77
- Team Name: New Jersey Nets
- Record: 22–60
- Division: Atlantic (5th place)
- Head Coach: Kevin Loughery
- Playoffs: Did not qualify
- Notable Events:
- Sold Julius Erving to the 76ers just before the season for $3 million.
- First year in the NBA after the ABA–NBA merger.
- Home arena: Rutgers Athletic Center, Piscataway, NJ.