Rookie center who immediately became the team’s focal point on both ends; elite rebounder, high-minute workload, and physical interior scorer who reshaped the team’s identity.
Rookie of the Year, All-Star
Jim Barnes
Scoring Power Forward
34.5
Secondary
15.5
9.7
1.2
0.0
13.20
Productive rookie forward who carried significant scoring responsibility alongside Reed; relied on volume interior scoring and rebounding.
Rookie of the Year (3rd)
Bob Boozer
Versatile Forward Scorer
26.7
Secondary
14.2
7.6
1.4
0.0
11.60
Athletic forward who provided efficient mid-range scoring and strong rebounding from the wing; key offensive stabilizer.
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Johnny Green
Veteran Interior Contributor
22.1
Secondary
11.0
7.0
1.7
0.0
9.85
Experienced big man who delivered reliable rebounding and interior finishing while anchoring second units.
All-Star
Howard Komives
Lead Ball Handler
29.7
Primary Facilitator
12.2
2.4
3.3
0.0
8.95
Young point guard tasked with running the offense; balanced scoring with playmaking while adjusting to a high-responsibility role.
Rookie of the Year (4th)
Johnny Egan
Rotation Playmaker
22.5
Tertiary Facilitator
9.2
1.9
3.4
0.0
7.25
Combo guard who contributed steady ball movement and efficient scoring in a complementary backcourt role.
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Dave Budd
Wing Role Player
19.2
Low
8.3
5.0
1.0
0.0
7.15
Reliable wing who added rebounding and opportunistic scoring; low-usage but consistent minutes.
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Tom Gola
Veteran Glue Guy
22.4
Low
7.0
4.1
2.9
0.0
7.00
Late-career contributor valued for passing, basketball IQ, and leadership rather than scoring volume.
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John Rudometkin
Emergency Forward
22.0
Minimal
6.0
7.0
0.0
0.0
6.50
Single-game appearance marked by rebounding activity; extremely limited sample size.
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Len Chappell
Backup Center
15.2
Low
8.3
3.3
0.3
0.0
5.95
Reserve big providing spot scoring and size off the bench; limited offensive responsibility.
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Em Bryant
Bench Guard
17.3
Minimal
4.9
2.2
2.2
0.0
4.65
Defensive-minded reserve guard used primarily for short stints and ball pressure.
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Art Heyman
Scoring Reserve
12.1
Low
5.7
1.8
1.4
0.0
4.45
Bench scorer who provided occasional offensive sparks in limited minutes.
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Barry Kramer
Developmental Wing
12.2
Minimal
4.4
2.2
0.8
0.0
3.70
Young forward still developing consistency and efficiency at the NBA level.
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Tom Hoover
Depth Center
6.4
Minimal
1.4
2.4
0.5
0.0
2.15
End-of-rotation center used sparingly for size and fouls; very limited offensive role.
