The 1970–71 Philadelphia 76ers were led by Billy Cunningham, whose scoring and rebounding made him the focal point of the team, while Hal Greer continued to provide reliable offense and playmaking from the backcourt. Archie Clark added secondary scoring and ball distribution, and Lucious Jackson contributed on the boards. The statistics reflect a balanced team that relied on versatile contributors, steady playmaking, and strong rebounding rather than a single dominant offensive approach.
Team leader in scoring and rebounding; All-NBA First Team and fan All-Star, anchored Philly’s balanced attack and often created offense for others. Cunningham’s inside-out versatile game made him the team’s central engine.
All-NBA First Team, All-Star (1970-71)
Archie Clark
Lead Playmaker / Scoring Guard
39.6
Very High
21.3
4.8
5.4
Not tracked but known as an active defender
16.7
Primary offensive creator with high usage, combined scoring and playmaking as a guard; famed for aggressive drives and crossover skill and tackled heavy defensive assignments.
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Hal Greer
Veteran Distributor / Secondary Scorer
37.8
High
18.6
4.5
4.6
Not tracked but reliable defensive guard
14.8
Veteran leader notable for consistent scoring, outside shooting and playmaking; provided stability and two-way value. Greer’s steady performance anchored guard play.
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Jim Washington
Interior Presence / Rebounding Focus
32.1
Moderate
13.4
9.6
1.2
Not tracked but active rebounder
12.1
Provided defensive toughness and rebounding dominance at the four, freeing up perimeter stars; efficiency inside was a key value indicator.
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Bailey Howell
High-Efficiency Role Forward
19.4
Moderate
10.7
5.4
1.4
Not tracked
8.8
Veteran scoring and reliable mid-range production off the bench/spot starts; efficient offense complemented starters.
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Wali Jones
Off-Ball Facilitator / Perimeter Support
23.5
Moderate
10.1
1.6
3.1
Not tracked
7.4
Spot starter who provided perimeter spacing and secondary ball movement; balanced scoring with moderate playmaking.
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Dennis Awtrey
Backup Interior / Energy Big
18.5
Low
7.2
6.1
1.3
Not tracked
6.8
Rotational center providing energy rebounds and defense in limited roles; value lay in hustle and interior minutes.
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Connie Dierking
Reserve Big / Size Depth
13.5
Low
5.8
4.3
1.1
Not tracked
5.6
Bench center offering size and occasional scoring; role focused on interior depth.
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Fred Foster
Bench Wing / Spot Scorer
13.5
Low
5.5
2.2
0.9
Not tracked
4.3
Limited minutes but provided occasional scoring punch and youthful wing energy.
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Freddie Crawford
Role Guard / Floor Spacing
12.5
Low
5.0
1.9
1.5
Not tracked
4.2
Spot rotation guard who contributed perimeter scoring and occasional passing.
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Luke Jackson
Reserve Forward Big
22.5
Low
6.7
7.2
1.9
Not tracked
4.3
Provided size and rebounding in reserve minutes; limited offensive role.
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Bud Ogden
Fringe Rotation Forward
4.9
Very Low
2.4
0.7
0.6
Not tracked
1.8
Minimal contribution in very limited minutes; developmental presence.
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Cliff Anderson
Minimal Role Guard
5.4
Very Low
1.4
2.2
0.8
Not tracked
1.2
Appearance in handful of games with negligible impact; short stints.
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Al Henry
End-of-Bench Big
4.3
Very Low
1.2
1.8
0.0
Not tracked
1.5
Brief appearances with limited statistical footprint; depth piece.
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Matt Guokas
Single Game Appearance
5.0
Very Low
0.0
1.0
0.0
Not tracked
0.5
One game played; no statistical influence on season.
