Led the team in scoring and rebounding; dominant inside presence with a mix of post scoring and physical rebounding that made him the focal big man. Known for his ABA and NBA scoring prowess before and during his Sixers tenure.
MVP‑5,AS,NBA1
Julius Erving
Franchise Alpha & Versatile Star
35.9
High
21.6
8.5
3.7
3.3
18.55
Team’s top seal‑the‑deal scorer and versatile playmaker; provided highlight‑reel athleticism, slashing, and improved defensive activity. Hall‑of‑Fame forward instrumental to team identity.
MVP‑5,AS,NBA2
Doug Collins
Perimeter Scorer & Secondary Creator
38.9
High
20.8
4.0
2.5
1.7
14.50
Aggressive scoring guard with mid‑range strength and high usage; provided a steady secondary option and was an All‑Star selection this season.
MVP‑20,AS
Fred Carter
Lead Ball Handler & Scoring Facilitator
36.5
High
18.9
3.6
4.5
1.9
14.45
Primary playmaking guard before Maurice Cheeks era; created offense for self and teammates with his drives and scoring.
Steve Mix
Veteran Versatile Wing
37.5
Moderate
13.9
8.2
2.7
2.4
13.60
Scored efficiently while also contributing strong rebounding for a wing; brought experience and versatility to the frontcourt.
MVP‑20
Billy Cunningham
Veteran Multifaceted Wing
32.0
Moderate
13.7
7.4
5.4
1.7
14.10
Though in limited games, provided elite playmaking, scoring, and rebounding from the wing; veteran presence with college and pro pedigree.
Harvey Catchings
Interior Defensive/Role Big
23.1
Low
3.5
6.9
0.8
2.5
7.35
Reserve frontline defender focused on rebounding and rim protection; brought physicality in limited scoring roles.
Clyde Lee
Backup Big with Rebounding Focus
18.0
Low
3.9
5.7
0.7
0.6
5.45
Played a traditional backup center role, emphasizing rebounding and size rather than offense.
Joe Bryant
Rotation Forward
16.0
Low
7.4
3.7
0.8
0.9
6.45
Contributed scoring and spacing off the bench with occasional inside touches; earned regular rotation minutes in his early career.
Leroy Ellis
Veteran Reserve Big
16.9
Low
4.8
4.2
0.7
0.9
5.35
Provided experienced interior depth; focused more on rebounding and floor defense than scoring.
World B. Free
Young Scorer/Shot Creator
15.8
Moderate
8.3
1.8
1.5
0.6
6.10
Emerging offensive wing with a knack for creating his own shots; would later become a prolific scorer.
ROY‑3
Connie Norman
Bench Wing
12.6
Low
5.9
1.6
1.0
0.5
4.50
Provided spot shooting and guard depth; contributed in brief spurts with perimeter playmaking.
Wali Jones
Veteran Guard Depth
9.8
Low
2.9
0.6
1.9
0.3
2.35
Veteran guard offering leadership and distribution in limited minutes.
Freddie Boyd
Marginal Role Guard
5.5
Very Low
0.8
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.85
Rarely used rotational guard; minimal offensive impact.
Jerry Baskerville
Fringe Role Wing
5.0
Very Low
1.2
1.3
0.1
0.5
1.55
Very limited minutes with negligible influence on team outcomes.
Darryl Dawkins
Developmental Big
4.5
Very Low
2.4
1.3
0.1
0.3
2.10
Rookie big man with energy off the bench but used sparingly.
