The 1977–78 Philadelphia 76ers were built around Julius Erving, whose scoring, rebounding, and all-around production established him as the team’s clear centerpiece. Doug Collins provided reliable secondary scoring from the backcourt, while Caldwell Jones controlled the boards and anchored the interior defense. Lionel Hollins added steady playmaking, giving Philadelphia a balanced statistical profile that emphasized efficient offense, rebounding, and strong contributions across the lineup.
Roster
NO.
PLAYER NAME
POS
HT
WT
DOB
COLLEGE
6
Julius Erving
SF
6-7
210
February 22, 1950
UMass
10
Mike Dunleavy
PG
6-3
180
March 21, 1954
South Carolina
11
Caldwell Jones
C
6-11
217
August 4, 1950
Albany State University
12
Ted McClain
PG
6-1
180
August 30, 1946
Tennessee State
14
Henry Bibby
PG
6-1
185
November 24, 1949
UCLA
20
Doug Collins
SG
6-6
180
July 28, 1951
Illinois State
21
World B. Free
SG
6-3
190
December 9, 1953
Guilford College
23
Joe Bryant
PF
6-10
200
October 19, 1954
La Salle
30
George McGinnis
PF
6-8
235
August 12, 1950
Indiana
34
Glenn Mosley
PF
6-8
195
December 26, 1955
Seton Hall
42
Harvey Catchings
C
6-9
218
September 2, 1951
Hardin-Simmons University
50
Steve Mix
SF
6-7
215
December 30, 1947
Toledo
52
Wilson Washington
PF
6-9
227
August 3, 1955
Old Dominion
53
Darryl Dawkins
C
6-11
251
January 11, 1957
Head Coach: Billy Cunningham (replacing Gene Shue)
Anchored the Sixers’ offense as the primary scoring and playmaking threat; Hall‑of‑Fame forward known for athletic slashing and transition scoring; team built around his all‑around talent.
MVP‑10,AS,NBA1*
Doug Collins
Secondary Scoring Lead
35.1
High
19.7
2.9
4.1
1.9
14.30
Core offensive option with efficient mid‑range scoring and aggressive playmaking; known for craftiness and solid free‑throw shooting.
AS
George McGinnis
Frontcourt Scorer/Rebounder
32.5
High
20.3
10.4
3.8
2.1
18.30
Power forward offering elite scoring and rebounding; prior Finals co‑star with Erving but traded after this season; strong inside presence.
World B. Free
High‑Usage Wing Scorer
27.0
High
15.7
2.8
4.0
1.4
11.95
Dynamic scorer with high‑arcing shot and aggressive one‑on‑one play; later known for high scoring outside Philly, though on the 78‑79 Sixers he added scoring punch.
Henry Bibby
Starting Facilitator
30.7
Moderate
9.1
3.1
5.7
1.2
9.55
Floor general who ran the offense, prioritized distribution, and provided steady mid‑range play; reliable on‑ball decision maker.
Darryl Dawkins
Energetic Frontcourt Contributor
24.6
Moderate
11.7
7.9
1.2
2.3
11.45
Provided inside scoring and physicality with rim pressure; known for athletic finishes and hustle in the paint.
Steve Mix
Role Scorer / Veteran Wing
22.2
Moderate
9.2
3.6
2.1
1.1
8.00
Veteran scorer off the bench; spacing option and dependable mid‑range shooter in limited minutes.
Caldwell Jones
Defensive Big Man
20.5
Low
5.4
7.1
1.2
1.9
7.80
Interior anchor focused on rebounding and rim deterrence; offered defensive stability more than scoring.
Joe Bryant
Rotation Forward
15.3
Low
6.1
3.5
1.6
1.0
6.10
Spot contributor providing size and occasional scoring in limited runs.
Harvey Catchings
Defensive Reserve
12.3
Low
2.9
4.1
0.6
1.4
4.50
Reserve big focused on defense and rebounding in short bursts.
Ted McClain
Bench Guard
10.1
Low
3.1
1.3
1.2
0.7
3.05
Limited minutes guard offering occasional scoring and defense.
Mike Dunleavy
Minimal Rotation
4.3
Very Low
2.0
0.3
1.5
0.3
2.05
Played very limited minutes; little impact beyond spot playmaking.
Glenn Mosley
Marginal Frontcourt
3.5
Very Low
2.2
0.8
0.3
0.0
2.15
Very limited role with minimal statistical contribution.
Wilson Washington
Cup‑of‑Coffee Role
2.7
Very Low
1.4
1.0
0.1
0.2
1.35
Extremely limited usage; short appearances with negligible impact.
