The Portland Trail Blazers 2001–02 featured a balanced attack led by Rasheed Wallace, whose scoring, rebounding, and interior defense made him the team’s centerpiece. Bonzi Wells emerged as a major scoring option, while Damon Stoudamire orchestrated the offense with steady playmaking and Scottie Pippen contributed versatile all-around production. The team’s statistics reflected balanced scoring, strong defensive activity, and multiple reliable contributors rather than dependence on a single offensive focal point.
Offensive focal point at power forward, blending face-up scoring with interior efficiency (50.4% on twos) while extending range to the arc (1.4 3PM). His ability to space the floor opened driving lanes for guards, and defensively he anchored schemes with 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, providing switchable rim protection and help-side timing in heavy minutes.
Bonzi Wells
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.7
High [1.2]
17.0
6.0
2.8
1.8
72.86
Physical scoring wing who attacked mismatches in the post and thrived in transition. Combined downhill drives with mid-range touch (46.9% FG), while contributing secondary playmaking. Defensive activity (1.5 SPG) fueled pace and lineup versatility.
Damon Stoudamire
Starter/Star [1.1]
37.3
High [1.2]
13.5
3.9
6.5
1.0
65.47
Primary ball-handler orchestrating pick-and-roll offense and perimeter spacing (35.3% from three). Logged major minutes controlling tempo, delivering 6.5 assists per game while stretching defenses with pull-up shooting and late-clock creation.
Scottie Pippen
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.2
Medium [1.1]
10.6
5.2
5.9
2.2
57.28
Veteran point-forward directing offense from the wing and high post. Balanced 5.9 assists with 1.6 steals, impacting both ends through anticipation and rotational defense. Reduced scoring role emphasized facilitation and half-court organization.
Dale Davis
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.4
Medium [1.1]
9.5
8.8
1.2
1.9
51.79
Interior anchor supplying physical rebounding presence (3.4 ORB) and efficient finishing (51.0% FG). Provided screen-setting, rim deterrence, and second-chance scoring to complement perimeter initiators.
Derek Anderson
Key Contributor [1.05]
26.6
Medium [1.1]
10.8
2.7
3.1
1.1
40.19
Combo guard offering perimeter shot creation (37.3% from three) and ball movement. Functioned as a secondary initiator, spacing the floor while maintaining defensive discipline against opposing backcourts.
Ruben Patterson
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.5
Medium [1.1]
11.2
4.0
1.4
1.6
41.58
Defensive-minded wing who guarded top perimeter scorers and scored efficiently off cuts and transition (51.5% FG). Added physical rebounding from the small forward spot, supporting two-way lineup balance.
Shawn Kemp
Key Contributor [1.05]
16.4
Low [1.0]
6.1
3.8
0.7
1.0
24.36
Reserve power forward providing interior scoring bursts and physical presence in limited minutes. Operated primarily as a low-post finisher and rebounder within second-unit rotations.
Steve Kerr
Bench [1.0]
11.9
Low [1.0]
4.1
0.9
1.0
0.2
12.40
Floor-spacing reserve guard shooting 39.4% from three and 97.5% from the line. Specialized in off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot execution, preserving spacing for primary creators.
Zach Randolph
Bench [1.0]
5.8
Low [1.0]
2.8
1.7
0.3
0.3
10.20
Developmental rookie forward showing interior scoring touch in brief minutes. Generated offense through post positioning and offensive rebounding, indicating long-term scoring upside.
Erick Barkley
Bench [1.0]
12.0
Low [1.0]
3.1
0.9
1.8
1.0
13.60
Reserve guard contributing defensive energy (0.9 SPG) and ball pressure. Operated as a change-of-pace option in second-unit lineups.
Rick Brunson
Bench [1.0]
8.8
Low [1.0]
2.1
1.2
1.9
0.4
11.20
Depth point guard managing tempo and facilitating bench units. Focused on initiating half-court sets and maintaining structure.
Mitchell Butler
Bench [1.0]
8.2
Low [1.0]
2.6
1.3
0.5
0.1
9.00
End-of-rotation wing offering spot minutes with mid-range scoring and positional defense in limited appearances.
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje
Bench [1.0]
7.4
Low [1.0]
1.2
1.7
0.1
0.6
7.20
Young reserve center providing size and brief rim protection (0.5 BPG) in limited minutes.
Chris Dudley
Bench [1.0]
7.6
Low [1.0]
1.1
1.9
0.3
0.4
7.40
Veteran depth center used situationally for rebounding and interior physicality.
During the 2002 Western Conference First Round for the Portland Trail Blazers, Wallace operated as the primary offensive engine, averaging 25.3 points and 12.3 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers. He stretched the floor with 2.3 made threes per game (41.2%) while still commanding double-teams on the block. His rebounding volume (9.0 defensive boards per game) stabilized small lineups, and his ability to score facing up or with turnaround jumpers defined Portland’s half-court attack.
Scottie Pippen
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.0
Medium [1.1]
16.3
9.3
5.7
2.0
80.10
At age 36, Pippen functioned as a point-forward hub in the 2002 playoff series, blending secondary scoring with elite all-around production. He averaged 9.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists, orchestrating offense from the wing while shooting 54.5% from three. Defensively, his anticipation (1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks) helped contain perimeter actions and initiate transition.
Bonzi Wells
Starter/Star [1.1]
35.3
High [1.2]
12.3
4.0
4.3
2.3
60.19
Wells played a physical two-way role on the wing during the 2002 playoff matchup, averaging 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He absorbed ball-handling duties when defenses trapped Portland’s primary scorers and attacked closeouts, though his efficiency dipped against set half-court defense. His perimeter defense and strength were key matchup tools.
Derek Anderson
Key Contributor [1.05]
25.3
Medium [1.1]
14.7
2.3
2.3
0.7
46.43
Anderson supplied scoring punch off the bench in the 2002 playoff series, averaging 14.7 points in 25.3 minutes. His 88.9% free-throw shooting and ability to create mid-range shots provided needed spacing relief. He functioned as a secondary perimeter creator when starters faced defensive pressure.
Dale Davis
Starter/Star [1.1]
23.3
Medium [1.1]
2.3
6.7
1.3
2.3
30.73
Davis anchored the interior defensively in the 2002 postseason series, contributing 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Though limited offensively, his offensive rebounding (2.0 per game) and physical post defense were central to Portland’s paint coverage schemes against elite frontcourt competition.
Damon Stoudamire
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.0
Medium [1.1]
5.0
2.3
3.3
0.7
27.83
Stoudamire struggled with efficiency in the 2002 playoff series (22.7% FG) but maintained his role as lead guard, averaging 3.3 assists while spacing the floor. His defensive pressure at the point of attack and pace control remained structural components of Portland’s backcourt alignment.
Ruben Patterson
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.7
Low [1.0]
5.3
2.3
0.3
1.3
19.74
Patterson filled a defensive specialist role in the 2002 postseason, often assigned to contain perimeter scorers. His offensive contributions came primarily via cuts and transition, while his physical on-ball defense and 1.0 steal per game added rotational toughness.
Steve Kerr
Bench [1.0]
13.0
Low [1.0]
6.3
1.3
1.7
0.3
19.20
Kerr provided situational floor spacing in the 2002 playoff series, converting perimeter looks and shooting 100% from the free-throw line. His off-ball movement created driving lanes for primary scorers, serving as a spacing counter to defensive collapses.
Shawn Kemp
Bench [1.0]
11.7
Low [1.0]
3.7
2.7
0.0
0.3
13.40
Kemp contributed limited frontcourt minutes during the 2002 playoff matchup, focusing on interior rebounding and drawing fouls. His role centered on physical presence rather than offensive volume.
Chris Dudley
Bench [1.0]
1.5
Low [1.0]
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
2.00
Dudley appeared briefly in the 2002 postseason series, providing depth size and situational rebounding in minimal minutes.
Rick Brunson
Bench [1.0]
1.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Brunson logged limited reserve guard minutes during the 2002 playoff series without statistical impact, serving primarily as depth.
Zach Randolph
Bench [1.0]
1.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Randolph made a brief postseason appearance as a rookie in 2002, gaining developmental playoff experience without recorded statistical production.
