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The San Antonio Spurs 1982–83 season was powered by one of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, with George Gervin and Mike Mitchell forming a prolific scoring tandem on the wings. Artis Gilmore dominated the interior through efficient scoring, rebounding, and rim protection, while Gene Banks added versatile frontcourt production. San Antonio paired balanced offensive firepower with strong interior play and advanced to the Western Conference Finals despite a defense that was solid rather than dominant. 

Roster

NO PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
00 Johnny Moore PG 6-1 175 March 3, 1958 Texas
1 Oliver Robinson SG 6-4 180 March 13, 1960 UAB
5 Billy Paultz C 6-11 235 July 30, 1948 Cameron University, St. John’s
9 Robert Smith PG 5-11 165 March 10, 1955 UNLV
10 Mike Dunleavy PG 6-3 180 March 21, 1954 South Carolina
15 Ed Rains SF 6-7 190 December 24, 1956 University of South Alabama
20 Gene Banks PF 6-7 215 May 15, 1959 Duke
21 Roger Phegley SG 6-6 205 October 16, 1956 Bradley
25 Coby Dietrick C 6-10 220 July 23, 1948 San Jose State
25 Jim Johnstone C 6-11 245 September 20, 1960 Wake Forest
30 Paul Griffin PF 6-9 205 January 20, 1954 Western Michigan
33 Bill Willoughby SF 6-8 205 May 20, 1957  
34 Mike Mitchell SF 6-7 215 January 1, 1956 Auburn
35 Mike Sanders SF 6-6 210 May 7, 1960 UCLA
42 Edgar Jones PF 6-10 225 June 17, 1956 Nevada
44 George Gervin SG 6-7 180 April 27, 1952 Eastern Michigan
50 Geoff Crompton C 6-11 280 July 4, 1955 UNC
53 Artis Gilmore C 7-2 240 September 21, 1949 Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FG% 3PA 3P% FTA FT%
George Gervin SG 30 78 78 36.3 26.2 4.6 3.4 1.1 0.9 3.2 19.9 .487 0.4 .364 7.8 .853
Mike Mitchell SF 27 80 79 35.0 19.9 6.7 1.2 0.7 0.7 1.6 16.8 .511 0.0 .000 3.6 .758
Artis Gilmore C 33 82 82 34.1 18.0 12.0 1.5 0.5 2.3 3.1 10.8 .626 0.1 .000 6.0 .740
Gene Banks PF 23 81 81 33.6 14.9 7.6 3.4 1.0 0.3 2.1 11.3 .550 0.1 .000 3.4 .705
Johnny Moore PG 24 77 73 33.1 12.2 3.6 9.8 2.5 0.4 2.9 10.9 .468 0.3 .227 2.6 .744
Edgar Jones PF 26 28 3 22.2 9.6 6.3 0.7 0.5 1.1 1.5 6.6 .497 0.1 .000 4.1 .737
Mike Dunleavy PG 28 79 9 20.5 7.8 1.7 5.5 0.9 0.1 2.0 6.5 .418 2.5 .345 1.9 .779
Bill Willoughby SF 25 52 0 20.4 6.1 3.7 1.1 0.5 0.3 1.1 5.7 .461 0.3 .462 1.0 .774
Paul Griffin PF 29 53 0 18.0 3.3 4.1 1.6 0.6 0.5 1.3 2.2 .517 0.0 — 1.4 .697
Billy Paultz C 34 7 0 17.9 3.6 4.7 0.6 0.7 0.9 0.9 3.9 .444 0.0 — 0.3 .500
Mike Sanders SF 22 26 0 15.1 7.0 3.6 0.7 0.7 0.2 1.1 6.0 .484 0.1 .000 1.7 .721
Geoff Crompton C 27 14 0 10.6 2.2 3.4 0.5 0.2 0.4 0.4 2.4 .412 0.0 — 0.4 .600
Roger Phegley SG 26 62 4 9.7 4.6 1.4 1.0 0.5 0.1 0.8 4.3 .449 0.2 .214 0.9 .768
Ed Rains SF 26 34 1 8.6 2.8 1.3 0.6 0.3 0.0 0.7 2.4 .398 0.0 .000 1.3 .674
Jim Johnstone C 22 7 0 7.7 1.0 2.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.6 1.4 .200 0.0 — 0.7 .600
Coby Dietrick C 34 8 0 4.3 0.3 1.0 0.8 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.6 .200 0.0 — 0.3 .000
Oliver Robinson SG 22 35 0 4.2 2.9 0.5 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.4 2.8 .361 0.3 .091 1.3 .667
Robert Smith PG 27 7 0 3.6 1.7 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.4 1.6 .455 0.1 .000 0.3 1.000
Team Totals — — 82 82 241.2 114.3 46.7 27.6 8.2 5.7 18.3 89.5 .504 3.8 .305 30.1 .765

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM 3PA 3PM FTA FTM
George Gervin G 30 78 78 2830 2043 357 264 88 67 247 1553 757 33 12 606 517
Mike Mitchell F 27 80 79 2803 1591 537 98 57 52 126 1342 686 3 0 289 219
Artis Gilmore C 33 82 82 2797 1479 984 126 40 192 254 888 556 6 0 496 367
Gene Banks F 23 81 81 2722 1206 612 279 78 21 171 919 505 5 0 278 196
Johnny Moore G 24 77 73 2552 941 277 753 194 32 226 841 394 22 5 199 148
Mike Dunleavy F 28 79 9 1619 613 134 437 74 4 160 510 213 194 67 154 120
Bill Willoughby F 25 52 0 1062 319 190 56 24 16 56 295 136 13 6 53 41
Paul Griffin F 29 53 0 956 173 216 86 33 25 68 116 60 0 0 76 53
Edgar Jones F 26 28 3 622 268 177 20 14 31 43 185 92 3 0 114 84
Roger Phegley G 26 62 4 599 286 84 60 30 8 49 267 120 14 3 56 43
Mike Sanders F 22 26 0 393 183 94 19 18 6 28 157 76 2 0 43 31
Ed Rains F 26 34 1 292 95 44 22 10 1 25 83 33 1 0 43 29
Geoff Crompton C 27 14 0 148 31 48 7 3 5 5 34 14 0 0 5 3
Oliver Robinson F 22 35 0 147 101 17 21 4 2 13 97 35 11 1 45 30
Billy Paultz C 34 7 0 125 25 33 4 5 6 6 27 12 0 0 2 1
Jim Johnstone C 22 7 0 54 7 16 1 1 1 4 10 2 0 0 5 3
Coby Dietrick C 34 8 0 34 2 8 6 1 0 1 5 1 0 0 2 0
Robert Smith F 27 7 0 25 12 3 2 1 0 3 11 5 1 0 2 2
Team Totals — — 82 82 19780 9375 3831 2261 675 469 1485 7340 3697 308 94 2468 1887

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG+BPG) Impact Index* Notes
George Gervin Primary Scoring Engine 36.3 Alpha Creator 26.2 4.6 3.4 2.0 18.1 Still the offensive heartbeat — elite efficiency (49% FG) and scoring gravity shaped every possession. Defensive reads improving through anticipation, not hustle.
Mike Mitchell Secondary Scorer / Wing Finisher 35.0 High 19.9 6.7 1.2 1.4 14.6 Midrange master and perfect complement to Gervin. Strong rebounding wing, dependable consistency. Not a playmaker but key in spacing and rhythm.
Artis Gilmore Anchor / Defensive Core 34.1 Medium-High 18.0 12.0 1.5 2.8 17.1 Rim dominance both ways. Efficient (63%) and physically commanding. Low assist totals but major defensive deterrent.
Gene Banks Connector / Hybrid Forward 33.6 Medium 14.9 7.6 3.4 1.3 13.6 Balanced contributor bridging stars. Excellent positional defense and improved ball movement instincts. Sneaky valuable in high-energy lineups.
Johnny Moore Orchestrator / Tempo Setter 33.1 High-Assist Load 12.2 3.6 9.8 2.9 14.3 True floor general. Top-tier passing impact and defensive disruption (2.5 steals). Limited scorer but immense playmaking engine.
Edgar Jones Bench Enforcer / Energy Big 22.2 Medium 9.6 6.3 0.7 1.6 9.1 Short stretch but high energy — physicality and rebounding punch off the bench. Good rim activity.
Mike Dunleavy Veteran Stabilizer / Secondary Playmaker 20.5 Medium 7.8 1.7 5.5 1.0 8.0 Coach-on-the-floor type. Reliable shooter, low turnovers. Valuable situational leader for second units.
Bill Willoughby Athletic Wing Defender 20.4 Low-Medium 6.1 3.7 1.1 0.8 5.9 Defensive versatility flashed, but limited offensive volume. Solid glue presence.
Paul Griffin Utility Big / Defensive Role 18.0 Low 3.3 4.1 1.6 1.1 5.0 Low-usage hustle player. Helped maintain interior stability in reserve minutes.
Mike Sanders Prospect Wing / Scoring Depth 15.1 Medium 7.0 3.6 0.7 0.9 6.1 Young forward showing growth as a scorer. Needs defensive refinement.
Remaining Players (rotational/depth) Spot Roles / Limited Sample <15 MPG Low 2.0–4.0 1–3 <1.0 <0.7 2–4 Short stints provided situational minutes — marginal statistical influence on team trends.