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The 1985–86 Seattle SuperSonics relied on Tom Chambers as their primary scorer, with Jack Sikma providing efficient frontcourt scoring, rebounding, and interior leadership. Xavier McDaniel emerged as another major offensive contributor, while Nate McMillan handled primary playmaking and added strong defensive production. Seattle’s statistical profile reflected a balanced offense with multiple scoring threats, solid rebounding, and active perimeter defense, though overall defensive consistency lagged behind its offensive output.

Roster

No. Player Pos Height Weight Age College
1 Gerald Henderson G 6’2″ 175 lbs 29 Virginia Commonwealth
3 Michael Cage F 6’9″ 225 lbs 25 San Diego State
4 Fred Brown G 6’3″ 180 lbs 37 Iowa
5 James Bailey F/C 6’9″ 220 lbs 28 Rutgers
10 Danny Vranes F 6’7″ 210 lbs 28 Utah
11 John Lucas G 6’3″ 170 lbs 32 Maryland
14 Tom Newell C 6’11” 225 lbs 27 Oregon
20 Wally Walker F 6’7″ 215 lbs 30 Virginia
22 Tom Chambers F 6’10” 220 lbs 26 Utah
31 Jack Sikma C 6’11” 230 lbs 30 Illinois Wesleyan
32 Al Wood G/F 6’6″ 193 lbs 27 North Carolina
— Bernie Bickerstaff — — — — Head Coach

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FG% 3PA 3P% FTA FT%
Jack Sikma C 30 80 78 34.9 17.1 9.4 3.8 1.2 0.9 2.7 13.8 .462 0.2 .000 5.1 .864
Xavier McDaniel SF 22 82 80 33.0 17.1 8.0 2.4 1.2 0.5 3.0 14.3 .490 0.1 .200 4.4 .687
Gerald Henderson PG 30 82 82 31.3 13.1 2.3 5.9 1.7 0.1 2.2 11.0 .482 0.6 .346 2.7 .830
Tom Chambers PF 26 66 26 30.6 18.5 6.5 2.0 0.8 0.6 2.9 14.1 .466 0.7 .271 6.3 .836
Danny Young PG 23 82 29 23.2 6.9 1.5 3.7 1.3 0.1 1.1 5.5 .506 0.9 .324 1.3 .849
Al Wood SG 27 78 34 22.4 11.6 3.1 1.5 0.7 0.2 1.4 10.5 .435 0.5 .135 3.1 .782
Tim McCormick C 23 77 42 22.1 8.8 5.2 1.1 0.2 0.4 1.4 5.8 .570 0.0 .500 3.2 .713
Danny Vranes SF 27 80 19 19.6 3.8 3.5 0.9 0.8 0.4 0.7 3.6 .461 0.1 .000 0.9 .520
Ricky Sobers SG 33 78 0 16.4 7.7 1.3 2.3 0.6 0.0 1.1 6.9 .444 0.6 .302 1.6 .880
Michael Phelps SG 24 70 18 12.6 4.0 1.3 1.0 0.6 0.0 0.9 4.1 .409 0.2 .083 1.1 .595
Frank Brickowski C 26 40 2 7.8 2.0 1.4 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.6 1.5 .517 0.0   0.7 .667
Rod Higgins SF 26 12 0 7.8 1.8 1.0 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.3 2.3 .333 0.3 .250 0.4 .600
David Pope SF 23 11 0 6.7 1.9 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.2 1.8 .450 0.1 1.000 0.4 .500
George Johnson C 37 41 0 6.4 0.9 1.5 0.3 0.1 0.9 0.3 0.6 .522 0.0   0.4 .688
Alex Stivrins SF 23 3 0 4.7 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.3 .250 0.0   1.3 .250
Brian Martin PF 23 3 0 2.3 0.7 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.7 0.7 .500 0.0   0.0  
TEAM TOTALS     82 82 243.0 104.4 41.5 24.1 9.1 3.6 17.5 86.1 .472 3.7 .263 28.4 .779

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FG 3PA 3P FTA FT
Jack Sikma C 30 80 78 2790 1371 748 301 92 73 214 1100 508 13 0 411 355
Xavier McDaniel SF 22 82 80 2706 1404 655 193 101 37 248 1176 576 10 2 364 250
Gerald Henderson PG 30 82 82 2568 1071 187 487 138 11 184 900 434 52 18 223 185
Tom Chambers PF 26 66 26 2019 1223 431 132 55 37 194 928 432 48 13 414 346
Danny Young PG 23 82 29 1901 568 120 303 110 9 92 449 227 74 24 106 90
Al Wood SG 27 78 34 1749 902 244 114 57 19 107 817 355 37 5 239 187
Tim McCormick C 23 77 42 1705 681 403 83 19 28 110 444 253 2 1 244 174
Danny Vranes SF 27 80 19 1569 301 281 68 63 31 58 284 131 4 0 75 39
Ricky Sobers SG 33 78 0 1279 603 99 180 44 2 85 541 240 43 13 125 110
Michael Phelps SG 24 70 18 880 279 89 71 45 1 62 286 117 12 1 74 44
Frank Brickowski C 26 40 2 311 78 54 21 11 7 23 58 30 0 0 27 18
George Johnson C 37 41 0 264 35 60 13 6 37 14 23 12 0 0 16 11
Rod Higgins SF 26 12 0 94 22 12 6 2 1 4 27 9 4 1 5 3
David Pope SF 23 11 0 74 21 11 4 2 1 2 20 9 1 1 4 2
Alex Stivrins SF 23 3 0 14 3 3 1 0 0 3 4 1 0 0 4 1
Brian Martin PF 23 3 0 7 2 4 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0
TEAM TOTALS     82 82 19930 8564 3401 1977 745 295 1402 6759 3335 300 79 2331 1815

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG+BPG) Impact Index* Notes Awards
Jack Sikma Anchor 34.9 High 17.1 9.4 3.8 2.1 16.2 Key post presence and distributor from center; strong rebounding and efficient scorer inside.  
Xavier McDaniel Rising Star 33.0 High 17.1 8.0 2.4 1.7 14.5 Versatile forward with scoring punch and rebounding ability; high usage for a second-year player. ROY-2
Gerald Henderson Facilitator 31.3 High 13.1 2.3 5.9 1.8 11.1 Primary ball-handler and playmaker; orchestrated offense, moderate defensive contributions.  
Tom Chambers Scoring Engine 30.6 High 18.5 6.5 2.0 1.4 14.2 Stretch power forward; high-scoring output, aggressive around rim, reliable mid-range.  
Danny Young Support Playmaker 23.2 Medium 6.9 1.5 3.7 1.4 6.75 Backup point guard providing steady facilitation and efficient scoring in limited minutes.  
Al Wood Combo Wing 22.4 Medium 11.6 3.1 1.5 1.4 8.8 Wing scorer off the bench; streaky outside shooting and slashing threat.  
Tim McCormick Rotation Big 22.1 Medium 8.8 5.2 1.1 0.6 7.35 Backup center providing efficient scoring, rebounding, and rim protection.  
Danny Vranes Defensive Specialist 19.6 Low 3.8 3.5 0.9 1.2 4.7 Energy wing known for defense, hustle plays, and spot scoring; limited offensive role.  
Ricky Sobers Veteran Shooter 16.4 Low 7.7 1.3 2.3 0.6 5.95 Experienced guard off the bench; spot-up shooting and secondary playmaking.  
Michael Phelps Role Guard 12.6 Low 4.0 1.3 1.0 0.6 3.45 Backup SG with limited impact; occasional scoring and perimeter defense.  
Frank Brickowski Backup Big 7.8 Low 2.0 1.4 0.5 0.5 2.2 Fringe rotation player providing short minutes and spot inside scoring.  
Rod Higgins Fringe Wing 7.8 Low 1.8 1.0 0.5 0.3 1.8 Occasional minutes; minimal impact.  
David Pope Bench Wing 6.7 Low 1.9 1.0 0.4 0.3 1.8 Short stint wing; limited opportunities.  
George Johnson Veteran Center 6.4 Low 0.9 1.5 0.3 1.0 1.85 Defensive specialist in backup role; rim protection in brief bursts.  
Alex Stivrins Development Wing 4.7 Low 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.0 1.15 Small sample; limited minutes.  
Brian Martin Development Big 2.3 Low 0.7 1.3 0.0 0.0 1.0 Minimal court time; developmental spot minutes.