The 1987–88 Philadelphia 76ers were powered by Charles Barkley, whose outstanding scoring, rebounding, and all-around play made him the team’s dominant force. Maurice Cheeks orchestrated the offense with steady playmaking, while Roy Hinson and Mike Gminski supplied valuable frontcourt scoring and rebounding. The statistics indicate a team that relied heavily on Barkley’s versatility, complemented by balanced secondary contributors and a strong presence on the boards.
Team focal point offensively and on the boards; led the 76ers in points and rebounds. Barkley’s all‑around impact as a forward was elite, driving scoring and rebounding with physicality. Barkley was considered one of the league’s top players in this era.
MVP‑4, AS, NBA1
Mike Gminski
Two‑Way Big Starter
37.6
Mid‑High
16.9
10.5
1.8
2.6
15.9
Main interior presence alongside Barkley; double‑double threat and rim protector; anchored the paint both scoring efficiently and rebounding.
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Maurice Cheeks
Facilitator‑Defender
36.3
High
13.7
3.2
8.0
2.4
14.6
Veteran point guard who ran the offense and anchored defensive activity. Known for strong passing and defensive IQ, pacing the team in assists and generating steals.
DPOY‑8, AS
Cliff Robinson
Versatile Wing
34.0
Mid
19.0
6.5
2.1
1.9
14.8
Primary wing contributor; blended scoring with physical rebounding and secondary playmaking; balanced offensive load on perimeter.
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Roy Hinson
Frontcourt Support
29.1
Mid
11.6
5.8
0.9
3.1
10.7
Big body scoring on second unit/starter mix; provided toughness and interior defense with shot‑blocking presence.
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Tim McCormick
Interior Role
26.1
Low‑Mid
7.8
6.3
1.1
0.9
8.0
Role center with steady minutes; contributed rebounds and some scoring off the bench or in spot starts.
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Gerald Henderson
Secondary Ball Handler
20.8
Mid
8.4
1.4
3.2
1.1
7.8
Backup guard used for ball movement and spacing; contributed scoring and secondary playmaking.
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David Wingate
3&D Wing
23.3
Low‑Mid
8.9
1.7
2.0
1.2
7.9
Role wing with defensive focus and spot offense, adding perimeter spacing and hustle minutes.
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Albert King
Bench Wing
22.1
Low
7.2
3.0
1.5
0.8
6.3
Supporting wing role with occasional offense and defense; provided spacing on smaller lineups.
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Andrew Toney
Combo Guard Scorer
18.0
Mid
7.3
1.6
3.7
0.6
6.6
Off‑ball scoring spark when healthy; combined midrange shooting with secondary assists in limited minutes.
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Ben Coleman
Frontcourt Reserve
19.6
Low
6.9
4.1
0.5
0.9
6.2
Reserve forward providing physical defense and occasional scoring; mixed in frontcourt rotations.
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Chris Welp
Spot Big
13.2
Low
4.8
2.4
0.5
1.0
4.3
Limited appearances; offered efficient per‑minute scoring and size.
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Dave Henderson
Depth Guard
16.0
Low
5.7
1.6
1.5
0.7
4.8
Bench guard offering transitions and occasional offense.
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Mark McNamara
Backup Big
13.8
Low
3.6
3.7
0.4
0.4
4.0
Played minimal minutes but provided interior size and rebounding spurts.
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Steve Colter
Reserve PG
12.7
Low
3.1
1.5
2.2
0.5
3.7
Short stints at point; limited usage with some playmaking.
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Bob Thornton
Frontcourt Bench
12.4
Low
3.6
2.4
0.3
0.3
3.3
Bench forward with limited role in rotational minutes.
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Vincent Askew
Development Wing
16.7
Low
3.7
1.6
2.4
1.1
4.9
Young wing with limited minutes; showed potential in transitional playmaking.
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Danny Vranes
Defensive Specialist
13.5
Low
2.1
2.1
0.6
1.1
3.0
Defensive‑first wing providing physicality and coverage in limited runs.
