The focal point of the Bullets’ offense and rebounding — he played heavy minutes, scored at a high rate, attacked the boards, and was their primary interior option.
MVP-7, AS, All-NBA First
Phil Chenier
Premier Wing Scorer
36.4
High Usage
20.2
3.8
3.8
2.0
14.9
A smooth, efficient two-guard who provided consistent perimeter scoring and playmaking. He was one of their go-to guys on offense.
AS
Wes Unseld
Defensive/Facilitator Big
34.9
Moderate Usage
7.8
10.7
4.4
1.6
12.3
The backbone defensively — Unseld controlled the paint, dominated the boards, and made smart outlet passes to initiate offense.
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Truck Robinson
Young Frontcourt Contributor
32.4
Moderate Usage
16.0
8.9
1.1
1.1
13.5
In his early years with the Bullets, Robinson showed high energy in rebounding and scoring in relief of Hayes.
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Tom Henderson
Lead Guard / Playmaker
29.8
Moderate-High Usage
11.1
2.8
5.2
1.6
10.3
Ran their offense: organized plays, distributed the ball, and maintained tempo.
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Dave Bing
Veteran Scoring Guard
23.7
Moderate Usage
10.6
2.2
4.3
1.1
9.1
Though aging, Bing contributed with his scoring touch, veteran leadership, and ability to facilitate when needed.
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Mitch Kupchak
Role Big / Efficient Post Option
18.5
Low–Moderate Usage
10.4
6.0
0.8
0.7
8.9
Back-up frontcourt presence who made the most of limited minutes with efficient scoring and solid rebounding.
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Larry Wright
Change-of-Pace Guard
18.2
Moderate Usage
7.8
1.3
3.0
0.8
6.5
Provided ball-handling relief and stability off the bench, helping to control pace when starters rested.
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Leonard Gray
Depth Forward / Physical Role Player
17.2
Low Usage
6.0
3.2
1.2
0.8
5.6
Offered physicality and size in spot minutes — a glue guy in the frontcourt rotation.
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Kevin Grevey
Spot Scorer / Wing Depth
17.2
Low–Moderate Usage
6.9
2.3
0.9
0.5
5.3
Young swingman who provided occasional scoring and helped stretch the floor.
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Nick Weatherspoon
Small-Forward Depth
13.8
Low Usage
5.4
2.2
0.2
0.8
4.3
A role player on the wing, mostly used for depth and sporadic contribution.
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Bob Weiss
Backup Guard / Facilitator
12.4
Low Usage
2.5
1.1
2.1
1.0
3.1
Veteran guard who brought ball control and veteran savvy in limited minutes.
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Jimmy Jones
Reserve Guard
11.0
Low Usage
2.0
1.3
0.3
0.7
2.1
Provided depth at point guard; limited role but offered experience.
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Mike Riordan
3-and-D / Veteran Wing
5.9
Minimal Usage
1.6
0.6
0.4
0.1
1.4
Once a key scorer, Riordan’s role was reduced: used in short bursts, likely more for defense or spacing.
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Joe Pace
Reserve Big / Defensive Depth
4.0
Very Low Usage
2.1
1.1
0.1
0.7
2.0
Limited minutes but provided backup size and defensive presence when needed.
