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1967–68 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1967–68 Chicago Bulls season was the second season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Draft picks Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season After that promising beginning the Bulls fell apart. During the 1967-68 NBA season the club traded Guy Rodgers, the steadiest player on the squad, to the Cincinnati Royals for Flynn Robinson and two future draft choices. Chicago lost its first nine games, slumping to 1–15 before climbing back to respectability. The Bulls went 28–38 the rest of the way but still finished 29–53. Even that record was better than those of the new expansion teams in Seattle and San Diego, so the Bulls still snuck into the playoffs, where they were drubbed by the Lakers in the division semifinals. Bob Boozer, a 6–8 forward who had the most productive seasons o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny "Red" Kerr
John Graham Kerr (July 17, 1932 – February 26, 2009), also known as Red Kerr, was an American basketball player, Coach (sport), coach, executive and sports commentator, broadcaster who devoted six decades to the sport at all levels. The affable 6'9", 230-pound center starred for the University of Illinois (1951–1954) before he became a three-time All-Star and one-time league champion in the National Basketball Association, NBA (1954–66), primarily as a member of the Syracuse Nationals. Kerr was the first of the NBA iron men in the early years of the league. From 1954 to 1965, he played in 917 consecutive games, including 844 in the regular season, a record that stood for 17 years. He averaged 13.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 905 games over 12 seasons, all except one with the Nationals (later the Philadelphia 76ers). More consistent than spectacular, Kerr averaged in double figures in points and rebounds in seven consecutive seasons (1956–64), when he earned th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 San Francisco Warriors Season
The 1967–68 NBA season was the Warriors' 22nd season in the NBA and 6th in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Warriors entered the season hoping to improve upon their previous season output of 44–37. They failed to do so, finishing the season with a 43–39 record, but they still made the playoffs. Roster Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 22 , @ St. Louis W 111–106, Jeff Mullins (29) , Rudy LaRusso (17) , Al Attles (7) , Kiel Auditorium5,018 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 23 , @ St. Louis L 103–111, Jeff Mullins (33) , Clyde Lee (10) , Al Attles (7) , Kiel Auditorium5,810 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , March 26 , St. Louis W 124–109, Jeff Mullins (33) , Clyde Lee (22) , Al Attles (7) , Cow Palace5,136 , 2–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 4 , March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 San Diego Rockets Season ...
The 1967–68 NBA season was the Rockets' inaugural season in the NBA. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log References {{DEFAULTSORT:1967-68 San Diego Rockets Season Houston Rockets seasons San Diego San Diego ( , ) is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a population of over 1.4 million, it is the List of United States cities by population, eighth-most populous city in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1967–68 season of the Philadelphia 76ers was the team's fifteenth season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its fifth season since moving from Syracuse, as well as its first season at its new home in South Philadelphia, the Spectrum. The 76ers finished the regular season with a record of 62–20, and for the third straight year had the best record in the entire NBA. Background During the playoffs, the Sixers eliminated the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 4 games to 2. The series win proved costly, as Billy Cunningham, their sixth man, injured his non-shooting wrist and was out for the remainder of the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Sixers became the first team in NBA history to blow a 3–1 series lead as the team lost to the Boston Celtics in 7 games. What was so damaging about this series loss was that Games five and seven were at the Spectrum and Cunningham was not available. Instead, the team had the services of forw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 New York Knicks Season
The 1967–68 New York Knicks season was the 22nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the Eastern Division with a 43–39 record, qualifying for the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season. New York lost its opening round series to the Philadelphia 76ers, four games to two. Willis Reed scored 20.6 points per game and had 13.2 rebounds per game, leading the Knicks in both categories; Frazier had a team-high 4.1 assists per game. Walt Frazier joined the Knicks' roster in time for the 1967–68 season, having been selected by the team in the first round of the 1967 NBA draft. Bill Bradley also made his Knicks debut in 1967. New York had an early season six-game losing streak and stood at 15–22 on December 27. The Knicks then replaced their head coach, hiring Red Holzman to fill the position. To begin 1968, they won six consecutive games and reached 33–33 by mid-February. With a 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1967–68 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 20th season in the NBA and 11th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at Cobo Arena in Detroit. Expansion in the NBA, with new teams in San Diego and Seattle, forced the league to move to the deeper Eastern Conference. Still, Detroit improved significantly, finishing 40-42 (.488), 4th in the Eastern Division. The team advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1963, losing in the division semi-finals to the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics 4–2. Detroit was led on the season by guard Dave Bing (27.1 ppg, 6.4 apg, NBA All-Star) and forward Dave DeBusschere (17.9 ppg, 13.5 rpg, NBA All-Star). Regular season Season standings :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 24 , @ Boston L 116–123, Dave Bing (30) , Dave DeBusschere (24) , Dave Bing (6) , Boston Garden7,591 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 Cincinnati Royals Season ...
The 1967–68 NBA season was the Royals 20th season in the NBA and 11th season in Cincinnati. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and records * Oscar Robertson, All-NBA First Team References {{DEFAULTSORT:1967-68 Cincinnati Royals Season Sacramento Kings seasons Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati ( ; colloquially nicknamed Cincy) is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Settled in 1788, the city is located on the northern side of the confluence of the Licking River (Kentucky), Licking and Ohio Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 Boston Celtics Season
The 1967–68 Boston Celtics season was their 22nd in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Celtics won their tenth title in franchise history. Notably, Bill Russell won the first title led by a player-coach in NBA history. Draft picks This table only displays picks through the second round. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 24 , Detroit W 123–116, John Havlicek (25) , Bill Russell (34) , Bill Russell (9) , Boston Garden7,591 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , March 25 , @ Detroit L 116–126, Sam Jones (18) , Bill Russell (14) , Siegfried, Jones (3) , Cobo Arena10,109 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , March 27 , Detroit L 98–109, John Havlicek (23) , Bill Russell (23) , Bill Russell (7) , Boston Garden8,429 , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 4 , March 28 , @ Detroit W 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967–68 Baltimore Bullets Season
The 1967–68 season was the Bullets' 7th season in the league and fifth season in the city of Baltimore. After losing 61 games, the Bullets were forced to rebuild through the draft. With the first overall pick, the Bullets selected Earl Monroe. Monroe was a flashy player, a deft ball handler, and a creative, unconventional shot maker. He was the first player to make the reverse spin on the dribble a trademark move. In his rookie season he would lead the Bullets in scoring with 24.3 points per game, and win the Rookie of the Year Award. The Bullets improved by 15 games posting a 36–46 record. The Bullets would still finish in last place. Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Awards and honors *Earl Monroe, NBA Rookie of the Year Award *Earl Monroe, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team References Bullets on Basketball Reference {{DEFAULTSORT:1967-68 Baltimore Bullets season Washington Wizards seasons Baltimore Baltimore i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 NBA Draft
The 1968 NBA draft was the 22nd annual draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The draft was held on April 3, 1968, and May 8 and 10, 1968, before the 1968–69 season. In this draft, 14 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility was eligible for selection. If a player left college early, he would not be eligible for selection until his college class graduated. The first two picks in the draft belonged to the teams that finished last in each division, with the order determined by a coin flip Coin flipping, coin tossing, or heads or tails is using the thumb to make a coin go up while spinning in the air and checking which side is showing when it is down onto a surface, in order to randomly choose between two alternatives. It is a for .... The San Diego Rockets won the coin flip and were awarded the first overall pick, while the Baltimore Bullets (1963–73), Baltimore Bullets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is a List of NCAA conferences, collegiate athletic conference, affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA's NCAA Division I, Division I with college football, football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. , ten full member institutions are located in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (state), Washington. Two affiliate members from California are football–only participants. History Initially conceived for the Big Sky was founded on July 1, 1963, with six members in four of the charter members have been in the league from its founding, and a fifth returned in 2014 after an 18-year absence. The name "Big Sky" came from the popular The Big Sky (novel), 1947 western novel by A. B. Guthrie Jr.; it was proposed by Harry Missildine, a sports columnist of the ''Spokesman-Review'' just prior to the founding meetings of the conference in Spokane, Washington, Spokane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
